Articles tagged “eco-friendly”

Airlines

Dominica Hoping New International Airport Will Elevate It to Major Caribbean Destination

Long without the capabilities to have direct flights arrive from far away lands, Dominica is hoping a new airport will turn things around for its tourism, trade, and economy. Can they pull it off without incurring debt?

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 1 year ago
Dominica Hoping New International Airport Will Elevate It to Major Caribbean Destination

Airlines

Airline CEOs Tell White House They Want Subsidies for Biofuels

U.S. airlines are in a good place to go asking for help: they have a terrible year of earnings behind them and an administration that looks kindly on biofuels.

David Shepardson and Tracy Rucinski, Reuters | 2 years ago
Airline CEOs Tell White House They Want Subsidies for Biofuels

Airlines

Biden Will Rejoin the Paris Agreement Global Climate Pact — What Does That Mean for Travel?

The Paris Agreement binds politics and climate change. President-elect Joe Biden now gets to have a say in how much greener travel becomes.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 2 years ago
Biden Will Rejoin the Paris Agreement Global Climate Pact — What Does That Mean for Travel?

Hotels

More Properties in Europe Want the Luxury Eco-Resort Label

As luxury resorts jockey for ways to differentiate themselves from the pack, a shift toward more environmental practices may help them find new customers. The key, though, is making sure those green efforts come from an authentic — and not purely financial — place.

Leslie Barrie, Skift | 3 years ago
More Properties in Europe Want the Luxury Eco-Resort Label

Hotels

Europe Is Shaping the Luxury Eco-Resort Movement

You may start seeing the term "eco-resort" pop up more and more. But in investigating the trend, we discovered a variety of definitions, which makes the actual meaning of the term nebulous. It’s best to look to Europe for clarification.

Laura Powell, Skift | 3 years ago
Europe Is Shaping the Luxury Eco-Resort Movement

Business Travel

Environmental Sustainability Is the Next Frontier in Luxury Travel

Environmental sustainability will be the mark of luxury as we move into the future with discerning customers demanding that the businesses they patronize do everything possible to mitigate their impact.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 5 years ago
Environmental Sustainability Is the Next Frontier in Luxury Travel

Hotels

Exclusive: National Geographic Enters Hotel Business With Unique Lodges Collection

You many not be able to get much more old-school media than National Geographic, but the brand has innovated in ways that make it less vulnerable to the ebb and flow of advertising dollars than many of its younger peers.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 8 years ago
Exclusive: National Geographic Enters Hotel Business With Unique Lodges Collection

Hotels

LEED Hotel Certifications Are Declining But Still Profitable

We're interested in what the effect of the materials used in the building of these hotels contribute to properties' long-term maintenance and upkeep.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago
LEED Hotel Certifications Are Declining But Still Profitable

Hotels

Marlon Brando’s Vision for a Luxurious Sustainable Resort Comes to Life

Brando would have wanted his privacy, but visitors will appreciate the openness -- if they can afford it.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago
Marlon Brando’s Vision for a Luxurious Sustainable Resort Comes to Life

Hotels

Half of Business Travelers Prefer Eco-Friendly Hotels

Tapping into the eco-friendly market might help hotel chains out of their slump, but they'll have to prove that their efforts aren't merely "green-washing," and also deliver on the basics.

Eliza Ronalds-Hannon, Skift | 9 years ago
Half of Business Travelers Prefer Eco-Friendly Hotels