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Why Did the Hotel Chain Hire a Marine Biologist?

Baua Electric

In a nearly two-hour video conversation, Dr. Morikawa talked about her career pivot from academia to hospitality, the importance of collaboration across the travel industry and her new role for the Travel Foundation , a nonprofit providing destinations with sustainable-tourism research, strategy and training. How did that start?

Mariner 52
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Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers

Baua Electric

In February, Barb McGowan took a seven-day cruise on Holland America Line, visiting the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Dominican Republic for just $343, or $49 a day, excluding taxes, port fees and extras. I was impressed enough to put down a deposit on a future cruise.” The catch: She had just 48 hours’ notice.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

Green Car Congress

We recognize that alongside the shift to zero emission vehicles, a sustainable future for road transport will require wider system transformation, including support for active travel, public and shared transport, as well as addressing the full value chain impacts from vehicle production, use and disposal.