Environment

Put brakes on airport expansion plans, campaigners urge transport sec

Coalition of climate groups urge new transport secretary Heidi Alexander to review planning guidance around aviation and heed the government’s Climate Change Committee’s advice and recommendations before ruling on any further airport expansion plans

There's more to Uganda than just gorillas: the company doing safari differently

A trip to Uganda – or Rwanda – does not always have to be about just gorillas

Govt insists it is keen to avoid 'unnecessary' air fare hikes amid carbon clampdown

Ministers open consultation on how to marry Europe’s emissions trading scheme with global systems to avoid duplication and fare increases

Tui sees switch from Spain to North Africa as cost and capacity deter consumers

Tui has said some consumers are switching away from Spain to North Africa because of cost issues

Gran Canaria region introduces tourist tax after overtourism protests

Gran Canaria’s Mogan region has become the latest to levy a tourist accommodation tax, ring-fencing proceeds for improvements and sustainability

The rise of rail and 'coolcations', and why agents will have to 'work for it' in 2025

Reflections on a strong but challenging 2024, a disappointing Budget and demand for cooler climes were some of the debates waged in the final Agenda 2024 seminar hosted by TTG and PwC

'Our evolution has only just begun', says confident Crystal boss

The luxury cruise line has announced an order of three new-build ships by 2032.

'Travel and tourism gets a bad rep – it's time we fought back against the negatives'

’As an industry, we must challenge the current narratives around travel and tourism," writes Chris Crampton, chair of the Pata UK and Ireland, for TTG

Time for action: how can the luxury travel sector become more sustainable?

With its higher carbon footprint per passenger, the luxury travel industry is finding alternative ways to provide a more sustainable product.

AI search, space travel and Christmas in Cyprus: nine unmissable Jet2 conference takeaways

Jet2holidays returned to Cyprus for its 10th VIP agent conference this week, bringing with them a grumpy time machine to take delegates on a journey through all things Jet2 past, present and future

New BBC documentary predicts fare rises and disputes flying's green claims

A prime-time BBC documentary, Cheap Flights, has put aviation’s green efforts under scrutiny and warned of fare increases

Lufthansa Group extends green levy fare despite sluggish take-up

Lufthansa Group’s Green Fares option has been extended across its worldwide network covering all its brands except Eurowings

Ambassador pulls remaining 2024 Amsterdam calls due to climate protests

An Ambassador spokesperson told TTG the cruise line will decide whether to return to Amsterdam in 2025 before the end of the year. Climate protestors in the city have repeatedly targeted cruise vessels in 2024 forcing a number of lines to remove Amsterdam from cruise itineraries at short notice

Heathrow boss: 'Airport expansion decision to be made next year'

Heathrow’s chief executive Thomas Woldbye has said a decision on a third runway will be made next year but needs the backing of the industry and government

Blue Lagoon to review latest volcano closure later this week

The famous geothermal spa will ’reassess’ the situation on Thursday (28 November) southwest Iceland experiencing its 10th eruption in three years

'Doing nothing "because consumers don't demand it" is not good enough'

’If everyone in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors took responsibility for ensuring those trips were as sustainable as possible, we could be part of the solution,’ writes Harold Goodwin for TTG

Half the world's top travel firms making progress on sustainability, says WTTC

A new roadmap from the World Travel and Tourism Council says more than half the world’s top travel brands are taking sustainability initiatives

'Why I support Cop29's 'polluters pay' principle – even as a global travel business leader'

The "polluter pays" idea is about forcing those at fault for the climate crisis to take responsibility, and it’s about time we extended the same expectation to the tourism industry,’ writes Intrepid Travel chief James Thornton for TTG

'Nature is a big part of the holiday experience; we must take steps to preserve it'

’It’s important nature is supported and biodiversity is restored so it can continue its important role tackling global warming, and travel has a really big role to play in supporting this work," writes Abta head of sustainability Carol Rose for TTG

Italy to shake up offer to mature markets as focus turns to the east

Italian Tourism Board director of marketing and promotion Maria Elena Rossi told TTG about the country’s plans to attract more repeat and high-spending visitors at WTM London

Adventures, orangutans and cultural experiences: how to sell Sarawak

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia and home to an array of incredible adventures and experiences. Discover which clients will love the destination, the activities available and the natural wonders they should see.

Maldives to give away 52 holidays next year as part of tourism shake-up

Visit Maldives confirmed the exciting news at World Travel Market 2024 on Tuesday

TTG Media shortlisted for sustainability award

TTG Media has been shortlisted for a sustainability accolade in The Association of Women Travel Executives 2024 annual awards

Bruce Poon Tip: 'People need to start linking their values with their holiday'

The founder of G Adventures laid out his vision for the community-based tourism it has pioneered over the past 35 years at its second GX summit. Claire Dodd reports for TTG