Environment

ROL Cruise debuts compostable brochure wrapping

The agency has launched a range of sustainability initiatives

Heathrow plots up to £15 emissions charge for vehicle access

New Ultra-Low Emission Zone to target older, more polluting passenger and private hire vehicles by 2022

Advantage conf: 'Next generation of travellers will demand sustainable holidays'

Sustainability ’has to be woven into everything we do’ warns chairman Steven Esom

Opposition to Balearics green levy 'largely disappeared' after raising €200m

Industry opposition to the Balearic Islands’ sustainability tax – which has raised €200 million in less than three years – has largely disappeared, officials believe

'Tax aviation fuel' to boost environment, says leaked EU report

Taxing kerosene would cut emissions by 11%, says European Commission

A Jamaican adventure beyond the beach

While Jamaica is still a fly-and-flop haven, it also offers a wealth of cultural and socially conscious experiences away from the resorts

‘Protecting our planet comes with a cost’

It has been widely reported that in this period of uncertainty, margins have been severely affected. Only at the very low end of the spectrum are we seeing any increase in volume, and this is achieved through tiny margins

Why our sector must pull together to make a difference

As TTG went to press last week, thousands of climate change protesters had taken over London landmarks including Waterloo Bridge...

Intrepid Travel aims to become ‘climate positive’ by 2020

Operator is raising money for project to remove some carbon dioxide from atmosphere

Award-winning Planet Earth filmmakers to address Just a Drop event

Huw Cordey and Patrick Morris to speak at charity’s For the Love of Nature event at the Royal Geographical Society

UK sales ‘pick up’ for Intrepid Group despite Brexit

Adventure travel group has seen a 12% rise in bookings this year to date

Our Planet: Will Attenborough’s new show spur the travel sector into action?

Can Netflix’s new eight-part series have the same impact as Blue Planet II?

Abta broadens annual Make Holidays Greener campaign to waste management

New "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" theme follows on from campaign’s "say no to plastic" stance

Destinations need to tackle ‘invisible burden’ of rising tourism

Travel Foundation report warns tourism sector could ‘crack under its own weight’

ITT teams up with Intrepid Group to launch new responsible tourism award

Addition to Institute of Travel and Tourism’s summer awards will recognise young people contributing to the responsible travel movement

Africa's new and revamped luxury lodges

From relaxing retreats to design-focused dens, Abra Dunsby rounds up the options

Operator Steppes up plastic plight with new Galapagos tour

Steppes Travel is hoping to draw more attention to the plight of the world’s oceans and over-use of single-use plastics with the addition of a new expert-led tour and consumer initiatives

Exodus Travels launches charity foundation

Operator’s goal is to promote responsible travel and raise money for local causes and communities around the world

Hurtigruten teams up with RSPB for agent 'clean-up days'

Hurtigruten is urging agents to “do their bit for the environment” and join the cruise line and RSPB for a clean-up day at a selection of reserves around the UK.

Earth Changers founder named government green hero

Earth Changers founder Vicky Smith has been chosen as one of 10 ambassadors to help promote the government’s Year of Green Action initiative

Why voluntourism is a big deal for younger generations

Travelling with “purpose” is high on young holidaymakers’ list, finds a major new survey from STA Travel

A proud moment for TTG as we switch to eco-friendly packaging

"We made a pledge to become a smarter, fairer business"

Travel Foundation seeks new CEO as Salli Felton prepares to bow out

Candidates sought with proven experience within sustainable tourism, and of leadership

Oceania Cruises to phase out single-use plastic water bottles

Line teams up with Vero Water to supply ships with reusable glass bottles