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Cathay Pacific to Host IATA’s World Sustainability Symposium

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be holding their third World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) on 21-22 October 2025. The event will be hosted by Cathay Pacific and will bring together leading organisations across the aviation, energy, finance, and policy sectors in Hong Kong

Flight Cathay Pacific (CX) Hong Kong
Source: Travel Radar
Publication date:2025-08-14
Hotel Waste Finds New Life As Sustainable & Trendy-Looking Furniture In Bali

Designer Max Lamb transformed waste from Bali’s Desa Potato Head hotel—like old linens, cooking oil, and oyster shells—into striking furniture. Each piece highlights, not hides, its recycled origins, blending bold aesthetics with a raw, honest story of sustainability.

Indonesia
Source: YD Yanko Design
Publication date:2025-08-13
Green solutions help this Canadian hotel save money and impress guests

Hyatt Place Ottawa West is setting a new eco standard in hospitality with geothermal heating, solar panels, EV chargers, and food recovery programs—cutting emissions, energy use, and waste while proving green innovation can boost guest satisfaction and savings.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Canada
Source: MaRS
Publication date:2025-08-13
Central Hotels & Resorts Achieves 12% Food Waste Reduction, Saves AED 25,000 Annually in Landmark Sustainability Drive

Green hospitality strategy prevents up to 40 metric tons of CO₂ emissions yearly, cuts landfill waste by 10%, and boosts guest satisfaction by up to 10%

United Arab Emirates
Source: Dubai Week
Publication date:2025-08-13
Accor strengthens sustainability efforts with innovative food waste reduction across India hotels

Accor hotels in India are reducing food waste through smart buffet planning, AI tracking, zero-waste kitchens, composting, and guest engagement. These data-driven, eco-friendly practices align F&B operations with sustainability and support a circular food system.

Accor India
Source: HOTELIER INDIA
Publication date:2025-08-12
ITC Hotels: Shaping India’s Hospitality Future with Sustainability and Growth

As India’s travel industry keeps booming, ITC Hotels shines as a top name by blending comfort and care for the planet. Its promise of “responsible luxury” sets it apart in the worldwide travel and hotel market.

India
Source: TTW
Publication date:2025-08-11
EcoCeres and Xiamen Airlines produce sustainable aviation fuel from waste

EcoCeres Inc., a Hong Kong-based renewable fuel specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with Xiamen Airlines to scale up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from used cooking oil.

Flight XiamenAir (MF) China
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Publication date:2025-08-11
SWISS Air Ushers In A New Era Of Sustainable Air Travel With The Maiden Flight Of The Airbus A350-900 ‘Lausanne’

SWISS begins fleet modernization with its first Airbus A350-900, cutting fuel use and CO₂ emissions by 25% and halving noise levels. This marks a major step toward sustainable aviation and the airline's commitment to greener, more efficient long-haul travel.

Flight SWISS (LX) Switzerland
Source: TTW
Publication date:2025-08-06
SWISS integrates first supplies of Synhelion solar SAF into flight operations

Synhelion delivered the world’s first solar-produced sustainable aviation fuel to SWISS, marking a milestone in net-zero flight. Using solar heat and biogenic waste, the fuel cuts emissions and enables continuous, scalable, fossil-free fuel production without infrastructure changes.

Flight SWISS (LX) Switzerland
Source: GREENAIR
Publication date:2025-08-04