Charity / Sustainability / CSR

IATA: “Aviation has high hopes for the European Commission’s Green Deal”

Alastair Newport Dec 11, 2019

IATA (The International Air Transport Association) has called upon the European Union to support aviation’s energy transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of the bloc’s Green…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

World’s first marine cemetery: “A reminder of the destruction”

Tian Tolentino Dec 11, 2019

The world's first Marine Cemetery, made out of single-use plastic bottles, has opened its gate at Beypore Beach in Kerala, India to commemorate World Wildlife Conservation Day.

Cruise

Global electric ships market set to reach USD15.6bn by 2030

Tian Tolentino Dec 3, 2019

The global electric ships market size is projected to grow from USD 5.2 billion in 2019 to USD 15.6 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025 to 2030.

Tunisia and the UK launch sustainable tourism charter in Tunisia 

Alastair Newport Nov 27, 2019

The British Embassy in Tunisia is delighted to announce the launch of a UK/Tunisia 'Sustainable Tourism Charter' in Hammamet, one of the most popular tourist resorts for British visitors to…

When removing straws is not enough: G Adventures calls its partners to join movement to reduce plastics in tourism

Kristin Mariano Nov 25, 2019

With awareness around the plastics crisis at an all-time high, small group adventure travel operator and social enterprise, G Adventures, is calling on its travel industry partners to join…

ABTA’s plans for sustainable travel and tourism: “A long-awaited solution is required”

Alastair Newport Nov 21, 2019

In the run-up to the General Election ABTA  is highlighting the importance of travel and tourism to the UK economy, and asking MPs to work with the industry to secure a sustainable future.…

“This is a long- term commitment for us”: BA’s opens big cat sanctuary

Alastair Newport Nov 20, 2019

British Airways Holidays has officially opened a new rescue enclosure at a big cat sanctuary in South Africa, as part of its joint vision with international animal welfare charity Born Free…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Expedia:”An amazing opportunity to bring the world within reach and champion change”

Alastair Newport Nov 15, 2019

Following the signing CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion (CEO Action )the Expedia Group has today announced the launch of a new sub-group within the CEO Action scheme. Described in a…

Hyatt to reduce plastic waste with new global initiatives

Tian Tolentino Nov 14, 2019

Hyatt Hotels has announced a series of initiatives including introducing large-format bathroom amenities and reducing single-use water bottles by June 2021.

“It’s incredibly cheap to do the right thing”: Top Asian DMC launches new eco drive

Alastair Newport Nov 12, 2019

Asian destination management company (DMC) EXO Travel, recently unveiled its latest campaign -- to fight climate change with carbon-neutral holidays. The DMC will fully offset their entire…

2020 vision: Public and private sectors come together in Phuket

Alastair Newport Nov 8, 2019

Back at the beginning of November, the KataKaron Business Association made up of local hotel and resort owners organised an MOU signing afternoon to bring both public and private sectors…

Hotels

The hope is alive: Rare sea turtle lays over a hundred eggs in a Boracay resort

Kristin Mariano Nov 8, 2019

The efforts of rehabilitating Boracay to its former beauty apparently did not go to vain as a rare Olive Ridley sea turtle was found laying eggs on the beachfront of Mövenpick Resort &…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Bolt dedicates EUR 10 million to its environmental impact fund

Kristin Mariano Nov 8, 2019

Bolt has a dedicated environmental impact fund with seed capital of EUR 10 million aimed at initiatives which deliver global social and environmental benefits.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

WeSwap: “Environmental issues are at the forefront of consumer thinking”

Tian Tolentino Nov 7, 2019

According to WeSwap, the world’s first peer-to-peer currency exchange service, 6.4 million Brits now take part in activities that reduce their carbon footprint when abroad.

Slow cooked cocktails: New head bartender cooks zero waste recipes

Megha Paul Oct 31, 2019

A pioneer of Bali’s buzzing beach club scene, Sundara at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay continues to innovate with a new bar concept featuring zero waste cocktails, as head…

Travelbag maps sustainable travel spots

Megha Paul Oct 31, 2019

Travelbag, a UK tour operator, has launched an interactive map of the world to show travellers how they can preserve and protect the places they visit. The company’s new tool promises to…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Hurtigruten: Biodiesel could change the shipping industry

Tian Tolentino Oct 31, 2019

With a goal of becoming emission-free, Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten has started testing biodiesel onboard MS Polarlys, which can potentially reduce emissions by 95%.

British Airways joins ‘It’s Everyone’s Journey’ campaign

Megha Paul Oct 31, 2019

British Airways is the first airline to partner with the Department for Transport on a new government-backed initiative to make transport more inclusive and help people with disabilities…

Global

Surge in late bookings among Scottish holidaymakers

Megha Paul Oct 31, 2019

Scottish holidaymakers have snapped up last-minute short-haul sunshine deals after a sluggish start to bookings earlier in the year, according to the Scottish Passenger Agents’…

Sabah emerges as ecotourism hotspot

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2019

Sabah is looking at becoming Malaysia’s eco-tourism hotspot during Visit Malaysia Year 2020, according to the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The east Malaysian state…

ACI commends Australia’s productivity commission

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2019

Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific has commended Australia’s Productivity Commission for reaching the conclusion in its inquiry on the economic regulation of airports that…

In a quest to change young lives

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2019

Best Western Hotels & Resorts recently embarked on an important social mission, aimed at improving the lives of local children in eastern Thailand’s Chanthaburi province. A team of…

Mandarin Oriental commits to eliminating single-use plastic

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2019

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has pledged to eliminate all single-use plastic, across its entire portfolio of luxury hotels, by the end of March 2021. While the travel industry has…

Norwegian wages war against CO2 emissions

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2019

Norwegian will incorporate SkyBreathe, a fuel efficiency tool which analyses the entire flight operations and helps to optimise flights and further reduce fuel consumption leading to…

Sarawak unveils waste management programme

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2019

Sarawak Tourism Board is pioneering a Waste Management Programme with local hotels as part of the board’s initiative to pursue responsible tourism initiatives. The programme, launched by…

Make Holidays Greener initiative reaches new heights

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

Almost 4,000 tonnes of waste was been tackled as part of an Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)-backed Make Holidays Greener summer sustainability push. Food and plastic were…

British Airways helps children fly high

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

British Airways has announced that it will fund flying lessons for 200 students across the UK during 2020 to inspire them to reach for the skies. It follows a trial of the programme this…

Banyan Tree Phuket raises over USD 53,200 for local children’s initiatives

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

Laguna Phuket has announced the launch of its inaugural Children First Charity Event (CFCE). In a series of sporting and gastronomical fundraising activities, the resort has raised more…

Fly greener with Cathay Pacific

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

Cathay Pacific is offering a Fly Greener, carbon offset programme that supports the objectives of the United Nations Climate Change Action Summit 2019. The programme is in its final…

TAT joins Expedia Group and UNESCO to unveil sustainable tourism pledge

Megha Paul Oct 22, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Expedia Group in conjunction with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), are joining forces in an…

Associations

TAT: “Thailand is ready to host the 2020 Global Summit of Women”

Alastair Newport Oct 18, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced its support for the staging of the '2020 Global Summit of Women', in Bangkok, from 23-25 April, 2020. TAT executives, led by…

Technology key to seamless travel

Megha Paul Oct 18, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry to work together to make the best use of modern technology to put the passenger at the centre of the…

Dubai airport achieves carbon accreditation milestone

Megha Paul Oct 18, 2019

Dubai International and Dubai World Central have announced that they reached an important milestone on their journey towards neutrality by achieving Level 3 (Optimisation) of the…

Let’s talk sustainable river business, says CLIA

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK and Ireland has revealed its speaker line up for this year’s River Cruise Conference, taking place in Amsterdam from 10-11 November.…

Eurowings supports World Food Day

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

On World Food Day created by the United Nations to draw attention to the approximately 900,000,000 people still suffering from hunger around the world, Eurowings crews distributed a…

IHG’s annual Giving for Good month sets new record

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that 160,000 colleagues from its hotels and corporate offices in 88 countries around the world took part in its second annual Giving for…

Which hotel group just planted 100,000 trees in the UK?

Alastair Newport Oct 17, 2019

French hoteliers Accor announced today that they have planted a forest worth of trees; covering 141 hectares and have been planted in 64 different locations across the UK. In the last 12…

Lufthansa launches carbon offsetting platform

Megha Paul Oct 16, 2019

Lufthansa passengers will now be able to track and offset their individual carbon footprint with ‘Compensaid’; a new sustainability platform enabling travellers to purchase sustainable…

World’s most disruptive sports tourism start-ups meet in Macau

Megha Paul Oct 15, 2019

The growing sports tourism sector took centre stage at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau, SAR with the first 'SPORTSTECH' edition of the UN World Tourism Organisation’s Tourism…

Wyndham Destinations joins war against human trafficking

Megha Paul Oct 15, 2019

Wyndham Destinations, vacation ownership and exchange company, became the first timeshare company to sign the Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct with ECPAT-USA. The formal…

JA Manafaru Resort cleans up nearby island

Megha Paul Oct 15, 2019

JA Manafaru Maldives recently collaborated with a local school and their ocean activity partner, Best Dives, to collect more than 23 jumbo bags of waste from a neighbouring island and…

Chiva-Som’s fundraising gala dinner for Hua Hin’s last remaining mangrove

Megha Paul Oct 15, 2019

Chiva-Som International Health Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand, is hosting its first ‘Wellness Journey Fundraising Gala Dinner’ to raise funds for Krailart Niwate, a mangrove preservation…

IHG partners with OzHarvest to feed hungry Australians

Tian Tolentino Oct 15, 2019

IHG has partnered with Australian food rescue charity OzHarvest to tackle waste minimisation, preventing good food from hotels going to waste and using it to feed hungry Australians via a…

G Adventures’ Change Makers Summit returns for 2020

Megha Paul Oct 15, 2019

G Adventures has announced that its popular agent incentive programme, Change Makers, is returning in 2020. The global summit will be held in India and Nepal from 20-26 April 2020.…

Korean Air helps renovate damaged homes in Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019

Korean Air’s volunteer group performed volunteer work in Sri Lanka in October for the underprivileged local community in the suburbs of Colombo. The area was severely damaged by the…

Global city leaders adopt ‘Nur-Sultan Declaration’ on smart cities

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019

City leaders from around the world met in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Urban Tourism Summit. The summit enjoyed the highest level of…

California bans hotels from using tiny plastic bottles

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019

Hotels in the most populous state of the US will have to stop giving guests small plastic shampoo bottles under a new law set to take effect starting in 2023. Gavin Newsom, governor…

Local communities must be engaged in tourism development strategies, says ETOA

Megha Paul Oct 11, 2019

The ETOA Summit in the Alps 2019 concluded on a high with delegates expressing positive experiences across board, as a variety of business, learning and networking objectives were met.…

British Airways to offset emissions on all UK domestic flights

Megha Paul Oct 11, 2019

From January, British Airways will become the first UK airline to offset carbon emissions on all its flights within the UK. All customers flying within the UK next year on flights…

Forte Village signs Oppidan Education partnership

Megha Paul Oct 11, 2019

Following a trial in August, Forte Village Resort has announced a new collaboration with Oppidan Education, the UK-based mentoring service for children aged 7-18. The resort located in…

New Australia’s South West joins UNWTO

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Australia South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory (ASWTO) has officially become the latest member of the World Tourism Organisation’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism…

Portsmouth first in UK to launch wheelchair navigation

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

A new app is being launched in Portsmouth to help people with limited mobility plan their travel routes with ease. The free Route4U app is a handy pavement navigation app and information…

Qatar Airways thinks pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Qatar Airways has joined forces with Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) to show their united support for Breast Cancer Awareness…

Paws to manual and cross check

Megha Paul Oct 9, 2019

British Airways stepped in to fly a special four-legged friend to the UK to receive an ‘Animal OBE’. When the airline heard that ex-US Secret Service dog, Hurricane, had been awarded a…

G Adventures launches animal welfare policy

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2019

G Adventures has unveiled its new animal welfare policy. It has been developed in consultation with World Animal Protection, the Jane Goodall Institute, and the World Cetacean Alliance.…

UNWTO teams up with EBRD for sustainable tourism

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2019

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to strengthen sustainable and inclusive tourism as a tool for…

UN Aviation Agency moves forward on climate action

Megha Paul Oct 7, 2019

The Assembly of the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has approved, by a solid majority, moving forward with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for…

Hello four legged friend! Airbnb unveils Animal Experiences

Megha Paul Oct 7, 2019

Booking platform Airbnb has now unveiled Airbnb Animal Experiences - a brand new category of Airbnb Experiences that allow people to better understand animals through caring, expert…

Portugal records highest tourism growth in Europe

Megha Paul Oct 7, 2019

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global body that represents the private sector of the travel and tourism industry, commended the Portuguese government for recognising…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

IATA: “Our focus is on cutting emissions to half 2005 levels by 2050”

Alastair Newport Oct 7, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has noted the progress made by governments in cutting emissions, at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization…

UK tourism industry encouraged to be more dementia-friendly

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2019

VisitEngland and VisitScotland have launched a new guide to help tourism businesses become more dementia-friendly, to help improve sufferers quality of life and place themselves in a…

ABTA: ‘Tourism can support the preservation of natural environments and cultural heritage’

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2019

Tourism can be a force for good, offering a vital source of income and employment for communities in destinations, and helping to improve welfare and health and safety standards.  It is…

TripAdvisor takes steps to free the whales

Megha Paul Oct 4, 2019

TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets for attractions that continue to contribute to the captivity of future generations of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), according to a…

Iceland’s first lady to address women travel forum

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019

Iceland’s first lady, Eliza Reid, has confirmed she will be sharing her experience and views on gender equality in Iceland and within the tourism sector at the first International Women…

Sheikh Saud opens WTTC Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum in Ras Al Khaimah

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE supreme council member and ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, officially opened the inaugural edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Middle…

Battle of the best: 2019 Mekong innovative start-ups in tourism finalists announced

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has announced that 10 innovative start-ups from across the Mekong Region will compete in the Mekong Innovative Start-ups in Tourism (MIST)…

Second-hansa: German airline gets creative with old aircraft

Alastair Newport Oct 1, 2019

Here is a nice little story of recycling and sustainability within the industry, sadly, it will never do enough to counteract the vast plumes of pollution we've contaminated the planet with…

MICE

TCEB offer THB200,000 cash to events organisers who meet sustainability criteria

Alastair Newport Oct 1, 2019

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) launched its new ‘Meet Sustainable’ financial subsidy yesterday -- a first for Thailand’s MICE industry. Designed as a way to help…

AC Hotels by Marriott debuts signature thought leadership series in Africa

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2019

AC Hotels, the carefully curated lifestyle brand from Marriott International marked the African debut of the global thought leadership series, AC Unpacked at AC Hotel Cape Town…

Al Hamra becomes first golf club in Middle East to go plastic-free

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2019

Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah, the leading golf club in the northern Emirates, has announced that it has become the first golf club in the entire Middle East region to go fully…

IATA launches gender diversity campaign

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025. The 25by2025…

Kids eat free at Swissôtel this October

Megha Paul Sep 30, 2019

Swissôtel has unveiled a new programme to fill up hungry tummies and put smiles on the faces of children. Throughout October, the ‘Kids For Kids’ campaign at the hotel’s properties will…

Sun in the oven: Emirates catering wing announces new solar powered scheme

Alastair Newport Sep 27, 2019

Emirates’ catering division EKFC (Emirates Flight Catering), has announced it has commissioned a state-of-the-art solar power system across its premises. Expected to deliver an annual…

IHG-JA Worldwide pact to help young people build skills

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a global partnership with Junior Achievement Worldwide (JA), one of the world’s largest youth-serving NGOs, which focuses on preparing…

Iberia and UNWTO team up for sustainable tourism

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2019

The secretary-general of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili and the CEO of Iberia, Luis Gallego, have signed a cooperation agreement in favour of sustainable…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Norwegian Cruise Line to eliminate single-use plastic by 2020

Tian Tolentino Sep 26, 2019

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a partnership with JUST Goods Inc, which will enable the cruise line to replace all single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 2020.

Air

“We would love to see more corporate customers commit to offsetting their flights”: ANZ release sustainability report

Alastair Newport Sep 26, 2019

Air New Zealand has released its latest sustainability report, which outlines the airline’s progress against its sustainability goals over the past year. The report tackles key themes…

Airbnb announces latest community-led destination marketing efforts in Buriram

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019

Ahead of World Tourism Day this week, Airbnb reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting Thailand’s emerging destinations on the global stage, with its latest community-led…

NH Hotel to cut carbon emissions by 20% by 2030

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019

Sustainability is one of the most important pledges and a key strategic value for NH Hotel Group and, as such, it permeates everything the company does. Framed by its broader…

Costa Rica named ‘UN Champion of the Earth’

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

Costa Rica has received the 2019 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, for its role in the protection of nature and its commitment to ambitious policies to…

Visit Finland launches sustainable travel programme

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

Visit Finland has launched a new Sustainable Travel Finland programme for companies and regions across the country. The new​ ​initiative will provide companies and destinations with a…

PATA adventure mart goes to Sabah

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

Malaysia will host the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020. This was announced by the association at the close of the PATA Travel Mart. The…

Rifai joins adventure travel association

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has roped in Taleb Rifai, former secretary general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as a special advisor. Rifai, a…

PATA, ADB and Plug and Play unveil Travel Lab Asia

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB) Ventures and Plug and Play, have announced the launch of Travel Lab Asia (TLA), Asia’s only…

Employment and dementia are no longer oil and water

Kristin Mariano Sep 23, 2019

With 47 million people living with dementia, there is no denying that is currently one of the major health crises we are facing. Unfortunately, there is no treatment that will prevent, slow…

Morocco to host UNWTO 2021 assembly

Megha Paul Sep 20, 2019

Morocco has been officially chosen as the host of the 24th Session of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to be held in 2021. Members attending the 23rd General Assembly in St…

New horizons: WTTC and Deloitte unveil initiative on future of work transformations in tourism

Megha Paul Sep 19, 2019

Accounting for one in 10 jobs on the planet, travel and tourism is a key driver of job creation. To ensure a successful transformation in the digital revolution, World Travel &…

It’s a green affair! DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru leads sustainability initiative with Linens for Life

Megha Paul Sep 19, 2019

In line with Hilton’s Travel with Purpose 2030 goals to halve environmental footprint and double social impact investments, DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru is partnering with Diversey…

Himachal Pradesh unveils new tourism policy, incentivises new projects

Megha Paul Sep 18, 2019

The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the draft of the new tourism policy in the state aimed at holistic development of tourism. The state cabinet has approved ‘Capital Investment…

PATA Travel Mart opens in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Megha Paul Sep 18, 2019

The 42nd edition of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart (PTM) opened today in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan at the Korme Exhibition Center. Over 1000 delegates from 60…

Assembly Rooms leads way for Edinburgh’s carbon reduction plans

Megha Paul Sep 18, 2019

The Assembly Rooms, a beautiful Georgian building in Edinburgh, has replaced all 888 lights in its iconic glittering chandeliers with LED bulbs in a bid to cut carbon emissions.…

Sustainability in rural accommodation wins accolade

Megha Paul Sep 17, 2019

Anurak Community Lodge in southern Thailand has won the global 2019 SKAL Sustainable Tourism Award in the rural accommodation category. The award was presented during the opening…

IATA calls for revamped Polish aviation policy

Megha Paul Sep 17, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new study showing that a more competitive air transport sector in Poland could generate an additional EUR 3 billion (USD…

UNWTO and Globalia launch second global tourism start-up competition

Megha Paul Sep 16, 2019

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined Globalia, a tourism group in Spain and Latin America, to launch the second edition of the UNWTO Global Tourism Start-up Competition.…

Pegasus Airlines takes delivery of first A321neo

Megha Paul Sep 16, 2019

Pegasus Airlines has taken delivery of its first A321neo aircraft as part of its 100 Airbus aircraft order signed in 2012, which was the single largest-ever aircraft order in Turkish…

Upcycled spaces: Airbnb stays at ‘eco-friendly homes’ increased by 141%

Tian Tolentino Sep 16, 2019

As sustainable tourism becomes more important than ever, hosts and guests on Airbnb are making significant changes to support environmentally conscious travel.

Competitiveness of Austrian aviation crucial for jobs and prosperity, says IATA

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

A more competitive air transport sector in Austria could generate an additional 14,000 jobs and nearly EUR 4 billion (USD 4.41 billion) in extra GDP for the nation’s economy by 2037.…

TAT highlights sustainability best practices in Nordic and Baltic countries

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) highlighted examples of sustainability best practices being undertaken by the tourism industry nationwide at its Amazing Thailand Road Show in…

Consumer

G Adventures adds 12 tours to Jane Goodall Collection

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2019

For the first time since it launched in 2016, G Adventures is updating its exclusive Dr. Jane Goodall-endorsed collection of wildlife-focused tours for 2020 with adventures in Indonesia,…

Old City of Jerusalem now more accessible

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2019

The Old City of Jerusalem has become more accessible for both wheelchair users and the visually impaired, thanks to improved infrastructure and audio apps to help residents and visitors…

Sound on: Aloft brings music makers back to their roots with first-ever homecoming tour

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2019

Some of the hottest names in music will be returning to their hometowns for free live music performances for fans as part of the Live at Aloft Hotels Homecoming Tour. Aloft Hotels,…

A soft start to the peak travel period

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced slowing global passenger demand growth for July. Total revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rose 3.6%, compared to the same…

On the green track: ADB and PATA partner with Plug and Play

Megha Paul Sep 6, 2019

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), a non-profit membership association for acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel…

The big league: Stellar line up of industry giants will headline ITB Asia 2019 keynote sessions

Megha Paul Sep 6, 2019

ITB Asia is set to deliver a series of keynote presentations over the event’s 16-18 October dates, in line with 2019’s conference theme, ‘Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves.’ The keynote sessions…

Radisson rolls out global responsible business training programme

Megha Paul Sep 5, 2019

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the introduction of its new global ‘Responsible Business’ training programme called Living and Leading Responsible Business. Set to be rolled out…

1,100 runners conquer Budapest Airport’s runway run

Megha Paul Sep 5, 2019

Over 1,100 runners raced down Budapest Airport’s runway 13R-31L to take part in the annual Budapest Runway Run. Now in its seventh year – a permanent fixture in many diaries – airlines,…

Global

Road to recovery: Cinnamon Hotels to host Future of Tourism Summit in Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Sep 4, 2019

Recognising the need to uplift Sri Lanka’s travel industry in the wake of 4/20 incident, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is set to host the third edition of the ‘Future of Tourism Summit’…

Harry’s game: Duke of Sussex launches new Booking.com, Ctrip & TripAdvisor collaboration

Alastair Newport Sep 4, 2019

The Duke of Sussex has announced a new global partnership aimed at improving conservation, environmental protection and expanding local community economic development by encouraging…

airBaltic Pilot Academy’s fifth group begins studies

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2019

The fifth group of students begin their study process at the Latvian airline’s airBaltic Pilot Academy this September. The fifth group of 13 students will become airBaltic pilots upon…

Going green: Abercrombie & Kent supports Refill Not Landfill campaign

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2019

Abercrombie & Kent Southeast Asia is supporting a project to introduce drinking water stations around the Thai capital in Bangkok. Its community support enterprise, Abercrombie &…

Green policy vital for travel business

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2019

More than 81% of tourism businesses think it is important to implement sustainable and environmental policies for their businesses and clients. This was revealed by UKinbound’s Business…

Make holidays greener, says ABTA

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2019

Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) is reminding travel businesses, tourist boards and hotels there are just four weeks left for them to get involved in the Make Holidays Greener…

Celebrate World Literacy Day with Sandals Resorts

Megha Paul Aug 29, 2019

You can now embark on a reading road trip this World Literacy Day on 9 September with Sandals Resorts and Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours. Open to adults and children over eight,…

Etihad launches new initiative for Emirati Women’s Day

Megha Paul Aug 29, 2019

As part of celebrations for Emirati Women’s Day, Etihad Airways launched the ‘Her Abaya, My Gift’ project, in which traditional Emirati abayas, bridal outfits and amenity kits were…

Marriott to reduce plastic use by 30% with larger pumps

Tian Tolentino Aug 29, 2019

Marriott International has announced that it's replacing tiny, single-use toiletry bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel in guestroom showers with larger, pump-topped bottles.

UK airports become more friendly to people with autism

Alastair Newport Aug 22, 2019

As the head of innovation & regulatory compliance at OmniServ, the UK's biggest provider of assistance to disabled passengers, Samantha Saunders is well positioned to comment on why we…

Thomas Cook Airlines fly with Pride

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2019

With Manchester Pride’s biggest ever festival just days away, long-standing Pride partner Thomas Cook Airlines' ‘Fly with Pride’ flight to San Francisco took off from Manchester Airport…

British Airways attempts to turn waste into jet fuel

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2019

British Airways is one step closer to powering its future fleet with sustainable jet fuel made from rubbish as plans have been submitted to develop Europe’s first household and…

Competitiveness of Swiss aviation crucial for jobs and prosperity

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the competitiveness of Switzerland’s air transport sector could generate an additional 36,000 jobs and…

Features

Cruise news: AIDA ‘electrifies’ its fleet and more

Tian Tolentino Aug 21, 2019

On our cruise radar this week, we’re seeing new battery storage systems, inaugural sailings, themed cruises for experiential travellers and more.

Being a responsible tourist in Asia gets easier

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

Student travel company Ground Asia has created responsible traveller training modules and made them free for anyone interested in travelling responsibly. The move means that not just…

Cruise

Go local, the Oceania Cruises way

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

Oceania Cruises has unveiled a new series of immersive destination tours under its Go Local brand. The new, exclusive small-batch tours seek to go beyond the tourist sites and embed…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Hurtigruten adds ships to the ‘greenest fleet in the world’

Tian Tolentino Aug 20, 2019

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten has introduced three new additions to its fleet of premium, hybrid-powered expedition cruise ships.

Mövenpick launches ‘Kilo of Kindness’

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is lending a hand to people in need with the launch of its 2019 ‘Kilo of Kindness’ global charity campaign. Now in its fifth year, the ‘Kilo of Kindness’…

AirAsia celebrates ASEAN Day

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

AirAsia has introduced a ‘Sustainable ASEAN’ livery on its newest Airbus A320 to mark ASEAN Day celebrations in Bangkok. Alongside the ASEAN chairmanship logo, the special livery…

John Herrington is keynote speaker at Brand USA Travel Week

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

Brand USA has announced John Herrington, the first native American astronaut, as one of the keynote speakers at the inaugural Brand USA Travel Week Europe in London from 9-13 September.…

British Airways’ remote-control pushback vehicles reach record 100,000 departures

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

British Airways celebrated its 100,000th aircraft pushback using the airline’s fully-electric, remote-controlled Mototok devices, which have been used to swiftly manoeuvre the airline’s…

‘Transformation for Tourism Evolution’ lands in the Caribbean

Alastair Newport Aug 16, 2019

Significant advantages arise for those tourism related companies that are able to transform through any diversity in order to remain competitive in today's changing global tourism…

81% of tourism firms believe eco’ responsible practices are good idea

Alastair Newport Aug 14, 2019

British tourism association UKinbound unveiled the results of its new May/June Business Barometer survey today, focusing on the plans of the country’s travel and hospitality firms to assuage…

UNWTO Global Summit on urban tourism to take place in Kazakhstan

Megha Paul Aug 13, 2019

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mayor’s Office of Nur-Sultan will be organising the eighth UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on 9-12…

‘Bleisure’ travel data shows 75% extend their business trips

Tian Tolentino Aug 13, 2019

Research shows that bleisure travel shows no signs of slowing down as more people continue to combine business trips with leisure activities.

Animal tourism generates five times more revenue than illegal wildlife trade

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019

In 2018, wildlife tourism directly contributed USD 120.1 billion to global GDP, versus the USD 23 billion in revenue attributed to trade on the black market, or 5.2 times more, according…

Lights, camera, action! TAT Mumbai hosts ASEAN-Indian Film Festival

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Mumbai in cooperation with the tourism boards of the ASEAN countries and India, inaugurated a three-day film festival at the National Museum of…

Philippines bids for UNWTO assembly

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism is lobbying for support to strengthen a bid to host the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in the Philippines in…

Travel Counsellors: Sustainable credentials essential for over 75% of travellers

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2019

Over three-quarters of travellers look for sustainable credentials when booking holidays. This was revealed by a recent research by Travel Counsellors. A survey of 500 UK consumers…

Special Reports

Heroes Wanted: Travel the world, save the planet

Tian Tolentino Aug 9, 2019

The 'Oceania' expedition, a scientific audio-visual project, is looking for young adventurers to help save the world.

Attractions

Dippy the dinosaur is coming to Cardiff

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2019

Visitors to Cardiff are in for a treat this autumn as Dippy, the Natural History Museum’s iconic Diplodocus dinosaur cast, is coming to National Museum Cardiff from 19 October 2019 to 26…

How Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is making the world a greener place

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2019

Resort nestled in the South Ari Atoll, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, has embarked on an eco-journey though working with leading environmental organisation and collaboration network,…

The world’s greatest living explorer joins TRIP Group

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2019

Sir Ranulph Fiennes has thrown his support behind the Travel Risk and Incident Prevention (TRIP) Group by becoming patron of the travel safety think tank. The world’s greatest living…

TAT announces five new national parks in Thailand

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that Thailand added five new national parks around the country, during 2016 to 2019, since the start of the reign of King Maha…

New pact to lead way for evolution of travel marketing

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2019

Connect Worldwide (CWW) and Planet4people, a development company addressing environmental issues, have announced a partnership to support destinations and travel companies and…

Portugal launches MICE incentives to promote inland corporate travel

Megha Paul Aug 7, 2019

The Portuguese government has announced the launch of a new incentive programme to promote the support for inland MICE events across the country, including the mainland and autonomous…

Get set, go! Bangkok Airways hosts marathon in Phuket

Megha Paul Aug 7, 2019

To promote tourism in Phuket, Bangkok Airways recently organised the “Bangkok Airways Phuket Half Marathon”, the fourth running programme of the Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2019 at…

Air

Push for change: Finnair flies first biofuel flights

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

Finnair has announced that it will fly the first biofuel flights backed by its “Push for change” carbon decreasing initiative. The first flight took off on 5 August and the second flight…

Tourism

AmEx Global Business Travel announces flagship partnership with UNICEF

Megha Paul Aug 5, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has announced its new global flagship charitable cause to help children get back to school in times of emergency and conflict and a…

Hospitality

Green beats: Club Med introduces eco-music festival

Megha Paul Aug 2, 2019

Club Med has announced its inaugural eco-music festival Green Beats, along with a slew of conscious activities across its Asia-Pacific (APAC) resorts for the year. Hosted at Club Med…

Associations

Natural World Safaris partners debut Wilderland Film fest

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2019

MICE

How MICE professionals can share their voice on sustainability with UN

Alastair Newport Jul 31, 2019

Event organisers and MICE professionals will get the opportunity to document their thoughts on how the industry should achieve the United Nations ‘Sustainable Development Goals’, with the…

Air

LATAM launches on-board recycling scheme

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2019

In a bid to further sustainability, LATAM Airlines Group has announced the creation of an onboard recycling initiative for the airline’s on-board food service. 'Recycle Your Journey'…

Tourism

Portugal partners with UNWTO for tourism academy

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2019

Portugal Tourism, in association with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), has announced the launch of the Tourism International Academy (TIA). An ambitious tourism…

Global

Conrad Koh Samui: Creating magical moments and how a community project can change a life

Alastair Newport Jul 25, 2019

In the first part of my interview with Ruben Dario Gabino the GM of Koh Samui, the charismatic Argentinian outlined his plans for hotel as the rest of 2019 unfolds and moves in 2020,…

MICE

Bold thoughts, bold moves: ITB Asia unveils latest conference theme

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2019

Travel trade show ITB Asia, is set to deliver another year of thought-provoking and inspiring content to industry practitioners as part of its conference programme. Themed ‘Bold…

Tourism

China’s CITS to invest USD 1.9 billion on world’s largest duty-free haven

Megha Paul Jul 20, 2019

A subsidiary of tour operator China International Travel Service (CITS) will spend CNY 12.9 billion (USD 1.9 billion) to build the world’s largest duty-free centre in China’s southern…

Air

“The current situation is simply unacceptable” IATA presses Europe to curb flight delays

Alastair Newport Jul 18, 2019

IATA (International Air Transport Association) has put pressure on European governments and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) to reduce carbon emissions and deal with the unnecessary…

Air

Heathrow unveils massive tapestry at T2

Alastair Newport Jul 17, 2019

Holidaymakers flying out of Heathrow Terminal 2 over the school holidays are in for a treat as the airport and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew today unveil a unique, hand-made 12 metre squared…

Features

El Nido, Palawan closure could be next in PH’s list

Kristin Mariano Jul 17, 2019

The island paradise in El Nido, Palawan could be the next hot tourism destination in the Philippines to be closed after Boracay.

Air

Dubai Airports moves towards solar-powered future

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2019

Dubai Airports and Etihad Energy Services Company have announced the successful installation of a solar energy system comprising 15,000 photovoltaic panels at Dubai International’s…

Attractions

Kid & Kaboodle? SeaWorld Orlando welcomes whiskered baby walrus

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2019

SeaWorld Orlando’s animal care and veterinary teams have announced the birth of a 68-kilogram, female Pacific walrus calf on 3 July, to mum Kaboodle and dad Garfield. This is 16-year-old…

Global

Bill Bensley to challenge hospitality industry to lead sustainability and conservation

Alastair Newport Jul 16, 2019

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the USD 4.2 trillion global wellness economy, today announced that Bill Bensley, the maverick…

Tourism

Gujarat to come up with heritage tourism policy

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2019

The Gujarat government is planning to initiate a heritage tourism policy as it aims to attract foreign tourists. This was revealed by Jenu Devan, managing director and commissioner of…

Air

AirAsia’s training scholarship for MMA now open

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019

Mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation UFC and AirAsia have announced the opening of the application process for this year’s AirAsia UFC training scholarship. Now in its second year,…

Hospitality

Accor Greater China celebrates diversity

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019

Accor recently celebrated Diversity and Inclusion Week for the second consecutive year in Greater China. Through Diversity and Inclusion Week, Accor showcased the four pillars of its…

Air

Southampton Airport flys high on accessibility

Alastair Newport Jul 12, 2019

Southampton Airport has once again ranked amongst the very best in the country for providing special assistance to passengers with reduced mobility and hidden disability. In its annual…

OTAs & Tour Operators

HotelREZ: “PRIDE gives all businesses the opportunity to focus on diversity and inclusivity”

Alastair Newport Jul 11, 2019

World Rainbow Hotels (WRH), the world’s first and only GDS accredited LGBTQ consortia, which represents a collection of over 1,200 international LGBTQ friendly hotels and resorts, has…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

How to be an eco-traveller (and still have it all)

Tian Tolentino Jul 11, 2019

The Global Work & Travel Co has put together top tips to help you minimise your environmental impact and become a more conscientious traveller.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

ROE (Return on Ethics): Positive marketing can boost sales and customer loyalty

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2019

Ethical marketing can significantly boost a brand’s sales, reputation and team morale – with unethical marketing putting a brand’s reputation in the firing line, according to new research of…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

G Adventures boosts commitment to community tourism with Project 100

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019

G Adventures announced it has increased its commitment to community tourism with the introduction of an additional 25 Planeterra (G Adventures’ non-profit partner) projects into its…

Hotel

What happened when I dropped everything and escaped to Bali

Kristin Mariano Jul 9, 2019

The soft sound of gamelan reminds you to take it slow; the soothing mix of blue and green hues and earthy tones are easy on the eyes; and the wafting scent of frangipani tickles your nose.

Hospitality

Plastic Free July: How Soneva has pioneered sustainability since the 90’s

Alastair Newport Jul 8, 2019

With global eco-campaign Plastic Free July in full swing, luxury resort experts,Soneva have revealed that they live the plastic free life all year round, and have been breaking ground in…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Reduce your carbon footprint (the most effective way)

Tian Tolentino Jul 8, 2019

With growing interest in sustainable travel, there are lots of advice available – but how do travellers know which actions will have the biggest impact?

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Sustainable Travel International forms partnership with Mexico

Megha Paul Jul 3, 2019

Mexico’s National Protected Area Commission (CONANP) entered into a strategic partnership with Sustainable Travel International, a global non-profit organization dedicated to conserving…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

First hybrid-powered cruise ship sets sail with sustainability at the core

Tian Tolentino Jul 2, 2019

MS Roald Amundsen has made maritime history as the first cruise ship in the world to sail purely on battery power.

Air

Green resolution: Europe’s airports commit to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019

At the 29th ACI Europe Annual Congress and General Assembly in Cyprus, the airport trade body unveiled a resolution formally committing the European airport industry to become net zero…

Hospitality

On the green track: Radisson’s slew of environment and CSR initiatives

Megha Paul Jun 26, 2019

Underpinned by Radisson Hotel Group’s responsible business ethos, meaningful action is being taken to preserve the environment and give back to local communities in several new Radisson…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Eurail joins Make-A-Wish in granting wishes for children across the globe

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2019

Make-A-Wish announced a new partnership with Eurail, the rail pass providing multi-destination train travel across Europe in granting wishes for children across the globe. Now through 16…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI Group vows to create better holidays for a better world

Kristin Mariano Jun 17, 2019

TUI Group has launched its 2018 Sustainability Report showing how the company is performing four years into its sustainability strategy ‘Better Holidays, Better World’.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

‘Bee hotels’ are the latest buzz for over 2 million honeybees

Tian Tolentino Jun 17, 2019

Over two million well-travelled honeybees are now staying at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts around the world as part of its Bee Sustainable program.

Global

It doesn’t burn, it explodes: The company supplying eco-fuel to the Tokyo Olympics

Alastair Newport Jun 14, 2019

Back in March, news that an Austrian eco-fuel provider had opened up a new power plant in the town of Nong Bua in Thailand landed on my desk. The story outlined how the company, Gussing…

Vietnam

Hyatt puts eco-credentials to the fore with nature-reserve property

Alastair Newport Jun 11, 2019

The A&B Group and Hyatt unveiled its new environmentally focused property, the Nam Nghi Phu Quoc, to the media at a launch event last week.  An increasingly popular Vietnamese…

Airlines and Aviation

New security upgrade could reduce single use plastic at Heathrow

Alastair Newport Jun 6, 2019

Heathrow Airport has ramped up its security by sinking USD 63 million (GBP 50 million) into enhancing its current set-up with the latest in cutting-edge computed tomography (CT) tech, which…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

IAATO sets guidelines to reduce plastic use in Antarctica

Tian Tolentino Jun 6, 2019

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has pledged to turn the tide on plastics with new guidelines set to reduce single-use plastic use among visitors to the…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

World Environment Day: How to be a more sustainable hotel guest

Tian Tolentino Jun 5, 2019

We’ve already heard how to operate a more sustainable hotel — but how about being a more sustainable guest?

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

IHCL revolutionising tourism with EarthCheck certification

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2019

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has set a global benchmark for environmental sustainability with eight of its hotels achieving Platinum Certification and 60 hotels achieving Gold…

Hotels

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket cares for your wellness

Kristin Mariano Jun 2, 2019

In celebration of Global Wellness Day and International Yoga Day, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket presents a program of wellness-inspired activities throughout the month of…

UK

“A vote for diversity, dignity and respect” Travelport commits to gender neutral booking code

Alastair Newport May 30, 2019

Travelport has announced that is set all to use a new booking code for non-binary gender passengers when it kicks into action on 1 June. Coming in the wake of United Airlines decision to…

Tourism

Top 5 cleanest beaches in Britain to cool down this summer

Kristin Mariano May 29, 2019

The team at Ann’s Cottage knows how important it is for a beach to be clean in order for it to be enjoyed, and conducted research to find out where the cleanest beaches in the UK were…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

‘Pulper’ hotel key card: “A credible alternative to plastic”

Tian Tolentino May 24, 2019

Plastic card manufacturing company Made by Oomph has launched a plastic-free hotel key card for the sustainable hotelier — made entirely from wood fibre.

Air

Airbus commits to greener travel with SAS deal

Alastair Newport May 23, 2019

European multinational Airbus has shown its commitment to greener travel today by signing an agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to sink some capital into researching the…

Tourism

10 El Nido hotels shut down, rehabilitation an ongoing battle

Kristin Mariano May 21, 2019

El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines is more than idyllic landscapes and breathtaking seascapes. The town takes pride for its crystal clear waters, beautiful scenery, immensely diverse…

Hotels

Dubai property releases 15 sharks into the open sea

Alastair Newport May 20, 2019

Atlantis, The Palm underlined its commitment to marine sustainability with the release of 15 baby sharks and two stingrays into the ocean. The iconic entertainment resort teamed up with…

Tourism

RAK Tourism celebrates Ramadan with 50 orphans

Alastair Newport May 20, 2019

To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and embrace the spirit of giving, Haitham Mattar, chief executive officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) invited over 50…

Tourism

Machu Picchu in danger due to multi-billion airport

Kristin Mariano May 19, 2019

Historians, archaeologists and locals were concerned that the multi-billion airport that is planned to be built near the famous Inca citadel.

Global

Eurostar launches industry’s first virtual guide for travellers with autism

Alastair Newport May 15, 2019

Eurostar has launched its new 360° virtual guide to help travellers with autism have a smooth and stress-free journey, in a first for the travel industry.

Startups

Booking.com: “The power to make a difference every single day”

Alastair Newport May 13, 2019

Booking.com has announced the sustainable tourism startups receiving scaling grants as part of its 2019 Booking Booster accelerator program today. Now in its third year, the three-week…

Tourism

No entry to Thailand’s Maya Bay until 2021

Kristin Mariano May 10, 2019

The Beach’s story revolves around a pristine, uninhabited and restricted island in the Gulf of Thailand with a beautiful hidden beach and lagoon. The uninhabited and restricted part is true…

Tourism

Scientists are glueing corals on Maya Bay, literally

Kristin Mariano Apr 30, 2019

Scientists have come up with a way to restore marine life in the famous Maya Bay in Thailand – superglue.

Hospitality

Thailand’s Akaryn declares war on single use plastic

Alastair Newport Apr 22, 2019

Thai based luxury boutique hotel specialist, and home grown success story, Akaryn Hotel Group, is on a mission to become a single-use plastic free hotel company by June 2019.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Booking.com: The barriers we face to making sustainable travel choices

Tian Tolentino Apr 18, 2019

Nearly half (45%) of US travellers report being more determined to make sustainable travel choices than they were a year ago, but barriers include a lack of knowledge and available or…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Going green: Data reveals greenest countries in the Asia-Pacific

Tian Tolentino Apr 10, 2019

Analysing a wide range of environmental data sources, information provider ValueChampion has ranked the greenest countries in the region.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Making a difference: Central Hotels renew ties with UNICEF

Tian Tolentino Apr 8, 2019

Hotel group Central Hotels and UNICEF renewed their partnership to help some of the thousands of children fleeing poverty and conflict in the Middle East.