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First-Ever GBTA Sustainability Benchmark Reveals Gaps to Decarbonize Business Travel Programs, Calls for Accelerated Corporate Action to Reach Net Zero Targets

The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), today unveiled findings from its Sustainability Acceleration Challenge, an industry-first global benchmarking initiative to evaluate the current state of business travel programs and the actions being taken by organizations to decarbonize them. The findings reveal that organizations have much work to do to accelerate the integration of practices if they are to materially reduce their business travel emissions, in line with corporate Net Zero targets by 2050.

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Nature Positive Tourism Partnership Heads to COP16 in Colombia

The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), is addressing world leaders at the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, as it continues its drive to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

WTTC and UN Tourism
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Sustainable Tourism through Destinations: Mallorca Hosts 2024 Global INSTO Meeting and III Sustainable Destinations Summit

Organized by the Fundació Mallorca Turisme (Consell de Mallorca) with the support of UN Tourism, the 2024 meeting of the Network (INSTO) was held alongside the III Sustainable Destinations Summit. Welcoming more than 100 participants, the events featured thought leaders, academics, government officials, and development practitioners to address key issues surrounding the advancement of sustainable tourism worldwide.

UN Tourism
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Marriott Bonvoy Launches 'Connect Responsibly' Program to Promote Sustainable Meetings and Events

Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott) today announced the launch of Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events (Connect Responsibly), a program designed to help meeting planners embed sustainability into their events at participating hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Connect Responsibly plans to offer meetings and events customers access to detailed Meeting Impact Reports to measure the environmental impact of their events and select options to purchase carbon credits. The program is anticipated to go live at managed and franchised properties from participating brands globally by the end of October.

Marriott
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Promoting Responsible Sourcing: Transforming Dining Experiences with Local and Organic Practices

At Accor, we remain steadfast in our commitment to nurturing healthier and more responsible food habits across our 10,000+ bars and restaurants. Food & Beverage operations account for 17% of our carbon footprint, 40% of our water usage, and 80% of our biodiversity impact. To address these challenges, we focus on three priorities: responsible sourcing, reducing food waste, and transforming culinary offerings.

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Mövenpick launches the 2024 Kilo of Kindness campaign

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of its 2024 Kilo of Kindness initiative. For over 70 years, Mövenpick has been anchored in the spirit of generosity, and this year, more than 75 hotels and resorts across 30 countries will come together to support their local communities through meaningful acts of kindness.

Accor