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New era of sustainable holiday demand imminent, Jet2 chief warns agents

Hotels
James Chapple
28 November 2023

Agents must prepare for an "exponential" surge in demand for "sustainable", "low-carbon" and "guilt-free" holidays, and have both the product knowledge and wherewithal to serve a new generation of more climate-conscious travellers, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays chief executive Steve Heapy has warned.

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The Voyage Belek Golf and Spa Resort, where the conference is being held, has met GSTC-recognised standards (Credit: Voyage Belek Golf and Spa Resort / Jet2holidays)

Addressing the Jet2holidays VIP conference in Belek, Antalya, on Tuesday (28 November), Heapy told delegates Jet2holidays would – starting "in the next couple of weeks" – begin proactively flagging to consumers and agents hotels that have proven their sustainability credentials.


Jet2’s new label will highlight in search results those hotels in its portfolio that have met the rigorous standards set out by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GTSC); around 1,000 of Jet2’s 5,500 contracted properties have so far gained level one certification, or better.