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The Big Question: Can celebrity endorsements ever be truly responsible?

Sustainability
Ilaria Grasso Macola
15 April 2024

The industry seems ever more willing to engage with TV stars and influencers to promote product, but is it risking a potential media backlash?

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Travel has attracted a large number of celebrity tie-ins over the years (Credit: iStock)

At TTG, we believe the exchange of views and ideas is vital to progress. Our monthly Big Question series continues in April with a deeper dive into travel’s relationship with celebrities.

In recent years, with the rise of social media, celebrity endorsements have become commonplace in all industries. Gone are the days when famous faces would only lend their clout to high-end fashion brands; now, A, B – even Z-listers – sponsor just about everything, from food delivery services to female hygiene products.