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Adventure experts plot low-carbon road trip to summit
Adventure Tours UK and The Adventure Connection founders will drive an e-car to 2022 Adventure Travel World Summit in Switzerland to save on their carbon footprint
How to effectively measure and reduce a carbon footprint
The burning issue: Is travel really set up for a carbon-free future?
The government wants the aviation industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but how realistic is this ambition? Gary Noakes reports
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
New online tool launched to help customers book sustainable trips
Ecosy launched on World Tourism Day 2022 (27 September)
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Epic adventures with Hurtigruten Expeditions
When clients want to immerse themselves in the world’s most remote places, look to Hurtigruten Expeditions
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
Future of Tourism Coalition holds first summit
The Future of Tourism Coalition will meet for the first time next week to discuss sustainability efforts
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Agents must work harder on making clients’ travel plans more sustainable
Attendees at PURE Life Experiences in Marrakech heard how travel advisors could be working harder to make an impact on clients’ awareness of sustainability
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Newmarket to share ‘transparent’ sustainability journey through new hub
The escorted touring specialist’s ‘Travel for Good’ hub sets out the steps it is taking to improve its positive impact on people and the planet
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Carnival Corporation hails 'next-generation' ship fuel test
Holland America Line has become the first Carnival brand to run a long-term 100% biofuel test
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Tui partners with National Geographic to offer new Med tours
The brand has added 48 new trips across seven countries with more to follow
Ryanair signs SAF deal
Ryanair signs sustainable fuel deal
Ryanair seals deal to obtain small proportion of its fuel needs from sustainable sources
Latam is switching to more sustainable amenities on its flights
Latam strides towards single use plastic elimination
Latam overhauls economy service to remove throwaway plastic
Byway finds a new way to sell travel
'We must speed up the journey to slow travel'
"Slow travel is the direction we’re all heading and is clearly in growing demand"
The vessel is thought to be the first hybrid electric polar exploration ship to be powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)
'Our zero emissions ship will be the holy grail of cruising,' says Ponant
’We’re shooting for a vessel that doesn’t produce any emissions while sailing,’ says line’s director of international sales Stephen Winter
Iata is easing its financial criteria for travel agencies from November 2021 to October 2022
Cost of living crisis inspiring uptick in eco-friendly travel
New study reveals 89% of adults have made changes to their holidays, which both save money and prove more environmentally friendly
Deben Travel's owner Lee Hunt is already seeing the benefits of measuring the agency's carbon footprint
'Measuring our carbon footprint has already saved us cash'
Deben Travel is using TerraVerde’s toolkit to measure its environmental impact
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
Tui to focus on 'real' carbon reductions rather than offsetting
The group has submitted its environmental targets for scientific validation by SBTi
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EasyJet Holidays launches new eco certified holiday collection
The hotels included in the collection will be identified by a green leaf motif and a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification
The Rhine (pictured in 2018) has been particularly affected (Credit: iStock)
River lines buoyant despite European droughts
River cruise companies are reassuring clients they are monitoring the situation closely and amending itineraries accordingly
Portsmouth's new river bus
Portsmouth port's solar panel project reaches 'major milestone'
The project began in February 2022 and incorporates roof-mounted solar panels across a number of buildings
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‘Travel can no longer ignore the critical role of community-based tourism’
Sector must get better at working with community-based tourism initiatives for its long-term health, writes Elisa Spampinato for TTG
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Cottar's Safaris launches conservation experience for families
Families can help protect local wildlife in Kenya in the hands-on conservation experience
How to effectively measure and reduce a carbon footprint
More than half of Brits ‘not worried’ about travel carbon footprint
According to the study, men are more likely to be unconcerned by their holiday’s carbon footprint than women
Carnival estimates the upgrade programme will deliver an average of 5-10% fuel savings per ship
Carnival Corporation engine upgrades to boost sustainability across fleet
Cruise giant is upgrading its vessels with tailored power packages to reduce energy consumption and create a greener fleet
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Riu’s Spanish hotels switch to 100% green energy
Riu’s hotels and offices in Spain will now be completely powered by renewable energy, with plans to extend the deal with energy provider Iberdrola to its hotels across Europe and Mexico