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Hotel soaps to be recycled in new sustainability move

Published on May 10, 2023

Partially used and discarded soaps from the UAE hotels will now be hygienically recycled into new bars and redistributed to the underprivileged, in an effort to promote sanitation and help the needy. To combat hotel waste, Goumbook which is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting sustainable living has launched a new campaign Unisoap UAE, after […]

Middle East airports pushing sustainability and innovation agenda

Published on May 8, 2023

The Airport Show will have a sharp focus on sustainability and innovation, from 9th-11th May. As the global airport industry, comprising over 40,000 ICAO-coded airports and revenues exceeding US$173 billion, work its way to becoming carbon net-zero by 2050 through enhancing infrastructure, technology-based operational efficiencies, robust controls, and benchmarked excellence Together in Innovating Future Sustainable […]

DCT Abu Dhabi’s new initiatives to promote sustainable tourism

Published on May 8, 2023

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced new initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability within the tourism industry, enabling partners to adopt and apply sustainable practices. These initiatives align with Abu Dhabi’s vision of becoming a sustainable tourism destination and comprise three key initiatives: the launch of six sector-specific […]

Hilton Launches ‘Green Ramadan’ in Partnership with UNEP West Asia, Winnow and Goumbook

Published on March 28, 2023

Hilton, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) West Asia, Winnow and Goumbook, has announced the launch of Green Ramadan, an initiative which will see food waste reduction efforts implemented at hotels across several key markets in the Middle East, including Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha in Qatar, Conrad Dubai in the UAE, and […]

Farnek launches solution to cut hotel sector emissions

Published on March 21, 2023

UAE-based smart and green facilities management company Farnek has launched a new online remote digital platform called PowerTek, developed by in-house experts at its innovative digital solutions sister company HITEK. The comprehensive and data-driven energy performance monitoring tool supports hotels and the wider business community, through efficient measuring, tracking, monitoring and benchmarking of energy and […]

The Art of Upcycling: A New Frontier in Aviation Sustainability and Home Décor

Published on March 16, 2023

The average life span of a commercial jet is about 25 years, and something like 12,000 of them and other aircraft are expected to reach the end of life in the next two decades. That’s an average of about 600 airplanes each year. What happens to all those planes when they are no longer economically […]

Dubai Desert Classic launches ‘Sustainability Sunday’ to showcase tournament’s green initiatives

Published on January 29, 2023

Organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic launched a ‘Sustainability Sunday’ to highlight the tournament’s commitment to environmental responsibility. ‘Sustainability Sunday will spotlight all sustainable developments at this year’s tournament that fall under four themes: waste, transport, energy, and legacy. It marks an important new addition to the agenda for the 33rd edition of the DP […]

38% of prepared food in the UAE goes to waste. One resort wants to change that

Published on November 29, 2022

Food waste is becoming a serious global problem. While 1.3 billion tons of edible food is wasted every year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, more than 800 million people around the world go hungry every night, the World Food Program states. This isn’t just an economic and social issue – it’s also an […]

Five sustainable trends to look out for in the Middle East’s travel sector

Published on November 22, 2022

Sustainable progress within the Middle East’s travel, tourism and hospitality space is advancing rapidly, as the industry looks ahead to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023The sustainable trends of green airlines, eco hospitality, sustainable attractions, locally sourced produce and forward-thinking government initiatives will represent key focuses at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, which will take place […]

New course launched to enhance sustainability in Dubai tourism sector ahead of COP 28 in UAE

Published on November 7, 2022

Dubai: A new course has been launched to enhance sustainability in Dubai’s tourism sector as the UAE prepares to host COP28 (Conference of the Parties) Climate Change Conference, at Expo City Dubai in 2023, which will further address climate change to create a more sustainable and progressive economic future. The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) […]

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