Sustainability has become a major trend across different industries, and tourism isnt an exception.
In fact, 83% of leisure and business travellers worldwidebelieve that sustainable travel is vital.
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Eliminating food waste
Around a third of all food produced for human consumption iswasted.
For example, the only landfill in Singapore, Semakau, might run out of space by 2035.
The Singapore Hotel Association was among the beneficiaries.
Funding opportunities, cost reductions, new tech are leading to some interesting new innovations.
Sustainable initiatives have allowed venues to cut emissions, and also costs.
This grey water can then be put back into the normal sewage system, without causing any harm.
Alongside this, the hotel conducts an annual audit to see how they can improve their waste management operations.
With this data, users can create a strategy to eliminate food waste and track their progress over time.
EATLABis another accelerator alumni that provides restaurants with the data and insights they need to optimise their operations.
With consumer modelling insights, kitchens can make smarter ordering choices, lowering costs and avoiding inefficiencies.
This has not only allowed these venues to cut emissions but, again, also costs.
The system generates hot air for its laundry facilities and air-conditioning.
This initiative has helped the hotel to reduce its carbon footprint by 1,200 tonnes per year.
A new wave of eco-conscious travellers want to lower their carbon footprint while travelling.
Parkroyal on Pickering uses cutting-edge environmentally-friendly utilities and technologies.
They have also introduced high performance glass that reduces solar heat and provides natural light inside the building.
Having such insights in place will allow you to monitor the success of your new initiatives.
While these upgrades may require an initial investment, they can help reduce costs in the long term.
But many dont have the means or the time to spend calculating emissions and finding the most eco-friendly options.
A number of airlines have started promoting arbon-neutral trips by compensating for carbon emissions.
For instance, in 2021 Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group launched avoluntary carbon offset programmefor customers.
Event organisers and MICE tour operators can also take advantage of new tools to plan low emission travel routes.
On Google Flights it’s possible for you to see emissions estimates for each leg of a trip.
it’s possible for you to also sort results by carbon emissions and filter options by low emissions.
To ensure your hotel appears higher in the search, it helps to become eco-certified by an independent source.
Google provides a list of its approved certification agencies.
for green spaces and rainwater collection.
