Bike-share programs became more popular during the lockdown, as more people looked for alternatives to public transport. Even though the programs targeted residents, tourists accounted for more than a third of all users. By bike, tourists reach new neighbourhoods, distributing economic and social benefits of tourism activity more widely.
MEP Josianne Cutajar, member of the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee, has become a signatory of the Future of Tourism Coalition. The MEP is campaigning for the tourism industry to transform its business models, putting local communities and their ecosystems at the centre of tourism management and development.
As rich countries are failing on their pledge to provide $100bn a year to help poor countries cope with the climate crisis, experts call for a new form of climate finance. This could include charging levies on international flights and high carbon fuels.
The UK trade union PCS and the global network Stay Grounded published a paper which calls out for an urgent transition of the aviation industry. The paper demands recovery packages that directly finance the transition, which include providing a living wage and social protection for workers leaving the industry, retraining programmes, creating jobs in climate-safe sectors and more.
Several Norwegian airlines have collectively made a roadmap to achieve fossil-free aviation by 2050. By doing so, the Norwegian aviation industry is working towards the goals set in the Paris Agreement. In addition, Norwegian airlines are implementing other sustainability measures, such as more energy efficient aircraft.
Accor continuously demonstrates its commitment to gender equality and diversity through global and local initiatives aimed at protecting and empowering women.
