Singapore hotels aim for net zero emissions by 2050, Saudi returns to pre-pandemic levels of openness and more...

Singapore hotels aim for net zero emissions by 2050
Monday, 28th March 2022

Singapore hotels are aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 as part of a new Hotel Sustainability Roadmap.

The roadmap, drawn up jointly by the Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore Hotel Association, sets two targets – 60% of hotel room stock to attain internationally-recognised hotel sustainability certification by 2025 and for hotels in Singapore to commence tracking of emissions by 2023 and reduce emissions by 2030, with a view to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 >>

Saudi Arabia reopens visa on arrival for US, UK and Schengen visa holders
27 Mar 2022 : Returns Saudi to pre-pandemic levels of openness, no proof of vaccination or PCR test required for entry and quarantine requirement eliminated >>

Kempinski to operate a resort on Lombok
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US hotel results for week ending 19 March
28 Mar 2022 : Lifted by Spring break travel, US hotel performance rose from the previous week and showed improved comparisons against 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through 19 March >>

Marriott announced the opening of JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa
26 Mar 2022 : The luxury resort is nestled within the tranquil Nandi Hills region of Bengaluru, once an ancient hill fortress and the summer retreat of Indian royalty >>

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