Sustainability

News / Technology

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

News / Technology

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

News / Online

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

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