Business Travel Leaders to Prioritize Green Hotels in 2023
Business travel leaders are favoring green hotels in their corporate booking tools. HRS, a payment technology platform that leads global corporate travel, and GBTA, the largest business travel association in the world, released results from a survey that showcased sustainability becoming an increasingly key factor in influencing where business travelers lay their heads when they're away from home.
Airbnb Promotes Sustainable Travel with 'Flexible Search'
Airbnb released a report about the impacts of their flexible search features supporting more sustainable travel trends in Europe.
The 16-page report, called "How Airnbnb Supports Sustainable Travel in Europe," shows that they are diverting bookings away from Europe's more saturated spots to support more sustainable options.
Azamara to Set Sail For Another 6-Month World Voyage
Azamara, an upmarket cruise line and Destination Immersion experiences leader, had great success to their 2024 Wonders of the World Voyage. The tickets are sold out and there's currently a wait list. To help with the demand, the cruise line announced via PRNewsire they're ready to set sail for a 2025 World Voyage.
Frontier Airlines to Offer Unlimited Flights in 2023
Frontier Airlines, a low-cost airline headquartered in Denver, Colorado, has plans to offer unlimited airfare in 2023.
As of now, there's no set price for the GoWild! Pass. You can sign up for details on the page Frontier Airlines set up for the program, where they state only a limited number of passes will be available for a discounted price.
FAA Bombarded with Complaints About Tiny Airline Seats
Tiny airline seats are a common complaint among travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decided to open the conversation to the general public back in August. On the FAA website, they stated they would seek public comment on the minimum seat dimensions necessary for passenger safety.
The document was then published to the Federal Register, with the comment period lasting from August 3 to November 1, 2022.
Pink Food Trend Aims to Increase in 2023
Pink food looks pretty when it hits a plate, but it's more than just an Instagram-worthy picture. The rosy color in food is actually a sign of healthy antioxidants. With more health consciousness on the mind, rosy pink food is set to increase trends in 2023.
Restaurant Business reported on the trend this week. Results for the pink food predictions came from their sister company, Technomic, in their "What We Foresee for 2023" report.
"Forever Ware" Startup Tackles Sustainable Takeout Containers
As sustainable travel is on the rise, businesses like Minneapolis' Forever Ware are on the forefront with sustainable practices.
Twin Cities Business reported on Forever Ware's use of reusable takeout containers. Software engineers Nolan Singroy and Natasha Gaffer sell the reusable to go containers to local coffee shops and restaurants in the Twin Cities and more.
Carnival Cruises Adds New Policy to Monitor Drink Consumption
Carnival Cruises ruffled some nerves when they capped their Cheers! beverage package to 15 alcoholic drinks per day. Now, a new change to their onboard drinking policy could have a negative impact on them moving forward.
Fly Ontario to Let Visitors Past TSA Security
Fly Ontario, located at the Ontario International Airport outside of Los Angeles, California, is taking things back to the old days.
The airline operators at Fly Ontario recently announced their ONT+ program, which effectively allows anyone to get through TSA checkpoints after they apply for a pass.
Consumers Willing to Pay Extra for Sustainable Travel
Sustainable travel has seen a spike in importance, according to recent findings by Expedia Group Media Solutions.
Travel Bulletin showed that nowadays, 90% of consumers seek out sustainable practices when they travel. At that, half of them are willing to pay extra for eco-friendly food, activities, accommodation, and transportation options.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Shells Out $4.6 Billion Toward Passenger Experience
Washington's Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) plans to invest over $4.6 billion to support passenger experience over the next five years.
The Port of Seattle Commission announced the projects, which come on the heels of recent improvements made to one million square feet of new and upgraded facilities.
International First Class Flights Soon Axed by American Airlines
American Airlines, a major U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is planning on eliminating first-class tickets on international flights.
In an investor call, Vasu Raja, chief commercial officer for American Airlines, said, "First class will not exist on the 777, or for that matter at American Airlines, for the simple reason that our customers aren't buying it."