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Thai hotels commit to sustainability

Thailand is the first country to implement the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge nation-wide. This pilot initiative is part of a larger partnership between UNESCO and Expedia Group, with the aim to promote sustainable tourism.

Thailand
Source: Unesco
Publication date:2022-04-08
Committed to a collective vision towards more sustainability in hospitality

At Radisson Hotel Group, we are driven by our Responsible Business pillars Think People, Think Community, Think Planet. As part of this commitment, we are partnering with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to establish a new globally recognized set of sustainability indicators,

Source: Radisson hotels
Publication date:2022-04-01
Singapore Hotel Sustainability Roadmap

On March 21st, 2022, the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and GSTC Destination Member, Singapore Tourism Board (STB), announced the launch of the Hotel Sustainability Roadmap at the inaugural Hotel Sustainability Conference and Marketplace, held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

Singapore Changi Singapore
Source: GSTC Council
Publication date:2022-03-21
Fairmont strengthens its sustainable development policy

The hotel group has announced the implementation of new measures to support the local communities of the sites and countries in which its hotels are located and to perpetuate its sustainable development actions at the operational level.

Hotel Fairmont Singapore Fairmont Jakarta Fairmont Yangcheng Lake
Source: Hospitality
Publication date:2022-03-17
Gifu, Japan - A Leader in Sustainable Tourism

For the second year in a row, Gifu prefecture has been included in the list of the Top 100 Sustainable Tourist Destinations in the World, thanks to its excellent Good Practice Stories and sustainability performance. The list is produced by Green Destinations

Japan
Source: Japan travel
Publication date:2022-03-17
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore to reduce carbon footprint

One of the world's most acclaimed and spectacular properties, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore will be reducing its environmental footprint after joining the international EarthCheck Benchmarking and Certification program for environmental sustainability.

Source: Hospitality on
Publication date:2022-03-17
Interview: How LATAM Is Balancing Its Sustainability Initiatives

While European and North American sustainability initiatives have been heavily covered, we thought we'd look at South America's powerhouse's efforts.

Flight LATAM Brasil (JJ)
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2022-03-12
Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Power Korean Air; emission reduction close to 80%

Sustainable aviation fuel is produced from sustainable feedstocks and is closely comparable in its chemistry to conventional fossil jet fuel

Flight Korean Air (KE) South Korea
Source: The Global Economics
Publication date:2022-03-10
Etihad Airways launches sustainability initiative at Manchester City

Manchester City and Etihad Airways have announced the installation of new plastic recycling pods outside the Etihad Stadium that aim to inspire fans to make conscious choices and join the sustainability journey.

Flight Etihad (EY) United Arab Emirates
Source: Breaking travel news
Publication date:2022-03-04