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RAFFLES CAMBODIA HOTELS EARN 'GREEN GLOBE CERTIFICATION’ FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and Raffles Hotel Le Royal have earned Green Globe Certification for their sustainability leadership, recognized for reducing waste, optimizing energy use, engaging communities, and pioneering eco-friendly guest experiences such as electric tuk-tuks and bicycle touring.
Newport World Resorts reaps benefits from sustainable practices
Marriott Philippines’ IR cut yearly electricity use by 29M pesos via upgrades, occupancy sensors, and laundry efficiency, reducing 250M KWh annual use. Water-saving targets 15% cuts. Its eco-farm saves 95% resources, earning EarthCheck silver certification.
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
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
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.
Pilot-controlled Taxibot for KLM passenger flight
KLM has successfully used a ‘Taxibot’ tow vehicle to manoeuvre its first aircraft from the gate to the runway at Amsterdam Schiphol. Although a hybrid (part electric, part fossil-fuel powered), KLM hopes the Taxibot could be fully-electric in the future.
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.
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.