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Best of 2022: Sustainability

Smart Meetings

The hospitality industry has joined nations around the globe in an effort to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and there are two ways that can go. but until the industry’s technology matures, the sector’s carbon emissions may be hard to combat. Read on to find out what they are. Now Boarding at Gate Green….

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United Takes a Stake in Hydrogen-Electric Engine Technology

Business Traveler USA

“This investment will keep United out in front on this important emerging technology.”. In December 2020, United announced plans to be carbon neutral by 2050. The carrier said it would achieve the goal through direct measures with investments in carbon capture, sustainable fuels and developing technologies.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

It is a Planet Mark-certified business and a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge —which means it has committed to accomplishing a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050. on track for net-zero emissions by 2050. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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British Airways and Virgin Atlantic CEOs to speak at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024

Travel Daily Media

The UK aviation industry is united in its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner and we must act at pace and in collaboration to achieve this goal. Sean Doyle, Chairman and CEO at British Airways, said: “I am delighted to be participating in the opening panel of the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024.

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High expectations on sustainability and pandemic preparedness

Travel Daily Media

These included: Agreeing a Long-term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for the decarbonization of international aviation in line with the aviation industry’s commitment to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Airlines are committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This should consider new technology and emerging science.

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Sustainable Travel: Opportunities Digital Technology Provides for a Greener Business

AltexSoft Travel

In this post, we explore what digital technology can bring to the table. However, modern digital technologies can play their part as well. Transformation plans to reach so-called net-zero emissions by 2050 are developed and submitted. Here are some examples of how technology can help address this problem.

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11th Arab Aviation Summit calls for strategic investments in tech, sustainability, and skill

Travel Daily Media

The impact of advanced technologies and changing consumer expectations, and the need for greater collaboration to drive sustainable investments in the aviation sector, dominated discussions at the 2024 edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) that concluded at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah.