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Cook expects Tunisia to be a ‘hotspot’ in 2019
Tour operator is also seeing more long-haul flight bookings from families
'This is not women versus men. It’s about women finding their voice'
There was much excitement in the TTG office this week at a brush with the legendary Erin Brockovich ahead of her appearance at The Global Travel Group Conference later this month
WTM 2018: Seychelles makes green pledge
Sustainability is the current and future concern of the Seychelles Tourism Board. It’s crucial for a country made up of 115 islands that is reliant on visitors for nearly 30% of its GDP
WTM 2018: Ras Al Khaimah visitors set to triple
Ras Al Khaimah plans to triple annual visitor numbers to three million by 2025 with a programme of hotel building
WTM 2018: Brazil paves way for ecotourism scheme
Ecotourism and national parks are to be a key plank of Brazil’s bid to increase visitor numbers in the coming years
everywoman in Travel judge urges 'push yourself forward’
In the run-up to the everywoman in Travel Awards, one of the judges explains its importance
The reaction to the all-female conference line-up shows why it was needed
It’s not often the spotlight is on women at a Premier League football ground – or even at a conference. But at last week’s Elman Wall Travel Directors’ Summit at Arsenal’s Emirates stadium, females were very much centre stage
🎥 Maajid Nawaz on tackling terrorism and travel as a force for good
The LBC broadcaster who is also the founder of anti-extremist think tank Quilliam, was one of the keynote speakers at the Abta Travel Convention
'Why we must all work to tackle modern slavery in travel and tourism'
More than 40 million people are believed to have been victims of modern slavery in 2016, with many of them trafficked or involved in forced labour
Explained: Virgin Atlantic's new eco-fuel
After boarding Virgin Atlantic’s first commercial flight using fuel partly made of recycled waste carbon gas – and touring the plant where it was made – TTG reports on how this fuel is created and what it could mean for aviation
Monty Halls: Agents 'can't ignore responsible trend'
Agents should not ignore the recent surge in interest in responsible tourism, according to broadcaster and marine biologist Monty Halls
How the Family Holiday Association plans to help more families than ever before
The charity will officially launch its new Together campaign at the Abta Travel Convention. Abigail Healy gets a sneak preview
Turning the tide of online malice
This month saw the release of a report examining how brands that stand up for diversity can tackle online hate. TTG explores its key findings, and how travel firms can apply these learnings to their business
Carrier creates CSR champions to reshape ethical initiatives
Carrier had pledged to introduce paid volunteering leave, reduce office waste, and renew its efforts to champion its charity work
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park pledges to retain staff after fire
Staff at the Knightsbridge hotel have been getting out into the community to assist local causes following a major fire in June, with the hotel due to ‘partially reopen’ in the winter
When it comes to data, transparency leads to trust
The EU’s new data protection rules, known as GDPR, are now in place and could have a global impact on the travel industry
African Responsible Tourism Award winner sets an example
Wilderness Safaris scooped the African Responsible Tourism Awards’ main prize at WTM Africa for steps taken to reduce bottled water usage
Advantage on the lookout for first official charity partner
The consortium says it’s already had nearly 100 nominations, and is hoping to announce its first formal charity partner at its Big Celebration Lunch later this year
Top five ways to improve your wellbeing
With the quieter summer months providing the perfect chance to recharge, everywoman’s Kate Farrow offers tips on evaluating and improving your wellbeing
Financial transparency reveals benefits to local communities
Publishing audits of its tours helps G Adventures show how much local communities benefit from being included in the operator’s itineraries
Action on plastics key focus at Abta sustainable travel conference
Abta event will focus on how industry can enhance sustainability
ITT 2018: Former defence secretary says holidaymakers must take some responsibility for own safety
Michael Fallon said while the industry and government has a role to play, at a certain point travellers needed to take responsibility themselves
How winners of the Tourism for Tomorrow awards are helping to forge a greener future
The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, held alongside the World Travel and Tourism Council’s global summit, put heroes of responsible tourism in the spotlight. Holly Tuppen outlines five top trends that came out of this year’s event
The Travel Corporation signs wildlife declaration
Organisation becomes one of the first to sign up for new WTTC initiative