Sustainability

News / Online

Travel industry accelerates action on sustainability – will consumers follow?

By Mitra Sorrells | June 29, 2021

Travel brands are taking action to prioritize sustainability, but it is yet to be seen how consumer interest in the issue will impact travel decision-making as the world reopens. Read More

News / Online

How the pandemic has affected travelers’ views on sustainability

By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2021

A Booking.com survey finds the majority of travelers prefer accommodations that have adopted sustainability practices. Read More

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 69 - Dean Donovan of DiamondStream Partners

By PhocusWire | June 18, 2021

After playing a central role in the creation of Mexico's first low-cost carrier, DiamondStream is now an important player in the development of companies and next-generation technology in the mobility... Read More

News / Online

FlixMobility valued at $3B following $650M funding round

By Jill Menze | June 3, 2021

FlixMobility will use the round to expand its FlixBus offerings in the United States, as well as grow the FlixBus and FlixTrain networks across Europe. Read More

News / Technology

Travel recovery and responsibility: A chance to do the right thing

By PhocusWire | May 17, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic putting the industry's operations on hold for over a year, some might hope that companies have used this time to think seriously about their role in climate change and other... Read More

News / Technology

Dott raises $85M to expand scooter service to e-bikes

By Kevin May | April 21, 2021

The Series B investment is led by Belgian finance house Sofina and Estari, a growth equity partner that invests in European technology companies. Read More

News / Online

Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company

By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021

Intrepid says the partnership, which will facilitate the company’s growth strategy in four key areas, will help it become the first $1 billion adventure travel company by 2025. Read More

News / Distribution

United Airlines on the environment and being recovery ready

By Linda Fox | March 11, 2021

CEO Scott Kirby claims the airline managed to get ahead of most airlines when the COVID-19 crisis hit and that its measures will stand it in good stead coming out the other side. Read More

News / Online

Spend more, stay longer: The consumer trends driving travel in 2021

By Jill Menze | March 9, 2021

According to the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report, consumers are approaching travel in 2021 with a new mindset. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: No matter the state of travel, sustainability must be a priority

By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021

Travel brands MUST look at their efforts on the sustainability agenda now, during the recovery rather than as a line item to tackle once operations are back to decent levels. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Bringing governments, destinations, industry and science together safely

By PhocusWire | March 3, 2021

PhocusWire spoke to WTTC's president and CEO, Gloria Guevara, to understand the efforts the council is making to bring its stakeholders together for a coordinated response to the pandemic. Read More