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Selina Announces Updates to Its Executive Leadership Team

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Vacation, Transportation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Organization, Expedia Group, Growth, Executive, Hospitality, Food, Generation Z, Traction, Sam, Partner, Culture, Marketing, Corporate development, Human resources, Gen, WTTC, SLNA

Selina Hospitality PLC (" Selina "; NASDAQ: SLNA), a global lifestyle and experiential hospitality company catering to millennial and Gen Z travelers, today announces recent updates to its executive leadership team.

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  • Selina Hospitality PLC (" Selina "; NASDAQ: SLNA), a global lifestyle and experiential hospitality company catering to millennial and Gen Z travelers, today announces recent updates to its executive leadership team.
  • “I am excited to be named Chief Operating Officer of Selina,” said Gadi Hassin.
  • “We have an incredible portfolio of hotels and I look forward to supporting and guiding the operations leadership team to drive excellence and improvement.
  • Our strengthened leadership team is now set and positioned well to keep Selina moving in the right direction.”

BeCause Streamlines Carbon and Water Measurement for Hotels Around the World

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Carbon, Carbon footprint, Tourism, Data collection, WTTC, GBTA, HCMI, Organization, Knowledge, Carbon accounting, AHLA, Water, Travel, Because

BERLIN and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeCause, a technology start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage its sustainability data, has digitized the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance's (the Alliance) HCMI and HWMI methodologies.  

Key Points: 
  • The new feature, announced today during ITB Berlin, will enable hotels to leverage the Alliance's free industry measurement tools, the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) and Hotel Water Measurement Initiative (HWMI) .
  • The HCMI, based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, is used to calculate a hotel's carbon footprint, while the HWMI helps hotels calculate water usage on their properties; both are now available within the BeCause centralized hub.
  • HCMI, the only industry-recognized carbon calculation methodology for over a decade, applies to all hotels, large or small, regardless of the amenities offered.
  • The digitized methodologies will significantly reduce the time and cost hotels require to collect and communicate data related to their carbon and water usage and impact.

BeCause Streamlines Carbon and Water Measurement for Hotels Around the World

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Carbon, Carbon footprint, Tourism, Data collection, WTTC, GBTA, HCMI, Organization, Knowledge, Carbon accounting, AHLA, Water, Travel, Because

BERLIN and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeCause, a technology start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage its sustainability data, has digitized the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance's (the Alliance) HCMI and HWMI methodologies.  

Key Points: 
  • The new feature, announced today during ITB Berlin, will enable hotels to leverage the Alliance's free industry measurement tools, the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) and Hotel Water Measurement Initiative (HWMI) .
  • The HCMI, based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, is used to calculate a hotel's carbon footprint, while the HWMI helps hotels calculate water usage on their properties; both are now available within the BeCause centralized hub.
  • HCMI, the only industry-recognized carbon calculation methodology for over a decade, applies to all hotels, large or small, regardless of the amenities offered.
  • The digitized methodologies will significantly reduce the time and cost hotels require to collect and communicate data related to their carbon and water usage and impact.

Saudi Arabia's achievement of welcoming +100 million tourists receives global recognition from UN Tourism and WTTC

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Quality of life, Vision 2030, GDP, Tourism, WTTC, Ministry

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has received international recognition and applause from UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council for its remarkable achievement of welcoming over 100 million tourists in 2023.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has received international recognition and applause from UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council for its remarkable achievement of welcoming over 100 million tourists in 2023.
  • This accomplishment significantly surpassed the previous target set for 2030, positioning Saudi Arabia as an emerging global tourism powerhouse.
  • Motivated by this success, the Kingdom has now set a new ambitious target of welcoming 150 million tourists by 2030.
  • Tourism has proven to be a significant contributor to the nation's economy, with domestic and international tourists spending over 250 billion riyals in 2023.

Remee Wire & Cable Announces Turnkey Cabling Solutions for Solar and Wind Farms

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
IEEE, AWG, PVC, Cable gland, Remee, NFPA, Renewable energy, NFPA 70, Collection, Copper, ASTM, CSA, XLPE, ISO, AWM, Wind, WTTC, Automation, Wire, UL, ANSI, RHH, Certification, Public security, RUS, ICEA, Electricity, Electrical wiring, TROY

TROY, Mich., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renewables by Remee™ are made here in the United States, and Remee is one of the few domestic manufacturers to offer stranded copper and aluminum cable with XLPE jackets. Remee is committed to supporting the recent reshoring trends and governmental efforts to develop the renewable energy industry in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Remee Wire & Cable, a leading domestic wire and cable manufacturer, has advanced its commitment to support solar and wind energy projects by offering turnkey cabling solutions, due in part to the addition of new production lines dedicated to the manufacturing of these renewable energy cables.
  • Remee Wire & Cable's turnkey cabling solutions cover virtually every application in solar and wind fields to interconnect equipment with power and/or data transmission.
  • Solar Array Cables – Stranded bare copper PV wire, all cables feature cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) jackets for durability.
  • Get more details about Renewables™ by Remee cabling solutions for renewable energy applications, including spec sheets.

Iberostar Group's Gloria Fluxà Named to the TIME100 Climate List

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Organization, Tourism, Advisory Council, WTTC, TIME, Iberostar Group, Biodiversity, SHA, Knowledge, The B Team, Travel

PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iberostar Group is proud to announce that Gloria Fluxà Thienemann, Vice-Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer, has been recognized as one of the distinguished individuals on the 2023 TIME100 Climate list. This newly inaugurated annual list by TIME magazine celebrates the contributions of 100 exceptional individuals who are leading climate action within the business community.

Key Points: 
  • PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iberostar Group is proud to announce that Gloria Fluxà Thienemann, Vice-Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer, has been recognized as one of the distinguished individuals on the 2023 TIME100 Climate list.
  • This newly inaugurated annual list by TIME magazine celebrates the contributions of 100 exceptional individuals who are leading climate action within the business community.
  • In response to this recognition, Gloria explained: "I feel extremely humbled to sit alongside such inspiring individuals striving to make a difference.
  • The full list is now live on Time.com and will appear in the December 5, 2023 issue, available on newsstands on Friday, Nov. 24th, and now at time.com/time100-climate .

The Enduring Power of Partnerships

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Trip.com Group, Trip.com, Tourism, PPP, Heart, WTTC, Appetite, RMB, Marketing, Uncertainty, Partner, Travel, COVID-19, Travel technology, Lead, Trip, Growth, AI, Restaurant, Philosophy, Drug, Video game

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Through collaboration, the value of a win-win creates strong commitment towards maximizing each party's opportunities and success. Beyond a legal contract, the best partnerships strengthen common goals through shared desires and a mission. At Trip.com Group, the philosophy is firmly believed that to go far, they must go together. This philosophy forms the cornerstone of Trip.com Group's journey as they strive 'To pursue the perfect trip for a better world.'

Key Points: 
  • Beyond a legal contract, the best partnerships strengthen common goals through shared desires and a mission.
  • This philosophy forms the cornerstone of Trip.com Group's journey as they strive 'To pursue the perfect trip for a better world.'
  • Apart from support schemes, Trip.com Group initiated many campaigns to boost confidence, including the launch of the BOSS Live series of livestream sessions.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of partnerships, and it is imperative that industry players strengthen collaborations to meet the changing requirements of travelers as well as emerging challenges.

The Enduring Power of Partnerships

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Trip.com Group, Trip.com, Tourism, PPP, Heart, WTTC, Appetite, RMB, Marketing, Uncertainty, Partner, Travel, COVID-19, Travel technology, Lead, Trip, Growth, AI, Restaurant, Philosophy, Drug, Video game

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Through collaboration, the value of a win-win creates strong commitment towards maximizing each party's opportunities and success. Beyond a legal contract, the best partnerships strengthen common goals through shared desires and a mission. At Trip.com Group, the philosophy is firmly believed that to go far, they must go together. This philosophy forms the cornerstone of Trip.com Group's journey as they strive 'To pursue the perfect trip for a better world.'

Key Points: 
  • Beyond a legal contract, the best partnerships strengthen common goals through shared desires and a mission.
  • This philosophy forms the cornerstone of Trip.com Group's journey as they strive 'To pursue the perfect trip for a better world.'
  • Apart from support schemes, Trip.com Group initiated many campaigns to boost confidence, including the launch of the BOSS Live series of livestream sessions.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of partnerships, and it is imperative that industry players strengthen collaborations to meet the changing requirements of travelers as well as emerging challenges.

Trip.com Envisions a Future of Sustainable Tourism

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Friday, October 13, 2023
Climate change, World of Motion, Trip.com Group, Accor, Beauty, Tourism, CO2, Partner, Travel, Carbon, Trip.com, WTTC, Air travel, McKinsey & Company, United Nations Global Compact

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The staggering impact of climate change and environmental issues means that sustainability can no longer be ignored. It is one of the few global trends set to be ever-present over the coming decades, impacting industries worldwide, and none more so than the global travel and tourism industry. Against this backdrop, tourism stakeholders need to rethink sustainable practices throughout the industry, focusing on how the sector can incorporate new models and insights, to ensure its sustainable future, and advance proposals towards net-zero, nature-positive tourism that benefits local communities.

Key Points: 
  • Against this backdrop, tourism stakeholders need to rethink sustainable practices throughout the industry, focusing on how the sector can incorporate new models and insights, to ensure its sustainable future, and advance proposals towards net-zero, nature-positive tourism that benefits local communities.
  • According to the 'A World in Motion' report by the World Travel & Tourism Council ("WTTC"), Trip.com Group and Deloitte, three-quarters of travellers have expressed a desire to embrace more sustainable travel in the future.
  • In light of this trend, providing more information and choices can help promote sustainable travel, since 69% of travellers are actively seeking sustainable travel options.
  • More recently, Trip.com Group partnered with organisations, including the UN Global Compact, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and WTTC, to encourage low-carbon practices.

Trip.com Envisions a Future of Sustainable Tourism

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Friday, October 13, 2023
Climate change, World of Motion, Trip.com Group, Accor, Beauty, Tourism, CO2, Partner, Travel, Carbon, Trip.com, WTTC, Air travel, McKinsey & Company, United Nations Global Compact

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The staggering impact of climate change and environmental issues means that sustainability can no longer be ignored. It is one of the few global trends set to be ever-present over the coming decades, impacting industries worldwide, and none more so than the global travel and tourism industry. Against this backdrop, tourism stakeholders need to rethink sustainable practices throughout the industry, focusing on how the sector can incorporate new models and insights, to ensure its sustainable future, and advance proposals towards net-zero, nature-positive tourism that benefits local communities.

Key Points: 
  • Against this backdrop, tourism stakeholders need to rethink sustainable practices throughout the industry, focusing on how the sector can incorporate new models and insights, to ensure its sustainable future, and advance proposals towards net-zero, nature-positive tourism that benefits local communities.
  • According to the 'A World in Motion' report by the World Travel & Tourism Council ("WTTC"), Trip.com Group and Deloitte, three-quarters of travellers have expressed a desire to embrace more sustainable travel in the future.
  • In light of this trend, providing more information and choices can help promote sustainable travel, since 69% of travellers are actively seeking sustainable travel options.
  • More recently, Trip.com Group partnered with organisations, including the UN Global Compact, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and WTTC, to encourage low-carbon practices.