Sustainability

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Event / Online
The year in review and the year ahead presented by Phocuswright, PhocusWire and Miles Partnership
December 14, 2023
Make plans to join this free webinar that will provide insights and guidance on key travel topics that are critical for the year ahead. Register Now
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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
The effective use of data in travel marketing
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2023
Demi Horvat of AirDNA and Kurt Weinsheimer of Sojern speak at The Phocuswright Conference about how travel data informs better decision-making.   Read More
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News / Startups
BeCause secures $1.9M investment for sustainability data play
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2023
The funding, which comes on top of $450,000 in angel investment announced earlier this year, will enable the startup to address further travel verticals including corporate travel and destinations. 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 / Technology
Data Appeal acquires majority stake in travel insight firm Mabrian Technologies
By Linda Fox | November 22, 2023
The companies said the deal will lead to the creation of the “largest data intelligence company specializing in tourism in Europe.” Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
CarTrawler on opportunities in AI, sustainability and loyalty
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2023
CarTrawler chief business officer Andrew Murphy discusses the company's future plans in the PhocusWire studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Venus Aerospace
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Venus Aerospace is a hypersonics company on track to fly reusable hypersonic flight platforms by 2024. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Weeva
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Weeva is a pioneering software-as-a-service platform designed to democratize access to cutting-edge sustainability management tools for the travel/tourism industry. Read More
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News / Startups
Raus adds €8.5M in funding for nature-based stays platform
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2023
Germany-based Raus offers cabin accommodation in areas near German cities, including Berlin and Dresden. The investment will go towards expansion across Europe with a launch in Austria planned soon. 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 / Online
Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2023
Aaron is preparing to launch a digital directory and booking platform for historic, heritage and cultural sites around the United States. 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