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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.
Riyadh Air Announces First Fleet Order of 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air has placed an order for up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, signaling Saudi Arabia's goal to become a global aviation hub. The airline aims to serve 330 million passengers by 2030 creating economic impact with sustainable, efficient aircraft, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals
Premier Inn hotels to cut water consumption by 20 per cent per guest
UK: Whitbread, owner of one of the UK’s largest hotel companies Premier Inn, has announced it will cut water consumption by 20 per cent per guest by 2030.
Fraport sets new CO2 emission reduction targets for Frankfurt Airport
Fraport has set itself the ambitious new target of aiming to reduce the carbon emissions directly under its control at Frankfurt Airport to 50,000 tonnes by 2030.
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
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.
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.