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‘Cruise cannot reach net-zero by 2050 without new technology’

Line’s director of sustainability, says new technology will be needed in the next 30 years if the sector is to reach its emissions goals

‘Look beyond your own organisation’ to boost diversity, travel firms told

“If you don’t have those resources [needed to grow diversity], it’s about working with organisations that do."

Saira Hospitality helps shape the future of luxury hotel recruitment

Harsha L’Acqua’s pop-up hotel school concept now has its first permanent base – in London

Track your firm's carbon footprint with TTG+ offer

TTG+ members are being offered an exclusive discount on tools to measure the carbon footprint of their business.

Could you be a 2022 Travel Pride Champion?

TTG is on the hunt once again for new Travel Pride Champions – celebrating those working within the travel industry who champion diversity and inclusion.

TTG launches new 'Fairer Travel Week'

Taking place from 4 - 8 July, Fairer Travel Week, in association with the Spanish Tourist Office will feature Travel Pride, a Sustainability and Diversity Forum and an online supplier showcase event

Government to reveal sustainable transatlantic flight plan

Jet Zero Council to detail ambitious flight plan as part of 2050 carbon neutral goal

WTTC: ‘Destinations will reap sustainability reset’

Consumers will compare destinations’ eco-credentials when planning post-pandemic trips, WTTC conference hears

Ryanair to move towards 2050 zero carbon target

Ryanair publishes zero carbon strategy, aiming for 2050 target

Abta overhauls sustainability guidance for agents

New advice designed to help agents ’find a sustainability approach that is suitable for their business’, says association

Audley Travel hits majority of its sustainability targets

Tailor-made specialist achieved three-quarters of the sustainability targets it set itself across five parameters – the environment, workplace, communities, marketplace and governance

Govt seeks views on how to curb cruise ship port emissions

Maritime minister opens consultation on cruise port emissions issue

Saira Hospitality sets date for new non-profit hotel school

London hotels have signed up to partner with Saira in the midst of sector’s staffing crisis

Search for sustainability heroes of luxury travel is on

Nominations are sought for a new category in the TTG Luxury Travel Awards, to recognise the individuals driving the sector towards a more sustainable future.

Great Plains to support conservation efforts through print sale

African safari operator has launched Art for Conservation to fund recruitment of wildlife rangers

Travel to declare decade of climate action at Glasgow summit

Travel Foundation draws up plan to counter emissions with climate think tank

Aviation industry formalises 2050 carbon neutral pledge

Agreement signed to make global airline industry carbon neutral by 2050

'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

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

A&K staff get walking for fundraising effort

Employees worldwide are engaging in a “virtual walkathon” this month to raise funds and awareness for its philanthropic projects

Industry-wide backing for WTTC gender equality pledge

Cancun Declaration to achieve equality for women and to boost female representation in travel leadership roles signed by more than 100 travel companies, industry associations and destinations

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

Earth Day bucket list: Kisawa Sanctuary opens in Mozambique

The new eco-resort on the island of Benguerra opens with a commitment to preserving the environment and “people-focused hospitality”

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