Travalyst introduces list to standardise sustainable hotel certification
Travalyst, the not-for-profit coalition of travel tech providers, has launched a list of 49 sustainable accommodation certification schemes that comply with a set of criteria aimed at improving industry alignment and credibility…
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With just 11 tents, ENVI SISINI Serengeti promises guests luxury, adventure, and quintessential African wildlife experiences in a leading safari destination.
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Iberostar achieves 12% reduction in emissions globally
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is moving toward carbon neutrality by 2030, a milestone it aims to reach 20 years ahead of the global target set by the industry. In 2023, compared to 2019, Iberostar reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% globally: 6%…
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Norway Implements New Tourism Regulations in Svalbard for Wildlife Protection
Starting January 1, 2025, Norway plans to introduce new restrictions for cruise ships and other tourist activities in Svalbard to protect its unique wildlife, including a cap on ship passengers and designated landing sites…
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Eco Hotels and Resorts eyes over 2,000 rooms under its ops by March 2025
Eco Hotels and Resorts is targeting more than 2,000 hotel rooms under its operations by March 2025. Earlier this month, the company inked an initial pact with Vitizen Hotels Ltd (VHL) to acquire a 100 per cent stake of VITS in the VHL…
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India's leading hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) recently announced the successful completion of nine pioneering pilot projects in collaboration with IFC’s TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling Innovation Programme within a short…
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Eco-Luxury Travel: The New Trend in High-End Tourism
Luxury travel has traditionally been associated with extravagance and opulence. However, in recent times, a significant shift towards ecological awareness is redefining this sector…
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Unlocking Sustainable Tourism: Strategies for Eco-Friendly Hotel Operations
According to Staze, the carbon footprint for just one night’s hotel stay is 40kg CO2. It’s a stark reminder of the environmental cost that comes with our wanderlust. However, it’s not all gloom and doom in the hospitality scene…
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More Hotels Plug Into Profit Potential with EV Chargers, But Operational Pitfalls Persist
Guests Willing To Pay More Now To Charge Cars, But Soon May Expect It To Be Free Amenity - As both a hotelier and part of a household with an electric car, HotelAVE President and CEO Michelle Russo has a cross-sectional perspective on hotels with…
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Gen Z shapes hospitality towards a more digital and environmentally aware industry
As of now, Baby Boomers are still the biggest spenders in tourism. However, Gen Z is catching up and will continue to do so as they start or advance in their career…
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This European city is planning to ban new hotels to promote sustainable tourism
San Sebastian, a gorgeous Spanish city in Europe, is planning to ban the construction of new hotels in the city. The city, with the oldest cultures in Europe, remains flooded with tourists and suffers from overtourism…
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A Sydney-based property developer owned by wealthy Vietnamese businessman Anh Tuan Do has bought 259,000ha Broadmere Station in the Northern Territory from the estate of the late cattle baron Peter Sherwin…
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