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Beyond Carbon-Neutral Hotels: Evolution of Eco-Friendly Hotels

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To continue the reduction of fossil fuel-dependency, Bucuti & Tara provides employees with loans for electric bicycles, electric automobiles and solar panels for home use. Replacement rooftop solar panels will continue heating water to meet most of the resort’s hot water demand.

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The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’

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The dual language conference, moderated by Richard Hammond, director of Green Traveller productions and sustainable travel writer, included speakers from across Spain and the UK’s travel and transportation industries with panel sessions on circular economy, biodiversity and accessibility.

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Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

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This company also offers other features, like letting employers buy and sell carbon offsets along with flight purchases, such as donating to the reforestation of a forest around the globe or the purchase of solar panels for a school. Read More : Hotels Are Zero-ing Their Game. Carbon Footprints and Big Business.

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Inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit to take place at ancient crossroads of civilisations in north-west Arabia

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From 13 – 15 September at Maraya in AlUla, this invite-only event will feature panels and informal discussions centred on advancing the field of archaeology at a global scale, contributing to further discovery and innovation worldwide.

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Riyadh prepares to host the 10th Edition of Arab-China Business Conference

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China’s strategic direction aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The Arab-China Business Conference will enable public and private sector participants to discuss the future of these collaborations.”

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Alaska Airlines Wins First in Wallethub’s Newest Ranking

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Wallethub also presented key questions related to the data to a panel of aviation industry experts. United Airlines Aviate Flight Academy, he said, plans to train 5,000 pilots by 2030—half of them women or people of color. Of the possible nine points awarded in this category (more points for fewer complaints), Southwest received 7.67—the

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‘Sustainability MICE Series’ from Hilton

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The first of the quarterly series, today’s carbon-neutral Hilton’s MICE Series launch showcases how sustainability can be integrated into creative ways and create the social impact necessary to meet their Travel with Purpose 2030 initiative.