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Articles tagged “sustainability”

Airlines

Riyadh Air CEO Vows Sustainability, Warns Non-Compliant Carriers Will Fail

In the face of an intensifying climate crisis, airlines have much work to do yet to strengthen their sustainability strategy.

Tim Hephers, Reuters | 5 months ago

Riyadh Air CEO Vows Sustainability, Warns Non-Compliant Carriers Will Fail

News Blog

IDEAS: American Express Launches Directory for Sustainable Hotels

American Express Travel has launched ‘Stay with Purpose,’ an online directory of curated hotels and resorts that are committed to ‘initiatives furthering conservation, community development, and inclusive travel’. Credit: Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle With American Express Travel’s 2023 Global Travel Trends Report indicating that 78% of respondents are interested in going on a…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago
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Business Travel

Skift Webinar: Steering Travel Toward Measurable Sustainability Goals

In a recent panel discussion, industry leaders from Uber for Business and Mastercard joined Skift to discuss the need for measurable sustainability goals in business travel and how companies can implement clear strategies for reducing CO2 emissions.

Uber for Business + Skift | 6 months ago

Skift Webinar: Steering Travel Toward Measurable Sustainability Goals

News Blog

IDEAS: Hurtigruten Norway Utilizes AI for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled the early concept designs for its first zero-emission ship, which is set to feature 'numerous firsts and improved solutions that do not exist on cruise ships today.' Credit: VARD Design Initially announced by the Cruise Line in March 2022 as part of its 'Sea Zero' project, the new designs showcase the…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago

Tour Operators

Tackling Tourism’s Living Wage Issue

Tourism has never been a silver bullet for alleviating poverty and it often has adverse consequences. So just how far a push for living wage standards will go remains to be seen.

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

Tackling Tourism’s Living Wage Issue

Short-Term Rentals

Google’s New Airline Emissions Measurement Push

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at short-term rental growth, Google’s airline emissions efforts, and Emirates’ first class bet.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Google’s New Airline Emissions Measurement Push

News Blog

IDEAS: APEX Greener Aims to Make Air Travel More Sustainable

A new program designed to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel has been launched under a new partnership between the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and SimpliFlying. APEX Greener powered by SimpliFlying aims to lesson the impact of air travel on the environment by empowering airlines to choose more sustainable products. Credit: Apex Greener Powered by…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago

Startups

CleanJoule Raises $50 Million for Sustainable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

CleanJoule wants to make jet fuel from agricultural waste, while Atly is building an app that's a cross between a mapping tool and social media.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

CleanJoule Raises $50 Million for Sustainable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

News Blog

Intrepid Travel’s ‘Planet-Friendly’ Ad Banned

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Intrepid Travel to remove a misleading advert. While the Australian headquartered travel company is known for being transparent about its climate-conscious approach as a B-Corp company, the misstep points to the broader issue of how easily sustainability can lead to perceived greenwashing within the industry. The advert featured…

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Airbus Shares Its Vision for the Cabin of the Future

Aerospace designer and manufacturer Airbus has shared what they feel will be the next generation of passenger experience, with their sustainability and tech-driven Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Wo2peJreY Environmental impact is a central focus, along with consumer comfort, in their product vision. Airbus will integrate "smart systems design" to optimize energy consumption and resources, while…

Brian Quinn | 6 months ago