Cruise Industry News - Environmental

New energy-efficient LED lighting technology runs cooler and uses less electricity than traditional incandescent light bulbs — at a cost that’s more affordable than ever. - More

‘GREEN’ is on the Move. Impact Enterprises, Inc. contracts to manufacture eco-friendly menu covers for the world’s leading international entertainment company. - More

Pineapple Hospitality adds 4 Pineapple Partners to help bring a comprehensive approach to the green hotel industry. - More

In its dedication to protecting marine environments and preserving their habitats, Crystal Cruises has committed to serving only sustainable seafood aboard its award-winning vessels. - More

With exceptional results, Crystal Cruises' award-winning Crystal Serenity passed an intensive audit this month by a team from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), the independent risk management organization that certifies the line's ISO 14001 compliance program. - More

Furthering Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s commitment to reducing their greenhouse gas footprint by one-third per available passenger cruise day by 2015, the global cruise line today announced that it is partnering with Ecospec to install a pilot test of their CSNOx system on Royal Caribbean International's Independence of the Seas. - More

Sustainability has received a great deal of attention from the media and the business community for a number of years. Yet there are still those that believe sustainability is more of a public relations play than an issue with real implications for business performance. What does sustainability really mean in a business context? What are many co... - More

Industry continues leadership on environmental progress and innovation - More

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has made available its 2008 Stewardship Report, which highlights the company's industry-leading environmental efforts, detailing its strategy in the areas of energy and air emissions, water and wastewater, waste and chemical management, community involvement and conservation, destinations and education. - More

In anticipation of the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Copenhagen, 7-18 December, UNWTO has been working with the European Travel Commission (ETC) and VisitSweden to provide a comprehensive overview of how tourism can play a leading role in the development of a sustainable global economy. - More