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High-tech bridge built with flax

High-tech bridge built with flax

An old material is being rediscovered: flax has been with us for thousands of years in the form of clothing, sacks, and robust ship’s ropes. Now the plant fibres are experiencing a renaissance and could become the building material of the future, starting with a new project in Holland.

Hilton to open first net-zero hotel in the US this spring

Hilton to open first net-zero hotel in the US this spring

Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, will soon make history as what is believed will be the first net-zero hotel in the United States. The revolutionary property will utilise renewable solar power sources on site to generate the electricity needed for its common areas, restaurant, laundry, meeting rooms, 165 guest rooms and suites.

Envoy enters hospitality market with Tesla launch

Envoy enters hospitality market with Tesla launch

Envoy Technologies has announced its entry into the hospitality market with the launch of a Tesla Model Y at the Mondrian South Beach. This revolutionary service will allow hotel guests to enjoy freedom of movement without the hassle and expense of traditional car rental services.

Travalyst launches standardised way to calculate carbon emissions

Travalyst launches standardised way to calculate carbon emissions

Travalyst has announced its coalition of six of the top brands in travel have aligned on a shared framework to collect and display flight emissions data, meaning that when consumers want to book a flight with lower emissions, they will be able to easily find the information they need.

Eco badges grow in importance for tourism industry

Eco badges grow in importance for tourism industry

Travellers now require higher levels of transparency of a company's environmental performance. GlobalData’s 2021 Consumer Survey has found that almost 75% of global consumers think the introduction of sustainability labels on products should be mandatory.

Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse

Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse

Unveils strategy to extend its leading experiences for customers and employees into the latest digital spaces, with a committed investment of tens of millions of dollars. The Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be repurposed into a centre for innovation, including the development of the airline’s metaverse and NFT projects.

NCL launches NFT marketplace

NCL launches NFT marketplace

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its NCL NFT marketplace, allowing global travellers and brand aficionados to own a piece of history with NFTs showcasing the art and inspiration for the cruise brand's newest vessels, Norwegian Prima and Viva.