Environment

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Opinion / Online
Travelers, airlines want sustainability; standards will help
By David Smith – ATPCO | December 7, 2023
Airlines need to embrace the available emissions standards and data and share it with consumers so they can make smart choices about travel.   Read More
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News / Online
A different type of travel sustainability research
By Phocuswright Research | December 6, 2023
While travelers often have good intentions, a new research report from Phocuswright shows sustainability considerations rarely impact their trip decisions.   Read More
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News / Technology
Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023
Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur.   Read More
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News / Online
The positive and negative impacts of travel on destinations
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023
A report from Economist Impact and Booking.com assesses the social, environmental and economic impact of visitors on destinations.  Read More
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Opinion / Online
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
By Jeffrey Katz – Journera | October 27, 2023
While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive... Read More
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News / Distribution
Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel
By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023
 Taiwan-basedKKday said it has seen a 60% increase in sales of European travel products this year over the same period in 2019. Read More
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News / Startups
Booking adds sustainability badge for short-term rentals vetted by Sustonica
By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2023
Properties that have received the Sustonica certification will now show a “Level 3+ Travel Sustainable” badge at the top of their listing on Booking.com.   Read More
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News / Online
JetBlue files complaint against Amsterdam flight caps
By Donna M. Airoldi – Business Travel News | October 2, 2023
The airline filed a complaint with the U.S. DOT against the Netherlands and EU opposing upcoming flight caps at Schiphol Airport.   Read More
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News / Distribution
3 key insights from aviation chiefs at the World Aviation Festival
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2023
PhocusWire recaps what the bosses of Emirates, IAG, TAP Air Portugal, Pegasus and IATA said about the hurdles aviation faces going forward during the World Aviation Forum 2023. Read More
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Opinion / Online
World Tourism Day highlights need for sustainable destination strategies
By Richard Black – Sojern | September 25, 2023
Three ways destinations can showcase their commitment to providing sustainable tourism, not only to attract travelers with similar values but to ensure their destination is open for decades to come. Read More
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News / Technology
United Airlines inks deal to buy 1B gallons of SAF
By Derek Catron | September 14, 2023
Houston-based Cemvita to provide 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel a year for 20 years to the airline.   Read More
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News / Online
Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals
By Derek Catron | August 31, 2023
Will another summer of climate calamities galvanize the level of coordination necessary to keep the travel industry growing — while helping to save the planet?   Read More
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News / Startups
Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Certified B Corp Modern Adventure is looking to boost its head count and improve the customer experience. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Supporting sustainability in travel loyalty
By Kenneth Purcell – iSeatz | August 14, 2023
Sustainability-related rewards align with members’ values. But travel loyalty programs need the technological wherewithal to offer them.   Read More
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News / Technology
United, JetBlue further investments in sustainability
By Derek Catron | July 31, 2023
United Airlines announced an increase to its sustainable flight fund along with new partners – including JetBlue Ventures, which is also investing in carbon dioxide removal technology. Read More