Airport also recertified as a Carbon Neutral airport today Initiatives include installing 100% energy efficient LED lights on the runway, saving a million litres of water in car washes and introducing incentives for quieter aircraft All empty coffee cups and plastic bottles also sent for specialist recycling GATWICK, UK, 2018-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick… Read the full press release
MSC Seaview to receive RINA’s GREEN STAR 3, the latest and most comprehensive of such notations, as she features some of the most modern and advanced environment-friendly maritime technology at sea Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With just a few days to go until MSC Seaview comes into service, excitement is reaching an all-time… Read the full press release
Airline committed to achieving goal of carbon neutral growth from 2020 HONG KONG, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is underscoring its strong commitment to eco-efficiency by planning to use a blend of alternative jet fuel to fly its new fleet of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft home to Hong Kong. The airline has 20 of… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality joins forces with atmosfair to fund a second solar-powered water treatment plant Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — 10,000 people in Asmant to the South-West of Cairo have been enjoying access to clean drinking water with effect from this month following a cooperative project between Deutsche Hospitality and the… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2018-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines and Lonely Whale today announced the airlines’ initiative to replace single-use, non-recyclable, plastic stir straws and citrus picks with sustainable alternatives in its airport lounges and on all domestic and international commercial flights starting July 16, 2018. The initiative is one of many in Alaska Airlines’ push for… Read the full press release
First EMAS validation and ISO 14001 certification Premium claim also comprises environment and sustainability MUNICH, Germany, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa Hub Munich has been successfully validated for the first time according to the demanding European environmental regulation EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) and certified with the international standard ISO 14001 for environmental… Read the full press release
Big Bird was joined by some special friends when he visit Zealand Eco-Sanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand. Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Birds of a feather flock together so it wasn’t so surprising when television’s much-loved Big Bird flew in (practically incognito) on a visit to meet some of New Zealand’s unique… Read the full press release
Maui Waterman (and Women) Reimagine ‘Beach Clean Up’ as Coveted Ocean Adventures Resort’s New Program Underscores How Travelers Increasingly Consider Giving Back as Important to their Well-being, According to New Global Survey Ka’anapali Beach, Maui, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on the heels of Earth Day, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa today… Read the full press release
Located in Dubai Production City, Element Me’aisam Offers Dubai its first Sustainable and Wellness-Driven Designed Hotel DUBAI, UAE, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the debut of Element Hotels in the Middle East and Africa with the opening of Element Me’aisam in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Owned and developed by Dubai… Read the full press release
Reduced environmental footprint 42% reduction in CO2 emissions and 48% reduction in average water consumption for towels and bathrobes** 88% reduction in volume of chemicals used in textile finishing 20%* longer life for towels and bathrobes = impact reduced by 9 to 16%** Unprecedented approach for a global hotel group. Target: roll-out in more than… Read the full press release
BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Another major international environmental award has been received by Budapest Airport: ACI (Airports Council International) confirmed that Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport achieved the so-called “carbon-neutral” accreditation. The accreditation program launched by ACI has found that the operation of Budapest Airport maintains a balance of energy consumption and… Read the full press release
San Francisco, CA, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (APRIL 17 2018), Airbnb launched the Office of Healthy Tourism, an initiative to drive local, authentic and sustainable tourism in countries and cities across the globe. Along with the launch of the Office, Airbnb is also releasing data that shows the benefits of healthy tourism… Read the full press release
Kyiv, Ukraine, 2018-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel agency Guide me UA takes the responsibility to show the capital of Ukraine to the UEFA guests. The UEFA Champions League Final will be held in Kiev on Saturday, May 26. Kiev is in the center of Ukraine; it is about 2000 kilometers from London… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The third Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Environmental Management Recognition Scheme, held by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) to acknowledge strong environmental performance by HKIA’s business partners and tenants, came to a successful close today as a total of 102 business partners and tenants were presented with awards… Read the full press release
Airport Sheremetyevo presented the results of the project “Natural decor in interiors of passenger terminals” on the International Earth Day. The passengers’ experience was enhanced with “green” decorative installations created with the use of natural plants and materials. MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The decoration concept of the terminals represents a “green labyrinth” of stylistically connected natural art installations. Guests are… Read the full press release
TOKYO, Japan, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), became the first Japanese airline that has signed the United for Wildlife (UFW) “Buckingham Palace Declaration”(*1) on the illegal trade in wildlife on March 13, 2018. Total 48 airlines, as well as a number of other aviation stakeholders have signed up to the declaration,… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Earth Hour 2018 – candlelit hotels, regional culinary offerings and a dance floor that generates its own energy On 24 March 2018, millions of people across the world will again be going “lights out” for 60 minutes as they take part in the World Wide… Read the full press release
An evening-long celebration of candles, community and connection Hoi An, Vietnam, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This Earth Hour, discover the many shades of green at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam: a living, breathing ode to Mother Nature from its 4,500 palm trees – 80 percent of the Resort is tropical gardens… Read the full press release
Gatwick invites schools nationwide to submit their best energy saving ideas Students have opportunity to achieve a CREST Bronze Award in conjunction with competition Winning team to receive behind the scenes tour of the airport LONDON, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — London Gatwick is launching a nationwide competition for secondary schools via its ‘Learn… Read the full press release
Ryanair commits to ambitious future environmental targets with its new Environmental Policy Airline Offers Customers Voluntary Co2 Offsets Funds Raised To Support Climate Change Projects DUBLIN, Ireland, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s greenest airline, today (7 Mar) launched a new Environmental Policy, which commits to ambitious future environmental targets building on impressive achievements to… Read the full press release
Eagle Creek to donate packH2O water pack to people in Puerto Rico through its annual “Buy a Bag, Change a Life” campaign For every duffel, backpack or luggage purchased on eaglecreek.com during the month of March, a packH2O water backpack will be purchased to make water more accessible to a family in need* San Diego, CA, 2018-Mar-07… Read the full press release
Eagle Creek announces the promotion of Dan Funk to Retail Merchandising Manager San Diego, Ca., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Eagle Creek is proud to announce they have promoted Dan Funk to Retail Merchandising Manager. In his new position, Funk will be responsible for driving the global strategy and execution of Eagle Creek’s environmental… Read the full press release
Botswana updates its Tourism Satellite Account with the technical support of UNWTO Gaborone, Botswana, 2018-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The project funded by Peace Parks Foundation, the implementing agency of the Kavango Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area Programme (KAZA), funded by the German Development Bank, had four objectives: Improve the Tourism Statistics Database Implement an… Read the full press release
Chicago, IL, 2018-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced today that it has been awarded $640,000 in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The DERA grant will enable the CDA and United Airlines to invest a total of $1.43 million to… Read the full press release
Stagecoach Policy Development Director Liz Esnouf pledges her support for modern, clean buses in the fight for clean air Official guidance directs local councils to be lenient on biggest polluters and penalise buses instead PERTH, Scotland, 2018-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach has called for buses to be put at the heart of the UK’s… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2018-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Plastic straws are no longer available in any of London City Airport’s food and drink outlets, and have been replaced with biodegradable paper straws, which will be provided upon request. The decision to remove plastic straws from the airport comes following heightened awareness of the waste impact of… Read the full press release
IHG releases 2018 Trends Report: The Provenance Chain Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Provenance is the foundation for enduring brand success and has become more important than ever for organisations wanting to succeed in today’s complex consumer environment. That is the finding of the 2018 Trends Report published today by IHG®… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas’ golf course superintendent chosen as the overall recipient of the 2017 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards Dallas, U.S.A., 2018-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Anthony Williams, CGCS, Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Landscape Operations at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, has been chosen… Read the full press release
KAHRAMAA experts deliver technical energy and water conservation training to Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport staff DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport (HIA) partnered with KAHRAMAA’s National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency, ‘Tarsheed’, to deliver technical energy and water conservation training to employees on 6… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2017-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport has taken out the Efficiency Champion category of the Sustainable Business Network Awards after dramatically reducing its energy use and focusing on using cleaner energy sources. The NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards have been running for 15 years and are the pre-eminent and longest-standing sustainability… Read the full press release