Environment

Jozsef Varadi says carbon footprint of business passengers twice that of economy

Tourist sites lie under water and two people have reportedly died due to the high tide

Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector

Carriers increasingly using offsetting to mask lack of action on environmental issues facing aviation, BBC Panorama told

British Airways to review ‘fuel tankering’ practice

Practice saves airlines money but can drive up emissions

What impact does 'flight shame' really have?

More consumers are paying attention to ‘flygskam’, but how will it affect agents and, more widely, the UK aviation industry?

Birmingham airport to become net zero carbon by 2033

Generating renewable energy on-site key to airport’s eco-ambitions

WTM London 2019: Blazing a trail for cleaner air

With WTM’s The Future of Aviation session set to analyse air travel’s outlook, Gary Noakes takes a look at its current state – and what predictions we can make

WTM London 2019: Seychelles to showcase eco tourism in 250th year

The Seychelles is hoping a year-long series of events to celebrate the islands’ 250th anniversary will help boost tourism numbers in 2020

WTM London 2019: Time to get drastic with plastic

Addressing the travel industry’s single-use plastic problem goes beyond the humble straw. Holly Tuppen takes a look at the problems and solutions ahead of today’s session on the topic

WTM London 2019: Thailand announces focus on responsible tourism in 2020

Thailand is to focus heavily on responsible travel in 2020, the country’s tourism chief has said.

WTM London 2019: Philippines sets rules to protect from overtourism

Closing the island of Boracay was “just the beginning” in protecting the Philippines from overtourism, a representative from the country’s department of tourism has revealed.

WTM London 2019: Tourists urged to ‘be like a Finn’

Visit Finland is doubling down on sustainability initiatives with a new marketing campaign

Thick smog disrupts flights at Delhi airport

Nearly 40 flights were diverted and hundreds delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport because of thick smog in the area.

Sophie Griffiths: Why Brexit is no longer the hot topic at this year's WTM London...

Responsible tourism has been a hot topic at WTM London for some time but this year, refreshingly, it is the tourist boards, hoteliers and operators leading the debate.

Electric taxis aiming to offset 18 tons of CO2 at WTM London

Sherbet London will provide 40 electric cabs for 1,000 one-way airport transfers and taxi rides within London

Airlines could face ‘flight shaming’ tax, warns Emirates boss

Pressure to act on the environment could lead to airline tax hike

G Adventures introduces single-use plastic initiative

The adventure operator’s Plastics Partnership Project aims to provide free water bottle refills in 80 per cent of its accommodation.

Virgin Atlantic boss: 'We want to be a custodian of the environment'

Upgrading its fleet and promoting sustainable aviation fuels will help the carrier be more green, says boss Shai Weiss

Intrepid Travel launches first UK Adventure Travel Index

Boss James Thornton has warned agents the research shows younger travellers will expect them to back up any environmental or sustainability claims presented in their marketing with evidence

Responsible Travel brands BA carbon offsetting plan a sham

Activist travel firm describes carrier’s plan ‘the worst case of greenwashing’

British Airways to carbon offset all UK flights

The carrier will be the first UK airline to offset its carbon output on behalf of passengers, although those on international flights must still make their own offset contribution.

BA will invest in verified carbon offset projects around the world, including rainforest protection, renewable energy and reforestation.

Passengers on international flights wishing to offset can use BA’s carbon offsetting tool, which funds investment in forestry and renewable energy projects in Peru, Sudan and Cambodia.

Extinction Rebellion targeting London City airport shutdown

Climate change activists have planned a sit-in at London City airport during its International Rebellion.

Abta’s sustainability lead Nikki White to leave association

White to move on after 10 having established Abta’s destinations and sustainability department

Cruise sector must champion sustainability efforts to woo customers

Sustainability ‘rising up the list’ of priorities for consumers, Abta New Markets in Cruise conference told