Sustainability

News / Technology

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

News / Online

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

News / Technology

Travel innovation "faceoff" brands unveiled for Business Travel Show

By PhocusWire | September 13, 2021

The companies will present their services in series of head-to-head battles at the in person event, which takes place later this month. Read More

Opinion / Online

How short-term rental data can help DMOs build back sustainably

By Alex Gomez - AirDNA | September 8, 2021

With the right tolls and collaborators, DMOs can build for a sustainable future. Read More

News / Online

American Express GBT, Cvent add corporate responsibility questions to hotel RFP

By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2021

The initiative includes 47 questions focused on sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion that are intended to help travel managers evaluate suppliers on these issues. Read More

News / Online

What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?

By Jill Menze | August 31, 2021

According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values. Read More

News / Startups

Swvl acquires Shotl, expands shared transport service

By Linda Fox | August 20, 2021

Shared mobility and mass transit provider Swvl has grown its presence to 16 countries through the acquisition of Spain-based Shotl. Read More

News / Startups

Zipp Mobility raises €1.3M for e-scooter expansion

By Linda Fox | August 17, 2021

Ireland-based Zipp Mobility holds licenses to operate e-scooters in several U.K. locations. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Travel brands must speak up - or others will assume the worst

By PhocusWire | August 13, 2021

Sustainability must be a priority for every individual, government and business, and for the latter two, efforts around it must be made public. Read More

News / Startups

HumanForest adds £2.3M in funding for London e-bike launch

By Linda Fox | August 12, 2021

HumanForest has raised £4.5M in total and is backed by Cabify founders. Read More

News / Online

B2B travel companies lagging on sustainability

By Mitra Sorrells | August 11, 2021

A study by Belvera Partners is based on an analysis of websites from 350 B2B travel companies. Read More

News / Startups

Airlines continue startup investment despite industry woes

By Linda Fox | August 10, 2021

Corporate appetite for travel startup investment is strong as IAG launches its sixth accelerator and JetBlue doubles down on its commitment to the model. Read More

News / Technology

Brazil’s Azul makes move into electric air taxis

By Mitra Sorrells | August 6, 2021

Azul and German startup Lilium will build an eVTOL network in Brazil, with Azul operating 220 of the electric aircraft. Read More

News / Technology

Bolt rides off with €600M investment round

By Linda Fox | August 3, 2021

Bolt, which calls itself Europe's super app, claims it is valued at more than €4 billion after its most recent Series E funding round. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Do the right thing on sustainability - from big moves to small

By PhocusWire | July 30, 2021

If a brand can inspire just one customer (or thousands) to do the right thing when they return home, by the way it behaves on the smaller things, then it's a strategy worth implementing. Read More

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