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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’.
Upcycled “Bus Resort” to open in Singapore
WTS Travel and partners (LHN Group and Sky Win Holding Pte Ltd) are launching a sustainability-focused resort with guest rooms made from recycled public buses.
WTTC to release benchmarking reports for members of Hotel Sustainability Basics
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will release its benchmarking reports this summer for members of its Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative.
Two Voco hotels in Oxford awarded Green Key accrediation
Two Voco hotels in Oxford have been awarded the Green Key accreditation for their environmental and sustainability efforts.
easyJet launches sustainable hotels page on its website
Easyjet has launched a new part of its website, which helps those looking for hotels to choose the sustainable option.
Carbon neutral aparthotel planned for Harrogate
UK: Plans have been submitted to Harrogate Borough Council for a carbon neutral aparthotel, to be operated by Beyond Aparthotels.
Eco hotel in Slovenia paving the way for green stays
SLOVENIA: Bohinj ECO Hotel, in Triglav National Park, was the first hotel in the country to be awarded the Green Globe certification.
What are the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals and how do they impact the hospitality sector?
What are the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals and how do they impact the hospitality sector?