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Far East Hospitality Achieves Largest Number of GSTC-Certified Properties in Singapore – All 16 Hotels

Far East Hospitality, Singapore’s home-grown hospitality management company with an international presence has announced that all 16 of its hotels in the country have achieved the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels Certification. With this accreditation,

Riyadh Air introduces Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first 47 seat electric coach in commitment to sustainability

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally native airline is fully committed to sustainable aviation practices and today launched the first in a fleet of electric coaches for employee transport.

How Emirates And Etihad Are Shaping Sustainable Aviation In The UAE

The UAE’s strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration could serve as the cornerstone for creating a new regional center dedicated to sustainable aviation fuel. By leveraging its forward-thinking approach and cooperative spirit, the nation is well-positioned to lead in this emerging field,

How AI is helping Alaska Airlines plan better flight routes and lower emissions

Planning a trip can be complex with so many factors to think about, such as weather, routes, timing and efficiency. Here at Alaska, we sift through tons of data to make sure every flight is safe and efficient. As part of the ongoing journey to innovate and ensure a great travel experience for our guests, we’ve renewed our partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI). They use artificial intelligence to optimize flight paths and cut down on emissions via their Flyways AI Platform.

Source: Alaska Airlines
Hotel101 Global received today the CASBEE Certification for Hotel101-Niseko

Hotel101 Global has officially received the CASBEE certification for its hotel project in Hokkaido Japan. Hotel101-Niseko today makes history as the first ever CABEE Certified project in the whole of Niseko, Hokkaido Japan.

Source: Orange Magazine
Riyadh Air Announces First Fleet Order of 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Riyadh, March 14, 2023, SPA -- Riyadh Air, the new world-class airline launched by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), today announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes in a multi-billion dollar deal.

Riyadh Air unveils Saudi Arabia’s first 47-seat electric coach

In an effort to support the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals after signing onto the UN Global Compact earlier in 2024, Riyadh Air, in collaboration with the National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC), has launched the first in a fleet of electric coaches for employee transport.

Source: Fast Company
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Industry First ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ Program

IHG Hotels & Resorts – a global company in hospitality – has recently announced the launch of its ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ program. The project is aimed at bringing together energy efficient hotels that state to have no fossil fuels burned on-site* and are backed by renewable energy.

Source: Cinet
Hyatt Regency Sydney using insects to manage waste

In a pioneering move, Hyatt Regency Sydney has become the first hotel in the world to use Goterra’s compact sustainable food waste management system onsite. Goterra’s system, created by the company’s CEO Olympia Yarger, uses innovative technology – and insects – to manage food waste.

Source: Spice News