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Climate change

The Big Question: Is it finally time to turn APD into an environmental tax?
Air Passenger Duty was introduced as a ’green’ tax in the mid-90s, but should the proceeds go towards cleaning up travel’s operations rather than general taxation?
Tui plans reforestation effort in Rhodes following summer wildfires
The announcement comes a few days after Tui presented an extensive reforestation project in Majorca
Scottish government to develop tax on cruise ship emissions
Cruise Scotland predicts cruise passengers visiting Scotland will rise to one million passengers this year
Abta members given tips on how to avoid greenwashing pitfalls
New guidelines from Abta on how to avoid sanctions for false sustainability claims have been published
CMA issues guidelines on navigating legal pitfalls around sustainability
The Competition and Markets Authority publishes document detailing advice for businesses on how to cooperate on sustainability without falling foul of the law
Charitable Travel launches new holidays with tailored community experiences
New range, billed as ‘an evolution of the traditional package’, features holidays to Florida and the Caribbean
‘Travel has no choice but to get on the front foot when it comes to the climate crisis’
TTG Media’s CEO joined more than 20 other industry representatives at the Greece National Tourist Office’s first ‘Agora’ to discuss the existential challenges facing travel – here’s what he took away
The end of travel as we know it? How the climate crisis could change holiday habits forever
B Corp-certified operator Intrepid has made a raft of future travel predictions as the impact of climate change becomes more prevalent, and come up with some solutions and remedies
Explore team pay tribute to late founder Derek Moore after Travel Industry Awards triumph
Agency sales manager Philippa Meadows said Explore’s co-founder Moore, who passed away earlier this year, started the adventure specialist’s sustainability push
Holland America completes fleet-wide shore power rollout
Shore power is used to reduce emissions and noise while a ship is in port
Explora confirms two hydrogen ship orders as part of net zero push
The MSC Group-owned luxury line plans to launch the vessels in 2027 and 2028
Sunak scraps proposed new taxes on flying following net zero U-turn
Prime minister Rishi Sunak said late on Wednesday (20 September) scrapping the measures will save Brits thousands of pounds
Travel Foundation marks 20 years with call for ‘action at scale’ on carbon
NGO challenges travel industry leaders to ‘collaborate and act’ to cut emissions, build climate resilience and ensure a fair deal for destinations
Can the industry market responsible travel authentically?
"Consumers are increasingly aware of greenwashing," warns Charitable Travel boss Melissa Tilling
New tube-inspired ski rail map signals greener journeys to France's slopes
A new map outlining ways to make the Alps and Pyrenees more accessible by rail this winter has been produced by Snowcarbon
School's out for summer: should travel push for earlier term finishes to beat the European heat?
Should government look to change timings of school summer holidays as extreme hot weather across Europe could herald a shift in travel habits?
UK govt to reject advice airport expansions should be halted
Prime minister Rishi Sunak is expected to reject advice from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) that all airport expansions should be halted
Tropical storm to develop into hurricane as it heads for Florida beaches
Florida’s west coast set to be battered by storm strengthening into a hurricane before it moves north to the Carolinas
How climate change is driving interest in northern Europe and off-season travel
Virtuoso members say this summer’s European heatwave is causing shifts in booking patterns, focusing on cooler climes and off-season travel
Hawaii wildfires prompt Foreign Office travel warning
The Foreign Office has urged those due to leave for Hawaii to contact their travel operator before travelling
Tui anticipates €25m hit from Rhodes wildfires
Tui said the extra €25m was used to cover cancellations, as well as the 12 repatriation flights used to evacuate the 8,000 customers
Too hot to handle? Travel faces up to the climate crisis
After temperatures soared to unprecedented levels in the Med and wildfires raged in Greece, what effect has the extreme weather in the Med had on current and future booking trends?
Greece plots fam push and marketing blitz to kick-start Rhodes rebound
The body announced on Tuesday (1 August) it will invite agents on fam trips to allow them to experience Rhodes’ post-wildfire recovery
Rhodes: State of emergency lifted by Greek authorities following wildfires
The UK Foreign Office still advises travellers to check with their tour operator or travel agent before visiting impacted areas