Sustainability

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News / Distribution
Sabre, Mastercard join Travalyst mission to drive sustainable travel choices
By Linda Fox | March 1, 2024
The coalition, which also counts Booking.com, Expedia Group and Trip.com Group as partners, aims to help inform consumer travel choices by making sustainability information mainstream. Read More
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News / Technology
IAG makes massive e-SAF purchase from Twelve in sustainability effort
By Morgan Hines | February 28, 2024
International Airlines Group has entered a 14-year contract with Twelve, purchasing 260 million gallons of an alternative, sustainable fuel to power five European airlines. Read More
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Chooose gets investment from BP, partners to help airlines decarbonize
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2024
Chooose and BP will help airlines with digital solutions to scale sustainable aviation fuel programs. Read More
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Economic, not just environmental, sustainability for travel
By Phocuswright Research | February 20, 2024
Phocuswright research found that communication or education efforts around economic sustainability need to take extra care to be direct and transparent because these issues are too covert for travelers... Read More
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News / Technology
Joby gets exclusive rights to fly electric air taxis in Dubai
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2024
Joby is hoping to begin air taxi operations as early as 2025 in Dubai and has signed a partnership with Skyports for the development and operation of four locations. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Let’s not love our favorite destinations to death!
By Gaurav Bhatnagar - TBO.com | February 8, 2024
TBO.com co-founder Gaurav Bhatnagar says the travel industry needs to stop pointing fingers at governments and tourism boards and instead take responsibility - and action - to reduce overtourism. Read More
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ITB Berlin: A strong focus on travel technology
By ITB Berlin | February 7, 2024
More than 30 international providers are presenting their forward-looking products and ideas in a total of five halls at the world’s leading travel trade show. Read More
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News / Startups
Cosmic Aerospace raises $4.5M for electric aircraft development
By PhocusWire | February 7, 2024
The electric aircraft startup will use the seed funding to advance technology for its zero-emission vehicles capable of carrying 24 passengers and flying 600 miles.   Read More
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News / Technology
Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
Airline technology spend has been increasing since 2020 and was expected to hit approximately $35 billion in 2023, up from 2022’s figure of $30 billion, according to the SITA Air Transport IT 2023... Read More
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Phocuswright’s 2024 guide to travel innovation and tech
By Phocuswright Research | February 5, 2024
The Phocuswright report from a team of researchers looks at the most significant innovation trends in travel technology and distribution for 2024 and beyond.   Read More
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News / Startups
Heart Aerospace lands $107M for hybrid-electric airplane
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2024
The company plans to put the investment toward further development of the business as well as progressing certification of its ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft. Read More
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Google will update flight emissions calculations in its Travel Impact Model
By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2024
Along with three updates, the advisory committee for Google's Travel Impact Model has agreed to prioritize research on contrails to provide consumers with clear information on their impact on the... Read More
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TourRadar, Kimkim on shifts and opportunities in multi-day trips
By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2024
In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio, TourRadar chief marketing officer Christian Wolters and Kimkim founder Joost Schreve discussed their marketing strategies, sustainability efforts and how they... Read More
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Italian National Tourist Board launches Venice tourist entry fee platform
By Morgan Hines | January 19, 2024
If tourists want to enter certain parts of Venice on a day-trip beginning in April, they will have to show a QR code as proof they have paid a new €5 “Venice Access Fee” during peak times. Read More
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Seeking sustainable options when travelers aren’t as green as they say
By Derek Catron | January 18, 2024
New research from Phocuswright shows that while travelers may talk about supporting sustainability, their behavior demonstrates something else. Some wonder if more government incentives or regulations... Read More