Sustainability News
A BTN exclusive with H.E. Gloria Guevara and the work of the Sustainable Tourism Global Centre
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
Rove Hotels announces major commitment to COP28
Rove Hotels has announced its pledge to plant a tree for every stay booked at its hotel
China Airlines Sustainability Demonstration Flight Improves Carbon Reduction
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, took part in the second The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC) held by SkyTeam. Flight CI753/CI754 between Taipei and Singapore was designated as the sustainability demonstration flight successfully reducing its carbon emissions by 150 tons.
JAL Group Launches ‘Sustainable Challenge Flights’ Towards Net Zero Emissions
The JAL Group is pleased to announce another challenge towards a sustainable future, “Sustainable Challenge Flights” on the JL6 flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to New York
Aer Lingus becomes first airline to introduce on-board recycling on short-haul flights into Ireland
The flag carrier achieves major international certification for progress on sustainability as it works towards net-zero targets
IATA Releases Industry Net Zero Tracking Methodology
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will publish an annual Track Zero report using IATA’s Net Zero Tracking Methodology to report industry-level progress towards aviation’s commitment to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
FIVE: THE FIRST AND ONLY HOTELS IN THE UAE TO OBTAIN INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS (i-RECs)
Coinciding with the UAE’s ‘Year of Sustainability, FIVE has become the first and only hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) to achieve 100% renewable electricity for 2022.
Lufthansa Group Invests in Real-Time Flight Trajectory Technology to Drive Innovation
From 2024, all new Lufthansa Group Airbus A320neo/A321neo to be delivered with automated flight profile transmission technology Lufthansa Group is a pioneer for more sustainable aviation
Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation Launch Trial of Clothing Sharing Service
Aiming to provide travel experiences involving less luggage and visualize environmental value
Weeva Makes Waves at Travel Trade Shows and Awards
It’s been an exciting couple of months for Weeva as momentum gathers around the new digital sustainability management platform built FOR the tourism industry, BY the tourism industry.
Atlantis Dubai announces green investments worth $500,000 to improve sustainability
Atlantis Dubai has allocated $140,000 to support charities as well
Bartlett Outlines Framework for Tourism Development in Jamaica
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has identified sustainability of the national economy as key to his vision for tourism in the immediate future.