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Global tourism bodies to strengthen hotel sustainability

Published on October 23, 2023

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have announced a new partnership to establish a structured framework for hotel sustainability, leading to GSTC Certification. The partnership endorses the existing WTTC Hotel Sustainability Basics while paving the way for a stepped progression toward GSTC Certification for sustainable hotels. The […]

Sharjah Airport adopts programmes to protect the environment

Published on October 2, 2023

Sharjah International Airport Authority has exerted efforts, and undertaken initiatives, events and activities towards comprehensive sustainable development, environmental preservation, energy sustainability, and others. Sharjah International Airport is committed to preserving and protecting the environment, keeping carbon within the required level, and reducing the environmental impacts of operations. This commitment is achieved by reducing pollution levels, […]

Dnata to cut CO2 emissions by 80 per cent in UAE

Published on September 25, 2023

Air and travel services provider dnata has taken steps to reduce its environmental footprint across its operations in the UAE. dnata’s group brands dnata Logistics, Arabian Adventures, Alpha Flight Services and City Sightseeing have switched their vehicles to operate using a biofuel blend. dnata says that the move will save 80 tonnes of carbon dioxide […]

Sustainable tourism vital to safeguard Bahrain’s environment, says expert

Published on August 28, 2023

Visit Bahrain, a leading destination management company in the kingdom, has highlighted the crucial role being played by the firm in advancing sustainable development and safeguarding the environment, natural and cultural heritage, ecosystems and habitats. Emphasizing the significance of promoting environmentally conscious and sustainable tourism, Visit Bahrain said it serves as a foundation for striking […]

Rixos Hotel UAE wins Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification

Published on August 16, 2023

Rixos Hotels UAE has won certification by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), making it the first hotel brand in the region to attain such prestigious recognition. This achievement underscores Rixos Hotels Gulf’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism practices, aligning seamlessly with the UAE’s initiative to declare 2023 as the “Year of Sustainability”, the […]

Flynas and SIRC sign an MoU cooperate in sustainability field

Published on August 15, 2023

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: flynas, the national carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the world and the Middle East, and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), owned by the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore partnership opportunities in sustainability to enhance efforts to create […]

Dubai launches ‘stamp’ to recognise hotels with highest sustainability standards

Published on July 31, 2023

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) on Monday announced the ‘Sustainable Tourism Stamp’, a new sustainability initiative that recognises hotels with the highest adherence to DET’s 19 ‘Sustainability Requirements’. The new stamp is designed to accelerate efforts towards empowering the tourism sector to achieve its sustainability goals and support the UAE’s NetZero 2050 initiative. […]

Aviation’s climate conundrum: More than sustainable fuels needed

Published on July 24, 2023

This story is the second article of a two-part Mongabay series exploring the latest climate change solutions available to the aviation industry. Read Part One. The commercial aviation industry hopes to use sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) to slash its greenhouse gas emissions. However, faced by challenges of SAF availability, production, scaling up, cost, and environmental pitfalls, […]

Alpha Dhabi joins Limak to boost sustainable development in UAE, Turkey

Published on July 24, 2023

Alpha Dhabi Holding has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkey-based Limak Group to explore various business opportunities and joint ventures (JV) across the UAE and Turkey. The two entities will focus on the sustainability framework for the fields of construction, development, infrastructure, energy, and hospitality. The partnership with Limak Group is an opportunity […]

Bain & Company’s newly launched research study sheds light on sustainable tourism opportunities in the MENA region

Published on July 11, 2023

Following a dip in 2020, tourism globally is again on the rise and is expected to reach $17 trillion in size by 2027, compared to $11 trillion prior to Covid-19. Bain & Company’s new research study, ‘Sustainable Tourism: An Untapped Opportunity for Green Growth’, reveals that there is an increasing appetite for more sustainable tourism […]

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