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 press release

Vootfly Aims to Soar Higher: Expanding its Flight Booking Services to Cover the Entire North and South American Market

Vootfly

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 press release

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 press release

The First Digital Nomad Conference in Ireland

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

The world’s biggest gathering of Digital Nomads is happening now in Bulgaria with 700+ nomads from the Americas, Europe, Asia & Australia

Bansko Nomad Fest 2023

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

Travel Promoters Welcomes Two Exciting New Partnerships in South Africa

Mills Manor with elephants in Lalbela Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, 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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

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 press release

Choice Hotels International Releases 2022 ESG Report Outlining Commitment to Sustainability and Diversity in Hotel Ownership

Company highlights significant new steps on journey to cut costs and save time for franchisees while building legacy of sustainability, prosperity, and wellbeing ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — From innovative technology to conserve energy and water to even more ambitious diversity goals for hotel ownership, the 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report released… Read the full press release

Friuli Venezia Giulia invites Ireland to explore the natural beauty of its region

FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA INVITES IRELAND TO EXPLORE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF ITS REGION Ryanair launches new direct service from Dublin to Trieste for Spring/Summer 2023 opening up Italy’s north-eastern region to Irish travellers London, United Kingdom, 2023-Apr-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Surrounded by natural beauty, Friuli Venezia Giulia is a charming region offering many cultural,… Read the full press release

WorldMark Launches Planting Seeds Program to Teach Urban Permaculture to Vacation Club Guests

Vacation ownership club partners with master regenerative farmer to champion urban growing movement via interactive workshops that support mitigating climate change and food insecurity PORTLAND, Ore., 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Vacation club brand WorldMark by Wyndham® is launching Planting Seeds, a pilot program that introduces guests staying at WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park to the concept of urban permaculture… Read the full press release

SAS Launches Biofuel-Enabled Tickets on Domestic and European Flights to Lower Carbon Footprint

Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — On April 3, SAS launches two ticket types that include biofuel. These will be available on all SAS domestic, Scandinavian and European flights. SAS aims to use fossil-free aviation fuel equivalent of all our domestic flights by 2030, a journey we make together with our passengers. We… Read the full press release