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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced plans to build a new Universal theme park, hotel and entertainment complex just south of Bedford, about 35 minutes by train from London. billion airport will handle up to 13 million passengers annually, with plans to scale capacity to 50 million by 2050. Universal is heading across the pond.

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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

Smart Meetings

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced plans to build a new Universal theme park, hotel and entertainment complex just south of Bedford, about 35 minutes by train from London. billion airport will handle up to 13 million passengers annually, with plans to scale capacity to 50 million by 2050. Universal is heading across the pond.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

It is a Planet Mark-certified business and a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge —which means it has committed to accomplishing a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050. The company will invest in training to upskill employees and provide personal career development. on track for net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Discover the Meaningful Sustainability Efforts in Greater Miami and Miami Beach

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For attendees who want to get around town without using cars, there are various public transit options as well, including the Brightline train, Metrorail/Metromover, buses, bicycles and a free trolley system. It is focused on enhancements including energy-efficient lighting, ventilation and air conditioning.

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3 Travel Trends to Watch in 2023

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From planes to trains to automobiles, all modes of transportation seem to be moving toward a more sustainable future. The FAA has set the goal of achieving a net-zero aviation system by 2050, nudging airlines to look at switching to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and even battery-operated aircraft for short-haul routes.

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Sustainability In Events: Recognising The Social & Human Impact Of The Industry

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Great new shoes they came up with, they re-spin the ocean waste, and they make the new training shoe. “We have to make our industry carbon neutral by 2050. When something is recycled, and then recycled once more, it loses its value. So how do we go around this? “A great example is Adidas. That’s the challenge.

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London continues to innovate in 2023 with host of new hotels, venues and transport options 

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The new train line, which reported more than 125 million journeys in its first ten months, is set to also connect passengers in Essex and east London to Heathrow directly from 21 st May 2023. This June the city will also host London Climate Action Week, with over 40,000 attendees.