Sustainability

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News / Online
Prince Harry-backed Travalyst coalition urges industry collaboration to “rebuild more responsibly”
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2021
Former Skyscanner CEO Bryan Dove is now chairing the coalition, working alongside Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, who launched it in 2019 with Booking.com, Skyscanner, Trip.com Group, Tripadvisor and... Read More
Sustainability 2.0: The conversation travel tech cannot ignore in the new normal
From Our Partners / Technology
Sustainability 2.0: The conversation travel tech cannot ignore in the new normal
By Harmeet Singh - RateGain | January 25, 2021
Governments and the industry at large need to rethink not only their sustainability goals but also their vision for sustainability. It’s now time to consider Sustainability 2.0 - and what it means for... Read More
How does travel heal itself?
Opinion / Technology
How does travel heal itself?
By Raj Singh - JetBlue Technology Ventures | January 22, 2021
Four trends are poised to redefine the industry in the coming year - and emerging technology has a tremendous opportunity to transform this new travel experience. Read More
VIDEO: Using tech to go from overtourism to sustainable tourism
News / Technology
VIDEO: Using tech to go from overtourism to sustainable tourism
By PhocusWire | January 13, 2021
Now is the time for destinations to build strategies to manage the recovery and avoid some of the problems that developed as a result of too many tourists flooding popular areas. Read More
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News / Startups
HumanForest crowdfunds £1.3M for e-bike push
By Linda Fox | December 30, 2020
HumanForest is launching its e-bike service in London in Spring 2021, with additional cities around Europe to follow. Read More
VIDEO: Wayaj - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Wayaj - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2020
Reducing carbon emissions on every hotel booking/trip made globally to combat climate change. Read More
Innovation, recovery, renewal: What the travel industry can expect in 2021
Opinion / Online
Innovation, recovery, renewal: What the travel industry can expect in 2021
By SAP Concur | November 26, 2020
In 2021, the global travel community will continue to see significant changes in nearly every sector. Read More
How the acceleration of digital and sustainability trends is driving innovation in travel
News / Technology
How the acceleration of digital and sustainability trends is driving innovation in travel
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2020
While the industry is in no doubt as to how bad things have been, perhaps a little light at the end of tunnel comes in the form of how companies are innovating for what things might be like going... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Float provides price comparison, booking of local mobility options
By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2020
The platform launched in beta in Singapore at the start of the year and is now launching in the United States beginning in San Francisco. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Wayaj
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Wayaj
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Wayaj promotes a sustainable tourism industry by providing resources and tools that travelers and travel operators can use to inform their decision-making process and choices. Read More
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News / Startups
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Startups for 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2020
Find out how these startups have shifted priorities, created new partnerships and adjusted their products to meet the challenges created by COVID-19. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Trees4Travel offers a simple solution to address climate change
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trees4Travel offers a simple solution to address climate change
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2020
The company wants to offer a simple, easy to use solution to alleviate climate change by getting travelers to invest the price of a coffee in planting trees. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 47 - Brad Bao of Lime
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 47 - Brad Bao of Lime
By PhocusWire | October 22, 2020
Lime is on a mission to overhaul the way people think about urban mobility, whether it's with bikes or scooters, commuting or leisure. Brad Bao tells the story to PhocusWire's Kevin May and David Litwak... Read More
Sounding Off: Sustainability efforts in travel can't be all talk, little action
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Sustainability efforts in travel can't be all talk, little action
By PhocusWire | October 9, 2020
Sustainability needs to remain firmly on the corporate agenda and travelers must vote with their wallets, supporting those with solid green strategies. Read More
VIDEO: To rebuild successfully and sustainably, destinations must be cautious of “empty platitudes”
News / Online
VIDEO: To rebuild successfully and sustainably, destinations must be cautious of “empty platitudes”
By Jill Menze | October 6, 2020
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, the Travel Foundation CEO Jeremy Sampson says destinations need to focus on action to build back sustainably from COVID-19. Read More
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