Lufthansa Group drives forward the market ramp-up and use of SAF as a core element of its sustainability strategy Production at the Haltermann Carless site in Speyer to start in 2026 with a volume of 60,000 tons per year SAF is a decisive technological key for more sustainable flying Cologne, Germany, 2023-Aug-03 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel & Environment
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley Unveils Locally Harvested Rooftop Honey Dining Experience to Support Bee Conservation Efforts
Quattro Restaurant & Bar launches a new culinary pop-up menu featuring its rooftop-harvested honey as part of its creative-sustainability initiatives Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A., 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — An alluring experience of luxury and locality finds itself at Quattro Restaurant & Bar. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, inside which the restaurant is located, has… Read the full news article
Dusit International Launches ‘Tree of Life’ Sustainability Program Across Its Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
New program clarifies Dusit’s sustainability intentions and includes actionable and easy-to-follow steps that its business units can take to benefit the environment, their people, and their broader communities. Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Fully embracing ‘Sustainability’ as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading… Read the full news article
One Water Founder Tours UK to Raise Awareness of Global Water Crisis with World Duty Free Support
London, UK, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The founder of charity One Water, Duncan Goose, visited the World Duty Free store at Bristol Airport on 26th July as part of a round-Britain tour to raise awareness of the millions of people around the world who do not have access to clean drinking water. Duncan… Read the full news article
IHG Announces Groundbreaking Partnership to Launch the First Lifecycle Net Zero Carbon Hotel: voco Zeal Exeter Science Park
Denham, UK, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to introduce voco Zeal Exeter Science Park in partnership with Zeal Hotels – the first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel for both businesses. This follows the signing of a landmark exclusivity agreement between IHG and Zeal,… Read the full news article
Vootfly Aims to Soar Higher: Expanding its Flight Booking Services to Cover the Entire North and South American Market
PARSIPANNY, NJ, 2023-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Vootfly, one of the world’s leading flight booking services providers with a presence in the United States market, is announcing its ambitious expansion strategy to cover the whole of North and South America. Vootfly’s strategic decision reflects its unwavering ambition to meet the changing demands of travelers and… Read the full news article
easyJet Achieves Major Milestone in its Net Zero Strategy with Over 20% of Fleet Comprising New A320neo Family Aircraft
easyJet has taken delivery of its 67th A320neo Family aircraft this month; making over 20% of the easyJet fleet NEO-technology A320neo Family aircraft use around 15% less fuel than their equivalent predecessors, and have up to 50% noise reduction at take-off, landing and whilst taxiing easyJet has an orderbook for a further 164 A320neo Family aircraft,… Read the full news article
The First Digital Nomad Conference in Ireland
NomadÉire Presents the First Irish Digital Nomad Conference Tralee, Ireland: 28-31 August Tralee, Ireland, 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — NomadÉire is excited to announce the launch of the first Irish Digital Nomad Conference in Tralee, set to take place at the end of August. This ground-breaking event not only celebrates the digital nomad lifestyle… Read the full news article
Boeing Strengthens Commitment to Aerospace Safety and Sustainability by Appointing First Liaison to ICAO
New liaison to support United Nations efforts to advance a harmonized aviation ecosystem ARLINGTON, Va., 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] is deepening support of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its efforts to promote aerospace safety, security and sustainability. The company named its first liaison to the United Nations agency,… Read the full news article
DER Touristik and Lufthansa Group Partner to Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage in Tourism
DER Touristik is the first major tour operator to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Lufthansa Group Contribution to the reduction of CO₂ emissions from vacation trips New offers in the DERTOUR Magalog “Conscious Travel” with SAF share for flights Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In order to meet the challenges in… Read the full news article
UNWTO Highlights Tourism’s Role in Sustainable Development at UN High-Level Political Forum
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This week will bring tourism back to the United Nations headquarters to emphasize the sector’s unique position to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Reflecting the unprecedented relevance of tourism on the UN agenda, UNWTO together with the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Republic of… Read the full news article
IATA and Aviation Impact Accelerator Partner to Accelerate Aviation Sector’s Path to Net-Zero Emissions
Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), an international industry-academia partnership based at the University of Cambridge, announced a collaboration to accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The two organizations will assess the financial implications of reaching aviation’s 2050… Read the full news article
Royal Caribbean Group Introduces Next-Generation Waste Management Technology and Targets 50% Reduction in Food Waste
The cruise company’s newest ships will convert waste to energy on board, expand on its Green Hubs program and use technology to take a bite out of food waste. MIAMI, FL, 2023-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is building on its industry-leading waste management practices by introducing the next generation… Read the full news article
Cathay Pacific Achieves Milestone with First Overseas Refueling of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on Commercial Flights
The airline is committed to increasing its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goal Hong Kong, China, 2023-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific continues to make progress towards achieving its goal of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for 10% of its total fuel use by 2030 by uplifting… Read the full news article
UNWTO and Alpitour World Partner to Drive Innovation and Sustainability in Tourism
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO will work with Alpitour World as a strategic partner to advance innovation, education and sustainability across every part of the tourism sector. Reflecting UNWTO’s focus on harnessing the power of public-private partnerships, the newly-signed Memorandum of Understanding with Alpitour World, will see the two organizations work… Read the full news article
IATA to Publish Annual Track Zero Report on Aviation’s Progress Towards Net Zero Emissions
Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will publish an annual Track Zero report using IATA’s Net Zero Tracking Methodology to report industry-level progress towards aviation’s commitment to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Net Zero Tracking Methodology and related reporting process were developed with industry experts. IATA will… Read the full news article
Lufthansa Group Invests in Real-Time Flight Trajectory Technology to Drive Innovation and Sustainability
From 2024, all new Lufthansa Group Airbus A320neo/A321neo to be delivered with automated flight profile transmission technology Lufthansa Group is a pioneer for more sustainable aviation Important contribution to EU airspace modernization Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Every drop counts: An optimized flight path saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions. With the standard… Read the full news article
Green Hydrogen Alliance Urges UK Government for Strategic Advantage in Pioneering Green Hydrogen Technologies
The Green Hydrogen Alliance urges government to secure a strategic advantage for the UK in pioneering green hydrogen technologies London, UK, 2023-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Green Hydrogen Alliance (GHA) is a new, independent business group representing some of the leading companies involved in the supply and use of green hydrogen. Launched today,… Read the full news article
The world’s biggest gathering of Digital Nomads is happening now in Bulgaria with 700+ nomads from the Americas, Europe, Asia & Australia
BANSKO, Bulgaria, 2023-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bulgaria’s mountain wonderland hosts the world’s biggest gathering of Digital Nomads. Peek into the lives of digital nomads, unravel the secrets of their location-independent lifestyle, and understand why they’ve chosen Bulgaria’s mountain village as their haven. Get ready to uncover the world of digital nomads at Bansko… Read the full news article
Mother Turtle Loves Hotel Nikko Bali’s Beach and Lay Her Eggs for the Third Times
Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia 2023-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — On a fine evening, 7 June 2023, one of security staff on duty at night saw some baby turtles come out from the sand on the beach right in front of Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach. Without further due, he grabbed a big blue basket… Read the full news article
OUTRIGGER ‘Zones In’ on Ocean Conservation
From clean-ups to coral planting, OUTRIGGER focuses on ocean health, this World Ocean Month HAWAII, 2023-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — This June for World Ocean Month, OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels has pledged to continue making a difference at its premier beach resorts worldwide. Activities connected to ocean health and conservation will take place… Read the full news article
Travel Promoters Welcomes Two Exciting New Partnerships in South Africa
Sussex, United Kingdom, 2023-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Travel Promoters Welcomes Two Exciting New Partnerships in South Africa UK based representation company, Travel Promoters is delighted to announce two new partnerships from 1 June 2023 with Lalibela Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and The Clarendon Collection in Cape Town. Lalibela comprises six safari lodges including… Read the full news article
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Appoints New Resident Marine Biologist
The barefoot luxury resort amplifies its commitment to conservation this World Ocean Month and beyond with impressive environmental initiatives on land and sea MALDIVES, 2023-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Ocean conservation is a core pillar for OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels and the newly appointed resident marine biologist at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort has ambitious… Read the full news article
Centara West Bay achieved 100% Compliance Corporate Sustainability Audit
DOHA, 2023-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — We are thrilled to share that Centara West Bay Hotel has achieved an outstanding milestone in our commitment to sustainability! We have successfully obtained 100% compliance in our first year internal Centara Hotels & Resorts sustainability audit. “The achievement of 100% compliance in our sustainability audit is a… Read the full news article
Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha has been certified by the Green Key certification
DOHA, 2023-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha is proud to announce that we have been certified by Green Key Qatar 2023. This prestigious certificate recognises the hotel’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, making Centara West Bay one of the leading green hotels in Qatar. The Green… Read the full news article
Emirates and dnata join United Nations Global Compact to strengthen sustainability efforts
Dubai, UAE, 2023-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Advancing its sustainability efforts, Emirates and dnata have joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary global initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and… Read the full news article
IHG Hotels & Resorts Promotes Low-Carbon and Sustainable Travel Philosophy in China
Leveraging Earth Day and their ongoing partnership with an immersive green art exhibition Shanghai, China, 2023-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has adopted a green, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly travel philosophy in line with China’s “dual carbon” development strategy. The company reinforced its long-term sustainability commitments for its operations while shaping… Read the full news article
Wizz Air invests £5 million in sustainable aviation fuel company, Firefly, to reduce CO2 emissions
First equity investment in biofuel company will allow Wizz Air to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its UK operations from 2028 The £5m investment will support the development and certification of SAF produced from sewage sludge Partnership with Firefly has the potential to save 1.5m tonnes of CO2-eq* Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Apr-26 — /Travel PR… Read the full news article
Hilton Celebrates Earth Week by Activating Team Members to Reduce Environmental Impact and Achieve Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals
Hilton marks progress towards its Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals, celebrates over $20,000 in Hilton Global Foundation grants supporting team member‑led projects MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In recognition of Earth Week, Hilton is marking a year of significant progress towards its Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals by activating its global team… Read the full news article
OurAfrica.Travel kicked the 2023 tourism calendar off in style
Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The highly anticipated fourth edition of OurAfrica.Travel, the leading digital trade show for the African and Indian Ocean tourism industry, which took place from February 20th to 24th, was a tremendous success, attracting 186 exhibitors and over 440 buyers and media from around the world…. Read the full news article




























