Britain’s biggest bus operator to increase number of e-buses from 184 to 343 in next 12 months UK’s first all-electric bus city networks set to go live in Inverness and Perth in 2023 32% reduction in carbon emissions per passenger journey in 2021-22 Stagecoach greener public transport services help customers avoid c20,000 tonnes of CO2e… Read the full news article
UK’s third largest airport and leading decarbonisation cluster create partnership to take forward plans to make hydrogen-fuelled flying a reality Pipeline would make Manchester Airport the first in the UK to secure a direct supply of hydrogen fuel for its airline partners from the mid-2030s. Duo of Government Ministers back partnership, announced at Manchester Airport… Read the full news article
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen Zürich AG has taken another step forwards in terms of climate protection, reaching the fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level. This puts Zurich Airport among the top 10 % of airports worldwide that have received accreditation for their efforts to tackle climate change. ACA, the certification… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2022-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Rolls-Royce and easyJet today (NOVEMBER / 28 2022) confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen. The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power…. Read the full news article
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — This is Kenya unlocked, See Africa like never before. Your safari await anyone looking for something very unique. Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya offer any travelers with the Safari experience in Kenya be it most authentic beautiful and luxurious camps and lodges. Whatever, beckons you to the continent of… Read the full news article
Cape Town, South Africa, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The fourth OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show will run from 20 – 24 February 2023 – offering an affordable, trusted, accessible and inclusive opportunity for the African & Indian Ocean Islands travel trade to connect with global buyers. The 2023 trade show will be condensed into… Read the full news article
Airport recognized at annual Airports Going Green® conference SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) received multiple awards and honorable mentions from Airports Going Green® (AGG), the aviation industry’s leading forum on sustainability led by the Chicago Department of Aviation and co-hosted by the American Association of… Read the full news article
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — This year for Black Friday & Cyber Monday, more than two dozen accommodation providers and experiences in Saint Lucia – from luxury hotels to rain forest tours – are providing discounts up to 80% off. Offers include discounts on room rates, hotel upgrades, resort credits, Pitons… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — 400 students from 14 East London schools assembled at the ExCeL on Friday, 4th of November for London City Airport’s first ‘STEM in Aviation Day’ since the pandemic. The theme of this year’s event was ‘Zero Emission Flight’, which aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and… Read the full news article
UK can be a global leader in the hydrogen economy but a national hydrogen strategy will be fundamental to meeting future supply, distribution and cost challenges for aviation London, UK, 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Within the next 20 years, passengers could be flying between all regions of the UK on planes which emit… Read the full news article
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Africa is definitely the best destination for 2023 to Adventurist to travel to and Kenya is the main magical destination. This is to promote the early booking activities of year 2023, do be left out. Tourists are encouraged to book early enough due to demand after the… Read the full news article
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel bookings to Kenya has increased in the current year. After successful general elections and peaceful transition of the governments, Tourist and business travelers have confidence in the Kenya favorable environment to travel as tourist and the business traveler. Most Tour and travel companies in Kenya are… Read the full news article
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast Company announced Alaska Airlines as one of 144 brands named to its second annual “Brands That Matter” list for making strides in our carbon-neutral ambitions. The list honors companies whose success has come from embodying their purpose in a way that resonates with their customers. Elevating airline sustainability… Read the full news article
Customers can calculate their estimated impact on the environment and choose to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce their emissions, or purchase carbon offsets from certified climate projects British Airways’ corporate customers can now access a dedicated climate programme for companies to measure, reduce and manage the carbon emissions associated with business flying New… Read the full news article
Delivery ceremony of MSC Cruises’ newest flagship took place today at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire; MSC World Europa represents the most environmentally high-performing cruise ship to date, thanks to a range of technologies and solutions that minimise her impact on the air and marine environment; Vessel also incorporates fuel cell technology that has the… Read the full news article
Paris, France, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in sustainability and the world’s first luxury hotel brand to embrace environmental stewardship, presents its latest recipe book, Sustainable Kitchen, Earth-Friendly Recipes From Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Dining experiences are widely celebrated at Fairmont hotels from around the world and with this… Read the full news article
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM today (25 October 2022) announced two major, long-term purchase agreements for a total of 1.6 million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The agreements are binding and will apply for several years in partnership with SAF providers Neste and DG Fuels. This marks an important step… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of thought leader, pioneer, teacher and ecotourism industry leader Megan Epler Wood as its Special Advisor on sustainable tourism development for destinations, business, and civil society. “We are honoured to have Megan as PATA’s special advisor…. Read the full news article
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel has successfully achieved EarthCheck’s Gold Certified status for the first time, which marks an important milestone in the hotel’s sustainable development. EarthCheck is the world’s leading business advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. The organisation recognised Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel as a… Read the full news article
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2022-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Though 18,500 kilometres apart, the two airports have just signed a partnership to work on infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen in aviation. Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Malcolm Johns says the two airports have been meeting monthly online for some time, discussing and progressing their… Read the full news article
Bristol Airport and Charity Groundwork launch exciting new sustainability partnership with commitments to protect and enhance Goblin Combe’s precious woodland London, UK, 2022-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A new partnership between Bristol Airport and the Environment and Community Charity Groundwork will bring a host of benefits to the environment and the local community in the… Read the full news article
Singapore, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA OptiClimb®, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimization, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. By deploying SITA OptiClimb®, the airline is able to optimize fuel utilization during the aircraft’s climb-out phase. The unique solution… Read the full news article
CAMBODIA, 2022-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has won the 2022 Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) Sustainable Hotel Award for Climate Action. Apart from climate action, there were awards for building preservation/adaptive reuse, positive community impact, and sustainable design. Seven judges, mostly from institutional sustainability backgrounds, assessed the… Read the full news article
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wildlife refers to all undomesticated plants and animals in their natural habitat. Game Parks are the areas that have been set aside for wildlife to live in. They are protected areas where people are not allowed to settle. Some of the game parks are fenced to prevent… Read the full news article
Group to introduce a range of initiatives as part of sustainability commitments Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shannon Airport Group has today (11th October 2022) launched a new Sustainability Strategy which will act as a blueprint to achieve a more sustainable future for the Group, its people, and the community. Initiatives… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2022-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick Airport, part of VINCI Airports’ network, has just completed (Sept 2022) an innovative plan to resurface its main runway in half the time and for half the cost – while saving significant amounts of embodied carbon1 by using 70% less asphalt – compared to traditional resurfacing… Read the full news article
The ANA Green Jet will feature a livery inspired by its ANA Future Promise (AFP) program with operations and services focused on promoting sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions. The new aircraft will enter service on the Tokyo Haneda – San Francisco route on Oct. 5, 2022. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — All… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai unveils Kind by M.O., a new beachside eco-conscious concept store that offers a carefully curated collection of fully sustainable resort wear, swimwear and accessories. Kind by M.O. embodies Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s guiding principle of ‘Acting with Responsibility’ and its journey to make… Read the full news article
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The seventh Eastside Awards is now open for entry with a brand new category this year reflecting the efforts organisations are making to environmental sustainability. There are 16 awards recognising the best of East Belfast. From volunteering to business growth, health and wellbeing to community impact,… Read the full news article
Option for customers to purchase carbon offsets now integrated seamlessly into the flight booking process through Air Canada’s North America websites MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Sept. 27, 2022) introduced CHOOOSE, a global climate technology company as the airline’s new carbon offset program provider. The option to purchase verified carbon offsets… Read the full news article