Responsible. Sustainable.

Our industry is advancing environmental sustainability at each stage of a traveler’s journey– and pursuing bold commitments to ensure a clean, sustainable future of travel.

Travel's Sustainability Imperative

90%

of travelers want sustainable travel options

(Expedia)

65%

of travelers seek environmentally friendly transportation and lodging when traveling

(Expedia)

76%

of executives want to increase sustainable corporate travel choices — even if it costs more

(U.S. Travel Association)

A Whole-of-Industry Approach

Meeting travel’s sustainability imperative requires the collective, comprehensive efforts of each part of our industry.

Achieving End-to-End Sustainability

Across every sector the travel industry is investing in new initiatives and transforming business practices, not just because our business depends on it – but because it is the right thing to do.

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Helping travelers make informed decisions

Explaining sustainable travel options
Third-party verification & metrics
Educating travelers on sustainable tourism

Reducing carbon emissions

Setting bold emissions goals
Investing in renewable energy technologies & SAF
Electrifying vehicle fleets & investing in EV charging infrastructure

Conserving resources & reducing waste

Reducing single-use plastic and food waste
Diverting waste from landfills
Implementing water & energy conservation measures

Protecting natural attractions & promoting regeneration

Preserving habitats & natural attractions
Partnering with environmental organizations
Funding sustainability research

Sourcing responsibly

Holding suppliers to rigorous standards
Offering sustainably sourced food options
Supporting suppliers as they adopt more sustainable practices

Travel industry is making bold strides for a more sustainable future while preserving the beauty of our planet for future generations.

Responsible. Sustainable.

Travel's Sustainability Imperative

90%

65%

76%

A Whole-of-Industry Approach

Achieving End-to-End Sustainability

Helping travelers make informed decisions

Reducing carbon emissions

Conserving resources & reducing waste

Protecting natural attractions & promoting regeneration

Sourcing responsibly

Our Impact

100% of plastic straws and shopping bags eliminated

Two 75MW solar facilities projected to boost Walt Disney World’s renewable energy to nearly 40% of total power use

50% reduction in single-use plastic items

425 certified sustainable wineries

1st airline to fly 100% SAF passenger flight

Investing over $24 billion in more fuel-efficient aircraft

100% electric and zero-emissions Monorail

4.9 million pounds per year reduction in single-use plastic

1400+ hotels with EV charging for guests

Eliminating 45% of waste-to-landfill by 2025

PDX Next project aims to reduce the terminal’s energy use per square foot by 50%

95% of trash currently diverted from landfills

Cut single-use plastics 80%

Since 2016, 121,458.29mt CO2e have been offset through partnership with Terrapass®

100% renewable energy by 2030

$500 million green bond to finance sustainable projects

U.S. parks, resorts, and cruise line sourced nearly 100% sustainable seafood in fiscal 2022

$10 million to address the adverse effects of climate and pollution on communities

100% carbon neutral since 2017

75% of global cruise fleet can sail on sustainable marine fuel

+60% of LAWA’s vehicle fleet using alternative fuel