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'All industries must reduce carbon; travel is no exception'
‘This is an important time for tourism to demonstrate how it is decarbonising, and to learn from other sectors,’ Abta’s head of sustainability Clare Jenkinson writes for TTG
Wilderness Scotland eyes 2030 net-zero goal
The adventure specialist was one of the founding signatories to Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency in January 2020
'It’s time for travel to embrace its role in climate action'
’The Glasgow Declaration is our opportunity, and Cop26 our moment, to unite and forge those pathways to halve emissions this decade,’ writes Travel Foundation chief Jeremy Sampson for TTG
'Travel must go much further, much faster to cut carbon'
‘The travel and tourism industry must make the Glasgow net zero target by 2030, not 2050, and show commitment to get on the diet now – and stick to it,’ writes Geoffrey Lipman for TTG
WTM London: Governments must support more sustainable air travel
Aviation consultant John Strickland has called on governments to support airlines in moving towards sustainable air travel
'Nature positive tourism is the only future for our industry'
’As an industry, we need to radically alter our mindset and how we consider nature in the holidays we offer,’ Responsible Travel chief Justin Francis writes for TTG as Cop26 continues
Intrepid offers carbon measurement tool to the industry
Operators encouraged to download free carbon calculator from Intrepid
Tui Group to help local suppliers work towards "net zero"
Tui’s new sustainability strategy will focus on helping local suppliers reduce their environmental impact
Royal Group aims to deliver net-zero ship by 2035
Company has outlined a new “comprehensive” decarbonisation plan – Destination Net Zero
Virgin Atlantic to join new climate taskforce for aviation
Taskforce will look at “accelerating” the development of technology to cut emissions
Asia specialist renews climate commitments ahead of Cop26
Inside Travel Group published its climate action plan earlier this month, has become Travelife partner certified, and has signed up to the Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency movement
Glasgow airport installs reverse vending machines to encourage recycling
The two machines will be based on the first-floor area next to the e-gate entrance to the security hall and in the main area of the departure lounge for the next four weeks
Aurora Expeditions to host Antarctic climate expedition
The sailing will be led by marine biologist and conservationist Dr Sylvia Earle
Agents offered free places to attend Regenerative Travel show and forum
The event is the first of its kind to be organised by Regenerative Travel and aims to elevate awareness about this developing tourism philosophy
Aurora Expeditions achieves carbon neutral status
The line purchased enough carbon credits from two climate action projects to reach the milestone
MAG introduces carbon offsetting scheme for passengers
The initiative will fund the development of new woodland in the Lake District and carbon-reduction projects in Ghana and Nigeria
Industry urged to make flight-free travel easier to book
Simplifying flight-free bookings key to addressing travel industry’s carbon footprint, TTG Luxury Travel Summit told
On track for change: are we on the cusp of a rail resurgence?
Rail travel can’t replace all flights, but it can make a significant economical and ecological impact in a number of destinations. Gary Noakes reports
Iata: Simple testing, affordability and sustainability key to aviation recovery
The airlines association said by restricting travel and persisting with PCR testing, the UK had ’failed to capitalise’ on its Covid vaccination campaign
Abta to help agents explain ‘sustainable’ holidays to clients
Association will focus on the trade in the next stage of its Tourism for Good initiative
Peta protestors descend on Abta Travel Convention
Around a dozen members of the animal welfare charity were seen with placards outside the East Wintergarden building in London ahead of the convention on Wednesday
Portsmouth gets green light to develop 'plug-in' shore power
The move, subject to funding, means visiting cruise ships will be able switch their engines off while docked
How a 'unique summer' helped chart a brighter future for UK ports
This summer’s domestic cruise season has ensured a successful return to service, while also widening the sector’s reach across the UK
Virgin Atlantic details emissions reduction programme
Virgin Atlantic outlines plan for net-zero carbon emissions