Climate change

'It’s important we move on inclusivity, equity and the eco-economy'

HF Holidays chief executive David Harrington talks to TTG about the operator’s journey to B Corp certification and why the industry should be moving the dial on equity and the eco-economy

Mexico given the all-clear after Hurricane Beryl passes

Mexico’s Yucatan area says Hurricane Beryl has passed with only limited damage and that its resorts, airports and attractions are all functioning again

'Can your business really afford NOT to seek a quality mark like B Corp?'

To B Corp or not to B Corp? Writing for TTG, We Are Llama’s John Pritchard weighs up the pros and cons for travel of seeking B Corp certification as the standard becomes more common

Hurricane Beryl 'will have a marked effect on perception of Mexico's climate'

Mabrian’s Perception of Climate Index points to a fall in traveller perception of Mexico’s Caribbean coast as a favourable climate following Hurricane Beryl

Operators monitoring 'fast-evolving wildfire situation' in Kos

EasyJet holidays and Jet2holidays urge customers to follow the advice of their hotels and from any local authorities

TTG Fairer Travel Festival: tune in this week for expert training, practical advice and events

Get loads of practical advice and hear from many inspiring experts to help drive positive change within your businesses

Wildfires in Turkey's Izmir prompt FCDO alert as 'extreme' temperatures tip 40C

FCDO warns Brits could be told to leave their accommodation by local authorities in the event of extreme danger

Lufthansa Group to add up to €72 environmental levy to fares

Lufthansa Group airlines have begun to charge an environmental levy to fund an increasing proportion of sustainable aviation fuel in line with EU requirements

FCDO issues Greece wildfire alert as threat remains amid 35C heat

The FCDO has warned visitors to Greece not to cause wildfires as temperatures in the country soar during the earliest heatwave on record

Just Stop Oil hints at further action to disrupt air travel in future

Climate group promises ‘sustained period of action’ after a protest at Stansted airport last week, which saw activists spray two private jets with orange paint

Abta chief urges next government not to price out travellers with green measures

Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer has spelt out what he thinks the incoming government should do for the travel industry, warning net zero requirements must not penalise ordinary consumers

Next UK govt should help destinations become more sustainable, public say

New research finds 73% of consumers want the incoming UK government to help foreign tourist destinations become more sustainable

Spanish holiday for two to be won at TTG Fairer Travel Festival

The week-long online event will give agents the confidence to sell responsible holidays more confidently

A 'carbon squeeze' is coming, and travel won't escape its grasp

Incoming regulations reflect consumer demand for full disclosure from operators and airlines on their action on climate change. Gary Noakes reports

SeaDream fits both vessels with shore power connectivity

SeaDream Yacht Club has completed an upgrade of its two ships, adding shore power connectivity to both to avoid emissions in port

Liberal Democrats vow to shift flight tax burden onto frequent flyers

Party unveils aims to reduce the climate impact of flying in general election manifesto

The Big Question: Does travel have an ageism problem?

While travel caters for a wide age spectrum, older people can be overlooked in the industry’s marketing and communications. So is this omission holding the sector back?

Why travel must learn to tell its story better: eight takeaways from the ITT conference

Hundreds of current and future travel leaders took on some of the weightiest issues facing the industry this week at the 2024 ITT conference; James Chapple reports

Party manifestos – what should we expect for travel?

Abta’s Luke Petherbridge outlines what the travel industry should expect - or not - from party manifestos forming the state of play for the upcoming general election

The killer question: should we save jobs or save the earth?

In a world confronted with a climate crisis, how does the tourism industry balance the benefits it can generate with the harm it can cause.

Jet2 pledges to cut carbon emissions by 35% per passenger by 2035

Airline and operator reveals updated sustainability strategy for the period to 2035 aligned to Science-Based Targets initiative guidance

Carbon budgeting to become 'a necessary step to stay ahead of regulation'

Advantage conference delegates told regulations will force the industry to become more mindful of, and responsible for, its carbon output – and to formally account for it as it would financials

Advantage to put new tools at members' disposal to help them cut carbon

Consortium upgrades partnership with Thrust Carbon to provide members access to new tools, educational webinars and regulation guides to support their efforts to measure, analyse and reduce their carbon impact

Travel urged to stand up to its critics and be proud of its positive impact

Attendees at this year’s Barclays Travel Forum heard that the travel industry should be prouder of its contributions and stand up against critics