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Thomas Cook ends sale of all attractions with captive cetaceans
OTA strengthens its animal welfare policy by removing from sale all attractions with captive dolphins, orcas and whales
Activists call on travel and tourism to stop supporting animal exploitation
Charity Born Free published on Thursday (1 June) a report on the dangerous impact of people using animals as props in their holiday pics
Luxury operator stops selling Egypt tours involving camel rides
The firm becomes the first travel company to take this step in aid of the animal
Palladium unveils three pillars to ‘make the world a better place’
The group’s s new global CSR initiative focuses on three core policy areas: people, community and planet
Polar exploration: Smooth sailing, or a journey too far for consumer travel?
As pressure mounts on cruise lines to operate more sustainably in polar regions, companies are exploring how they can mitigate their impact. By Will Payne
Our Climate Action Plan
TTG Media’s purpose is to champion a Smarter, Better, Fairer travel industry, and we feel passionately that travel and tourism - done right - can be a powerful force for good
Audley Travel making 'strong progress' on sustainability targets
The company met 33 out of its 36 yearly targets set last year, with the remaining three forming the focus of its 2023 goals
Fairmont Kenya itinerary celebrates conservation and culture
The itinerary takes in three Fairmont properties and is designed to immerse guests in the local culture, wildlife and history of the region
New MSC officer training aiming to limit marine animal collisions
The cruise line will partner with marine conservation charity Orca to train staff
‘When it comes to animal welfare in tourism, the onus is on us to do the right thing’
Writing for TTG, Luxtripper chief executive Nena Chaletzos welcomes the debate around a new animal welfare bill which could have far-reaching consequences for travel sellers
Turkey's Pegasus Airlines pledges support for earthquake relief
Pegasus Airlines to fly earthquake victims out of devastated regions
Animal welfare law comes closer with big UK operators targeted
Parliament plans crack down on sales of exploitative animal attractions
How the industry – and you – can help conserve the planet
Travel can have a positive impact on nature and help protect biodiversity when done correctly. Here’s how the industry is helping conserve the planet, and how you can too
Passengers ‘shriek’ after spotting live snake on United flight
The garter snake caused no injuries and had no impact on airport operations
Brazilian eco-lodges team up for new tour
Three boutique Brazilian luxury lodges are offering a conservation-focused itinerary
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest offers exclusive conservation insights
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest suite guests can now gain behind-the-scenes access to mountain gorilla conservation efforts in Rwanda
Tui partners with National Geographic to offer new Med tours
The brand has added 48 new trips across seven countries with more to follow
Prime Amazon: The TTG and Intrepid fam trip to Peru
Eight travel agents recently toured Peru, from the depths of the Amazon jungle to the heights of Machu Picchu, with Intrepid Travel and TTG
Peta to send 'chained orcas' to Jet2 AGM after buying share
Activists will attend airline and operator’s AGM on Thursday to call for the company to stop offering captive animal attractions
Cottar's Safaris launches conservation experience for families
Families can help protect local wildlife in Kenya in the hands-on conservation experience
Putting a spotlight on sustainability
The Costa Rica Tourism Board and TTG recently brought agents together to discuss how best to encourage and sell sustainable travel
How to identify responsible wildlife encounters
Animal encounters may be high on clients’ travel wish lists, but unethical practices can do untold harm. Mary Ann Haslam explores responsible wildlife experiences and how you can sell and support them
‘Whatever your role, you can help customers understand which animal activities to avoid’
Abta’s director of industry relations, Susan Deer, shares tips for supporting and improving animal welfare
Ambassador completes first marine conservation cruise
The line has partnered with marine conservation charity ORCA to launch an anti-whaling campaign