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Slowing an epidemic starts with you
Wednesday 19th of February 2020
Improving the rate of handwashing at just 10 major airports could significantly slow the spread of a viral disease, researchers estimate.
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Terror and tourism: How bad news can harm economic development
Monday 17th of February 2020
Reporting on violence draws attention to countries not typically covered by international news outlets. This leads to a ‘bad news’ bias, which can affect not only how people view these countries, but whether they choose to visit. Using aggregated spending data to proxy tourist activity, this column documents a robust relationship between the intensity of reporting on violence and subsequent drops in tourist spending, suggesting that a bad news bias can have serious economic consequences for the countries that suffer from it.
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This aerodynamic aircraft design could cut carbon emissions
Friday 14th of February 2020
Airbus (AIR.PA) on Tuesday unveiled a curvaceous aircraft design that blends wing and body, designed to slash carbon emissions by some 20%.
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6 ways travelling professionals can cut their carbon footprint
Thursday 13th of February 2020
For those who, like us, operate in work environments that demand significant amounts of travel, the toll it can take on both their health and the planet is significant – but eco-conscious professionals concerned about their environmental footprint can take tangible and impactful steps to reduce it while they are on the road.
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Next time you fly, could you be boarding a train instead of a plane?
Friday 7th of February 2020
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard this Frankfurt to Stuttgart service. Our journey time will be 1 hour 20 minutes and we will be cruising at an altitude of… zero feet. This plane is, in fact, a train.”
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This is how ‘flight-shaming’ has affected travel
Monday 3rd of February 2020
Dutch airline KLM recently launched a new advertising campaign called “Fly Responsibly”. Remarkably, it seems to encourage viewers to fly less. “Do you always have to meet face-to-face?”, the advert asks. “Could you take the train instead?”.
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What we know about the Wuhan coronavirus and urgent plans to develop a vaccine
Friday 24th of January 2020
The spread of the Wuhan Coronavirus was a cause for concern among participants at this year’s 50th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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A 6-year drought has devastated South Africa’s wildlife
Wednesday 8th of January 2020
One province has lost more than two-thirds of its game in three years, say experts, as abnormally hot weather and droughts kill off wildlife.
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This Croatian city is struggling with overtourism. Is Game Of Thrones to blame?
Wednesday 27th of November 2019
A ban on new restaurants may be Dubrovnik’s next line of defense against overtourism, Julia Buckley reported for CNN Travel.
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This country came up with an innovative solution to protect its pristine landscape
Monday 25th of November 2019
The local tourist guide says it’s the best beach in Sardinia. With pure white sand and crystalline water, La Pelosa has been described as being as beautiful as the Caribbean. But its beauty has become a curse as tourists jostle for every last square metre.
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From shuttles to pods: This could be the future of public transport
Monday 18th of November 2019
The way people get around is starting to change, and as a professor of transport strategy I do rather wonder if the modes of transport we use today will still be around by the turn of the next century.
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From Sesame Street to supersonic flight, 50th anniversaries are all the rage this year
Friday 15th of November 2019
What have a giant leap, three nights of rioting, and a supersonic jet got in common?
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5 things you may not know about Dubai
Monday 4th of November 2019
Most people think of Dubai as a tourist hub. And with nearly 16 million visitors in 2018, it’s the world’s fourth most popular destination.
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This air taxi uses 5G to ‘see’ around corners
Friday 1st of November 2019
As an answer to urban congestion, vertical take-off electric drones could soon provide a sustainable way to move people and cargo around our cities. Now the most advanced multicopter is adding 5G capabilities to allow it to fly further and more safely.
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From fishing village to futuristic metropolis: Dubai’s remarkable transformation
Friday 1st of November 2019
At over 1000m tall, the rocket-shaped Dubai Creek Tower will be the world’s tallest building when it’s completed, stealing the crown from one of the city’s other mega structures, the Burj Khalifa, just down the road.
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These African women are driving the continent’s tourism industry – but they need support
Monday 28th of October 2019
Entrepreneurship can empower women economically, transform their lives socially and boost their contribution to their households. This is particularly important in sub-Saharan Africa, where unemployment rates are high and women are often excluded from the formal economy. Yet research shows that the proportion of women entrepreneurs who are successful is lower than the comparable figure for men. This is because of barriers to women reaching their potential.
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This is the world’s longest passenger flight
Friday 25th of October 2019
How long would you be willing to sit on an airplane?
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This iconic Australian landmark is set to close for tourists
Friday 25th of October 2019
Australia’s Uluru officially closed to climbers for good on Friday, although the last visitors to scale the sacred rock were allowed to stay until sunset, as a permanent ban takes effect after a decades-long fight by indigenous people to close the trek.
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If you like travelling, these countries should be on your list
Thursday 24th of October 2019
Carbon-negative Bhutan tops a list of the 10 best destinations to visit in 2020 – reflecting how important sustainability has become in global travel and tourism.
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These chilling images expose climate change effects on a glacier
Tuesday 22nd of October 2019
In 1919, pilot and photographer Walter Mittelholzer flew over the Mont Blanc massif in a rickety propeller-driven aircraft, taking pictures that gave the world a new perspective on Western Europe’s highest mountain range. A century later, researchers have repeated his mission – and their images show dramatic changes in the landscape.
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This Finnish hotel will give you a cheaper stay for an eco-friendly visit
Monday 21st of October 2019
Can’t afford to travel? Guests who go green at a new Finnish resort could reap a steep discount by curbing their emissions, preserving both their budget and the environment.
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Why are Chinese tourists avoiding trips to the U.S.?
Monday 7th of October 2019
In 2018, Chinese tourists made nearly 150 million trips around the world, spending a colossal $277 billion. More than $36 billion, or about 13% of that sum, was spent in the US, with Chinese visitors spending it up in Hawaii, Hollywood, and other big-ticket US destinations.
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Welcome to Daxing: the world’s biggest airport
Friday 27th of September 2019
“And if you look out your window, you’ll see the giant starfish where we’ll soon be landing.”
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Passion for winter sports can help fight climate change, organizers say
Friday 27th of September 2019
Skiing, ice hockey and outdoor skating are all affected by climate change, but can also be a resource to fight back.
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Heavy industries have a vital role to play in fighting climate change
Tuesday 24th of September 2019
Responsible for nearly one-third of carbon emissions, the heavy industry sectors have a vital role to play in keeping global warming to well below 2˚C – and we know how to do it. Depending on your disposition, this is either a huge challenge or an incredible opportunity – but either way, it is possible.