More than 90 nominations from over 35 countries and territories are competing across 19 categories ahead of the 9 December awards ceremony in Paris. KEY TAKEAWAYS Global voting for the 2026 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards runs from 25 September to 21 October 2026. More than 90 nominations from over 35 countries and territories… Read the full news article
The operator’s partnership strategy links around 70 food producers, direct community payments and a circular food-waste scheme with broader industry learning through the Adventure Travel Trade Association KEY TAKEAWAYS Hurtigruten’s Norway’s Coastal Kitchen sources from around 70 local farms, fisheries and bakeries, with named producers incorporated into the onboard food story. Its Open Village programme… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BERLIN, 2026-Jul-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Island destinations face a particular waste challenge: tourism can bring vital economic activity, but it also increases pressure on limited landfill capacity, coastal ecosystems and local recycling systems. The TUI Care Foundation is launching the next phase of Destination Zero Waste Curaçao in partnership with local organisation… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — As airlines face increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint, attention is turning not only to aircraft emissions but also to the everyday materials used throughout airline operations. Single-use plastics, in particular, have become a growing focus across the aviation industry as carriers seek to reduce… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports are often associated with terminals, runways, and international travel routes, but increasingly they are also becoming active players in the communities that surround them. Across Europe, major airports are facing growing expectations to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility and local community engagement. From noise… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific’s Sustainability Report 2025 highlights steady progress across its key sustainability priorities, including decarbonisation, circular resource use, and community engagement. The airline has strengthened its role in developing the sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem through investments and partnerships, while significantly expanding its Corporate SAF Programme. It has also made measurable progress in reducing… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Shannon Airport Group has been shortlisted for two categories at the 2026 Green Awards, Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year and Green Large Organisation of the Year, in a year that attracted over 300 entries this recognition follows Shannon Airport’s recent achievement of Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation and builds on… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has released the Aircrafted by Emirates 2025 Collection, a second limited run of 167 handmade luggage and bag pieces created from upcycled materials taken from retrofitted A380 and 777 aircraft. Available now at the Emirates Official Store, the items—priced USD 80–350—are expected to sell out quickly. The lineup includes three new trolley… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The TUI Care Foundation is deploying over €500,000 in Montego Bay to tackle plastic and glass waste pollution and youth unemployment via two flagship programmes. Destination Zero Waste Jamaica, in collaboration with Smilozone Cares, will build a recycling-and-upcycling centre, train up to 300 young people in green-economy skills, and mobilize tourism businesses and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing steady progress in its environmental and community-focused initiatives as the Group prepares for its next growth phase. Emphasizing a continued commitment to sustainability, CEO Ronald Lam highlighted the company’s strategic focus on climate change, circular economy practices, and pioneering efforts in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute have signed an MOU to collaborate on producing sustainable aviation fuel from bioethanol derived from domestic wood. This project builds on the MORISORA Project, initiated in 2023 by Nippon Paper, Sumitomo Corporation, and GEI, with a joint venture established in 2025… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road has achieved a significant sustainability milestone by becoming the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio to receive the LEED Net Zero Carbon certification. This accomplishment reflects the hotel’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact through strategies like renewable energy, waste management, and water conservation…. Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Brussels Airport began the redevelopment of the central zone at Brucargo to meet the growing demand for storage capacity. In a first stage, outdated warehouses are being demolished, and in this, the focus is on the principle of the circular economy. Wherever possible, material is recovered… Read the full news article
