Sustainability News

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?

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.

EVERY HOTEL OWNER CAN TAKE PART
Together, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unveiled their joint Hotel Sustainability Basics label at ITB Berlin 2023. The aim is that by fulfilling 12 criteria in three categories, every hotel owner can actively set course for a sustainable future, regardless of size, location or corporate structure.

Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos Reopens Its Doors
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos Reopens Its Doors With Expanded Suite Offerings and a Fresh Dining Concept

WTTC Announces Next Stage of its groundbreaking Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched the Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) verification scheme. Announced at ITB Berlin, Basics will ena-ble tourist accommodation providers from around the world, regardless of their size, to begin their sustainability journey.

Crossroads Maldives has been awarded the internationally renowned Green GlobeTM Certification
CROSSROADS Maldives, the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-island, integrated leisure destination featuring three award-winning resorts – Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, and SO/ Maldives, which is opening in late 2023 – and The Marina @CROSSROADS, a luxury yacht marina, lifestyle area, and culinary experiences, has been awarded the internationally renowned Green GlobeTM Certification (GGC) following a recent sustainability audit, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability

KLM Expands Air/Rail Product with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains
KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available from 26 March.

Lufthansa Group Launches World’s First “Green Fares” for Sustainable Flying
The Lufthansa Group is further expanding its portfolio of sustainable travel offers and will be the world’s first airline group to offer a new product for more climate-friendly flying from February 15, 2023: The Green Fares.

SUSTAINABLE YOSEMITE RESORT, EVERGREEN LODGE, REOPENS FOR THE 2023 SEASON
Evergreen Lodge, a classic mountain resort located on the Western border of Yosemite National Park, is reopening for the 2023 season on February 17, 2023, for an epic year of iconic waterfalls. Visitors can explore the beauty of Yosemite while enjoying the rustic yet refined ambiance of one of the area’s premier eco-friendly lodges.

10th Arab Aviation Summit in Ras Al Khaimah
The landmark 10th edition is hosted in collaboration with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority The three-day Summit will be held from March 14 – 16 at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre

Lufthansa Group & VARO Partner for a Greener Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Deal
The Lufthansa Group and the energy company VARO are expanding their long-standing partnership and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the production and supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

KLM Appoints Zita Schellekens as SVP of Sustainability & Strategy
KLM has appointed Zita Schellekens as Senior Vice President (SVP) for Sustainability & Strategy, effective 1 March 2023.