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Wizz Air signs long-term SAF agreement
The agreement will enable the carrier to purchase up to 185,000 metric tonnes of SAF from OMV
Diversity and inclusion ‘crucial’ to industry's decarbonisation goals
Ongoing empowerment and inclusiveness in travel to ensure the industry’s decarbonisation goals have equality at its core is crucial to those targets being met, according to Intrepid Travel’s global environment impact manager Susanne Etti
Strategies to reach 2050 net-zero goal ‘woefully inadequate’
According to a new study, ‘substantial’ industry-wide and government investment, shifts in modes of transport, and support for vulnerable destinations are all ‘urgently required’ to achieve the goal
'We must lead our own transition to sustainability, and not have it thrust on us'
Industry must work together to bring consumers along on its journey to net zero, writes Advantage Travel Partnership chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said for TTG
Tui to donate to charity when customers book greener hotels
The company said the new scheme will make it easier for customers to make sustainable choices
Iberostar eyes 2030 carbon neutral goal
The company hopes to achieve the goal 20 years before the global target set by the wider travel industry
WTM 2022: Joining the conservation
With the COP27 climate conference starting this week, how are travel businesses and organisations taking practical steps to reduce the sector’s environmental impact?
Travelport joins Prince Harry's Travalyst Coalition
The firm will now implement Travalyst’s methodology for emissions reporting
Zero-carbon UK flights ‘a reality within 20 years’
Within the next 20 years, passengers could be flying between all regions of the UK on aircraft that emit no carbon emissions, according to an aviation consortium
British Airways to launch new carbon emissions calculator
Customers can calculate their estimated impact on the environment and choose to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce their emissions
Amadeus to join Prince Harry's Travalyst coalition
The brand becomes Travalyst’s eighth partner alongside Booking.com, Expedia Group, Google, Skyscanner, Tripadvisor, Trip.com Group, and Visa
Climate groups take govt to court over Jet Zero strategy
Two groups have lodged judicial review claims because the govt’s Jet Zero strategy ‘would encourage a huge increase in flights’
Sustainable marine fuels ‘essential’ to cruise industry’s net-zero goals
Despite advancements into achieving net-zero carbon by 2050, a new report highlights the need for development of sustainable fuels
UK aviation chief urges govt to help ramp up vital SAF production
Airlines UK boss warns current infrastructure can’t deliver governmental targets for decarbonising the industry
Kuoni parent invites applications for sustainable tourism projects
It comes after the DER Touristik Foundation launches a new website with a ’take action’ section
Hurtigruten Norway edges closer to zero-emissions expedition ship
In collaboration with research institute SINTEF, the first funding application for the next phase of the line’s Sea Zero project has been submitted
Iberostar to utilise AI technology to become zero-waste
The group will install Winnow technology in more than 100 hotels to prevent the waste of five million meals per year and stop emitting almost 8,000 tons of CO2 per year
Virgin Atlantic launches new corporate SAF programme
The programme is available to corporate customers of any size or location
EasyJet holidays boss to speak at WTM London
The operator’s chief executive Garry Wilson will ‘share his vision for making travel more sustainable’ during World Responsible Tourism Day
Spain boosts sustainable tourism credentials with new hub launch
The new platform showcases the country’s sustainable tourism initiatives
Transport sec calls for global action to decarbonise aviation
The transport secretary will tell countries to reduce aviation carbon emissions at the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly on Thursday (29 September).
Destinations will 'lead' tourism’s sustainability efforts, summit told
Future of Tourism Summit places focus on how destinations can reduce their environmental impact
Supporting 'trailblazers' critical to boosting climate action in tourism
New multi-year agreement between The Travel Foundation and 4VI will direct efforts toward climate action and social equity in the global travel industry
Future of Tourism Coalition to offer ‘practical action’ at first climate summit
Centred around “creating a climate for collaboration”, the event will be held in-person in Athens and online