Transport secretary backs aviation and says flying ’not the ultimate evil’ as prime minister Boris Johnson prepares to return to Cop26 to hammer out a climate deal
Non-profit organisation Equality In Tourism has launched a declaration during Cop26 to ensure gender equality isn’t ’left out’ of climate change discussions amid Cop26
’Travel and tourism is ideally placed to address climate change – let’s ensure all women enjoy equal opportunities to make their voices, ideas and actions heard,’ writes Alessandra Alonso for TTG
Sean Doyle said the carrier was absolutely committed to sustainable future, addressing passengers onboard its first flight to the US after the country’s borders reopened on Monday
’We do not claim to be experts about, or to have the answers to, the climate crisis – we are, however, passionate about finding the way forward,’ writes Aito deputy chair Derek Moore for TTG
‘This is an important time for tourism to demonstrate how it is decarbonising, and to learn from other sectors,’ Abta’s head of sustainability Clare Jenkinson writes for TTG
’The Glasgow Declaration is our opportunity, and Cop26 our moment, to unite and forge those pathways to halve emissions this decade,’ writes Travel Foundation chief Jeremy Sampson for TTG
‘The travel and tourism industry must make the Glasgow net zero target by 2030, not 2050, and show commitment to get on the diet now – and stick to it,’ writes Geoffrey Lipman for TTG
’As an industry, we need to radically alter our mindset and how we consider nature in the holidays we offer,’ Responsible Travel chief Justin Francis writes for TTG as Cop26 continues
Tui says easing of travel restrictions is unlocking pent-up demand for travel, while the Queen has urged world leaders to agree measures at the Cop26 summit to save our ’fragile’ planet
Inside Travel Group published its climate action plan earlier this month, has become Travelife partner certified, and has signed up to the Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency movement
‘We all have a role to play in tackling the climate crisis, although not – apparently – if you’re the UK chancellor,’ writes TTG editor Sophie Griffiths
