Sustainability

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has become one of the first signatories of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, led by the UN Environment Programme and UN World Tourism Organisation, in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

British company Electric Aviation Group has revealed plans for the development of the world's first hybrid-electric 70-plus-seat aircraft. The proposed aircraft…

Virgin Voyages now has its first ship! The new cruise line accepted delivery of Scarlet Lady on Friday 14 February 2020 at Fincantieri's shipyard at Genoa,…

A new luxury haven cocooned within a private enclave and surrounded by rice terraces, tropical forest and a private waterfall has launched in Bali. Nirjhara, Sanskrit for "waterfall", is located minutes from Bali's stunning Tanah Lot temple, a revered sanctuary for followers of the Hindu faith, just 15 minutes from Canggu and 30 minutes from…

Lindblad Expeditions has become the first self-disinfecting fleet in the cruise industry. In keeping with its legacy of sustainability and protecting the places…

MSC Cruises has launched a range of 25+ new shore excursions, which set objectives for local tour operators to become internationally certified under the Global…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced all Hyatt hotels globally will switch to large-format bathroom amenities and wind back the use of single-use water bottles by June 2021.

MSC Cruises has announced its commitment to become the world’s first fully carbon neutral major global cruise line. MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco…

MSC Cruises today took delivery of its newest flagship MSC Grandiosa, one of the most environmentally-advanced ships at sea yet, last Thursday in France. On the…

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.