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Darin Graham

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Accor and Hilton Join UN Initiative to Reduce Hotel Food Waste, Addressing 3% of Global Waste Impact

🍴 United Nations event, attended by Accor, Hilton, and others, launched the Recipe for Change pledge to reduce food waste. Despite serving only 0.5% of meals globally, hotels contribute 1% of food-related emissions and 3% of food waste, as highlighted in a 2024 report. Untracked food costs are significant, with up to 15% of hotel food purchases going unconsumed. Operators will implement smaller portions and live cooking demonstrations for guests.
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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah First in Middle East to Sign Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism

🌍 Coral Beach Resort Sharjah became the first hotel in the Middle East to sign the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. Joining over 800 global tourism businesses, the UAE property commits to halving emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero before 2050. The declaration, initiated at the UN Climate Change Conference, highlights challenges for Gulf hotels in reducing carbon footprints amidst high energy costs and oil-based energy grids. Israel and Lebanon have no hotels on the signatory list.
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Radisson Hotel Group Plans 100 Net Zero Hotels by 2030 to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependency and Costs

🗺 Radisson Hotel Group plans to roll out 100 verified net zero hotels by 2030, aiming to reduce dependency on fossil fuels amid oil price surges above $100 per barrel due to the Iran war. The initiative, highlighted before the 2026 International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin, includes successful pilots in Manchester and Oslo, launched in May last year. These hotels have shown increased revenue and high guest demand, emphasizing cost savings and risk mitigation.
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Heathrow Airport Reports 7% Reduction in Flight Carbon Emissions for 2025, Driven by Sustainable Aviation Fuel

✈️ In 2025, Heathrow's carbon emissions from flights dropped 7% compared to 2019, driven by increased use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which constituted 3.1% of the fuel used last year. SAF can cut emissions by up to 80%. Heathrow, managing a record 478,000 passenger flights last year, aims for a 15% emissions reduction by 2030. This progress supports plans for a third runway.
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Ineratec's Era One Plant in Frankfurt Produces 2,500 Tonnes of Sustainable Jet Fuel Annually, Aiding EU Decarbonization Efforts

✈️ Inside an industrial park near Frankfurt, Ineratec’s Era One plant is converting carbon dioxide and hydrogen into electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF). This fuel, endorsed by Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, matches the clarity of water and is certified for current aviation use. The EU mandates airlines to use 1.2% eSAF by 2030, escalating to 35% by 2050, with penalties up to €13,000 per non-compliant tonne. Era One produces 2,500 tonnes annually, suitable for 30 long-haul flights.
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Climate Change Threatens Key European Destinations, Urging Hoteliers to Adapt for Sustainability

🌎 Europe’s tourism commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas highlighted on Tuesday at ITB Berlin that climate change is damaging major travel destinations in Europe. Coastal and mountain regions face significant risks due to extreme weather, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss. He emphasized that the tourism industry relies on a healthy and attractive environment. Without addressing these environmental issues, tourism in these regions is at risk.
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