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Pan Pacific Hotels Group Leads Sustainable Hospitality in Oceania with GSTC Multi-Site Certification
Pan Pacific Hotels Group earned the GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotels certification for its six Australian properties. This milestone reflects PPHG’s commitment to sustainability, luxury, and responsible tourism, positioning it as a leader in sustainable hospitality
Major Milestone in Sustainable Taxiing at Schiphol!
Smart Airport Systems is proud to see the first KLM passenger flight brought to the Polderbaan Runway using the Taxibot — a major step forward in reducing emissions and improving sustainability at Schiphol Airport! The Taxibot allows aircraft to taxi without running their engines
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kelowna Airport is Biosphere Committed
The Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna Airport champions sustainability through modular construction efficient energy and water use reduced plastics and soap recycling via Clean the World. Aligned with Hilton's 2030 goals and TOTA's Biosphere program it advances eco-friendly operations and SDG commitments
Turkish Airlines signs lease agreement with SMBC for five Airbus A321neos
Turkish Airlines will lease five Airbus A321neos from SMBC Aviation Capital in 2025, advancing its fleet modernization. SMBC has leased 15 Airbus planes to Turkish Airlines since 2022. The deal supports sustainability and operational goals, amid ongoing expansions, including orders for 342 aircraft.
TaxiBot Tows First Passenger Flight
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has successfully tested a TaxiBot to tow its first passenger flight to the Polderbaan runway for departure at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Carbon reduction consultancy Watershed facilitates SAF certificate deals through SABA
Watershed enabled SAF certificate purchases for BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara, and Block via SABA, supporting emissions cuts of 500,000 tons. SAF will fuel Alaska Airlines, advancing decarbonization. Watershed’s efforts boost corporate emissions goals and sustainable aviation initiatives.
Sustainability Bites: Circularity in Actiony
Felicity Cousins of Sustainable Hotel News and Michael Mason-Shaw of Cycas Hospitality hosted Sustainability Bites at Hyatt Place London City East, focusing on circularity in hospitality. Experts discussed waste management, barriers like costs, infrastructure, and guest attitudes, and evolving strategies.
Edinburgh Airport invites feedback on its Noise Action Plan
Edinburgh Airport seeks community feedback on its 2024-2028 Noise Action Plan to manage aviation noise. Online meetings with impacted residents and stakeholders will shape the plan, aligning with the airport’s Greater Good strategy to min. operational impacts and foster collaboration with neighbors.
TaxiBot Tows First Passenger Flight
KLM tested a pilot-operated TaxiBot at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, towing a plane to the runway with engines off, cutting fuel use by up to 65%. This reduces noise and emissions. Schiphol aims for sustainable taxiing by 2030, requiring updates to infrastructure, technology, and processes.