Sustainability

News / Distribution

Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability

By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021

A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More

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The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero

By Linda Fox | November 8, 2021

The accommodations industry is responsible for 10% of the total tourism sector's annual emissions. Read More

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Lime raises $523M round, promises $20M will go to net zero goal

November 8, 2021

The e-scooter and electric bike company received the capital from ADG, Fidelity, Highbridge and fellow ground transportation provider Uber. Read More

News / Online

Eco-friendly options and cost hit sustainable travel behavior

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2021

A report coinciding with the COP26 Summit found consumers often can't find or didn't realize sustainable travel options are available. Read More

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Airline leaders debate NDC, digitalization, sustainability

By Mitra Sorrells | November 1, 2021

Panelists at an IATA event in Madrid included leaders from IATA, Lufthansa and Iberia. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for sustainability executives

By PhocusWire | October 28, 2021

A panel this year, focusing on sustainability and the efforts of brands in travel, features Megan Morikawa (Iberostar Group), Aaron Gowell (SilverRail Technologies) and Jeremy Sampson (The Travel... Read More

News / Online

Intrepid Travel unveils brand, product refresh

By Rebecca Tobin - Travel Weekly | October 25, 2021

The company has retooled its tour lineup, committing to a new product statement of sustainable, experience-rich travel and "the joyful travel experience." Read More

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Is the neoluxury traveler leading industry recovery?

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2021

The neoluxury traveler is demanding an experience throughout the travel process and the trip itself. Read More

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Willingness to use apps, share health data increasing as travel opens

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2021

Ninety-seven percent of respondents to an Amadeus survey say technology will increase their confidence to travel, up from 91% in February and 84% in September 2020. Read More

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IBM launches climate impact tools for airlines, other companies

By Mitra Sorrells | October 12, 2021

The IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite combines weather data, carbon accounting capabilities, artificial intelligence and more. Read More

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Google adds carbon emission data to flight search results

By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2021

It’s the latest step in the company’s commitment to help one billion people make more sustainable choices by 2022, according to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. Read More

News / Startups

TravelPerk acquires eco-friendly travel consultancy Susterra

By Linda Fox | September 30, 2021

TravelPerk plans to integrate Susterra's data analytics capabilities into its platform to help customers meet sustainability targets. Read More

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Accor partners with Citroen on autonomous urban future

By Linda Fox | September 29, 2021

The Urban Collectif, a partnership between Accor, Citroen and JCDecaux, aims to advance the development of autonomous mobility in cities. Read More

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Google launches sustainability initiatives, confirms "Things to Do" changes

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2021

Google, in addition to adding "eco-certified" badges to hotels and joining the Travalyst coalition, has confirmed updates to its search and booking functions for tours and activities. Read More