Category: Technology

Slovakian app helps locate people in need of help in the mountains

The new feature allows the helicopter rescue medical service to locate people in need of help in the mountains.

AI helps reduce food waste through better prevention and management

When used improperly, AI can wreak havoc. One need not look far in our industry, however, to find examples of how AI is being used in a positive way—in the hotel kitchen to reduce food waste.

How technology is driving sustainable change in hospitality?

Sustainability is, rightly, high on the agenda across the travel industry, and hospitality is no different. Travellers want to know the room they are staying in is as energy efficient as possible and these evolving expectations are driving real change.

Onsite micro-bottling system aims to eliminate plastic water bottle waste

Hoteliers in search of alternatives to plastic bottled water have a new option to consider: an on-site micro-bottling system. Available from Boomerang Water and about the size of an ice machine, the system can fill up to 400 reusable bottles an hour.

IATA conference raises doubts about sustainable fuel goals

Last week for the IATA Annual General Meeting, airline industry leaders were dubious about whether that target of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) could be met. 

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Helsinki named world’s most sustainable destination by GDSI

Helsinki named world’s most sustainable travel destination — The Global Destination Sustainability Index measures the sustainability of travel destinations in four different categories using more than 70 indicators.