Environment

'More industry giants are recognising the importance of robust environmental strategy'

Are the UK’s top travel companies moving with the times on sustainability? And have they made any progress over the past year? Patrick Richards from TTG Media’s sustainability partner TerraVerde picks up the story 12 months on

Luton airport given green light to almost double passenger numbers

The government has given Luton airport permission to increase its capacity from 19 million annual passengers to 32 million by 2043, despite the Planning Inspectorate recommending the proposal be rejected on environmental grounds

Lack of aircraft means higher air fares set to continue, industry warned

Leading aviation lawyer tells Abta Aviation Forum the lack of supply of new aircraft and leased alternatives mean consumers will face high air fares for some time to come yet

Prince Harry's Travalyst charity calls on travel to halve its carbon emissions by 2030

Other goals set out by the charity in its ’five-year milestone report’ include a pledge to protect and restore ’at least 30% of the planet, land and sea’ during the same timeframe

MPs to weigh airport expansion plans against green commitments at inquiry

The House of Commons’ environmental audit committee has launched an inquiry into whether airport expansion plans can go ahead without jeopardising existing environmental targets

Five ways to sell responsible travel (without mentioning the S word...)

Taking small but tangible steps, holding suppliers to account and navigating the implications of selling animal attractions were among the main discussion points at TTG’s Sustainability Festival 2025

Easyjet holidays vows to make sustainable travel 'affordable for everyone'

The tour operator’s report highlights the environmental, social and governance principles (ESG) that guide easyJet’s strategy and the measures it has taken to become more sustainable

Balearic Islands plans sustainable tourism tax hike in peak season

The Balearic Islands government has unveiled proposals to double its sustainability tax for many holidaymakers and crack down on rogue accommodation providers

Fred Holidays to host rail event for agents following booking surge

Agents will hear from some of the world’s biggest rail providers at the event in April, including Bernina Express, Eurostar and Belmond

To B or not to B: is B Corp certification right for your business?

As we enter Global B Corp Month, what is the value of becoming certified?

CroisiEurope to unveil its first Amazon river ship in 2027

The operator is currently building a new ship that will home port in the Brazilian city of Manaus and will be operational from early 2027

Work under way on IAG-backed plant to make sustainable fuel from waste tyres

Construction has begun of a £100 million plant in Sunderland that will produce sustainable aviation fuel from used tyres, with production starting in 2027

Air travellers warned they will have to foot the cost of decarbonisation

The Climate Change Committee has said air passengers must pay for the cost of decarbonising the aviation industry in its latest recommendations to government

Gatwick expansion: transport secretary signals support for second runway plan

Heidi Alexander confirms government’s backing for airport expansion, with a decision on a second runway at Gatwick due on Thursday, but reiterates growth must be balanced against environmental realities

What is a carbon budget? And what will the UK's latest – its seventh – mean for travel?

With aviation and cruise set for the first time to be included in the UK’s next carbon budget, which is due this month, how can travel continue to grow while reducing its environmental impact?

Gatwick expansion: when is the decision due and what's at stake?

It’s a big week for Gatwick, which will find out whether the government will support its plans to almost double passenger numbers by bringing its standby runway into permanent use

Noel Josephides: ‘What damage is travel's relentless pursuit of growth doing?’

‘We’re all rushing to find answers to travel’s emissions problem – so would the best solution not be to moderate growth?’ writes Sunvil chair Noel Josephides for TTG

TTG Sustainability Festival returns in March – sign up to attend

TTG’s online festival helping travel agents boost their knowledge and confidence for selling more responsible travel is back!

Industry must work together on emissions and ‘compare apples with apples’ – Intrepid

UK and Ireland director Hazel McGuire has called on the industry to have a unified approach when it comes to measuring emissions

Heathrow expansion 'must be within carbon budget', says top minister

Net zero secretary Ed Miliband has told MPs any expansion of Heathrow and other airports must fall within the government’s carbon budget or not go ahead

Clia plays down mayor of Nice's threat to ban large cruise ships from French Riviera port

The mayor of Nice says he plans to ban larger cruise ships from the city as they only bring ’low-cost’ tourists that do not benefit the local economy

Cost remains bigger priority for majority of travellers than green concerns

A WTTC report has found consumers are still prioritising cost over sustainability issues, but offers solutions as to how to change the mindset

Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airport expansions 'poised for govt go-ahead'

Government signals expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports will be approved in the next few weeks, according to national media reports

Wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles prompt urgent FCDO alert

Wildfires are currently spreading throughout the Los Angeles area, with the FCDO issuing advice to UK visitors