Tag Archives: Sustainability

Manisha Saxena, DG Tourism, GOI stressed on how MOT is going to focus develop responsible infra and promote sustainable practices in tourism sector. She expressed concern and said, “Tourism industry should minimize its impact on environment and community.

FCM Consulting along with CAPA & Envest Global, to unveil a new approach for clients to address their environmental issues when planning business travel in order to empower clients. Over 5,000 global businesses have signed up for the Science Based Targets initiative. Committed to taking initiatives for climate action & environmental impact alongside traditional financial priorities whilst making travel decisions. Glenn Thorsen, Sustainability Lead, FCM Consulting, believes that TMCs can provide deeper and more accurate analysis on travel impact with measurable benefits. He said, “As sustainability has risen to top of agenda, our business is step ahead in the evolution of emissions measurement”. Marco Navarria, Corporate Travel Community, Global Content & Marketing Director, CAPA said that CAPA and Envest Global remain committed to provide objective, data-driven assessment of  environmental sustainability performance of the world’s largest airlines, and being the single source of truth for key industry stakeholders. As companies become more sharp sustainability related issues. FCM’s team of experts have devised an industry-first service and also insights from CAPA-Envest Airline Sustainability Benchmarking Report.

A national side event on ‘Making India a hub for Cruise Tourism’ organized at 4th TWG meeting. The focus areas of discussion was during the event were principles of sustainability & multiple facets from Coastal States, private & public stakeholders in cruise tourism

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, environmentally sensitive hotel chain, is launches its new property, The Fern-An Ecotel Hotel, Alwar-Sariska, located in Alwar, Rajasthan. The property assures to offer guests unique and sustainable hospitality experience. Company’s 11th operational hotel in Rajasthan, with the other hotels including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore) and Ajmer Suhail Kannampilly, Managing Director, The Fern Hotels & Resorts speaking on the occasion, expressed excitement, “We are committed to sustainability and environmental conservation and are delighted to bring this ethos to Alwar with our new hotel.” Mohit Sharad, Associate Vice President-Sales & Marketing (North & East India) showing confidence said that they promise to be popular choice for guests hosting host luxurious destination weddings, corporate offsite and other events in the area. Both Dinesh Chand Sharma, Managing Director &  Dikshant Sharma, Director, The Fern-An Ecotel Hotel, Alwar-Sariska, looking forward to it and seemed confident, “We are confident that our hotel will surely be appealing to the guests looking for a unique and relaxing stay.”   Offerings Offering 57 luxuriously appointed rooms featuring all modern amenities, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel also offers a range of dining options, including a multi-cuisine restaurant and a bar, serving an array of delicacies and beverages. The hotel’s banquet hall and conference room can accommodate up to 1000 people and its lawns can accommodate up to 4000 guests, making it an ideal choice for weddings, conference meetings and events. Guests can indulge in various leisure activities, including a swimming pool, fitness center and spa.

V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Tourism, said, “The MOT, in partnership with UNEP and UNWTO,  is organizing a side event ‘Towards a circular economy of plastics in tourism – the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative’ to create an awareness on plastic pollution & sustainability.

Ministry of Tourism initiative ‘Travel for LiFE’ highlights how tourism stakeholders share a collective responsibility towards actions that will help in mainstreaming sustainability in Indian tourism sector make a difference via responsible tourism to create a greener future

The delivery ceremony of ITA Airways’ first Airbus A330-900 held on April 26, 2023, at the Toulouse Airbus Delivery Center in the presence of Philippe Mhun, Executive Vice President Programmes and Services Airbus, Christophe Molus, Senior Vice President Airbus at Rolls Royce, Alex Khatibi, Vice President Marketing and Commercial Affairs Air Lease Corporation, Riccardo Privitera, Director Flight Operations ITA Airways, and Francesco Presicce, Chief Technology Officer ITA Airways. Airbus was delivered to Italy’s flagship carrier the first fully configured A330neo for ITA Airways’. The delivery flight from Toulouse to Fiumicino will be powered by 16 per cent blend of sustainable aviation fuel. ITA Airways’ first A330neo further strengthens the airline’s strategy of building a fleet entirely featuring Airbus aircraft, with 68 currently in operation. The A330neo expands ITA Airways’ long-haul fleet and will enter operation in June to serve the airline’s new intercontinental destinations. Francesco Presicce, Chief Technology Officer of ITA Airways’ was glad to be present at the ceremony, “Today the strategic partnership with Airbus takes one step forward”. He added, “With Airbus, the unique aircraft supplier for our fleet, we have created a special synergy from the beginning, involving different areas of collaboration and business development, always with the aim of realizing a more modern, comfortable and fuel-efficient air mobility, equipped with cutting-edge technologies”. ITA Airways’ new Airbus is dedicated to Gelindo Bordin, the marathon runner and Olympic champion, and follows the airline’s strategy of dedicating its Blue Savoia liveried aircraft to Italian sports champions. Award-winning Airspace cabin provides the highest levels of comfort and increased cabin space, a new lighting system, sophisticated in-flight entertainment systems and full Wi-Fi connectivity inside the cabin. It features a three-class configuration: …

Clarks Inn Suites signs a new property and enters pink city, Jaipur. The luxury property will cater to luxury travelers, corporates, and clients seeking out destination weddings. The brand already has multiple properties spread across the country but Jaipur being the preferred wedding destination, propelled the brand to open doors here. It is close to the corporate hub and lies on the Ajmer road. The property will have 88 rooms spread across categories. They will also have two banquet halls spread out at 2000 sqft and one banquet hall of 4000 sqft. The banquet halls will be equipped to handle large gatherings, they will have a swimming pool, gym, sauna, lawn, lounge bar, and coffee shop. They will have an open coffee lounge area, where guests can enjoy their coffee while watching the setting sun in the Jaipur sky. Mr.Prakash Bedi, Vice President, of Clarks Inn and Suites shares, “We are planning to expand pan India and targeting 65% occupancy in the coming financial year. We believe experience plays an important role in the hospitality industry, and we are designing personalized itineraries for our guests. We plan to showcase our newly signed property as a major hub for mice and weddings. But all this luxury will not come at the cost of the environment, as a national hospitality player, we have policies in place for responsible tourism.” Sustainability and responsible tourism are the key focus areas of the Clarks Inn and Suites. Various experiential will be curated targeting different sets of audiences. Apart from solo travelers, and families, the brand is heavily eyeing the wedding segment, corporate, and MICE