Sustainability

Wizz Air’s marketing gimmick shows need for more regulation of aviation emissions
Opinion / Distribution
Wizz Air’s marketing gimmick shows need for more regulation of aviation emissions
By Justin Francis - Responsible Travel | August 19, 2024
Responsible Travel's chairman Justin Francis discusses how marketing ploys designed to entice already frequent flyers to fly are irresponsible in light of climate challenges. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Holibob, RedAwning, Cloudbeds, AirDNA and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Holibob, RedAwning, Cloudbeds, AirDNA and more
By PhocusWire | August 16, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Breeze Airways, Holibob, HRS, Mindtrip and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Breeze Airways, Holibob, HRS, Mindtrip and more
By PhocusWire | August 2, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Travel investors on the next innovation wave
News / Startups
Travel investors on the next innovation wave
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2024
Travel investors from Lakestar, Roch Ventures and Eight Roads discuss the latest trends in travel startup funding at Phocuswright Europe 2024. Read More
Is the travel industry ready to engage with climate justice?
News / Online
Is the travel industry ready to engage with climate justice?
By D.J. Catron | July 24, 2024
While most sustainability efforts focus on greenhouse gases, a new report from the Travel Foundation pushes to show how climate change affects people disproportionately and why it’s important to redress... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Air Canada, Priceline, CWT and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Air Canada, Priceline, CWT and more
By PhocusWire | July 19, 2024
 Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
“Green” rail seeks growth in Europe through greater collaboration
News / Distribution
“Green” rail seeks growth in Europe through greater collaboration
By D.J. Catron | July 17, 2024
Experts from Rail Europe, Eurostar, SNCF and Iryo discussed at Phocuswright Europe how European rail travel is being transformed through greater standardization and collaboration.   Read More
Weeva, sustainability tool for hospitality, to close down
News / Startups
Weeva, sustainability tool for hospitality, to close down
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 16, 2024
Weeva managing director Julie Cheetham said the board's decision to shutter the startup came after an "exhaustive review." And on its website it says "an orderly wind-up ... has now commenced." Read More
Ravlling wants to be Northern Europe's “conscious travel” booking platform
Interview / Startups
Ravlling wants to be Northern Europe's “conscious travel” booking platform
By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2024
Founded in 2022, Ravlling aims to make searching for sustainable travel options easy, provides curated options and inspiration. Read More
How business travel is adapting to shifting landscapes
News / Distribution
How business travel is adapting to shifting landscapes
By D.J. Catron | July 16, 2024
Executives from BCD Travel and Cornerstone Information System discuss how consolidation, sustainability and a post-COVID rebound are shaping business travel.     Read More
The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024
News / Technology
The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024
By D.J. Catron | July 15, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence still dominates the headlines and conference discussions, but it’s not the only travel-related technology influencing business operations today — or likely to affect... Read More
How corporate travel managers can meet the challenges of continuous disruption
Opinion / Technology
How corporate travel managers can meet the challenges of continuous disruption
By Darrin Grafton - Serko | July 11, 2024
With the advancement of platforms that can seamlessly integrate all of these diverse booking offerings, managers have the capability to make their jobs easier while keeping their travelers coloring... Read More
Wonderful Copenhagen is exchanging free experiences for sustainable actions
News / Distribution
Wonderful Copenhagen is exchanging free experiences for sustainable actions
By Linda Fox | July 9, 2024
The CopenPay initiative allows tourists to access attractions and experiences for free in exchange for sustainable actions such as cycling and local volunteering. Read More
Byway raises £5M to expand its flight-free travel tech
News / Startups
Byway raises £5M to expand its flight-free travel tech
By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2024
The company said it will use the funding to accelerate development of its JourneyAI technology and to expand beyond its current scope of the United Kingdom and Europe. Read More
Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
News / Technology
Travel as a “memory industry” driven by tech advancements
By D.J. Catron | July 8, 2024
Experts from Expedia Group, Amadeus and Caravelo share views on the future of travel tech trends at Phocuswright Europe.   Read More
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