London, UK, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has invested in three additional electric Nissan e-NV200 vans to its landside and airside operations. The new Nissan e-NV200 vans were provided by Trenton Nissan in Hull and the vehicles have previously been awarded former International Van of the Year, this brings the total number… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel & Environment
Boeing supports Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture’s research with $10 million commitment
Company to support the Center’s work to conduct groundbreaking research with a five-year, $10 million contribution Boeing joins inaugural Center supporter FedEx as well as Southwest Airlines in supporting the study of natural carbon capture CHICAGO, IL, 2022-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] today (April 21, 2022) announced its support of an… Read the full press release
CASSINI Hackathon: (Ri)visitiamo l’Europa con stile. Una sfida per l’Italia sulla salvaguardia ambientale e la digitalizzazione nel settore del turismo
(Ri)visitiamo l’Europa con stile. Una sfida per l’Italia, organizzata da Lazio Innova, sulla salvaguardia ambientale e la digitalizzazione nel settore del turismo ROMA, Italia, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Sono aperte le iscrizioni per partecipare alla terza edizione del CASSINI Hackathon, la competizione lanciata dalla Commissione europea per stimolare l’uso delle tecnologie spaziali e… Read the full press release
Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Tour Operators Offers Guidance on Wildlife Africa Safaris to Kenya Booking and Experiences
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Tour Operators Offers Guidance on Wildlife Africa Safaris to Kenya Booking and Experiences Kenya Based Tour Operator Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya gives guiding to Popular Tourist Destinations in Nairobi, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Mombasa and Much More The url : https://www.cruzeiro-safaris.com/ is the best way to view, read,… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways offers corporate clients option to offset or reduce carbon emissions with the launch of its voluntary carbon offset programme
Reaffirming the Group’s ambition on Earth Day 2022 to reach the climate targets while driving innovation DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today (21 April 2022) launched a voluntary carbon offset programme for corporate customers. This initiative will enable corporate and trade clients to offset their own carbon emissions via a… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific launches Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme
Working with corporate customers to use SAF for the first time at Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong, China, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is launching its pilot Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme, the first major programme of its kind in Asia. The programme provides corporate customers the opportunity to reduce… Read the full press release
Συμμετάσχετε στο 3ο CASSINI Hackathon για να ανακαλύψετε πώς οι ιδέες σας μπορούν να βοηθήσουν στην προστασία του τουρισμού στην Ελλάδα
ΑΘΗΝΑ, Ελλάδα, 2022-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Το 3ο CASSINI Hackathon, το οποίο έχει προγραμματιστεί για τις 12-14 Μαΐου, είναι μια πανευρωπαϊκή εκδήλωση η οποία θα αντιμετωπίσει κατά μέτωπο σημαντικές παγκόσμιες προκλήσεις στον τομέα των ταξιδιών και του τουρισμού με τη βοήθεια του Διαστημικού Προγράμματος της ΕΕ. Με την ένταξή τους στο Hackathon, οι… Read the full press release
Rejoignez-nous au 3e Hackathon CASSINI et découvrez comment vos idées pourraient assurer l’avenir du tourisme en France
NîMES, France, 2022-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Le 3e Hackathon CASSINI aura lieu du 12 au 14 mai. Cet événement de portée européenne s’attaquera, avec l’aide du Programme spatial de l’UE, aux grands défis mondiaux dans le secteur du voyage et du tourisme. Dans 10 régions d’Europe, les participants au Hackathon bénéficieront de l’opportunité… Read the full press release
Nehmen Sie am 3. CASSINI Hackathon in Der Science Park Graz (SPG), Österreich
GRAZ, Österreich, 2022-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — 3. CASSINI Hackathon zur Neubelebung des Tourismus: Stellen Sie sich der Herausforderung! Europa stilvoll (neu) entdecken. Der 3. CASSINI Hackathon vom 12.-14. Mai ist eine europaweite Veranstaltung, die das EU-Weltraumprogramm nutzt, um wichtige globale Herausforderungen der Tourismusbranche zu bewältigen. Durch ihre Teilnahme am Hackathon erhalten die TeilnehmerInnen… Read the full press release
Metrolink switches to renewable fuel
Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (APRIL 13, 2022), Metrolink publicly shared its switch to renewable fuel, making the agency the first in the nation to completely power all its locomotives by the cleaner burning alternative. “It’s a proud achievement to be the first rail agency in the nation to use… Read the full press release
3. CASSINI Hackathonon Magyarországon: Fedezd fel (újra) Európát: ötletelj és találkozz az iparág legjobb szakembereivel!
Budapest, Magyarország, 2022-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A május 12 és 14 között, egész Európában megrendezendő hackathon fő célja, hogy a résztvevők szembenézzenek az idegenforgalom legfontosabb globális kihívásaival, és fenntarthatóbbá alakítsák Európa turizmusát. Mindebben uniós űrprogram segíti a őket. A CASSINI Hackathonokat tíz európai országban rendezik meg, a csatlakozó résztvevők lehetőséget kapnak arra, hogy #EUűradatok felhasználásával… Read the full press release
Junta-te a nós no 3º CASSINI Hackathon para veres como as tuas ideias podem ajudar a promover o turismo em Portugal
COIMBRA, Portugal, 2022-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — O 3º CASSINI Hackathon, que irá decorrer entre os dias 12 e 14 de maio em 10 cidades da Europa, entre as quais Coimbra, é um evento à escala europeia que vai abordar importantes desafios globais no setor das viagens e do turismo, com o apoio do… Read the full press release
Weź udział w 3. Hackathonie CASSINI w Polsce i pomóż ponownie ożywić turystykę
KRAKÓW, POLSKA, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Podejmij wyzwanie! Weź udział w 3. Hackathonie CASSINI i pomóż ponownie ożywić turystykę! Czas (Re)Visit Europe w dobrym stylu. Zaplanowany na 12-14 maja 3. CASSINI Hackathon, to ogólnoeuropejskie wydarzenie, które z pomocą unijnego Programu Kosmicznego, zajmie się ważnymi globalnymi wyzwaniami związanymi z podróżowaniem i turystyką. Dołączając do… Read the full press release
Viking® and University of Cambridge establish new Professorship to advance research in polar environmental science
New Fund Builds on Existing Partnership and Will Create First-Ever Professorship at the Scott Polar Research Institute Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (April 14, 2022) announced it has partnered with the University of Cambridge to establish a new Professorship aimed at advancing research in the field of polar environmental… Read the full press release
Metrolink to provide free rides all day On Earth Day, Friday, April 22
Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On Earth Day, Friday, April 22, Metrolink will provide free rides all day on all Metrolink trains, with no ticket required. Riders can board a Metrolink train at any station throughout the six-county area for transportation wherever Metrolink trains travel. Riders are also invited to visit… Read the full press release
De 3e CASSINI Hackathon in Nederland: Doe mee met de knapste koppen uit ruimtevaart en toerisme
NOORDWIJK, Nederland, 2022-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Daag jezelf uit op de 3e CASSINI Hackathon en blaas toerisme nieuw leven in. Thema: (Re)Visit Europe De 3e CASSINI Hackathon vindt plaats van 12-14 mei verspreid over 10 locaties in Europa. Als onderdeel van het EU Space Programme richt deze hackathon zich op belangrijke uitdagingen waar… Read the full press release
UNWTO in partnership with the Mallorca Tourism Foundation host Summit of Sustainable Destinations
Madrid, Spain, 2022-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Palacio de Congresos de Palma hosted the Summit of Sustainable Destinations organised by UNWTO in partnership with the Mallorca Tourism Foundation. The conference has shared the best practices of environmental, social and economic sustainability developed around the world by leading organisations and companies in these initiatives…. Read the full press release
UNWTO announces launch of Zimbabwe’s first National Tourism Satellite Account
Africa, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MECTHI) of Zimbabwe to launch the country’s first National Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) today (31 MAR 2022). The Account shows the size and significance of the tourism sector for the Zimbabwean economy, based on the… Read the full press release
Oman Air participates in Earth Hour
Muscat, Oman, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Lights went out across Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat, as well as across its network destinations, as the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman marked Earth Hour at 08:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time on 26 March. The airline was joined by tens of thousands of… Read the full press release
British Airways becomes the first airline in the world to use SAF produced on a commercial scale in the UK
British Airways becomes the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited SAF is produced from sustainable sources such as waste gases, crop and forestry residues, household and commercial waste and used cooking oil, and… Read the full press release
Namibia’s New Bucket List Safari Secret – Onguma Camp Kala
Etosha National Park, Namibia, 2022-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Onguma Camp Kala to Open in November 2022. This week, Namibia celebrated 32 years of independence, with its tourism offering growing each year. November 2022 will see a new high-end lodge opening on the eastern border of the famous Etosha National Park called Onguma… Read the full press release
Five Reasons Why Uganda Should Be Your Surprise African Safari Choice
By Kizito Juma, safari operator Entebbe Uganda, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Uganda has just launched a new tourism campaign, “Explore Uganda – The Pearl of Africa.” When it comes to safaris and more, Uganda is indeed a ‘Pearl’ of a discovery. While people often think of Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa as likely… Read the full press release
IATA launches IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology
Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology. IATA’s Methodology, using verified airline operational data, provides the most accurate calculation methodology for the industry to quantify CO2 emissions per passenger for a specific flight. As travelers, corporate… Read the full press release
Booking Holdings releases its inaugural Climate Action Plan
Booking Holdings Also Publishes Its Third Annual Sustainability Report NORWALK, Conn., 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 22, 2022), Booking Holdings released its inaugural Climate Action Plan, the first of its kind for any global online travel company. The Climate Action Plan functions as a strategic framework for how Booking Holdings intends to… Read the full press release
oneworld® Alliance to purchase up to 200 million gallons of SAF per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo
NEW YORK, NY, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the oneworld® Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, in the second such joint commitment by the global airline alliance in four months. Delivery of the fuel is expected to commence… Read the full press release
Ryanair announces its Pathway to Net Zero decarbonisation strategy
DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair today (21 Mar) announced its decarbonisation strategy – Pathway to Net Zero. Developed to reduce its carbon emissions and the impact of its operations on the environment, this strategy outlines four core strategic pillars underpinning the airline’s ambitious goal of net carbon zero by 2050: 34% decarbonisation through… Read the full press release
Finnair part of oneworld’s joint commitment to purchase more than 350 million gallons of SAF
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of the oneworld® Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, in the second such joint commitment by the global airline alliance in four months. Delivery of the fuel will commence from 2027,… Read the full press release
Finnair invites customers to offset flight emissions with new service
Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting on March 16, 2022, Finnair invites its customers to offset their flight emissions with a service that combines Sustainable Aviation Fuel and trusted climate projects. Through the service, a platform powered by Chooose, Finnair customers can calculate their flight’s emissions and seamlessly offset their journey by choosing a… Read the full press release
Qantas to use almost 20 million litres of SAF from US biofuels company Aemetis from 2025
New deal to use almost 20 million litres of biofuels each year from 2025 Will power flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Australia Calls to develop local sustainable fuels industry to help Australian aviation transition to net zero emissions Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is expanding its use… Read the full press release
Treks Himalaya guarantees a memorable trek in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nepal, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Treks Himalaya an indoor trekking and outdoor tours operative company takes you that further way to guarantee you have a memorable trip that you have been dream is part of your choice for trekking in Nepal with Treks Himalaya. We have 3 days to 30 days your Nepal… Read the full press release