Meliá Desert Palm unveils refurbished family villa – Business Traveller
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Meliá Desert Palm unveils refurbished family villa – Business Traveller

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Wellness-focused resort Meliá Desert Palm has officially unveiled their newly-refurbished Al Waha family villa, combining sustainability and luxury in an Arabian-inspired package. Located in the heart of a 64-hectare polo estate around twenty minutes from Downtown Dubai, the property positions itself as a luxury oasis offering an exceptional experience that combines Arabian elegance with Spanish…

Turkish Airlines celebrates sustainability with “Tomorrow On-board” initiative – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines celebrates sustainability with “Tomorrow On-board” initiative – Business Traveller

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Turkish Airlines has launched a new sustainability initiative called “Tomorrow On-Board”, which will involve a new cohesive set of principles through which the airline will govern its commitment to sustainability, along with sustainably-made inflight products. The announcement was made earlier this month in line with World Environment Day, with a special event held at Turkish…

Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific to collaborate on green initiatives – Business Traveller
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Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific to collaborate on green initiatives – Business Traveller

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a broad range of sustainability initiatives. These collective efforts are aimed at advocating for the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific region, a critical decarbonisation lever for the sector, and sharing…

Jumeirah Al Naseem commemorates Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project’s anniversary with new turtle-inspired stay experience – Business Traveller
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Jumeirah Al Naseem commemorates Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project’s anniversary with new turtle-inspired stay experience – Business Traveller

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To commemorate the 20-year-anniversary of Jumeirah’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), Jumeirah Al Naseem has introduced a new offering for hotel guests that celebrates a dedication to ocean conservation. The new turtle-inspired stay offer must be booked for a minimum of two nights, with prices starting from Dhs2,025, and comes with a range of curated…

Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA joins World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance – Business Traveller
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Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA joins World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance – Business Traveller

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Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East & Africa has become a member of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. First announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 earlier this month, the membership reaffirms the brand’s commitment to fostering sustainability across the region’s hospitality industry. This new development will see Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East…

Eurostar to power trains with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 – Business Traveller
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Eurostar to power trains with 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 – Business Traveller

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Eurostar has promised to power trains across its five-country network by 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030. The high-speed rail network plans to “become the backbone of sustainable travel in Europe” as it works towards its target of carrying 30 million passengers by the end of the decade (for reference, Eurostar carried 18.6 million passengers…

GBTA commits to drive innovations that transform business travel
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GBTA commits to drive innovations that transform business travel

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In 2023, the GBTA Foundation has re-emerged as a pivotal force in global business travel, dedicating itself to fostering advancements that benefit both people and the planet. The first full year since the relaunch has been marked by significant progress, underlined by their commitment to making business travel a catalyst for good across various sectors…

Cathay Pacific sets new sustainability targets for 2025 and beyond – Business Traveller
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Cathay Pacific sets new sustainability targets for 2025 and beyond – Business Traveller

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Cathay Pacific has released its 2030 Sustainability Report, in which it underscores its ongoing commitments and progress towards sustainability, together with its customers, business partners, regulators, staff, and more. Among some of the key highlights of the report, the airline has committed to new near-term climate improvements. Building upon its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon…

Excavation has begun at AlUla’s Sharaan Nature Reserve – Business Traveller
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Excavation has begun at AlUla’s Sharaan Nature Reserve – Business Traveller

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The inaugural excavation for Sharaan, a groundbreaking upcoming resort in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, took place this week, marking a significant milestone for The Royal Commission for AlUla. Designed by renowned French architect Jean Nouvel along with the engineering expertise of Bouygues S.A., Sharaan will offer a unique experience that contributes to AlUla’s journey development into…

Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah gives back through green Ramadan initiatives – Business Traveller
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Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah gives back through green Ramadan initiatives – Business Traveller

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Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah is giving back throughout the holy month of Ramadan by carefully monitoring its food waste, and educating guests about where their food comes from and where any waste might end up. The initiative will be focused around the hotel’s all-day dining venue, Mowsem, which is also taking a green stance on…