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THAILAND: Koh Mak, a small tropical island in Thailand, is striving to become a low-carbon destination.

SAUDI ARABIA: The Red Sea Development Company has unveiled plans for a sustainable marine life institute, designed by Foster + Partners, which will also feature hotels.

SPAIN: Melia Hotels has marked World Tourism Day with its Travel for Good campaign, which highlights its ESG commitments.

MALDIVES: Six Senses Hotels and Resorts has launched a sustainability camp at …

SWITZERLAND: Kempinski has published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report 2021.

EUROPE: Radisson Hotel Group has announced the launch of its first “ultra-fast” Electric Charging Hub for guests staying with electric vehicles.

THAILAND: Avani Hotels, part of the global hospitality group Minor Hotels, has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. 

UK: room2, the net zero hotel brand by The Lamington Group, has announced plans to open three new hotels.

Tablet Hotels, the hotel curators for the MICHELIN Guide, has launched a programme to help travellers choose greener options.

WORLDWIDE: Google has updated certain aspects of its search tool to filter results for sustainable accommodation.

WORLDWIDE: Expedia has launched its new global social impact and sustainability strategy known as Open World.

WORLDWIDE: CWT, a global travel management company, which helps companies manage their travel and accommodation needs, has become a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

UAE: Dubai Four Points by Sheraton Downtown has developed a sustainable management plan for guests and staff.

NORWAY: Scandic Hotels, Norway’s largest hotel operator, has signed an agreement for a new 220-room hotel in Ski, just outside Oslo.

AUSTRALIA: Qantas Frequent Flyers who live in Australia will now be rewarded for making sustainable hotel choices.