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All Finnish airports to be carbon neutral in 2019
Finavia says it is “setting an example in emissions reduction and accelerating its climate programme”, including “the largest solar plant among the Nordic airports”.
Read More »Oman Air beats SAS as greenest and quietest
London’s Heathrow Airport has crowned the rapidly modernising flag carrier of Oman, beating last year’s winner SAS.
Read More »Global cruise maps course for sustainability
CLIA pledges that member cruise lines will cut the rate of carbon emissions across the industry by 40% by 2030.
Read More »Dubai sees record 16mn international visitors
Western Europe is Dubai’s biggest contributor of overnight visitor volumes, commanding a 21% share in 2018.
Read More »Passenger numbers dropping in Sweden
The Swedish airport operator is stressing sustainability in response to growing concerns over air travel in the country.
Read More »Best and worst airlines for carbon emissions
As the effects of climate change bite, only one airline appears to be taking carbon emissions seriously, a new report suggests.
Read More »Scandic praised in climate change report
The pan-Nordic hotel chain has been reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project since 2016 and has now had its score raised.
Read More »Thruster upgrade for Scandlines’ hybrid ferries
The 16 new thrusters will cut underwater noise and emissions – and make the ferry company “the green alternative to a tunnel.”
Read More »Danish aviation to be “CO2 neutral by 2050”
The aviation sector in Denmark is banding together to propose new joint industry initiatives towards greener aviation.
Read More »In Scandinavia, February is the new Easter
The traditional winter break in February is now the time to use the last of the winter snows, not Easter.
Read More »Faroes to close to tourists for one weekend
But up to 100 volunteer visitors will be given free accommodation and meals to help the locals preserve the landscapes.
Read More »airBaltic champions A220, phasing out 737s
The airline is to end its Boeing 737 fleet operations this year in favour of a single aircraft type of up to 80 Airbus A220-300s.
Read More »M/S Visborg: dates of open days, first sailing
It will be possible to explore the new M/S Visborg in Stockholm and Visby before the ship’s maiden voyage.
Read More »Sweden opens “world’s largest gourmet restaurant”
Michelin-starred chefs have teamed up for a restaurant in the wild, placing seven benches in different locations.
Read More »Gaps closing between travel client groups
Travel companies must be aware that gaps are narrowing between millennial and older travellers, or backpackers and luxury seekers.
Read More »SAS to offset EuroBonus members’ carbon footprint
The eco-move is “part of an ambitious program by SAS to reduce climate changing emissions”, the airline says.
Read More »Pearl diving and ice skating in Ras Al Khaimah
Mountaintop ice skating, visiting a traditional pearl farm and the option of diving for pearls are new adventures on the RAK menu.
Read More »BA adds electric London taxis to transfer fleet
British Airways introduces electric versions of the city’s famous taxis within Heathrow for premium connecting customers.
Read More »Hundreds of Tesla cars for rent in Norway
Avis Norway took delivery of 280 all-electric Teslas in 2018, helping to keep Norway as Europe’s biggest market for the US manufacturer.
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