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New report analyses critical factors for hotel investment post pandemic

Travel & Tourism sector saw 62 million job losses and its GDP contribution halved, representing a painful loss of nearly USD 4.9 trillion The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) publishes ‘Critical Factors to Attract Hotel Investment’, a new report highlighting the importance of attracting capital investment to enable the Travel & Tourism sector’s full…

Tapping into Heightened Revenue Potential in Your Customer Conversations with AI

Few enterprises know how to tap into these conversations and make a real difference to their revenue and CX Each year, your sales teams have tens of thousands – even millions – of written conversations with your customers. But few enterprises know how to tap into these conversations and make a real difference to their…

6 steps to validate cyber incident response plans in times of conflicto

Cyber-attacks have become a widespread risk to governments and businesses But having a plan on paper is never enough; it’s not a substitute for actual practice. Cyber drills need to be carried out repeatedly, tested thoroughly, and optimized for the real world. Like fire drills at school, when the bell goes off, everyone should know…

The European Parliament approves the inclusion of municipal incinerators in ETS as of 2026

A recent report shows that one-third of the CO2 emissions from the plastics system is caused by the incineration of plastic waste The members of the European Parliament (EP) have approved including municipal incinerators in the scope of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) as of 2026. This decision entails pricing fossil CO2 emissions from…

Caas, Ostin, Sita and Startical to trial satellite communication between pilots and air traffic controllers

The pioneering solution will make flying safer, more efficient, and sustainable The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Economic Development Board’s Office for Space Technology and Industry (OSTIn), SITA, and Startical, an Indra and Enaire company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to perform a proof-of-concept on the use of space-based Very High…

Global energy crisis shows the urgency of accelerating investment in cheaper and cleaner energy in Africa

IEA’s Africa Energy Outlook 2022 sets out a path to bring modern energy access to all Africans this decade while creating new growth industries in critical minerals and green hydrogen The crippling spikes in energy prices underscore the urgency and the benefits for African countries of accelerating the scale-up of cheaper and cleaner sources of energy, the…

Are biogas and biomethane supply chains eco-friendly?

Researchers from Imperial College London have revealed that biogas and biomethane supply chains may not be as environmentally friendly as originally thought Scientists have acknowledged that although biogas and biomethane supply chains are more environmentally friendly than non-renewable alternatives, better monitoring is required to fix leaks to ensure that biogas and biomethane continue to satisfy their green reputation. Additionally, – according to…

Sony, Honda aim to take EVs up a gear

Assert the combination will deliver a range of mobility-related technologies and services which “are closely-aligned with users and the environment, and continue to evolve”. Honda Motor took its latest step into the transportation mobility sector, penning a deal to form a joint venture with Sony Group to produce electric vehicles and related technologies. The companies…

10 summer reads for city innovators

Bloomberg Cities surveyed the latest batch of books on public-sector innovation and urban policy, and also asked city innovators what books they would recommend to their peers Headed out for a break soon and looking for a book to stuff in your suitcase? With a busy vacation season just around the corner, Bloomberg Cities surveyed…

Innovative Launch of ‘Virtual Silicone Valley’ for Smart Cities: Leading Cities Launches First Global Smart City Cluster

The purpose of LaunchPad 11 is to be a lever for transformation. It connects cities and government leaders with entrepreneurs and visionaries to accelerate the implementation of new solutions for more sustainable, equitable, and resilient communities Leading Cities developed LaunchPad 11, the first virtual ecosystem for Smart & Resilient City innovators, to provide the valuable…