Category Archives: Travel & Environment

Vistara Adopts SITA’s Innovative Solutions to Cut Carbon Emissions by 15,000 Tons Annually

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SITA eWAS will help Vistara flights avoid weather disruptions, while SITA OptiClimb will reduce carbon emissions by 15,000 tons yearly Gurugram, India, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has become the first Indian airline to deploy both SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb® solutions…. Read the full press release

Accor and Leading Hotel Groups Launch ‘Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement’ to Drive Sustainable Supply Chains

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WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE PROCUREMENT AND SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS  Paris, France, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor is proud to announce its co-founding of the “Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement” (HARP), in partnership with four global hotel groups – Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group, alongside two global hospitality group… Read the full press release

Federal Aviation Administration Grants Over $3.3 Million for Zero Emission Vehicles at San José Mineta International Airport

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SANTA CLARA, CA, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will distribute $3,334,533 to the San José Mineta International Airport for zero emission vehicles under the Airport Improvement Program. The representatives were joined by San José… Read the full press release

UNWTO Appoints Chef Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism at 8th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

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Madrid, Spain, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed Chef Fatmata Binta and world-renowned Basque Chefs Martín Berasategi and Pedro Subijana as Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism, in the framework of the 8th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism co-organized with Basque Culinary Center (BCC). The UNWTO thus recognises their… Read the full press release

White Pearl Mozambique Launches Private Beach Villa

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The Villa at White Pearl aerial shot

Maputo, Mozambique, 2023-Oct-7 — /Travel PR News/ — White Pearl Resorts in Mozambique has just unveiled its private beach Villa, acquired to complement its current 22 original stilted pool suites, all tucked amidst a pristine coastal dune forest, fringed by golden beaches and lapped by the warm Indian Ocean.   Located at Ponta Mamoli, 55 miles… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition Join Forces to Reforest the World

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Partnership to help restore an estimated 1.5 million trees around the world ATLANTA, GA, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced a partnership with Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition to turn guest spending into support of reforestation projects around the world. During the month of October,… Read the full press release

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) Welcomes Visitors to Its New Educational and Immersive Visitor Centre on World Animal Day

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Immersive experiences for visitors to the UAE’s first National Park Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) can now enjoy an immersive introduction to the UAE’s indigenous flora and fauna, learn about the Reserve, its work to conserve this beautiful but fragile ecosystem, and more, at… Read the full press release

Emirates Signs Agreement with Shell Aviation for Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Dubai Hub

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Over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF to be supplied by Shell Aviation to Emirates for use at its Dubai (DXB) hub Agreement includes Emirates using Avelia platform for tracking SAF delivery and its environmental attributes. DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of… Read the full press release

London Luton Airport Leads European Airports in Adoption of Next-Generation Aircraft for Reduced Emissions

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Luton, UK, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — More flights at London Luton Airport (LLA) were operated using quieter, more fuel efficient “next generation” aircraft this summer than at any other major European airport. Data gathered from aviation intelligence and data specialist RDC Aviation, shows that between April and August 2023, more than a third… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Unveils Expo 2023 Doha Aircraft, Showcasing Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

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A330-300 Expo 2023 Doha aircraft touches down in Doha Qatar Airways embodies commitment to sustainability and innovation with Expo-themed livery and enhanced in-flight experiences Attending the reveal were Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker; President of Ashghal, H.E. Dr. Engr. Saad Ahmed Al Mohannadi; Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport,… Read the full press release

Weeva’s Julie Cheetham named Regenerative Change Maker of the Year.

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Weeva's Julie Cheetham wins Regenerative Change Maker award

New York, USA, 2023-Oct-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Julie Cheetham, the Co-founder and Managing Director of Weeva and Head of Sustainability at Nianova Advisors, was announced as Change Maker of the Year at the Regenerative Travel Impact Awards hosted on 21 September 2023 alongside Climate Week NYC.   The awards celebrate innovative projects and purpose-led individuals who… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Invests in AI Company Assaia to Enhance Turnaround Efficiency and Sustainability

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The 5th largest US airline, known for its award-winning passenger experience and genuine caring service, is set to play an important role in the ongoing optimization of turnaround operations by collaborating on the development of Assaia’s AI-based technology. Seattle-Tacoma, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Star Ventures, the investment arm of Alaska Airlines, is announcing its… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World Introduces Sustainability Leaders Collection: Luxury Hotels Committed to Environmental and Cultural Preservation

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More than 50 Leading Hotels are Celebrated as Sustainability Leaders and Demonstrate Excellence in Environment, Community and Cultural Practices NEW YORK, NY, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), more than 400 independent luxury hotels in over 80 countries, is proud to unveil their Sustainability Leaders collection. From modern metropolitan… Read the full press release

KLM to Renew Long-Haul Fleet with Airbus A350 for Sustainability and Comfort

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM plans to renew its older generation long-haul fleet with Airbus A350 family aircraft in the coming years. The Airbus A350 is acknowled­ged as the most fuel efficient and silent aircraft of its generation. These new wide-body aircraft have substantial benefits in terms of reducing CO2 emissions… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali Participated in the 7th World Wellness Weekend and International Coastal Clean-up

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Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia 2023-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Apart from necessity, healthy living is currently becoming a lifestyle. How could it not be, more people are realizing how important it is to live a healthy life both physically and mentally. To celebrate the 7th World Wellness Weekend falls on 15-17 September, Hotel Nikko… Read the full press release

Mekong Tourism Office Promotes Inspirational Voices and Hidden Destinations

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  BANGKOK, 2023-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has unveiled Mekong Voices and Mekong’s Hidden Gems – captivating interviews with local tourism pioneers, and insights into less travelled ‘hidden’ destinations. Both initiatives are hosted on the new MekongTourism.org website. Mekong Voices is a series of Q&A interviews with intrepid travellers,… Read the full press release

KLM Wins APEX World Class Award for Third Consecutive Year, Recognized for Sustainability

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third consecutive year, KLM has again won the APEX World Class Award. This special recognition is awarded by customers and the industry for performance in relation to themes including safety, customer well-being and sustainability. The prestigious award is presented annually by the international Airline Passenger… Read the full press release

dnata Achieves IATA Environmental Management Certification, Leading the Way in Sustainable Aviation Services in the UAE

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Recognition underscores dnata’s commitment to sustainability Dubai, UAE, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has become the first combined air services provider to receive the International Air Transport Association’ (IATA) environmental management certification as a recognition of its unwavering commitment to sustainability across its diverse portfolio of businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…. Read the full press release

Weeva partners with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

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Lindsey Walter (Co-Founder, Weeva) with Glenn Mandziuk (CEO) and Wolfgang M. Neumann (Chair) of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

London, UK, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has welcomed the sustainability management platform Weeva as an affiliate member to help drive collaboration on industry resilience and data-led sustainability.   Designed by sustainable tourism experts, Weeva champions small, sustainable actions, backed by consistent data management, to boost efficiency and, ultimately, profitability within the industry. The… Read the full press release

G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration Acknowledges Tourism’s Vital Role in Sustainable Development

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Delhi, India, 2023-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism’s key role in advancing sustainable social and economic development has been highlighted in the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration. The meeting of the G20 economies (New Delhi, India, 9-10 September) recognized the “opportunity to build a better future [through] development models that implement sustainable, inclusive and… Read the full press release

Embark on a Kenyan Adventure: Explore the Wonders of Kenya with Cruzeiro Safaris

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NAIROBI, Kenya,, 2023-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Experience the beauty of Kenya with Cruzeiro Safaris! Click here to book your Nairobi tour today and explore the wonders of this amazing country! Highlights 1. Exploring the Wildlife of Kenya with Cruzeiro Safaris 2. The Benefits of Booking a Safari with Cruzeiro Safaris 3. Unforgettable Experiences with… Read the full press release

UK Aviation and Renewable Energy Leaders Launch Hydrogen Alliance to Drive Zero Carbon Aviation and Economic Growth

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The Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA) alliance of major players across aviation will work to accelerate the delivery of zero carbon aviation will work to accelerate the delivery of zero carbon aviation The UK is currently in a strong position to become a global leader in hydrogen-powered aviation, but further steps must be taken to capture the opportunity,… Read the full press release

UK Aviation and Renewable Energy Giants Form Alliance to Accelerate Hydrogen-Powered Aviation for Net Zero Goals

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The Hydrogen in Aviation (HIA) alliance of major players across aviation will work to accelerate the delivery of zero carbon aviation The UK is currently in a strong position to become a global leader in hydrogen-powered aviation, but further steps must be taken to capture the opportunity, secure long-term employment and economic benefits, as well… Read the full press release

KLM Collaborates with Electric Flying Connection for Unique Electric Flight Experience, Gaining Insights into Sustainable Aviation Logistics

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — On 28 and 29 August, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the trade association Electric Flying Connection (EFC) offered a group of KLM guests a unique opportunity to experience the future of flying. The eighteen guests received a trial electric flying lesson aboard a Pipistrel Velis Electro, supervised… Read the full press release

Sangeetha Liyanapathirana Named 2023 PATA Face of the Future for her Commitment to Sustainable Tourism and Youth Engagement

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sangeetha Liyanapathirana, Manager – Health, Hygiene and Sustainability at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, has been named as the 2023 PATA Face of the Future. This is the most prestigious honour open to young tourism professionals in the Asia Pacific region. “This year we received a fantastic list… Read the full press release

dnata Takes Strides Towards Sustainability: UAE Operations Switch to Biofuel Blend, Reducing CO2 Emissions by 80 Tonnes Annually

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Strategic move further enhances environmental efficiency across logistics, catering and travel businesses Dubai, UAE, 2023-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to take initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint across its operations in the UAE. Most recently, dnata’s group brands dnata Logistics, Arabian Adventures, Alpha Flight Services and City Sightseeing have… Read the full press release

OUTRIGGER Adds Kauai Beach Resort to Portfolio

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  HAWAII, 2023-Sep-1 — /Travel PR News/ — OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is pleased to announce the addition of Kauai Beach Resort & Spa in Hawaii. Located in the picturesque town of Lihue on the enchanting ‘Garden Island’ of Kauai, the resort is spread across 25 lush acres (10 ha) of beachfront property and showcases 350… Read the full press release

Emirates Achieves IATA Environmental Certifications, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability and Wildlife Protection

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Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has reinforced its commitment to environmentally responsible practices by achieving IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Stage One and the IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade module certifications. The IEnvA system is an industry-leading and comprehensive environmental management system and Emirates has implemented Stage One of its core scope comprising… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Welcomes Matthew Senyard as Lodge Manager, Bringing a Deep Commitment to Eco-Hospitality and Guest Experiences

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Serengeti, Tanzania, 2023-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A deep commitment to make a lasting change on the environment and involving guests in the culture and nature around them is the fact about Matthew Senyard that immediately caught the eye of the leadership team at the renowned Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania. Matthew joined Four Seasons Safari… Read the full press release

Oman Air Takes Bold Step Toward Sustainability: Replaces Plastic with Paper for Cabin Amenities

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Muscat, Oman, 2023-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Oman Air has replaced the plastic used to wrap blankets and mattresses in its premium cabins with an eco-friendlier paper-based alternative. All duvets and mattresses across the airline’s fleet will now be presented to the guests with slim, branded… Read the full press release