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Vietnam Airlines Goes Green on World Environment Day: SAF Flights Simultaneously Take Off Across Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines used SAF on six domestic flights and partnered with Xanh SM to offer EV ride discounts, promoting a full green journey. As Vietnam’s SAF pioneer, it expands fuel use, builds local supply chains, and advances digital tools to support net-zero goals and a “Green Future” message.

How Air Tahiti Nui’s Sustainability Program Is Punching Above Its Weight

Air Tahiti Nui drives sustainability through efficient 787s, waste reduction, local sourcing, carbon offsets, and creative upcycling. With strong government support, the airline advances responsible tourism while preserving Tahiti’s environment and cultural heritage.

Source: Forbes
Hotel Shilla Converts its Hotel Brands to Eco-Friendly Businesses

Hotel Shilla is launching a sustainability program across Shilla Hotel, Shilla Monogram, and Shilla Stay, introducing standards in 13 areas like energy savings and recycling. Seoul and Jeju Shilla will gain Green Key certification this year, with all 20 properties targeted long-term.

Source: Trend Hunter
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Leads Asia’s Aviation Revolution Toward Sustainability with Fuel-Efficient Planes

Cathay Pacific is advancing greener aviation with fuel-efficient A350/A321neo aircraft, a goal of 100% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, major cuts to single-use plastics, and innovative food-waste-to-energy programs—driving lower emissions and leading Asia’s shift to eco-friendly air travel.

Source: TTW
YLW honoured for advancing sustainability in aviation

Kelowna International Airport earned Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation for cutting GHG emissions through renewable diesel, LED runway lighting, solar panels, geothermal systems, reduced fuel use, and improved waste management, supported by its collaborative Campus Green Committee.

Source: YLW
Singapore becomes the first country to impose a SAF levy on outbound flights

In 2026, the new tax will be imposed on all passenger, cargo, business, and general aviation flights departing the two airports in the city-state.

Rotterdam Joins Montpellier, Oslo, Lyon, Newcastle, Lille Among World’s Most Sustainable Hotel-Stay Destinations

Rotterdam joins Montpellier, Oslo, Lyon, Newcastle, and Lille as top sustainable hotel destinations. These cities lead eco-travel with green hotels, renewable energy, and low-carbon initiatives, proving luxury and sustainability can coexist while shaping Europe’s greener, responsible tourism future.

Source: TTW
Radisson Hotel Group: Renewable Energy & Net Zero Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group ranked 37th in Sustainability Magazine’s Top 250 Most Sustainable Companies 2025. Committed to net zero by 2050, it targets a 46.2% cut in Scope 1–2 and 27.5% in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Two hotels already meet 2040 net zero standards, powered by 100% renewable energy.

Accor's 'Achieving Net Zero Together' initiative recognised as World's Leading Climate Action Initiative

Accor’s Achieving Net Zero Together won the 2025 WSTHA award for World’s Leading Climate Action Initiative. The program cuts supply-chain emissions, promotes low-carbon suppliers, and drives sustainable hospitality. Accor sets a global benchmark for eco-conscious travel and net-zero tourism.

Source: TTW