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BWH Hotel Group® Commits to Sustainable Hospitality across its Global Portfolio

Phoenix, Arizona – Recognizing the importance for the hospitality industry to take the lead on addressing our most significant global challenges and on establishing sustainability programs that meet evolving guest expectations,

Source: Hospitalitynet
Vistara Becomes First Indian Airline To Use Sustainable Fuel In Widebody Aircraft On Long-Haul Flight

Vistara airline announced on Thursday that it had become the first operator in India to fly a wide-body aircraft on a long-haul route using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Singapore Airlines and the Tata Group have a joint venture called Vistara.

Source: Zee News
Marina Bay Sands Earns Global Sustainability Certification

SINGAPORE—Marina Bay Sands has been certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels and Accommodations, becoming the largest hotel in Singapore to earn the accolade.

The Vera Becomes Tel Aviv's First Hotel to Ban Single-Use Plastic

The Vera,a 39-key property located on Lilienblum Street in Tel Aviv, has become the city's first boutique hotel to ban single-use plastic with a new series of initiatives.Having first opened in 2018,The Vera is founded on a commitment to local anthology and sustainability in both material and ethos.

Construction on Changi Airport's Terminal 5 to start in 2025

SINGAPORE: Construction on Changi Airport's Terminal 5 (T5) is expected to start in 2025, with the terminal to be operational around the mid-2030s, announced Transport Minister S Iswaran on Friday (Mar 3).

Policy support needed to boost sustainable aviation fuels in China

China's aviation sector needs sustainable fuels to lower its carbon footprint, but support is needed to reduce costs and increase production

Source: China dialogue
Saudia invests in innovative sustainability programmes

Saudia said it is committed to promoting the future of sustainable flying and to minimise emissions. The airline is working on a variety of sustainability projects and new environmentally friendly initiatives.

Source: Times Aerospace
Tourism Malaysia promotes its sustainability offers at BIT 2023

Tourism Malaysia participated at the Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (BIT) from February 12-14 in Milan this year, presenting Malaysia’s strong identity as a sustainable destination.

Source: TTG Asia
Austrian Airlines Adds Sustainable Travel Options With Eco-Friendly Fares

After piloting (no pun intended) its Green Fare concept on routes from Scandinavia last year, Austrian Airlines is now launching the option for customers to "fly more sustainably" throughout Europe. The Green Fare option will be available for both economy and business class on continental services

Source: Simple Flying