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News / Startups

Weeva, sustainability tool for hospitality, to close down

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 16, 2024

Weeva managing director Julie Cheetham said the board's decision to shutter the startup came after an "exhaustive review." And on its website it says "an orderly wind-up ... has now commenced." Read More

News / Distribution

Wonderful Copenhagen is exchanging free experiences for sustainable actions

By Linda Fox | July 9, 2024

The CopenPay initiative allows tourists to access attractions and experiences for free in exchange for sustainable actions such as cycling and local volunteering. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more

By PhocusWire | June 21, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

News / Startups

Sustainable business travel startup Eco.mio raises 7-figure seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2024

Eco.mio provides a browser extension that helps companies guiding their employees to greener business travel decisions. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

News / Online

Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings

By D.J. Catron | March 11, 2024

Airbnb had allowed security cameras in common areas, such as halls and living rooms, if they were disclosed on the listing page, clearly visible and were not in spaces like sleeping areas and bathrooms. Read More

News / Technology

WTTC partners with Oliver Wyman to drive sustainability in travel

By Linda Fox | March 7, 2024

WTTC and Oliver Wyman are helping the industry navigate the regulatory landscape when it comes to sustainability, while startups BeCause and Weeva are helping hotels with data collection and insights. Read More

News / Online

Evaneos invests in Planeterra as part of partnership to foster community tourism

By Mitra Sorrells | March 6, 2024

Evaneos is an online marketplace connecting travelers with local tourism agencies around the world, and Planeterra is a nonprofit founded by G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How AI can prepare travel and tourism’s workforce for the green transition

By James Lever - Weeva | March 6, 2024

AI has the potential to catalyze a skills revolution that could help address one of the travel’s most pressing challenges — reaching net-zero targets. Read More