Alex Barros
New EU directive to require travel sustainability reporting for 2024 year: is the industry ready?
Large companies listed on the stock market have for some time now been required to report on the sustainability impact of their corporate travel. But in Europe such requirements are going to be extended to companies with as few as 500 staff with the introduction of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in January 2024.
New short-stay rules in New York: Three months on, what does this trend mean for the wider travel space?
Nearly three months on the industry has had time to analyse the impact and reflect on what this means for the wider travel and tourism space, including those selling accommodation.
Is the end of ‘surprise’ airline and hotel fees good or bad for the travel industry?
Recently two US senators introduced the Junk Fee Prevention Act, specifically targeting airline and hotel resort fees. This will require airlines and hotels to display their full prices upfront and stop ‘surprise’ fees.
Recent big travel company layoffs could potentially address some wider industry skills shortage issues
Could the redundancies in the big travel companies be good news for the travel tech industry looking to hire? We asked a range of travel experts whether they thought the tables might now turn, or if we’re still going to face challenges in the longer term
How can travel companies avoid the reputational risks associated with attempting to become sustainable?
The recent Earth Day (22nd April) and World Environment Day (5 June) brought with them inevitable stories about shameful greenwashing – from oil giants to global banks to car companies.
Tech the differentiator for ‘UK coronation travel boom’
Travel technology industry experts explain how both travel suppliers and travel intermediaries are using technology as an edge to make sure they don’t miss out on the one-off boost to tourism from the Coronation of Charles III this coming weekend in London.
Plan in advance for upcoming ‘ITB Berlin’
Insights and tips from seasoned attendees on how to survive what will be a busier than ever ITB Berlin.
Hospitality must “abandon dependence on RevPAR and occupancy metrics” to thrive
Beonprice – one of the world’s hotel revenue management providers – has set out on a mission to persuade the hospitality industry to “abandon the dependence on RevPAR and occupancy rates metrics” and adopt “total sustainable profitability” opportunities to thrive in a post-COVID world.
Travel bookings with bitcoin?
Is crypto a journey the travel industry should offer? There has been a lot more crypto related activity in travel than you might believe.
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