Royal Caribbean Group first cruise company in US to sail using renewable diesel fuel
Group partners with World Fuel Services for first bunkering of lower carbon fuel, a vital step in its Destination Net Zero decarbonization strategy.
Hospitality sector updates carbon tool to further industry-wide, robust approach to environmental measurement
To remain up to date amidst a changing landscape of climate action, HCMI has been reviewed and improved based on user feedback and research by Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research.
‘TourCert Set of Criteria for Destinations’ announced as a GSTC-recognized standard
The TourCert standard for destinations was established in 2014.
Launch of climate action plan will help Glasgow lead the way as a world-class sustainable tourism and conference destination
An action plan for Glasgow’s tourism and conventions sectors has been introduced to help boost the city’s green credentials and support its visitor economy.
Cruise industry demonstrates commitment to pursuing net-zero carbon cruising globally by 2050
The 2022 CLIA Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices. Report highlights need for development and deployment of sustainable marine fuels.
AHLA and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance partner to advance sustainability efforts in the hospitality industry
AHLA, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, and their member brands continue to lead efforts in the hospitality sector that benefit both people and the planet.
TUI and Cepsa join forces to decarbonise flying
Partnership on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support emission reduction in air transport. Potential to expand collaboration to include other areas of TUI’s tourism value chain such as coach and cruise travel.
‘Sustainability Management System for Hotels’ of SOCOTEC Certification International announced as a GSTC-Recognized Standard
Currently, 11 destination standards, 36 hotel standards, and 15 tour operator standards have achieved GSTC-Recognized status.
More than 250 regenerative tourism initiatives analysed by the FiturNext Observatory for the 2023 Challenge
The Observatory closes this year’s call and presents several of the key themes that comprise the projects examined: regeneration of the territory, waste collection, nature recovery.
Sustainability remains top of the agenda for regional aviation
ERA has launched a second edition of its sustainability report, titled Green and Sustainable Flying, once again showcasing regional aviation stakeholders’ progress in tackling environmental concerns.