The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched the Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) verification scheme. Announced at ITB Berlin, Basics will enable tourist accommodation providers from around the world, regardless of their size, to begin their sustainability journey. Basics, an industry-wide supported initiative, first launched at WTTC’s Global Summit in Manilla last year, is a globally recognised and coordinated set of criteria that all hotels should implement as a minimum to drive responsible and sustainable Travel & Tourism.
The Central Project housing initiative launches in Sydney
Does it get any more Melbourne than staying in a converted warehouse in an iconic laneway? The perennially popular Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne on Flinders – and its six adjoining warehouse-style apartments on Malthouse Lane – are sporting a fresh look that has been unveiled just in time for The Australian Open and the bustling 2023 Victorian events season.
Prince Harry launches global sustainable travel initiative, Travalyst
Booking.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, TripAdvisor and Visa join forces with the Duke of Sussex in first-of-its-kind industry-wide initiative dedicated to exploring and promoting solutions to make all travel more sustainable
Marriott will eliminate single-use toiletry bottles
Marriott International announced that it’s expanding an initiative to replace tiny, single-use toiletry bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel in guestroom showers with larger, pump-topped bottles.
