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EasyJet takes 'crucial steps' towards zero-emission flying
Partner Wright Electric has tested a two-megawatt electric motor – said to be the “most powerful electric propulsion motor of its kind”
Thornton on vaccine equity: 'As you start to open up more [of the world], it changes the conversation.' (Credit: Intrepid Travel)
James Thornton: 'We're coming out of survival into revival'
Intrepid Travel chief chats to James Chapple about enduring Australia’s tough lockdowns, trading through adversity and Intrepid’s vaccine equity initiative
Carnival Corporation has set out cost-saving measures, including layoffs and furloughs
Carnival accused of 'misleading' investors over climate disclosures
An environmental law charity has called for sanctions to be taken against the cruise giant
The cruise line partnered with the #WeTwo Foundation to take 10 nominated underprivileged teens on the expedition (Photo: Chelsea Claus)
Hurtigruten to take disadvantaged teens on Antarctic expedition
The line has partnered with the #WeTwo Foundation to offer the experience to 10 nominated young people
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'Green' aviation fuel firms given £15 million to build UK plants
Eight sustainable aviation fuel start-ups share pot of government seed funding
United hopes to use the technology inherent in the ES-19 to deploy electric aircraft on regional routes across the US
United plots course to electric passenger flights by 2026
US carrier places order for 100 of Heart Aerospace’s 100% 19-seater ES-19 aircraft, which it believes could decarbonise regional air travel in the US
It claims to be the first tour operator in the UK to make the move
Pura Aventura to 'carbon label' all trips
Thomas Power, the company’s chief executive said the move is "crucial" in helping people understand the environmental impacts of their travel
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MSC begins building 'most environmentally-friendly ship to date'
It will be the second vessel in its fleet powered by liquified natural gas (LNG)
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'Game changers' urged to enter new regenerative travel awards
The new awards initiative features alongside a summit and new trade day to spread the word on the regenerative travel movement
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Travel must redouble efforts on plastic waste – WTTC
New report highlights huge impact of plastics on marine eco-systems
Virgin's partnership with Vertical Aerospace includes the option to purchase up to 150 eVTOL aircraft
Airlines pledge to pioneer zero-emission aircraft
EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic exploring sustainable technology across their fleets
Heathrow flights will get under way from 1 December
Loganair commits to full carbon neutrality by 2040
Airline announces “GreenSkies” environmental programme, which will levy a £1 carbon offset charge on ticket prices from 1 July
Heathrow's boss has called for the UK government to support sustainable aviation fuel production
Heathrow achieves sustainable fuel ‘milestone’
Airport has started using sustainable aviation fuel to power some flights
Destination Canada relaunches Canada Specialist training portal
Hotelplan UK makes sustainability pledge with new appointment
Hotelplan UK appoints sustainability chief to oversee brands
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EasyJet holidays to offset emissions from package breaks
Operator vows not to pass cost of offsetting onto customers, and says it has retrospectively offset all holidays operated since its launch in November 2019
Tips for guides, drivers and other in-destination staff will be included in ETG's prices (Credit: Experience Travel Group)
Asia specialist to pioneer 'tip-inclusive' holidays
Experience Travel Group says included tip will be fully commissionable, and will give agents ’a real point of difference’ to promote to their clients
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Demand for 'greener and fairer' holidays rising – Tui
Operator records 84% increase in customers staying in sustainably certified hotels over past five years
Earth Day: 'Will travel revert to being just for the rich?'
Earth Day: 'Will travel revert to being just for the rich?'
Not flying somewhere “just because it’s cheap”, building carbon into travel prices and subsidised holidays for “those who deserve it” were discussed
A third of Exodus trips from the UK are now available with rail rather than flight options
Earth Day: Third of Exodus tours now available flight-free
Operator ups UK rail options for escorted tours
BA will start retiring its iconic 747s on Tuesday
IAG: Govt support 'critical' to sustainable fuel revolution
British Airways commits to powering 10% of its flights with SAFs by the end of the decade
Intrepid last year introduced more than 40 new low-carbon tours, including cycling trips in the Lake District
Earth Day: Intrepid Travel to 'decarbonise' top 50 itineraries
Adventure specialist to offer land and rail travel alternatives to flights, where possible, and has pledged to identify and contract more accommodation powered by renewables
Angsana Velavaru in the Maldives
Earth Day: Banyan Tree teams up for planting drive
Banyan Tree Group is supporting Earthday.org with a new partnership to drive resources to the organisation’s reforestation programme
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Earth Day: Etihad ecoFlight completes first 2021 service
Etihad Airways has operated a historic “ecoFlight”, as it seeks to further its steps towards sustainable aviation
Brune Poirson is Accor's new chief sustainability officer (Image: Bruno Levy)
Earth Day: Accor scales up sustainability efforts with new role
Accor said it aims to cement its commitment to the area with the appointment of a new chief sustainability officer