Tag Archives: sustainability

Aer Lingus welcomes IAG’s sustainable aviation fuel deal with Aemetis to power its flights from San Francisco from 2025

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Dublin, Ireland, 2022-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on from news that renewable fuels company Aemetis, Inc. announced today (August 22, 2022) that it has agreed a multi-year agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power Aer Lingus and British Airways flights from San Francisco Airport from 2025,… Read the full press release

CDA and AAAE open nominations for the 2022 The Airports Going Green Awards

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Chicago, IL, 2022-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airports Going Green Awards were introduced in 2010 to recognize and celebrate leadership in sustainability. Seven individuals received accolades for their achievements in sustainable aviation. Since then, the AGG awards have added categories to be inclusive of people, projects, and partners that all contribute to the… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to expand awareness on opportunities to improve sustainability of business travel through use of SAF

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Launch builds on 2020 program which marked first-in-the-US agreement with corporate partners to reduce business travel emissions through sustainable aviation fuels. SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is taking the next step in advancing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of Alaska’s Ever Green program for improvements in environmental sustainability. Today… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and Deloitte to collaborate on the purchase of SAF certificates

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SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 11, 2022), Alaska Airlines and Deloitte announced an agreement to advance purchase and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) through Alaska’s new corporate SAF program, part of the company’s Ever Green program to advance environmental sustainability. As a participant in the program, Deloitte will reduce… Read the full press release

Minor Hotels helps restore koala habitats in Australia through tree planting

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels recently joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Royal Thai Embassy and the Koala Clancy Foundation in planting 1000 trees to help restore vital koala habitats in regional Australia. The event, in conjunction with National Tree Day, comprised of members of the… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association launches new online resource to increase sustainability in the tourism sector

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online resource for increasing the sustainability of the tourism sector. The course, Targeting Zero Plastics in Tourism Businesses – with UNESCO, PATA & Expedia Group, is launched in conjunction with this year’s PATA Destination Marketing Forum (PDMF),… Read the full press release

Qatar Aviation Services joins IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA) for ground service providers

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The first ground handler globally to join the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme for Ground Service Providers DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), the subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, announced its partnership with International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become the first ground handler globally to join the new expansion… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association publishes the Food and Plastic Waste Reduction Standard for Tourism Businesses

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is proud to publish the Food and Plastic Waste Reduction Standard for Tourism Businesses as part of its commitment to the European Union (EU)-funded TourLink project, under the EU SWITCH-ASIA Programme. TourLink aims to drive Thai tour operators and suppliers, from… Read the full press release

Boeing and University of Cambridge announce new research project to accelerate decarbonization of aviation industry

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Partnership focuses on accelerating sustainable aviation technology insights Commitment further advances original partnership where Boeing helped develop technology maturity assessments for AIA modelling efforts FARNBOROUGH, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 18, 2022) Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] announced that they have committed to advancing their partnership with the University of Cambridge on the… Read the full press release

PATA and GBTA to host inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand

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The two-day, first-of-its-kind joint event in Asia will address sustainability and best practices in the tourism, MICE, and corporate travel spheres BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will host their inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at… Read the full press release

easyJet to take part in the Connecting Europe Days 2022

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easyJet is putting the Single European Sky into action, reducing carbon emissions thanks to direct, optimised flight routings The airline will uplift a 30% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on three of its flights from Lyon airport, reducing each flight’s emissions by 27%* A number of crew will wear uniforms made from recycled plastic… Read the full press release

The Circle at Zurich Airport presented with the Minergie and LEED Platinum certificates

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Circle at Zurich Airport has been officially certified for its sustainability. Both the Minergie and LEED Platinum certificates were presented at an event. The Circle is not only the largest Minergie certified building in Switzerland, but also the LEED Platinum certified building with the highest number… Read the full press release

Europe’s leading airline easyJet at the Connecting Europe Days 2022 in Lyon, France

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easyJet is putting the Single European Sky into action, reducing carbon emissions thanks to direct, optimised flight routings The airline will uplift a 30% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on three of its flights from Lyon airport, reducing each flight’s emissions by 27%* A number of crew will wear uniforms made from recycled plastic… Read the full press release

Finnair to buy 7 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel from Gevo, a Colorado-based renewable fuels producer

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Vantaa, Finland, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair has signed a new fuel sales agreement with Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, Inc. The agreement outlines the details for the purchase of 7 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years starting from 2027. The expected value for the agreement is… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai plants 50,000th tree within Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Legacy Forest

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Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2022-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star Resort on Hawaii Island, announces the planting of its 50,000th tree within Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Legacy Forest. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is a leader in environmental stewardship and has made sustainability a priority. This collaboration… Read the full press release

‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Now On: 11 Weeks of Ocean Sustainability by Outrigger Resorts

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11 Weeks of Ocean Sustainability by Outrigger Resorts

  MAUI, 2022-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — To go beyond World Oceans Month, which started 8 June, Outrigger Resorts has kicked off 11 weeks of environmental actions, informally called ‘Ocean’s Eleven’, which will run to 31 August across its nine flagship properties. Outrigger’s Asia Pacific resorts, including Fiji, Thailand, Mauritius, Maldives and Hawaii, are… Read the full press release

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Singapore Airlines And Temasek To Launch sale of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credits In July 2022

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Singapore, 2022-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines (SIA), and Temasek will launch the sale of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits in July 2022. The sale of the SAF credits is part of a CAAS-SIA-Temasek pilot announced in November 2021 to advance the use of SAF in… Read the full press release

dnata to further enhance its environmental efficiency with US$ 100 million investment

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Global air and travel services provider to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced that it would invest US$ 100 million in green operations in the next two years to further enhance environmental efficiency across its… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali and Bali Lecceria Turtle Farm Released Hatchlings as Sustainability Action

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Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, 2022-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The reasons for continuing to preserve a sustainable lifestyle and protecting the environment are the foundations for maintaining both the planet we live on, the community, and also the economy. If we fail to protect the environment, it will pose a good risk to human life,… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko again earns EarthCheck Certified Silver status

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Bansko, Bulgaria, 2022-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In an important milestone, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko has achieved Certified Silver status through EarthCheck, the world’s leading business advisory group specialising in sustainability and destination management for the travel and tourism industry. Hotels participating in EarthCheck Certified actively monitor and report their environmental and social… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways operated its Gulfstream G650ER aircraft to EBACE 2022 using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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DOHA, Qatar, 2022-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive was in the spotlight during the opening day at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) 2022, exhibiting its ultra-modern Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. The flagship jet operated from London Luton Airport to Geneva, Switzerland using a high blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and… Read the full press release

The Oriental Club at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore set to reopen on 1 June with renewed experiences

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Singapore, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A private lounge for guests, The Oriental Club at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is set to reopen on 1 June with renewed experiences. Retreat into the comfort of exquisitely designed club rooms and suites and enjoy a host of privileges including all-day culinary indulgences, topped off with unlimited servings of Champagne, wines and more. Club… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean Group becomes a Corporate Strategic Partner to the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

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DENMARK, COPENHAGEN, 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (MAY 23, 2022), Royal Caribbean Group and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping formalized their collaboration by signing a Partnership Agreement. With the agreement, Royal Caribbean Group becomes a Corporate Strategic Partner to the Center, committing to a long-term strategic collaboration and contribution to… Read the full press release

Swissport in Netherlands saved 20,000 truck runs since 2015 as part of the “Milk Run” supply chain initiative at Schiphol Airport

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Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The ‘Milk Run’ supply chain optimization initiative at Schiphol Airport combines freight to and from several cargo forwarders into a single truck. With the highly efficient and more sustainable cargo process, Swissport the Netherlands saved 20,000 truck runs since the start, seven years ago. Because many freight… Read the full press release

SHIFT 2027: Brussels Airport announces new strategy to strengthen its position as a major European hub with stronger focus on sustainability

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Brussels, Belgium, 2022-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — After two difficult crisis years, Brussels Airport is starting a new chapter with a new strategy for the coming five years. A strategy focusing on clear priorities and addressing the challenges of today (23/05/2022). With SHIFT 2027, and the tag line “Wider horizons, sustainable ambitions”, Brussels Airport… Read the full press release

Nearly 200 e-charging stations will be built at Budapest Airport over the next 3 years

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Budapest, Hungary, 2022-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainability is a key focus area for Budapest Airport, and, within that, e-mobility is one of the six most important pillars. This is why the airport operator has been placing a strong emphasis for years on the development of an electric charging network, both inside and outside… Read the full press release

dnata installs rooftop solar power system at its cargo and catering facilities at Changi Airport

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Rooftop power plant to reduce air services provider’s electricity-related carbon emissions by 20% in Singapore   Initiative is part of dnata’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by 2024 globally Singapore, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to invest in infrastructure and equipment to… Read the full press release

Metrolink provided free rides on Earth Day to encourage people in helping improve air quality in southern California

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Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink provided free rides today ( APRIL 22, 2022) on Earth Day to encourage people to take the train and help the air quality in southern California. Riding the train instead of driving can lessen CO2 emissions and limit harmful pollutants released into the environment. Metrolink… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport invests in three additional electric vans to its operations

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London, UK, 2022-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has invested in three additional electric Nissan e-NV200 vans to its landside and airside operations. The new Nissan e-NV200 vans were provided by Trenton Nissan in Hull and the vehicles have previously been awarded former International Van of the Year, this brings the total number… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali Saves the Earth by Planting Indian Almond Trees on Earth Day

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Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, 2022-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ —Ways to save Mother Earth, no matter how small it is when it is done continuously will impact the positive one to the planet we live in. To celebrate the annual global event of Earth Day on 22nd April 2022, Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach has… Read the full press release