Environment

Explora confirms two hydrogen ship orders as part of net zero push

The MSC Group-owned luxury line plans to launch the vessels in 2027 and 2028

Intrepid Travel places carbon labels on more than 500 itineraries

The operator said carbon labelling on each individual tour would look like a nutrition label found on food

Sunak scraps proposed new taxes on flying following net zero U-turn

Prime minister Rishi Sunak said late on Wednesday (20 September) scrapping the measures will save Brits thousands of pounds

Riviera Travel makes twin pledge to cut carbon by 20% and halve plastic use

The river cruise specialist launched its new ESG strategy on Tuesday night (19 September), vowing to reducing its carbon footprint by 20% within the next five years

Travel Foundation marks 20 years with call for ‘action at scale’ on carbon

NGO challenges travel industry leaders to ‘collaborate and act’ to cut emissions, build climate resilience and ensure a fair deal for destinations

Can the industry market responsible travel authentically?

"Consumers are increasingly aware of greenwashing," warns Charitable Travel boss Melissa Tilling

New tube-inspired ski rail map signals greener journeys to France's slopes

A new map outlining ways to make the Alps and Pyrenees more accessible by rail this winter has been produced by Snowcarbon

The Big Question: Can cruise sail ahead of land-based breaks?

Cruise has long been on the verge of a mainstream breakthrough, so is the sector ready to become the UK’s favourite holiday?

Firefighters battle to keep Tenerife wildfires away from tourist areas

Authorities said firefighters were working to contain the flames to the Mount Teide area and away from the capital Santa Cruz

The Big Question: Should travel firms still be selling captive animal attractions?

Is the tide turning against attractions showcasing animals outside their natural habitat? And can some be justified? TTG’s latest Big Question explores a sensitive topic for the industry

Hawaii wildfires prompt Foreign Office travel warning

The Foreign Office has urged those due to leave for Hawaii to contact their travel operator before travelling

Tui anticipates €25m hit from Rhodes wildfires

Tui said the extra €25m was used to cover cancellations, as well as the 12 repatriation flights used to evacuate the 8,000 customers

Too hot to handle? Travel faces up to the climate crisis

After temperatures soared to unprecedented levels in the Med and wildfires raged in Greece, what effect has the extreme weather in the Med had on current and future booking trends?

Greece plots fam push and marketing blitz to kick-start Rhodes rebound

The body announced on Tuesday (1 August) it will invite agents on fam trips to allow them to experience Rhodes’ post-wildfire recovery

Facing the heat: How the Med's tourism chiefs are battling extreme weather

Following the vicious heatwave which swept across southern Europe this month, efforts to put destinations on a climate crisis footing have never been more important – here’s what three countries have been doing

Med destinations on high alert as wildfires blaze across southern Europe

Sicily, Croatia and Portugal join Greece’s islands in suffering wildfire damage in recent days and weeks

'We're a resilient industry; whatever we face, we will face it together'

Staffing issues, travel’s gender imbalance and the climate crisis are just some of the issues Dublin agent Clare Dunne is looking to tackle during her time as the ITAA’s new chief executive

Agents praise industry's response to Rhodes fires and play down long-term impact on clients

’I think that if they’re sensible travellers, they’re not going to be put off going to Greece in the long-term,’ one agent told TTG

Greek government issues wildfire evacuation orders for Corfu and Evia

Corfu’s fire department told the AFP news agency on Monday (24 July) that more than 2,500 people had been evacuated due to wildfires

Clia bullish over the future of cruising to Amsterdam and plays down ‘ban’

According to the trade body, there are still discussions of relocating port infrastructure outside the city centre

Why is Amsterdam banning cruise ships, and what does it mean for agents?

Amsterdam’s ban on cruise vessels is the latest step by city authorities to control tourist numbers and respond to climate concerns – but what does this latest restriction mean for tourism to the city, and agents selling it?

TTC urges travel to 'avoid distractions' on path towards sustainability goals

Last year, The Travel Corporation reduced its Scope 1 emissions by 27%, Scope 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 45% from 2019

WTTC calls on governments to ‘actively support’ cruise sector decarbonisation

The body’s calls come after the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted on Wednesday (12 July) its latest GHG strategy

London City airport's expansion plans thrown out by local council

Councillors unanimously vote down City airport’s plan for full seven-day operation and an increase in passenger numbers to nine million