Tag: electricity
Uganda tour operators warn of mass protests over proposed Murchison Falls dam
In an advertisement in “The New Vision” daily by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on June 7, a notice of intended application for a license from Bonang Power and Energy ... Read More
Conrad Bali announces completion of rejuvenation
Conrad Bali, a beachfront resort on the southern coast of Bali, today announced the launch of its 85 newly-renovated expanded Deluxe rooms that boast incredible Indian Ocean views, expansive lagoon ... Read More
How sustainable of a hotel guest are you?
With a growing concern over climate change, the environment is high on everyone’s agendas. But how can hotel guests be encouraged to be more sustainable? From plastic to pollution to ... Read More
Tourism Enthusiasts Protest Possible Giveaway Of Murchison Falls For Dam Construction By Ugandan Government
Last week on Friday, many Ugandans especially those in the tourism and conservation circles were shocked when an advert appeared in the national newspaper by the Electricity Regulatory Authority(ERA) in ... Read More
State of Beer @ the American Museum of Natural History
Many museums have upped their game over the last few years, adding gourmet restaurants and boutique shopping (i.e., MOMA, Metropolitan Museum of Art); however, not many are offering visitors an ... Read More
World’s largest luxury cruise company spewing air pollution to the extreme
The world’s largest luxury cruise operator, Carnival Corporation, emitted more pollution in the form of nearly 10 times more sulphur oxide (SOX) around European coasts than did all 260 million ... Read More
Boeing unveiled successful environmental strategy results
In 2018, Boeing unveiled its new environment strategy through 2025 with ambitious goals to innovate products for environmental performance, reduce emissions, waste, and water and energy consumption at work sites, ... Read More
RIU Hotels & Resorts joins UN’s “Beat Air Pollution” program
For World Environment Day, once again this year RIU Hotels & Resorts has joined the United Nations’ program #BeatAirPollution, in order to tackle one of the greatest environmental challenges of ... Read More
Celebrate World Environment Day by being a more sustainable hotel guest
With a growing concern over climate change, the environment is high on everyone’s agendas. But how can hotel guests be encouraged to be more sustainable? From plastic to pollution to ... Read More
Is Sri Lanka on a Tourism Suicide path?
The good news, there has never been a better time to visit Sri Lanka. It's true when it comes to travel specials available. Sri Lanka is safe, but to relate ... Read More
Stuttgart Airport promotes electric aircraft and electricity-based fuels
At Stuttgart Airport, new charges for take-off and landing come into effect July 1st, 2019. The new regulations actively encourage the expansion of the route network and the use of ... Read More
Carsten Spohr: Lufthansa Group focuses on high-quality, responsible growth
"Lufthansa Group has become even stronger, more efficient and more modern," says Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. "We are Europe’s number one." As in ... Read More
Mayor Liccardo commissions San José International Airport’s new fleet of all-electric buses
San José Mayor Sam Liccardo today led the commissioning of Mineta San José International Airport’s (SJC) brand-new fleet of 10 battery-electric, zero-emission buses that will transport passengers and their luggage ... Read More
Airbus selects seven finalist teams to shape the future of aerospace
Airbus experts have selected seven teams for the 2019 final of world-class competition Fly Your Ideas which invites students from around the world to innovate in key areas for the ... Read More
Delta Air Lines offsets most carbon emissions for over 300K customers on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day today, Delta is offsetting the emissions of all domestic leisure and business travel into and out of New York, Boston, Seattle, Los Angeles, Raleigh-Durham and ... Read More
World’s top 10 sustainable places to stay revealed
Travel is not just about seeing the wonders of the earth but understanding our impact upon it. With increasing frequency, people are looking to make the shift from "tourist" to ... Read More
San Francisco airport facility energy use: ZERO!
“As an industry leader in sustainability, we are proud to be the first airport in the world to achieve a certified Zero Net Energy facility,” said San Francisco International Airport ... Read More
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai honors Spaceship Earth
The Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai joined the Earth Hour celebration this spring emphasizing its commitment to addressing environmental issues for Spaceship Earth - a world view encouraging everyone on the ... Read More
New Ethiopian crash report: What happened in the final moments?
The newest report that broke overnight about the Ethiopian airline crash states that the pilots initially followed Boeing's emergency procedure before the fatal crash. The report suggests that the pilots ... Read More
Nepal Tourism Board CEO: Tourists not affected in deadly storm in remote southern plains
Tourists in Nepal are not affected in today's deadly storm. The Nepal Prime minister KP Sharma Oli expressed his condolences in a tweet and said that as well as the 25 ... Read More
Grange Pen to get a J$960 million infrastructural upgrade
The Jamaica Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is investing a little under $J1 billion for the Resort Squatter Settlements Upgrade Project for the community of Grange Pen in St. James. The ... Read More
InterContinental Genève: 6 years of Green Globe certification
Green Globe first certified the InterContinental Genève in 2014. Ideally located on an oasis of calm in the diplomatic district, InterContinental Genève offers elegantly designed rooms and suites with breathtaking ... Read More
Barbican event venue moves to 100% renewable electricity
The Barbican event venue is now all completely run by renewable electricity. The switch, which took place in the last quarter of 2018, was part of a wider City of ... Read More
Why “Silent Day” in Bali needs to be on your travel bucket list
Wondering when’s the best time to visit Bali? Many will say it’s during the “dry” season of April through October, but others say the best month is March for the ... Read More
Thinking globally: Victoria Cliff Resort in Mergui Archipelago , Andaman Sea
Victoria Cliff Resort, a new snorkeling and dive resort in the Mergui Archipelago is ‘thinking globally, acting locally’ to foster sustainable tourism in Myanmar, as Keith Lyons discovers. One of ... Read More
New Island Paradise Mergui Archipelago: Chic eco-resort opening
A chic, back-to-nature resort. Awei Pila, has opened recently in the remote tropical Mergui archipelago, off the coast of southern Myanmar and Thailand, offering exclusive seclusion and barefoot luxury comfort ... Read More
German parliament discuss the future of Selous – largest wildlife park in Africa
The Germany parliament, the Bundestag, has raised concerns over the future of the Selous Game Reserve, the largest wildlife park in Africa, now facing a critical challenge to its survival ... Read More
German parliament discuss the future of Selous, the largest wildlife park in Africa
The Germany parliament, the Bundestag, has raised concerns over the future of the Selous Game Reserve, the largest wildlife park in Africa, now facing a critical challenge to its survival ... Read More
Myanmar-India Business Summit indicates tourism cooperation
There are growing links between India and Myanmar in tourism. Visiting Consul General of India Mr Nandan Singh Bhaisora ppointed out the growing ties, trade and business links between the ... Read More
Koh Samui in Thailand ready for business again after Tropical Storm Pabuk
Tropical Storm Pabuk passed through the Gulf of Thailand on Friday.No casualties were reported on the popular tourist island of Koh Samui as the storm dissipated as it hit the ... Read More
Brave new world opens up for Young Tourism Ambassadors in Jaffna
USAID and Jetwing Jaffna support the Tourism Skills Committee to showcase careers in tourism. Read More
DNA, Dark Skies, Spiritual Inspiration: 2019 most interesting cruise trends
After intensive research and polling of thousands of travelers, the experts, who are both knowledgeable and current about cruise trends and what constitutes a memorable cruise for passengers, project the ... Read More
Over 20 people killed or injured in Denmark train disaster
At least six people were killed and sixteen injured in a train accident in Denmark. The disaster came amid a powerful storm that is devastating Northern Europe. The accident happened ... Read More
Visit North Korea loves British Tourists and it puts a sponsorship behind it
"Visit North Korea is proud to announce the signing of a sponsorship deal with English football team Blyth Spartans FC," says a LinkedIn post by the tour company based in ... Read More
The Dylan revives the Gijsbreght van Aemstel: Longest theatre tradition in the world
Green Globe member, The Dylan Amsterdam, is a luxury boutique hotel located within an historic building in The Netherlands. Read More
Five Spanish hotel companies continue commitment to future of young Dominicans
On December 3, there was a graduation ceremony for 48 Dominican students who participated in the fourth class of the Chance project. Read More