https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/climate action/ Climate Action News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:35:16+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cto-secretary-general-highlights-urgent-need-for-climate-action-at-itb-berl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cto-secretary-general-highlights-urgent-need-for-climate-action-at-itb-berl/ Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper called for immediate and tangible climate action, financing and collaboration to protect tourism-dependent destinations during a high-profile panel discussion at ITB Berlin, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, which concluded last week. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:51:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitorscoverage-partners-with-one-tree-planted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitorscoverage-partners-with-one-tree-planted/ As The Philippines faces a deforestation crisis so severe it could be deforested by 2025, VisitorsCoverage, a global travel insurance marketplace, is compelled to aid reforestation efforts. The new initiative is an extension of their partnership with One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization that partners with businesses to plant trees all over the world. Sun, 10 Sep 2023 06:54:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-btn-exclusive-with-h.e.-gloria-guevara-and-the-work-of-the-sustainable-tr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-btn-exclusive-with-h.e.-gloria-guevara-and-the-work-of-the-sustainable-tr/ H. E. Gloria Guevara is a highly-experienced and well-connected global stateswoman who joined the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia as Chief Special Advisor to the Minister in May 2021. Her role is to support the impressive transformation taking place as part of the Kingdom’s 2030 vision, and drive sustainable tourism both in Saudi Arabia & globally. BTN caught up with her to find out more on what she and others like her are doing to promote the need for global sustainability Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:40:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atlantis-dubai-announces-green-investments-worth-500000-to-improve-sustaina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/atlantis-dubai-announces-green-investments-worth-500000-to-improve-sustaina/ Atlantis Dubai has allocated $140,000 to support charities as well Sat, 10 Jun 2023 07:22:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-to-set-up-climate-fund-as-it-tracks-towards-net-zero/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-to-set-up-climate-fund-as-it-tracks-towards-net-zero/ The Qantas Group will establish an AUD$400 million climate fund to provide direct investments in sustainability projects and technologies, as the airline works towards its emissions reduction targets. Sun, 04 Jun 2023 08:40:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sagarmatha-next-uses-crowdsourcing-to-remove-10000-kgs-of-waste-from-mount/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sagarmatha-next-uses-crowdsourcing-to-remove-10000-kgs-of-waste-from-mount/ 200 tonnes of waste are generated in the Mount Everest region every year. That is why Sagarmatha Next, an experience centre at 3,775 meters on the foot of Mount Everest, is dedicated to raising awareness on the issues through art and design. Wed, 31 May 2023 13:05:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-resorts-hotels-is-green-seal-certified/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/outrigger-resorts-hotels-is-green-seal-certified/ The premier beach resort brand is the first in Fiji and Hawaii to earn Green Seal accreditation Thu, 04 May 2023 06:24:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hard-rock-international-champions-save-the-planet-pledge-by-going-dark-for/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hard-rock-international-champions-save-the-planet-pledge-by-going-dark-for/ Global Hospitality Brand Teams Up with World Wildlife Fund for Fifth Consecutive Year Sun, 23 Apr 2023 06:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tojoy-ceo-ge-jun-clean-air-revolution-for-hotel-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tojoy-ceo-ge-jun-clean-air-revolution-for-hotel-industry/ China’s largest business acceleration platform announced plans for its new Oxygen-negetiveBar Hotel business during the China Hotel Green Development Forum. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:15:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-makes-it-easier-to-choose-biofuel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sas-makes-it-easier-to-choose-biofuel/ On April 3, SAS launched two ticket types that include biofuel. These will be available on all SAS domestic, Scandinavian and European flights. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:16:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-focuses-on-its-sustainable-offerings-across-its-hotels-in-the-uae-an/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-focuses-on-its-sustainable-offerings-across-its-hotels-in-the-uae-an/ Rotana reinforces its commitment to reducing its impact on climate change. The group has implemented enhanced sustainable offerings across its properties in the UAE and beyond, as the region gets set to host the biggest climate change convention of the year, COP28, at Expo City Dubai in November 2023. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:39:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-biofuel-refinery-to-turn-agricultural-by-products-into-sustainab/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/queensland-biofuel-refinery-to-turn-agricultural-by-products-into-sustainab/ Agricultural by-products including sugarcane will be turned into jet fuel through investment from the Qantas Group, Airbus and the Queensland Government Sun, 02 Apr 2023 06:52:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-shifts-its-sustainability-efforts-up-a-gear/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-shifts-its-sustainability-efforts-up-a-gear/ New electric vehicles to be used at Helsinki Airport. Bamboo toothbrushes replace plastics brushes onboard Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:03:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-hotel-alliance-launches-green-collection-featuring-14-kempinski-hote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-hotel-alliance-launches-green-collection-featuring-14-kempinski-hote/ The new Green Collection features nearly 200 hotels from GHA DISCOVERY’s global portfolio including 14 Kempinski Hotels Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:29:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-unveils-world-first-global-travel-tourisms-water-footprint/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-unveils-world-first-global-travel-tourisms-water-footprint/ The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the total water usage of the global Travel & Tourism sector. Sat, 25 Mar 2023 05:24:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fairmont-bab-al-bahr-announces-water-from-air-bottling-plant/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fairmont-bab-al-bahr-announces-water-from-air-bottling-plant/ As 2023 marks the year of sustainability, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr will complete its commitment to replace or remove all plastic items, from toiletries to water bottles. The hotel’s water-from-air bottling plant will be operational by March 2023, allowing for the substitution of the last item on the list, plastic water bottles Fri, 24 Mar 2023 06:09:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-purchases-largest-ever-batch-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-to-suppor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/finnair-purchases-largest-ever-batch-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-to-suppor/ 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. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:05:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-invests-5-million-in-algae-based-fuel-producer-viridos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-invests-5-million-in-algae-based-fuel-producer-viridos/ United wants to turn microalgae into SAF through the first new investment of its recently announced UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM since its launch: algae biofuel company Viridos. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:55:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-breaking-growth-in-airports-worldwide-reducing-carbon-emissions-by-8/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/record-breaking-growth-in-airports-worldwide-reducing-carbon-emissions-by-8/ Airports Council International (ACI) released the annual airport climate action results for Airport Carbon Accreditation, the global carbon standard for airports founded and managed by ACI EUROPE on behalf of airports worldwide Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:12:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-protection-is-a-human-right/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-protection-is-a-human-right/ Climate protection and human rights are closely linked. In the Studiosus interview at ITB Berlin 2023 experts outlined their various perspectives and positions Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:40:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-emergency-how-do-destinations-become-more-resistant/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/climate-emergency-how-do-destinations-become-more-resistant/ Crises caused by climate change are becoming more frequent, with a direct and severe impact on destinations. Are there ways that could help to make destination areas more resistant? Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:38:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rainforest-conservation-green-teams-and-night-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rainforest-conservation-green-teams-and-night-trains/ Talking about climate protection is one thing, but actually realising one’s goals is even more important. On Thursday at the ITB Berlin Convention, together with tourism industry practitioners and experts, Xenia zu Hohenlohe and Graeme Jackson discussed how destinations and transport companies could contribute and what best practices already exist. Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priority-for-climate-protection-in-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/priority-for-climate-protection-in-tourism/ Sustainability concepts often focus on ecological sustainability, with one of the important aspects being the need to reduce greenhouse gases. “But for every concept there is one thing in particular that we need: data obtained from readings“, explained Dirk Gläser, UNWTO sustainability expert, speaking at ITB Berlin 2023. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:20:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-nikko-bali-joining-the-7th-annual-balis-biggest-clean-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-nikko-bali-joining-the-7th-annual-balis-biggest-clean-up/ Waste is a major problem for the wider community, especially plastic waste which is not easily decomposed. For this reason, Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach once again joined Bali’s Biggest Clean-Up in Bali held by One Island One Voice in its 7th year. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:22:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-receives-top-grades-in-renowned-cdp-climate-ranking/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-receives-top-grades-in-renowned-cdp-climate-ranking/ In the global climate ranking 2022 of the non-profit organization CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), the Lufthansa Group received a top rating for its CO2 reduction strategy and its implementation, thus improving compared to the previous year. Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:01:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-recycles-more-than-500000-kilograms-of-plastic-and-glass-in-one-ye/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-recycles-more-than-500000-kilograms-of-plastic-and-glass-in-one-ye/ Emirates has recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass over the course of 2022, by collecting discarded bottles onboard for repurposing. 500,000 kilograms is almost the same weight as a fully loaded Emirates flagship A380 aircraft. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:56:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrows-sustainable-aviation-fuel-incentive-scheme-triples-use-in-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrows-sustainable-aviation-fuel-incentive-scheme-triples-use-in-2023/ Greener, cleaner jet fuel has become a hot commodity at Heathrow as the airport embarks on the second year of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel incentive scheme. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:29:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-group-commits-to-30-co2-emissions-reduction-by-2030/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/klm-group-commits-to-30-co2-emissions-reduction-by-2030/ KLM is committed to reducing its environmental impact as part of a transparent and responsible sustainability policy. An important part of this relates to its commitment to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions by 30% per revenue tonne kilometre (RTK) by 2030 compared to 2019. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:26:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/learn-from-nature-and-save-co2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/learn-from-nature-and-save-co2/ Lufthansa Group is the first airline group worldwide to equip aircraft with aerodynamic sharkskin film Sun, 18 Dec 2022 08:06:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/five-sustainable-trends-to-look-out-for-in-the-middle-easts-travel-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/five-sustainable-trends-to-look-out-for-in-the-middle-easts-travel-sector/ Sustainable progress within the Middle East’s travel, tourism and hospitality space is advancing rapidly, as the industry looks ahead to ATM 2023 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:44:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-joins-european-commissions-alliance-for-zero-emission-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-joins-european-commissions-alliance-for-zero-emission-aviation/ Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, is pleased to announce it has joined the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA), a voluntary initiative launched by the European Commission to pave the way for next-generation sustainable aircraft Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:21:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-invests-in-canadian-technology/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-invests-in-canadian-technology/ Air Canada today announced an equity investment/loan of $6.75 million into Canadian climate solutions company Carbon Engineering (CE). The investment supports the advancement of CE’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that pulls carbon dioxide (CO2) directly out of the air at large, industrial scale. Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:14:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-group-signs-glasgow-declaration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-group-signs-glasgow-declaration/ During this year’s COP27 in Egypt, Radisson Hotel Group, one of the leading international hospitality groups, reaffirms its strong commitment to sustainability by signing the Glasgow Declaration and encouraging other hospitality groups to join the call for strong actions to halve emissions over the next decade and reach Net Zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050. Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:52:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-reveals-roadmap-to-achieve-net-zero-by-2050/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-reveals-roadmap-to-achieve-net-zero-by-2050/ easyJet has launched the aviation world’s most ambitious plan to achieve net-zero carbon emission by 2050, in a new roadmap revealed by the airline today. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 06:10:17 +0000