Sustainable Travel Survey; Hotel Co. Alliance; Frequent-Flyer Green Levy?

 

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October 18, 2023 BCD Survey: Most Cos. Haven't Set Sustainable Travel Goals By Michael B. Baker Although a solid majority of companies have set sustainability goals, fewer than half have set sustainability goals specific to travel, according to a BCD Travel survey of 112 travel buyers. BCD also surveyed nearly 1,800 travelers, and 55 percent said their employers encouraged sustainable travel. Keep Reading Hospitality Cos., EcoVadis Launch Sustainability Alliance Corporate sustainability management company EcoVadis launched the Hospitality Alliance with founding members Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group, Accor and IHG Hotels & Resorts. Keep Reading Frequent-Flyer Levy: A Good Idea for Business Travel? If the business travel sector is serious about sustainability, is there a case for a "polluter pays" frequent-flyer levy? Read More Aviation Industry Hits Back at French Airport Tax Proposal The French government this week announced plans to introduce a proposed 'green tax' on the transport sector in 2024, which will affect the country's largest airports and likely increase travel costs. Read More Groups: EU in Danger of 'Missing the Train' on MDMS Travel industry groups have called for the European Commission to "seize the opportunity" to push ahead with its Multimodal Digital Mobility Services regulation as a way of making travel "easier and greener" across Europe. Read More Travelport Adopts Google Carbon Emissions Model for Flights Travelport has incorporated Google's Travel Impact Model for flight carbon emissions calculations, which the travel tech company said will provide more consistency across platforms. Keep Reading Emirates, Shell in 300K Gallon SAF Deal Emirates has agreed to purchase more than 300,000 gallons of sustainable aviation fuel from Shell Aviation. Keep Reading Emirates Adds 3M Gallons of SAF to Neste Deal  Read More HeadBox Unveils Mtg. Attendee Emissions Calculator  Read More EU Opens Bidding on Sustainable Transport Funding  Read More French Rail Industry Outlines Decarbonization Goals  Read More EasyJet Signs Carbon Capture Deal with Airbus  Read More Inntel Unveils New Sustainable Travel Hub  Read More 301 Route 17 North, Suite 1150 Rutherford, New Jersey, USA 07070

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