Sustainability

 alt="Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company"  title="Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company"
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
 alt="Korea’s KakaoMobility plans to offer electric air taxi flights by 2026"  title="Korea’s KakaoMobility plans to offer electric air taxi flights by 2026"
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
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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
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News / Online
BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth
By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2024
 Paris-based BlaBlaCar said it has reached profitability over the last two years and will use this new funding to extend its multimodal strategy.   Read More
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News / Online
Putting a spotlight on sustainability in the STR space
By D.J. Catron | March 28, 2024
Criticism of Booking.com's “Travel Sustainable” program by regulators in the Netherlands, and the OTA's subsequent decision to prioritize third-party certifications, highlights the need for clear,... Read More
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News / Online
Booking.com drops "Travel Sustainable" program
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2024
Booking.com has removed its "Travel Sustainable" badge recognizing properties for sustainability efforts following discussions with the Netherlands Consumer and Markets Authority. Read More
 alt="Uber invests in Nigeria-founded mobility startup Moove"  title="Uber invests in Nigeria-founded mobility startup Moove"
News / Startups
Uber invests in Nigeria-founded mobility startup Moove
By Mitra Sorrells | March 19, 2024
Founded in 2020, Moove said it has helped finance vehicles for more than 20,000 customers across Africa, the Middle East, India and the United Kingdom who have provided more than 30 million trips... Read More