Hostelworld and GSTC Unveil Pioneering Sustainability Framework for Hostels
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Hostelworld and GSTC Unveil Pioneering Sustainability Framework for Hostels

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Hostelworld, the digital booking platform specializing in hostel accommodations, has launched an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing and promoting sustainability within the travel sector. This initiative, born from a partnership with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), unveils the innovative ‘Staircase to Sustainability’ framework. This initiative stands as a pioneering approach to creating a standardized…

Virgin Atlantic introduces aluminium vodka bottles onboard – Business Traveller
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Virgin Atlantic introduces aluminium vodka bottles onboard – Business Traveller

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Virgin Atlantic has partnered with Sapling Spirits to launch eco-friendly aluminium vodka bottles onboard. The new 5ml aluminium bottles are available across the carrier’s fleet in both economy and premium cabins. Virgin Atlantic will be the first airline to fly the miniatures, reducing its glass and plastic waste consumption as a result. Additionally, the airline…

AHLA and HAC Join Forces to Expand Green Key Global Certification in North America
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AHLA and HAC Join Forces to Expand Green Key Global Certification in North America

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The partnership between the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) to administer the Green Key Global sustainability certification in both the United States and Canada will commence on April 1. Hotels are encouraged to enroll in the Green Key sustainability certification program during this period. The Hotel Association…

KLM uses AI to reduce inflight food waste – Business Traveller
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KLM uses AI to reduce inflight food waste – Business Traveller

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KLM has begun using artificial intelligence as a tool to combat inflight food waste. The AI technology is being employed to help determine the number of meals that need to be loaded for any particular flight, based on the fact that not everyone who has booked actually ends up flying. The Dutch carrier said that…

Iberia unveils sustainable amenity kits – Business Traveller
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Iberia unveils sustainable amenity kits – Business Traveller

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Iberia will introduce a set of new sustainable amenity kits for business and premium economy customers on long-haul flights this summer. The toiletry bags have been designed by Catalan designer Teresa Helbig, with the blue, red and yellow kits inspired by her uniforms for Iberia. Contents include natural and vegan cosmetic products from Uvas Frescas,…

SAS unveils EuroBonus Conscious Traveler reward programme – Business Traveller
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SAS unveils EuroBonus Conscious Traveler reward programme – Business Traveller

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SAS has announced plans for a new scheme which will reward customers for making “conscious choices”. The SAS EuroBonus Conscious Traveler programme will launch in January, and will offer members a “variety of rewards” when they complete ten or more “conscious steps” during a calendar year. More details on the rewards on offer and the…

Changi airport offers free bike hire to passengers with a layover – Business Traveller
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Changi airport offers free bike hire to passengers with a layover – Business Traveller

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Singapore Changi airport is offering free bike hire to passengers with a layover in Singapore. Travellers are free to use the bikes for two hours to explore attractions in the vicinity, including the Jurassic Mile and nearby beaches along Singapore’s East Coast. Note that passengers must have at least 5.5 hours but less than 24…