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The chancellor has been urged to cut APD (Credit: Antonio Janeski / Unsplash)
Travel firms warned about making ‘misleading’ emissions claims
Companies must “back up” any environmental statements to customers with data
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
Aviation industry formalises 2050 carbon neutral pledge
Agreement signed to make global airline industry carbon neutral by 2050
Aviation has pledged to make the UK’s airlines carbon free. Picture: Ethan McArthur
Dcarbonise Week to examine future of travel and sustainability
Virtual summit will see three sessions led by WTM’s responsible tourism advisor
Adventure specialist Exodus Travels joins Aito
Exodus makes three-year 'nature net positive' pledge
Adventure specialist to take steps to reduce negative impact on natural ecosystems of its trips, and proactively support restoration and regeneration of nature
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
Click Travel parent acquires sustainability consultancy Susterra
TravelPerk said Susterra would help businesses improve their carbon efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve their sustainability goals
What lasting impacts will Covid-19 have on aviation?
Govt aviation initiative gives glimpse of zero-emissions future
New projects awarded government cash will help support UK airports handle new types of electric and hydrogen aircraft
Will this be the decade of the responsible travel movement?
New trade show focuses on regenerative travel theme
Travel advisors can attend the event for free to learn more about this growing travel movement
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EasyJet holidays launches new sustainability strategy
New consumer research reportedly found that 65% of people believe holiday companies could do more to encourage customers to travel sustainably
The scheme is already available on 100% of the company's trips in Asia, with a total of 98 experiences across the globe
Trafalgar to add sustainable experiences to all land tours by 2023
The scheme is already available on 100% of the company’s trips in Asia, with a total of 98 experiences across the globe.
Jet2 boss calls for ‘fair and effective’ reform of flight compensation
Jet2 makes plea to govt after launching sustainability strategy
Airline and tour operator makes new promises to reduce emissions and single-use plastics
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
WTTC announces net-zero roadmap for travel sector

It will also release social and environmental research data, which, according to the association, is the first time such data will be produced across the sector.

The initiative, set to launch at COP26 in Glasgow, will be run in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and professional services and consulting experts Accenture.

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Marriott International commits to net zero goal by 2050
It will work with The Ocean Foundation to remove sargassum seaweed, which has had "devastating impacts" on the environment
Virtuosa will spend its debut season sailing UK domestic itineraries
MSC Group aims to achieve net zero cruise emissions by 2050
The target will cover both the MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys brands
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Industry urged to push towards adopting regenerative travel models
Becoming more engaged in the local eco-system and communities will be a vital, not optional, step
Responsible Travel believes its time to tax polluters more heavily – including airlines
La Palma airport 'open and safe' following volcanic eruption
Canary Islands’ airspace unaffected by ongoing eruption, according to Tenerife tourism board
Around 500 tourists have reportedly been evacuated by local authorities
Tourists evacuated as volcanic eruption on La Palma rages on
Around 500 tourists and 5,500 locals have reportedly been removed from the immediate areas by local authorities
According to the island's tourism board, seismic activity in the area continues with localised events both at surface level and at depths up to 8km (Credit: Luca N / Unsplash)
Evacuations under way following volcanic eruption on La Palma
The Foreign Office has advised those planning to travel to the affected areas to contact their tour operators and/or airlines
Courts said the government wants to get people travelling again (Credit: Parliamentlive.tv)
Maritime minister praises 'state-of-the-art' Horizon Cruise Terminal
’As the cruising sector bounces back from the pandemic, it’s important that our environmental commitments are at the heart of everything we do’. -Robert Courts MP
Heathrow plans to introduce a £5 charge for vehicles using departures forecourts
ITT 2021: Amadeus reports trends 'sparking new life into travel'
New ways of travelling show "clear indications of what hope might lie in store" for the industry post-pandemic
Made entirely from plastic waste, the turtle artwork, named "Calypso", is in a "prominent" position at Ayia Triada beach to raise awareness of the issue of plastic pollution
Plastic-free beach opened in Cyprus
Ayia Triada in Paralimni is the first beach in the area that encourages and facilitates the avoidance of single use plastic
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British Airways launches new sustainability programme
An event at its Heathrow base unveiled an Airbus A320neo aircraft painted in new BA Better World sustainability colours, illustrating a partnership with Airbus
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EasyJet takes 'crucial steps' towards zero-emission flying
Partner Wright Electric has tested a two-megawatt electric motor – said to be the “most powerful electric propulsion motor of its kind”
Thornton on vaccine equity: 'As you start to open up more [of the world], it changes the conversation.' (Credit: Intrepid Travel)
James Thornton: 'We're coming out of survival into revival'
Intrepid Travel chief chats to James Chapple about enduring Australia’s tough lockdowns, trading through adversity and Intrepid’s vaccine equity initiative
Carnival Corporation has set out cost-saving measures, including layoffs and furloughs
Carnival accused of 'misleading' investors over climate disclosures
An environmental law charity has called for sanctions to be taken against the cruise giant