Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, illuminated its world-class attractions in vibrant green on September 23rd, in celebration of Saudi Arabia’s National Day. As the Kingdom marks its 93rd anniversary, Yas Island delighted visitors on the day with its award-winning attractions changing colors for a picture-perfect moment at the capital’s leading leisure and entertainment destination. Spectators watched…
Hotels need to leverage Sustainability and grasp “The Green Premium”: PHIST
Hotels and resorts around Southeast Asia are failing to understand the “green premium” and how to leverage it to attract quality guests, according to leading figures in the region’s hospitality industry. The message that hotels and resorts are falling behind counterparts in other parts of the globe when it comes to capitalizing on the benefits…
Fairmont Maldives partners with Global Green Journeys
Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi, a private island resort in the serene Shaviyani Atoll, stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of luxury and sustainability. With its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and responsibility, the resort has scaled up its sustainability efforts with a new partnership with Global Green Journeys. Global Green Journeys is a…
A Green Holiday in Jersey, Channel Islands
Take the train and fast ferry, and then cycle around the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands, and make your travel sustainable. 3 The largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey is a haven for cyclists seeking both natural beauty and sustainable travel options. One of the island’s unique features is its network of “Green…
dnata announces further global green initiatives
Dnata, a global air and travel services provider, continues its efforts to meet its pledge of reducing its carbon footprint and waste to landfill by 20% by 2024 as part of its two-year green operations strategy. The company’s recent key initiatives include continued significant investment in infrastructure, green ground support solutions and process improvement. In June 2022, dnata announced…
Dubai Investments Flagship ‘Annual Green Run’ returns
Dubai Investments Green Run 2023 is returning in its second edition on Sunday 15th January 2023 in Dubai Investments Park. Kicking off from the main round-about located next to Dubai Investments Headquarters Building in Dubai Investments Park 1, the 3km and 5km jog or run is open for all age groups and is aimed at promoting…
Green Goals with Radisson in Thailand
Radisson Hotel Group is leading the hospitality sector in Thailand towards a more sustainable future as part of its commitment to driving responsible travel and tourism, through the implementation of the Hotel Sustainability Basics (HSB) at its hotels across the Kingdom. The HSB was developed together with top brands, associations, and destinations in the industry…
The Cathay Pacific Green Friday sale returns!
Cathay Pacific is offering exclusive fare prices to some of the best locations in Asia Pacific. Once again the airline is offsetting double the carbon emissions, free of charge, for every ticket sold during the period on the website. From 18th to 28th November, Cathay Pacific will be discounting in demand routes to breath-taking destinations…
Thai Vietjet to host ‘Fly Green Charity Golf Tournament’
Under its environmental fund – ‘Fly Green Fund’, Thai Vietjet has announced the introduction of its first charity golf tournament ‘Fly Green Charity Golf Day’. On 7 November 2022, Thai Vietket will host the Fly Green Charity Golf Day in coordination with the airline’s commercial and operational partners, at Alpine Golf & Sports Club, Bangkok. The…
Energy efficiency, upskilling and green incentives critical to hospitality’s net zero journey
The UK’s hospitality sector is committed to reaching net zero by 2040 but government partnership with the sector is central to achieving the target, UKHospitality has said in its response to the government’s Net Zero Review. UKHospitality’s submission said that businesses across the sector were committed to prioritising sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint but due…
