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G Adventures: TTG explores community projects in India and Nepal
TTG news ed Jennifer Morris travelled to India and Nepal to find out more about the community projects supported by G Adventures. Check out all the highlights here...
G Adventures unveils new target for community projects
Tour operator plans to add 25 extra tourism initiatives by next year
Intrepid Travel to raise money to support porters
Step Up for Porters aims to improve conditions for trek workers
Melissa Tilling: ‘Diversity is vital to the future of our industry’
As a transsexual woman, TTG’s focus on promoting the acceptance of diversity is close to my heart. But it must be embraced by all of us
Why our sector must pull together to make a difference
As TTG went to press last week, thousands of climate change protesters had taken over London landmarks including Waterloo Bridge...
Hitting re-set on a Thai retreat
From detox dieting to mangrove exploration and a host of other wellness kick-starts, there are reasons aplenty to book into Thailand’s Chiva-Som, looking fresh from a renovation of its own
'We asked what your ideal TTG would be – and you responded'
Engaging, innovative and inspirational, TTG debuted a brand-new look and brand ethos on Monday (15 April)
Obama urges businesses to ‘listen to the younger generation’
Barack Obama didn’t mince his words about the future of travel when he took to the stage to be quizzed by Hilton chief executive Chris Nassetta at the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit
Emiratis ‘were understanding and disability aware’
Accessible travel champion and Travel Counsellor Nadia Clarke has returned from a trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, testing the UAE’s suitability for disabled travellers, delegates at the roadshow heard
'Travel and tourism is best way to develop nations' - WTTC
Developing countries should use tourism to boost their economies, WTTC chief says
Operator Steppes up plastic plight with new Galapagos tour
Steppes Travel is hoping to draw more attention to the plight of the world’s oceans and over-use of single-use plastics with the addition of a new expert-led tour and consumer initiatives
Identify your female stars: champion them as leaders
As an industry, we in the travel sector do diversity pretty well. Or do we?
Earth Changers founder named government green hero
Earth Changers founder Vicky Smith has been chosen as one of 10 ambassadors to help promote the government’s Year of Green Action initiative
Travel: Do we have a diversity problem?
TTG Media is launching a new study of diversity and inclusion in the travel industry, culminating in a major new conference in July supported by PwC and everywoman
Hilton launches 'world's first vegan hotel suite'
Suite at London Bankside hotel contains no leather, wool or feathers
Heathrow expansion should be stopped, says report
London Assembly committee wants growth at Heathrow and London City to be halted
A sustainable way to operate: Canadian Affair's Travelife certification
Last November, Canadian Affair became the first major international tour operator to earn a Travelife certification for its commitment to sustainability. Managing director Chris Hedley tells Abigail Healy what this means to them
How one hotel is offering cancer patients dedicated spa treatments
Fairmont St Andrews is now offering Cancer Touch Therapy spa treatments. Abra Dunsby hears about the benefits of these tailored treatments for clients.
Grayling's shambolic Brexit ferry deal shows the importance of good T&Cs
If anyone needs to book a holiday this January, it has to be poor old Chris Grayling
Freedom Conf: SeaWorld stop-sale was tough decision, says Cook
Thomas Cook’s sales and e-commerce director explained to delegates the operator’s reasoning behind insisting the whole group – including Freedom members – put SeaWorld on stop-sale
The travel agent who made a splash for a good cause
Travel Stop owner Bridget Keevil braved the world’s oceans on a gruelling yacht race to raise money for charity. She recounts her story to Abra Dunsby.
Meetings charity funds Just a Drop Kenya project
New dam funded by travel to bring clean water to more than 5,000 in Kenya
Advantage and Maiden Voyage become partners
Better advice for female travellers following Advantage deal
Cyber awareness scheme gets Hollywood treatment
Travel Counsellors and their families are to be offered cyber security awareness training