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Marriott Hotels UK, Ireland and Nordics has achieved a 25% food waste reduction by utilising Winnow’s AI technology
According to the latest global research on food waste, up to one-third of all food produced is wasted. That’s about 1 billion meals lost each day. In addition to the economic impact, as food waste decomposes in landfills, it releases methane gas, which is 25 times more harmful than carbon dioxide.
Lufthansa Technik equips LATAM’s 777 aircraft with AeroSHARK
In December 2023, LATAM had its first Boeing 777-300ER fitted with the bionic surface film in São Paulo, becoming the first airline outside the Lufthansa Group and in the Americas region to adopt this innovative CO₂-saving solution.
Media Partnership with the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference Sentosa, Singapore
SINGAPORE: Sustainable Hotel News is an official media partner for GSTC2024 Singapore Global Sustainable Tourism Conference taking place in Sentosa in November. The conference will take place from November 13 to 16, 2024, in the sustainable destination of Sentosa, Singapore.
Explained: The Importance Of Carbon Removals In British Airways' Sustainability Strategy
The United Kingdom has some of the world's most ambitious carbon-removal targets, and the country is committed to becoming net zero emissions by 2050 (even the Royal Air Force is planning to be the first net zero air force by 2040). British Airways has also committed to becoming net zero by 2050
Emirates launches large-scale solar energy project
Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai.
Marriott and Winnow reduce food waste by 25 per cent
Marriott Hotels UK, Ireland and Nordics has significantly reduced food waste across 53 managed hotels in the first six months of this year. The group has partnered with Winnow and its AI technology to monitor and minimise food waste in 53 of its hotel kitchens, training staff and educating teams
Marriott Group Hotels Achieve Gold Certification From Global Sustainability Organisation
Three Marriott group hotels were recently awarded Gold certifications, from the internationally-renowned Green Globe certification (GGC) programme, for their commitment to eco-friendly operational practices.
Staycity to double growth with sustainability in mind
EUROPE: Staycity, the aparthotel group known for its Staycity and Wilde Apartments brands is aiming to double its growth with sustainability at its core. To help with this goal the group has announced the return of Andrew Fowler, joining as chief development officer at Staycity.
Singapore’s Hotel Sustainability Roadmap
In 2022, the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and GSTC Member Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the launch of its Hotel Sustainability Roadmap, which outlines hotels’ journey towards sustainability.
