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Marriott breaks ground on fully electric net-zero hotel in Vermont
Marriott has started building its first fully electric, net-zero-energy hotel in Winooski, Vermont, to run entirely on renewable power. The design features solar panels, high-efficiency systems, and battery storage. The project reflects Marriott’s broader sustainability roadmap
Cathay Pacific and Sinopec Partner to Expand SAF Use in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has signed a new agreement with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) to begin refuelling select flights at Hong Kong International Airport with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced and blended by Sinopec.
Virgin Atlantic announces widespread overhaul of fleet and passenger experience
Virgin Atlantic unveils major sustainable upgrades: free Starlink Wi-Fi by 2027, new app with AI concierge, revamped lounges, and fully redesigned cabins. By 2028, fleet of 45 fuel-efficient aircraft will offer expanded premium seating and reduced emissions.
Thailand Unveils Six Senses Bangkok: A Landmark Hotel in the Heart of Silom for Luxury, Wellness, and Sustainability
Six Senses Bangkok is set to become a new benchmark for sustainable luxury hospitality in Thailand. This project, transforms the historic Hotel Narai in Silom, Bangkok, into a wellness-focused, eco-conscious urban retreat while preserving the site’s cultural legacy.
Japan begins domestic supply of sustainable aviation fuel at Haneda airport
Tokyo: In a significant step toward aviation decarbonization, major Japanese companies including All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines (JAL), and JGC Holdings Corp. held a ceremony at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to mark the official launch of Japanese-made Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply
How is Wizz Air Planning to Decarbonise Aviation?
Wizz Airs’ latest sustainability report states that in the last financial year it has kept its carbon emissions intensity as the lowest in the industry
Making lifestyle more sustainable
Nina is acutely aware that everything we do has a potential impact on our planet and the communities that surround us. We strive to create a place with ESG approaches embedded in every aspect of our business and operations
The Cancun Resort Where Saving Mangroves Is Easy, But Clean Energy Is Hard
Hilton has begun a mangrove restoration program, planting native species to enhance coastal resilience. However, the initiative also highlights challenges in replacing onsite energy with green solutions; efforts to electrify facilities are ongoing but hindered by infrastructure constraints
Emirates Group Leads Travel Toward A Cleaner Future With Tomorrow Takes Flight
Emirates Group is taking bold steps to transform the future of travel with its flagship sustainability event, Tomorrow Takes Flight, showcasing a powerful commitment to eliminating plastic waste and embracing circular economy principles.