Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement to purchase up to 4,800 tonnes of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Beacon Pte Ltd. over three years, with deliveries commencing in 2028. Aether will produce the SAF from waste carbon feedstock, including biomethane and industrial waste gases, using the company’s proprietary Aether Aurora technology. “Supporting […]
Intrepid Travel is expanding its local impact by welcoming Arkaba Environmental Projects as the newest Australian partner of The Intrepid Foundation, the company’s not-for-profit arm. Arkaba Environmental Projects exists to restore biodiversity in the Flinders Ranges, with a focus on reintroducing native flora and fauna to the Arkaba Conservancy, a 60,000-acre private wildlife sanctuary. The […]
Intrepid Travel has revealed that crisis management is its fastest-growing salary expense, with climate change now representing the biggest risk to the business. Speaking at ATIA’s Beyond Borders 2026 conference in Melbourne, Intrepid Travel managing director ANZ Brett Mitchell warned that increasingly frequent and severe climate-related disruptions were putting growing pressure on travel operators. “Our […]
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has called on the world’s travel industry to consider the health of the destinations it serves. Speaking at the Skift Global Forum in New York City last week, Prince Harry said some of the most meaningful and transformative moments of his life have been “anchored in travel”. Prince Harry […]
What if a holiday could do more than give travellers great stories? Across Canada, tourism operators are finding ways to ensure that travel makes a difference to the places they call home – restoring landscapes, supporting communities, protecting wildlife and sharing culture – all while offering unforgettable experiences. Destination Canada describes this as a […]
South Sea Cruises Group and Tour Managers will welcome the first of two brand-new, fully electric coaches next month. Under the arrangement, the 50-seat electric coaches are owned and operated by Tour Managers and will provide year-round ground transportation services for South Sea Cruises Group to and from Port Denarau. With zero emissions and significantly […]
AAT Kings has revealed that 95 per cent of its tours now include a Make Travel Matter experience, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting local communities, cultures and conservation across Australia and New Zealand. The tour operator designed the experiences to connect travellers with the people and organisations helping protect local culture, […]