Sustainability

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News / Startups
Sustainable business travel startup Eco.mio raises 7-figure seed round
By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024
Eco.mio provides a browser extension that helps companies guiding their employees to greener business travel decisions. Read More
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Opinion / Online
TikTok's tips on effective strategies for travel marketing
By Gav Buggy - TikTok | June 17, 2024
Travel content is blowing up on social media, providing no shortage of ways for travel pros to connect with customers, partners and suppliers to boost their profile and profits.  Read More
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News / Online
How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification
By Morgan Hines | June 14, 2024
James Lever of Weeva and Sally Davey of Travalyst talk about sustainability sensibilities in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
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News / Startups
Viator's origin story - a tale of a prince and a girl from Tasmania
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2024
Viator founder Rod Cuthbert shared the Phocuswright Europe 2024 Center Stage with Thayer Ventures' Chris Hemmeter to discuss how the tours and activities company came to be, selling it to Tripadvisor... Read More
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News / Technology
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company
By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024
The acquisition of Xwing’s autonomy division will benefit Joby Aviation’s near-term piloted operations as well as fully autonomous operations in the future. Read More
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News / Technology
Korea’s KakaoMobility plans to offer electric air taxi flights by 2026
By D.J. Catron | May 30, 2024
The deal with Korea-based mobility service platform KakaoMobility includes plans to purchase of up to 50 of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft valued at approximately $250 million.   Read More
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News / Online
SilverRail integrates with Google on rail search
By D.J. Catron | May 30, 2024
Google is launching United Kingdom rail directly into its search engine, while directing users to book tickets via SilverRail’s retailing platform. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Is AI the key to green travel solutions?
By Olga Bortnikova — Tripsider | May 24, 2024
There is much AI can do to help make travel more sustainable, but to truly help the travel sector evolve the collective efforts of individuals, communities and governments will be needed.    Read More
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News / Online
European tourism under fire – new ETC chief steps up to face the challenges
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 17, 2024
 Beyond numbers, destinations need to rethink what they really want from tourism, says Miguel Sanz Castedo, president of the European Tourism Commission.   Read More
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News / Online
Will cutting emissions cut into corporate travel?
By Lorraine Sileo - Phocuswright | April 29, 2024
This is a preview of Phocuswright's full report, Green Dilemma: How cutting emissions cuts into corporate travel.   Read More
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News / Online
New Booking.com survey finds travelers feel weary, disillusioned about sustainability
By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2024
The annual global sustainability survey from Booking.com finds that while most travelers believe sustainable travel is important, 28% said they are tired of hearing about climate change. Read More
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News / Online
5 things to know about the U.K. travel market in 2024 and beyond
By Phocuswright Research | April 22, 2024
In 2023, the U.K. travel market experienced significant growth, with gross bookings increasing 19%, driven by robust expansion in online bookings, mobile transactions and key sectors like airlines and... Read More
 alt="Expedia Group launches sustainable programs for destinations"  title="Expedia Group launches sustainable programs for destinations"
News / Online
Expedia Group launches sustainable programs for destinations
By D.J. Catron | April 17, 2024
The programs are designed to help destination marketing and management organizations promote sustainable travel and tourism in their communities.   Read More
 alt="Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel"  title="Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel"
News / Online
Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel
By D.J. Catron | April 17, 2024
Google is launching new and expanded features in its Maps and Search functions for users seeking more sustainable travel options.   Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries"  title="STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries"
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2024
Biliki AI is building a platform that consumers can use to book sustainability-focused trips, with detailed itineraries that include flights, accommodations and experiences. Read More