Category Archives: Travel & Environment

IHG Hotels & Resorts Promotes Low-Carbon and Sustainable Travel Philosophy in China

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

“Greener Together”: Cathay Pacific’s Sustainable Development Report emphasizes the importance of partnerships and collective action in achieving sustainability goals

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The airline’s 2022 Sustainable Development Report outlines its determination to cooperate and innovate with partners to lead change Hong Kong, China, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — As the Cathay Pacific Group continues to make important strides towards becoming a sustainability leader, it is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Sustainable Development Report,… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Mall of America and CenterPoint Energy announce installation of CarbinX™ Carbon Capture Unit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Installation of CleanO2’s groundbreaking technology is part of a CenterPoint Energy program offering cleaner energy solutions to its customers BLOOMINGTON, MN., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) and Radisson Blu Mall of America, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the groundbreaking installation of a carbon-capture technology unit, CarbinX™, developed by CleanO2. This marks the first hotel… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels partners with Schneider Electric to use AI-assisted technology for sustainability and energy management

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Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor to help nearly 6,000 Choice Hotel owners track energy and sustainability data. LOUISVILLE, KY, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and sustainability, has been chosen by Choice Hotels International, one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels’ 11 Properties Make Global Hotel Alliance’s Green Collection

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Hong Kong SAR, China, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong headquartered Wharf Hotels, a hospitality group with hotel operations spanning mainland China, Hong Kong and the Philippines, announced 11 of its 16 properties have been brought under Global Hotel Alliance’s (GHA) Green Collection.  The Green Collection features independent mid-scale to high-end hotel brands in the GHA DISCOVERY… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines partners with Shell Aviation to expand sustainable aviation fuel market and reach net zero by 2040

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New collaboration will advance development in the sustainable aviation fuel market and long-term jet fuel supply SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The innovative cross-industry collaboration brings together a world-class fuel supply… Read the full press release

Finnair purchases largest ever batch of sustainable aviation fuel to support carbon neutrality goal

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Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair is increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel as part of its goal to reduce carbon emissions from flying. Finnair has purchased 750 tons of sustainable aviation fuel from its partner Neste for use on flights departing from Helsinki Airport. Finnair’s customers are also involved in… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group hosts a global sustainability learning festival for its employees to reinforce its commitment towards lifelong learning and sustainability goals

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Singapore, 2023-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Employees from across the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will participate in a three-day long sustainability-themed global learning festival this week, supporting the Group’s commitment towards a lifelong learning culture for its people. Participants at the biennial Learning and Innovation for Everyone (LIFE) festival will engage in more than… Read the full press release

ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation: Record-breaking growth in airports worldwide reducing carbon emissions by 8.1%

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More than half a million tonnes of CO2 reduced by the global community of airports certified by Airport Carbon Accreditation between May ’21 and May ’22 30% growth in participation with 395 accredited airports worldwide in 79 countries 89 airports achieved advanced levels of carbon management Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports… Read the full press release

Iberia and Repsol team up to offer sustainable aviation fuel to corporate clients for decarbonized business trips

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According to IATA, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) allows to reduce the C02 emissions up to 80% throughout their entire life cycle They are produced from waste (biofuels) and from the capture of C02 (e-fuels), thus promoting a circular economy and technological development Iberia and Repsol have been working on the production of these fuels, a… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group Launches ‘Basics’ Verification Scheme to Drive Sustainable Tourism Worldwide

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Together with thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs Radisson Hotel Group supports Hotel Sustainability Basics  Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts  Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with the WTTC, top brands, associations and… Read the full press release

WTTC launches Hotel Sustainability Basics scheme to drive responsible and sustainable tourism

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Global tourism body announces verification scheme for Basics  Thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs support Hotel Sustainability Basics  Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts  Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet  Berlin, Germany, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines celebrates International Women’s Day with all-women operated flight and carbon offset programme

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This also marks the airline’s first flight where the carbon emissions will be offset KLIA, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In conjunction with International Women’s Day (IWD), Malaysia Airlines conducted an all-women operated flight on MH2520 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kuching (KCH) to celebrate and showcase the diverse role women play in contributing to… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group partners with industry leaders to launch “Basics” verification scheme for sustainable tourism

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Together with thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs Radisson Hotel Group supports Hotel Sustainability Basics  Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts  Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with the WTTC, top brands, associations and… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appoints Noriko Nakayama as managing director for Rosewood Miyakojima, the brand’s first property in Japan set to open in 2024, with a strong focus on sustainability

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Set to Open in 2024, Rosewood Miyakojima marks Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ debut in Japan. Tokyo, Japan, 2023-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing with the brand’s commitment to thoughtful development, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is set to open its first property in Japan in 2024. Today (MARCH 02, 2023), the brand is pleased to… Read the full press release

OBLU Maldives Resorts Hosts an Educational Underwater Marine Tour for Local Students

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Male’, Maldives, 2023-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — OBLU Xperience Ailafushi and OBLU SELECT Lobigili organized a memorable under ocean marine tour on 23 February 2023 for 14 students from Jamaluddin School. The students along with four teachers arrived at Ailafushi island at 15:30. After a warm welcome by the resort management, they were escorted to Only BLU Under… Read the full press release

Korean Air Collaborates with 107 Beauty Brand to Launch Upcycled ‘Life Vest’ Cosmetic Pouches, Offering Eco-Friendly Travel Essentials and Supporting Global Environmental Causes

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Seoul, South Korea, 2023-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Take Korean Air’s new eco-friendly “life vest” cosmetics pouch with you on your next trip! Korean Air has released a limited number of eco-friendly cosmetic pouches, made out of retired cabin life vests. The proceeds from the “life vest” cosmetic pouch sales will be donated to… Read the full press release

DSV Partners with SAS on Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Corporate Travel, Demonstrating Commitment to Reducing Carbon Footprint

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — DSV is the first company in Denmark to sign an agreement within the SAS Corporate Sustainability Program. This partnership means DSV will buy sustainable aviation fuel for all its corporate travel with SAS for 2023. The main lever for decarbonizing the aviation sector is to replace fossil… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin Convention Puts Responsible Tourism in the Spotlight with Key Topics on Climate Change and Social Responsibility

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The ITB Responsible Tourism track at the ITB Berlin Convention features climate change action, resilience and regeneration as key topics  Responsible tourism as a topic concerning all sectors Commitment to environmentally friendly and socially responsible tourism A special event celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March Berlin, Germany, 2023-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Socially… Read the full press release

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport receives ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation renewal for emissions reduction efforts

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Doha, Qatar, 2023-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the global airport industry response to the challenge of climate change, MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airport Operation and Management, successfully renewed its ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation Level-3 “Optimisation” for one more year. This successful recertification is a reassurance that the carbon management processes… Read the full press release

Heathrow’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Scheme Triples Use in 2023, Making Airport a Major User of Greener Jet Fuel

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Increasing number of flights at Heathrow to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) helping cut carbon emissions Team Heathrow on track to be one of world’s largest SAF users in push to get to at least 10% usage by 2030 £38m fund incentivising airlines to make the switch and power their aircraft in part… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Launches Seasonal Program to Educate Young Travelers on Hawaii’s Culture and Environment

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Four Seasons Maui Academy and Camp Manitou are back in session, providing children and teens opportunities to connect with each other and the destination Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea welcomes Spring Break travellers with the relaunch of Four Seasons Maui Academy, a seasonal program replete with complimentary activities… Read the full press release

KLM Expands Air/Rail Product in Support of Sustainability Efforts with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available… Read the full press release