Sustainability

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News / Technology
MintAir partners with Jaunt for 100 eVTOL aircraft
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2022
MintAir plans to launch a passenger air taxi service in Korea via a partnership with Jaunt.  Read More
VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
News / Online
VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2022
Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe, Yesh Munnangi explained the importance of approaching problems from the traveler perspective. Read More
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News / Distribution
The road ahead for ground transportation
By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities. Read More
Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights
News / Online
Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2022
Google has drawn criticism for changing how it calculates the environmental impact of flights. Read More
New travel tech fund targets European startups
News / Startups
New travel tech fund targets European startups
By Linda Fox | August 18, 2022
Roch Ventures co-founder discusses why Europe needs a specialist travel tech fund and the high growth potential for travel. Read More
United Airlines orders 100 electric air taxis from Archer
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United Airlines orders 100 electric air taxis from Archer
By Kathryn Walson | August 11, 2022
Archer CEO Adam Goldstein calls the payment a “milestone” in Archer’s partnership with United Airlines. Read More
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News / Online
How travel survives the people shortage
By Phocuswright Research | August 8, 2022
A Phocuswright Research article discusses the main challenges faced by the air and hotel segments in restarting and revamping their industries. Read More
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News / Online
HRS acquires corporate payment solution Paypense
By Jill Menze | August 4, 2022
HRS has acquired Germany-based Paypense, which allows employees to use digital payment technology for all work-related purchases, not just travel. Read More
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News / Online
How tech helps destinations meet sustainability goals
By PhocusWire | August 4, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, DMOs explained the role of digitization in meeting environmental and economic objectives. Read More
Tour operators frustrated with new national parks reservation system
News / Distribution
Tour operators frustrated with new national parks reservation system
By Nicole Edenedo - Travel Weekly | July 27, 2022
A well-intended measure to promote sustainability is backfiring, causing tour operators to lose bookings. Read More
Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities
News / Startups
Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2022
Lufthansa Innovation Hub's Christine Wang talks innovation gaps and startup opportunities in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More
Op-ed July 22
Opinion / Online
We need a better CO2 metric - here it is
By Scott Gillespie - tClara | July 25, 2022
Achieving any significant climate goal requires aligning actions by airlines, companies and their travelers. The critical question is to which goal are we aligning? Read More
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News / Online
Dean Forbes on travel, diversity and advice for founders
By PhocusWire | July 19, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, the former CEO of KDS shared advice for travel tech leaders and startup founders - and why he's not done yet. Read More
Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose
News / Technology
Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose
By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022
Chooose specializes in the integration of climate action options in the customer booking process. Read More
From OTAs, travelers want more price predictability, travel updates
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From OTAs, travelers want more price predictability, travel updates
By Kathryn Walson | July 13, 2022
According to a report from OAG, North American travelers say OTAs can improve the booking experience through better price predictability and more real-time updates. Read More
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