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Kenya Airways Emerges Top in Global Aviation Challenge
Kenya Airways won two SkyTeam Aviation Challenge 2024 awards: Best Scaled Catering Solution for reducing 24 tonnes of plastic waste annually and Best Approach to Scaling SAF for launching Kenya’s first SAF plant. The airline champions sustainability, innovation, and regional eco-friendly development
How Delta and Airbus are Advancing Sustainable Aviation
Delta AirLines and Airbus are collaborating to scale sustainable aviation fuel, advance airframe design for efficiency, improve fuel use with new techniques, and explore hydrogen-powered aircraft. Their joint efforts aim to reduce aviation’s climate impact and connect a divided world sustainably.
Global airports accelerate sustainability initiatives to prepare for unprecedented growth
Global airports embrace sustainability amid fleet growth from 31,200 to 41,000 aircraft by 2035. Initiatives include solar farms (Dublin, Birmingham) bio-asphalt (Frankfurt), electrification (Munich) AI-powered systems (Frankfurt), and innovative funding to balance expansion with environmental goals
Vietnam Airlines switches to SAF for flights from Europe
Vietnam Airlines has started using a 2% SAF blend on flights departing the EU, targeting 70% by 2050. Estimated extra cost: $4.8 million per year. SAF is 2–6x more expensive than conventional fuel. The airline also uses newer aircraft, optimized routing, and third-party carbon audits.
Virgin Atlantic's pursuit of sustainable aviation
Virgin Atlantic’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight proved SAF’s safety and viability. Collaborating with industry leaders, it highlighted SAF as a net-zero solution. CEO Shai Weiss and Richard Branson urged scaling SAF production, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to sustainable aviation.
voco Manchester – City Centre: A Hotel Leading the Way in Sustainability
At voco Manchester – City Centre, sustainability isn’t just an add-on—it’s part of everything they do. From the rooms to the back office, the hotel has adopted eco-friendly practices that show how hospitality can prioritise the planet without sacrificing quality or comfort.
Raffles' Cambodia Hotels Earn Green Globe Certification
Two heritage hotels in Cambodia, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Siem Reap and Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, have received Green Globe Certifications in recognition of their ongoing commitment to sustainability
Pioneer the transformation to a minimal waste hospitality industry
IHG’s 2030 commitments: eliminating single-use items, minimizing food waste through a "prevent, donate, divert" plan, and collaborating on circular solutions for hotel commodities. Initiatives include, reduce waste, replacing miniatures with full-size amenities, and training to cut food waste.
A tale of two islands: How Four Seasons Resorts Maldives are setting the standard for sustainable luxury
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru and Kuda Huraa blend luxury with sustainability through coral restoration, turtle rehab, eco-education, and EarthCheck certification—proving that responsible tourism can thrive in fragile island ecosystems.