Sustainability

'Tens of thousands of Brits' cannot use eGates, says former home secretary

Lord David Blunkett called for ’joined-up’ training to help improve passengers’ experiences at airports, airlines and at the UK border

'We need to speak': accessibility expert urges travel firms to seek feedback

’You are never going to get it right unless you ask the question,’ TTG Fairer Travel Diversity Forum told on Monday (8 July)

'It’s important we move on inclusivity, equity and the eco-economy'

HF Holidays chief executive David Harrington talks to TTG about the operator’s journey to B Corp certification and why the industry should be moving the dial on equity and the eco-economy

'Can your business really afford NOT to seek a quality mark like B Corp?'

To B Corp or not to B Corp? Writing for TTG, We Are Llama’s John Pritchard weighs up the pros and cons for travel of seeking B Corp certification as the standard becomes more common

Six steps to choosing sustainable suppliers for your clients

The second of 2024’s TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshops focused on how agents can identify suppliers making sustainability a priority

Charitable Travel and Sustainable Journeys founder Melissa Tilling passes away

Tilling, who worked in travel for more than 30 years, will be remembered as a passionate advocate for sustainability

Westoe Travel praises parents of Chloe and Liam after Pride of Britain nomination

The South Shields agency has helped raised funds for the Together Forever Trust since the couple tragically died in the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017

Net-zero goal 'impossible' today, says Uniworld's sustainability chief

Ultra-luxury river line given grant by The Travel Corporation to carry out audit on Joie de Vivre ship

Travel ‘neither accessible nor truly inclusive’ in its current state

IWTTF delegates told making travel more inclusive for all clients should be a moral and an economic imperative

'Stop talking about DEI and start acting on it,' travel leaders told

International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum delegates told to stop talking about DEI and to start actually implementing strategies designed to turn their workplaces into inclusive spaces

The businesses and individuals striving for a better future for travel

Individuals and business driving travel and tourism’s transition towards becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive sector were honoured at the second annual International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum Awards on Wednesday (26 June)

Co-op Holidays becomes Byway's latest flight-free holiday partner

Your Co-op Travel’s in-house operator has teamed up with flight-free travel specialist Byway to arm its agents more travel options to offer their clients

Women in Travel launches new programme to help women progress into leadership roles

The LeadHer programme aims to facilitate the advancement of women in the travel and tourism industry into leadership positions

Hays Travel returns as Sandals Island Run sponsor for a second year

Hays Travel owner Dame Irene Hays said the money raised for the Sandals Foundation would ‘make a real difference to people living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’

Barcelona mayor threatens to ban Airbnb in city's fight against overtourism

Mayor Jaume Collboni has pledged to revoke the more than 10,000 licences for tourist flats currently active in Barcelona

First of three TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes fam trips a huge success

Iberostar took travel agents to its resort in the Dominican Republic this month (June), while Intrepid will take a group to South Africa in September and Greece will welcome agents later this year.

Women in Travel reveals finalists for expanded 2024 IWTTF awards

Ceremony for expanded Women in Travel awards will take place in London on 26 June

Most LGBTQ+ travellers still face discrimination during holidays

Booking.com survey reveals continuing challenges to improving inclusivity

Next UK govt should help destinations become more sustainable, public say

New research finds 73% of consumers want the incoming UK government to help foreign tourist destinations become more sustainable

'Travel needs more visible male allies to play their part'

The case for an inclusive and sustainable industry is plan and simple for everyone to see, writes Women in Travel CIC founder and managing director Alessandra Alonso ahead of the International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum and Awards later this month

A 'carbon squeeze' is coming, and travel won't escape its grasp

Incoming regulations reflect consumer demand for full disclosure from operators and airlines on their action on climate change. Gary Noakes reports

Holiday Architects and Holiday Extras named among travel's best workplaces

Holiday Architects received three special accolades at Best Workplaces in Travel 2024, while Holiday Extras took the top spot in the large business category

Liberal Democrats vow to shift flight tax burden onto frequent flyers

Party unveils aims to reduce the climate impact of flying in general election manifesto

The Big Question: Does travel have an ageism problem?

While travel caters for a wide age spectrum, older people can be overlooked in the industry’s marketing and communications. So is this omission holding the sector back?