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Articles tagged “sustainability”

News Blog

IDEAS: Heritage Collection Merges Past and Present by Preserving Historic Architecture

As travelers increasingly seek hotel experiences that delve into culture and tradition, The Heritage Collection – a new brand from Angsana, a member of the Banyan Tree Group – has unveiled a collection of curated properties in Mexico and Morocco that are steeped in ‘architectural heritage, history, and culture,’ and designed to offer intimate experiences…

Adam Stacey | 4 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Virgin Atlantic Completes Ground Test Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have announced the success of a ground test using a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend on a Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine.  Credit: Virgin Atlantic The ground test marks a key milestone in the run up to the British carrier operating a Boeing 787 Dreamliner across the Atlantic using only SAF in…

Adam Stacey | 4 months ago

Tourism

Europe’s Scorching Heat Could Send Tourists to Cooler Destinations

Sweltering summers in Europe are increasingly becoming a major problem for the travel industry. Not only could they lead to travelers changing their vacation habits, but they could also drive some travelers to cancel trips — which would a tremendous blow for an industry still trying to recover from the pandemic.

Joanna Plucinska and Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters | 4 months ago

Europe’s Scorching Heat Could Send Tourists to Cooler Destinations

Tourism

Grand Canyon National Park Will Use $27.5 Million to Electrify Bus Shuttles

The Grand Canyon — one of America's most popular parks — will replace its current fleet and introduce 30 new buses.

Dawit Habtemariam | 5 months ago

Grand Canyon National Park Will Use $27.5 Million to Electrify Bus Shuttles

Tourism

Covid Related Travel Changes Reversing: New Skift Research

Travel landscape undergoes reversal as solo trips decline, blended travel dips, urban travel rebounds, and work shifts to hybrid models, reflecting changing preferences.

Varsha Arora | 5 months ago

Covid Related Travel Changes Reversing: New Skift Research

Online Travel

3 Airlines and the FAA Join Google to Assess Flight Emissions

All would admit that the way online travel companies display the climate impact of flights is vague and inadequate. But help is on the way.

Dennis Schaal | 5 months ago

3 Airlines and the FAA Join Google to Assess Flight Emissions

Airlines

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

The Middle East's aviation sector is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the region's tourism narrative.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

News Blog

IDEAS: Japan Airlines to Encourage Travelers to Rent Clothes in Destination and Minimize Luggage

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Sumitomo Corporation are set to trial ‘Any Wear, Anywhere’, a new clothes sharing service. The service has been designed to offer travelers the convenience of carrying minimal luggage by providing the opportunity to rent clothing at their destination, whilst in turn promoting more environmentally sustainable travel methods. Credit: Japan Airlines Under…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Tourism Cares Launches Meaningful Travel Map

Tourism Cares, a non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainable tourism has unveiled its new Meaningful Travel Map. The interactive map, which has been designed to connect travel professionals with ‘sustainable, community-led enterprises, products, services, accommodations and tours that can be added to itineraries,’ has been launched to commemorate the organization's 20-year anniversary. You can view the…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

Startups

Squake Raises $3.8 Million to Calculate Travel Carbon Emissions: Startup Funding Roundup

Squake has a mission to spread the word about travel carbon emissions, while HiJiffy is using tech from ChatGPT to power a chatbot for hotels.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Squake Raises $3.8 Million to Calculate Travel Carbon Emissions: Startup Funding Roundup