August 13, 2021
Preferred Partner numbers soar as cruise return gains momentum
Virtuoso has reported improving signs of a recovery in the travel sector this year, buoyed by a strong rebound in hotel city stays, increasing traffic to Europe and growing confidence in the cruise sector.
Read More…August 13, 2021
Clients are now making meaningful travel a greater priority, says Hall Upchurch
Virtuoso has unveiled the latest edition of its white paper focused on sustainability initiatives at Virtuoso Travel Week (VTW) 2021 in Las Vegas.
Read More…June 23, 2021
Pandemic impact sees luxury hospitality company adjust its SUP goal by 12 months
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has extended its window to achieve a goal of eliminating all single-use plastics (SUP) across its portfolio of luxury hotels by 12 months, citing the impact of the pandemic on reaching its initial goal of the end of March 2021.
Read More…April 22, 2021
Traveller Made identifies eight new tendencies of high-net-worth-individuals
Traveller Made has identified 8 main travel trends in the luxury market as a result of the pandemic. Six years ago the network of luxury travel designers highlighted half-a-dozen trends it forecast would prevail over future years, some of which, including Experiential, Privacy & Intimacy and Slow Travel, have an even greater relevance today due to COVID-19.
Read More…April 22, 2021
Commitments span carbon, waste and water impacts
Alaska Airlines has outlined its commitment and roadmap to reduce the company’s carbon emissions to net-zero by 2040, and commitments across carbon, waste, and water impacts by 2025.
Read More…March 17, 2021
Sweden ranked number one in latest global sustainability study
Nordic countries continue to lead the charge in the move to global sustainable tourism, with Sweden the number one ranked nation based on its engagement and progress in the space, according to a new report.
Read More…November 18, 2020
Norway plans more stringent regulations for the waters surrounding Svalbard
While some governments and organisations have fallen asleep in regard to addressing climate change during the COVID period – Norway as a leading environmental policy maker – has not.
Read More…January 21, 2020
Two additional World Class and a new fleet of four new prototype vessels
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have announced the signing of firm contracts for MSC Cruises’ third and fourth LNG-powered MSC World Class ships, to be delivered in 2025 and 2027.
Read More…November 10, 2019
All of CO2 emissions from MSC Cruises’ fleet to be offset as of 1 January 2020
MSC Cruises has announced its commitment to become the world’s first fully carbon neutral major global cruise line. MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago says that ever since MSC launched its first commercial cruise ship in 2003, the company has been “one of the highest environmentally performing” operators on the seas.
Read More…November 1, 2019
MS Polarlys undergoes weeks of testing, aiming to trim emissions by 95%
Hurtigruten has become the first Norwegian cruise line to begin testing biodiesel on board a ship, providing up to a potential emissions reduction of 95%. The initiative is the latest push by Hurtigruten as it strives to the goal of becoming completely emission free.
Read More…October 6, 2019
Site chosen on San Cristobal Island for new luxe-eco property
Six Senses has announced it open its the first resort in the Galápagos Islands, with the property slated to open in 2021.
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