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The agents putting the fun into fundraising
As the travel industry prepares to release its first Full Monty-inspired calendar for charity, Abra Dunsby talks to agents who have taken on weird and wonderful challenges for good causes.
Vesna Tours launches range of special interest day itineraries
The New Delhi-based DMC’s day tours typically cost £30 to £60 and range from guided walks to charity missions
Olympic Holidays launches booking donation for Greek wildfire victims
The operator has pledged its support to help the country recover in the wake of the devastating blazes
Greece specialists 'closely monitoring' wildfire situation
Sunvil and Olympic Holidays told TTG of their dismay following news of the fires while stressing their core offering is some distance from the scene of the blaze
Party Hard Travel launches £5,000 Greek wildfire fundraiser
Founders, TTG 30 Under 30 alumni Nathan Cable and Barry Moore, say the region is close to their heart and have urged people to donate if they can
Thailand crash couple thank industry for support
Abbie Sontag and Pete Brudenell are back at work at Kenwood Travel, two months after a horrific head on collision in Thailand
Travel industry stalwarts to raise £50,000 in Everest charity trek
A team of seven industry figures and friends will trek to Base Camp Everest in September in a bid to raise £50,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
Abta LifeLine thanks industry after hat trick of events
The charity praised the sector for its “amazing” support after a string of successful fundraising efforts
Advantage on the lookout for first official charity partner
The consortium says it’s already had nearly 100 nominations, and is hoping to announce its first formal charity partner at its Big Celebration Lunch later this year
Abta LifeLine raises £7,000 at Manchester dinner
Kuoni’s Derek Jones hosted the evening’s auction at the Lowry Theatre
A fresh approach to child welfare in travel
Guidelines from G Adventures, Planeterra and ChildSafe aim to raise awareness about child welfare in the tourism industry. Abra Dunsby finds out more
Reaching the peak of fundraising
From walking on glass to climbing Machu Picchu, Beth Holland, customer services team leader at ROL Cruise, tells Andrew Doherty how she’s raised over £5K for charity
Westoe Travel thanks Abta LifeLine for 'invaluable help'
The industry charity is calling on travel businesses to get involved in its Big Charity Day next week
Action on plastics key focus at Abta sustainable travel conference
Abta event will focus on how industry can enhance sustainability
Why you should do your bit for Abta LifeLine’s charity day
The travel trade charity stepped in to help fund the funeral and a celebration of life for Tui agent Cassie Hayes
Ed Sheeran backs Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust
The Shape of You singer wore a trust t-shirt and wristband at his sold out St James’s Park gig on Sunday night (June 10)
Abta LifeLine kicks off World Cup-inspired campaign
Will you be showcasing your footie skills for Big Charity Day 2018?
Appeal for injured couple nears target
An online appeal to raise £45,000 to pay for emergency medical care for a Kenwood Travel agent had almost hit its target as TTG went to press
Help the FHA put Friday in the Shades
Travel firms urged to join latest Family Holiday Association campaign this week
Westoe Travel boss to deliver dozens of football shirts to Kenyan youth
Director Graeme Brett said he was inspired by a trip to Kenya 12 years ago where he realised how important football was to young people
TTC's TreadRight Foundation launches initiative with big cat charities
The scheme will look to protect the animals, local people and their livestock in South Africa
The 'anything is possible' state of mind
“If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.”
Video: A thank you from the TTG runners
More than £11,000 has been raised by the TTG marathon runners - here they thank the industry for its support, and explain why their dancing shoes might have to stay off for a little while longer
TTG's marathon fundraisers bring it home
Four TTG runners complete marathon despite record temperatures