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Emirates recycles more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass in one year
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.

WTTC reacts to statement from the Presidency of the EU Council
WTTC reacts to statement from the Presidency of the EU Council on easing restrictions for travellers from China to the EU

FOCUS ON SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY AT ITB BERLIN
The ITB Responsible Tourism track at the ITB Berlin Convention features climate change action, resilience and regeneration as key topics. BTN’s Sion Rapson looks at the events taking place at this year’s event.

Air India’s Direct Flights to Delhi from Vienna Airport Resume
The offering of long-haul flights in Vienna continues to increase. Since Saturday evening, 18 February 2023, Air India is back at Vienna Airport once again, offering direct flights linking Delhi and Vienna.

W Hotels Celebrates Fourth Year as Major Sponsor of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
For the fourth year running, W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, celebrates its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion as a major sponsor of The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Mandarin Oriental, Macau Welcomes Franck Droin as General Manager
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the new appointment of Franck Droin as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau.

Zleep Hotel to Open its First Hotel in Berlin in 2024
Scandinavian design, sophisticated functionality, top quality and thoughtful sustainability paired with efficient digital offerings. With the Zleep Hotel Berlin Airport, the Scandinavian hotel brand opens its first hotel in the German capital.

Heathrow’s 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.

MSC Group Sends Relief Aid on Board MSC Aurelia to Earthquake-Hit Areas in Turkey and Syria
The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have organized an urgent response to support the population in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.

The 23rd World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit will take place in Kigali, Rwanda,
The 23rd World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, 1st - 3rd November 2023

Leisure industry faces huge gender imbalance, latest report finds
New research looking at Publicly listed companies has revealed that the leisure industry is facing a major diversity disparity, with only 7% of the top spots held by women, a stark contrast to the 50-50 gender balance of the overall workforce.

Gastón Acurio’s Globally Renowned Restaurant, La Mar Opens Its Doors At Atlantis The Royal
Fêted as Peru’s most influential chef, guests can enjoy the acclaimed cuisine of chef Gastón Acurio, which features the authentic and diverse flavours of Peruvian gastronomy