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Net zero hotels for York, Glasgow and Manchester

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

Tablet launches sustainable icon for its hotels

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

Google updates search tool for eco-certified hotels

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

Expedia launches latest sustainability strategy Open World

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

Travel management company CWT joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council

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.

Dubai hotel stays green with sustainable technology system

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

Scandic to open 100 per cent renewable energy hotel

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

Qantas encourages Australian flyers to stay green

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

Japan offers sustainable travel brochure for visitors

JAPAN: The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) has produced a new brochure featuring sustainable destinations, experiences and accommodation across the country.

Seven Andras House Hotels gain green recognition

NORTHERN IRELAND: Andras House Hotels, has gained Green Tourism certificates for all seven of its properties.

Galway hotel nominated for sustainability awards

UK: The Twelve Hotel in Galway has been nominated for the European tourism sustainability awards

Nordic Hotels and Resorts opens renewable energy hotel in Oslo

NORWAY: Nordic Hotels & Resorts has opened its latest luxury hotel in Oslo which will run entirely on renewable energy.

Singapore hotels on sustainability journey in course partnership

SINGAPORE: Agoda, the digital travel and booking platform, is teaming up with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to help create sustainable tourism practices for hotels.

Best Sustainable Hotel announced at the National Geographic Traveller Hotel Awards 

UK: The National Geographic Traveller (UK) has announced the winners and runners up of its hotel awards.

US App launches A Green Way to Travel Initiative

US: WayAway, the recently founded price comparison app for travel, has announced the launch of ‘A Green Way To Travel Initiative’.