Climate change

Air travel told to face up to next challenge now it is 'nearly back to normal'

WTM London session hears global air travel has nearly recovered from the pandemic, but now faces the challenge of sustainability targets

TTG Media shortlisted for sustainability award

TTG Media has been shortlisted for a sustainability accolade in The Association of Women Travel Executives 2024 annual awards

British Airways pledges £9 million to accelerate carbon removal focus

British Airways will spend £9 million on carbon removal projects, hoping to encourage the fledgling industry by investing in projects in the UK and abroad

‘No safe trips’: lone wolves and misinformation among new threats to travellers

Security specialists have warned agents’ are facing an increasingly broad range of risks when they travel stemming from factors such as climate insecurity and geopolitical tensions

Hurricane Beryl an 'opportunity' to highlight Carriacou and Petite Martinique, says Grenada

The Grenada Tourism Authority is determined to attract more visitors to Carriacou and Petite Martinique as part of its recovery plan.

Air fares to rise by £4-£10 due to sustainable fuels, minister says

Transport minister Mike Kane tells MPs the sector’s transition to sustainable aviation fuels will mean fares rising by between £4 and £10 over the next 15 years

What next? EasyJet full of answers as net zero roadmap turns two

As easyJet’s sustainability roadmap enters its third year, the carrier has demonstrated its willingness to walk the walk when it comes to sustainability. So what has it achieved? And what are the next steps?

The Big Question: Is the 'S' word starting to put customers off?

It’s a crucial issue, but how can travel communicate its sustainability message effectively to consumers without risking overkill or apathy?

The luxury travel booking trends for 2025 agents need to know

Solo female travel, China and VIP access are just some of the things luxury advisors need to prioritise

Ambassador becomes latest line to be targeted by climate action groups

The line has apologised to guests affected by its decision to dock in IJmuiden on Sunday (18 August) due to climate activists protesting in Amsterdam

Cruise lines race to replace Bermuda and Puerto Rico calls as Ernesto approaches

The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) confirmed a hurricane watch is in effect for the British island territory of Bermuda

HF Holidays makes carbon measurement part of ‘product-to-market’ process

Carbon measurement and trip labelling will form a core part of the walking holiday specialist’s aim to reduce its carbon footprint by 5% a year

Greece on high alert as 'hellish' wildfires skirt capital Athens

Resident were forced to evacuate after a wildfire broke out in the outskirts of Athens at the weekend

Virgin Atlantic's Flight 100 sustainable fuel ad claim banned by ASA

Virgin Atlantic has been told not to repeat claims about sustainable aviation fuels made in a radio ad to publicise a special transatlantic flight last year

Trade hopeful Canada's Jasper will rise from the ashes

As the largest fire in 100 years still burns near the ravaged town, Gary Noakes assesses the impact on tourism to the popular Canadian stop.

Don’t mention the ‘S’ word – and 11 other actions to support responsible travel

TTG’s recent Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum played host to a series of debates spanning communication, overtourism and discovering ‘small acorns’, while exploring how everyone can be a champion for change

Gatwick 'open and operating normally' following Just Stop Oil protest

JSO supporters used suitcases with lock-on devices to block the departure gates at Gatwick’s south terminal on Monday (29 July)

Has Spain's patience with mass tourism snapped? And why now?

Months of protests in some of Spain’s most popular destinations ahead of the peak summer season have made headlines around the world – so have locals really had enough? And how are Spain’s tourism authorities seeking to calm tensions?

The Big Question: Is direct action targeting air travel ever justifiable?

Climate activists don’t believe travel is taking sustainability seriously, and have taken matters into their own hands. But is this the best way to make people fly – and pollute – less?

‘Oil Kills’ activists attempt to disrupt operations at UK and EU airports

A group of Just Stop Oil campaigners were arrested at Heathrow, while activists at Cologne-Bonn airport glued themselves to the tarmac

‘Operators can be pivotal in travel's fight against climate change’

Nobody caught up in the wildfires that swept across Rhodes last summer will forget the devastating scenes, which prompted the largest evacuation effort in Greece’s history.

Hurtigruten Expeditions rapped for sustainability claim in fly-cruise ad

The Advertising Standards Authority said the ad’s reference to ’sustainable expeditions’ constituted an ’absolute claim’ referring to the full life cycle of an HX holiday, including travel to and from the destination

Intrepid Travel creates sustainability handbook for agents to harness their 'power to influence'

The 12-page handbook, designed to empower agents to demystify sustainability topics for their clients, is available from the Intrepid website

The Big Question: Is it time to rebrand the travel agent?

The value of personal service to consumers came to the fore during the pandemic. Now, in 2024, does the term ‘travel agent’ accurately convey what they do, and how much baggage does it still carry with it?