Sustainability

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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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Opinion / Technology
Mending the data disconnect between green certifications, hotels and consumers
By Frederik Steensgaard – BeCause | October 9, 2023
Hospitality can become a greener industry with a technology platform that more efficiently maps and communicates sustainability efforts to certification criteria, frameworks and standards.   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 / Online
TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023
TravelLocal offers tailor-made holidays by connecting its clients with local experts in each destination, combining advice from vetted experts with the convenience of online booking. Read More
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News / Online
While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise
By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023
Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring.  Read More
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News / Startups
Amex Ventures makes strategic investment in travel risk platform Sensible Weather
By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2023
Sensible Weather said the funding advances its goal to support travel, event and outdoor businesses in the face of growing weather uncertainty.   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
Expedia Group builds generative AI into multiple products in its “Fall Release”
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2023
Among many other updates to its products and services for both travelers and industry partners, Expedia Group is partnering with travel influencers to offer short-form videos in the Expedia and... 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
Steve Hafner on why Kayak is going deeper into business travel
By Mitra Sorrells | September 12, 2023
Kayak has more than 30,000 companies using it's free corporate travel tool for small- and medium-sized businesses and is now going after larger enterprises with a new product developed for PwC. Read More
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News / Online
Travelers are placing more value on customer experience when considering air travel
By Morgan Hines | September 8, 2023
SITA's latest Passenger IT Insights report finds travelers becoming more comfortable with technology, particularly mobile apps, and also increased desire for technology that boosts sustainability for... 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 / Online
Intrepid Travel, Flight Centre tackle modern slavery in travel supply chains
By Morgan Hines | August 22, 2023
Modern slavery impacts an estimated 50 million people. Now, Intrepid Travel and Flight Centre Travel Group are teaming up to confront the issue in travel industry supply chains. Read More
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News / Startups
Climate-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises $1.5M
By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2023
The company’s subscription-based platform enables businesses to use the commissions from their travel bookings to purchase green aviation fuel and carbon offsets. Read More
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News / Online
Google to join sustainable aviation fuel program
By Derek Catron | August 15, 2023
The program, headed by American Express Global Business Travel and Shell Aviation, also includes Aon, Bank of America, Delta, Cathay Pacific, JetBlue and Japan Airlines.   Read More