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CARING CAPITALISM Over the past year we have seen a rise in travel start-ups with a conscience. Concept airline POP (People over Profit) wants to crowdfund flights between the UK and the Indian cities of Amritsar and Ahmedabad. If successful, its profits will be distribute­d between various charities. The non-profit Green Rooms hotel opened in London’s Wood Green in June, with artists, designers and actors given booking priority for its stylish rooms (from £64 a night/£54 for creatives). In September, a former floating prison from the Netherland­s took up a new mooring in Royal Victoria Docks near London City airport; all profits from the luxurious new Good Hotel will be reinvested in training schemes for unemployed locals. Founder Marten Dresden intends to open eight new properties by 2020. Above: Hotel Left: Green Rooms

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