Fairer Travel

The right way to sell Sri Lanka? Do it with purpose – and clients will love it

Co-founders of The Conscious Travel Foundation Olivia Cryer and Maudie Tomlinson are advocates for a new way of selling travel to Sri Lanka

How agents can sell a no-fly trip to three French hot spots

Paris, Provence, St Tropez: could there be a better trio of sophistication? And clients can also do them all without ever getting on a flight.

Industry must 'step up' to improve disabled access to flying, taskforce chief warns

Tanni Grey-Thompson, who is chairing a new government body examining disabled people’s access to flying, has said no new legislation is likely and highlighted the lack of budget behind the taskforce, saying the industry must step up instead

Taskforce spells out 19 'key actions' to improve flying for disabled passengers

A taskforce chaired by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has spelled out what the aviation industry needs to do to make flying more accessible for the disabled

12 impactful changes that could make travel more inclusive

TTG’s new Fairer Travel Event brought together changemakers and trailblazers to share their advice

Eight responsible travel tips to help drive real change

Earlier this month, TTG’s new Fairer Travel Event brought together bold and inspiring figures to change the industry

Three airports told to improve disabled access but overall UK picture improving – CAA

Heathrow’s Terminal 3, Prestwick and Edinburgh airports are told to improve the way they cater for disabled passengers in the latest CAA examination of UK facilities

Mary Portas leads changemaking line-up for new TTG Fairer Travel Event

Business guru and broadcaster Mary Portas will lead a line-up of trailblazing changemakers set to share their stories and advice at the first TTG Fairer Travel Event taking place next month

Tour operator eases disabled clients’ safari ‘fear factor’ with simple tweak

Enable Holidays says the couple, who had dreamt of going on safari for years, has since gone on to book four more trips with the accessible tour operator.

Eurostar to launch two new London routes to Frankfurt and Geneva

The additions come as Eurostar’s more than 30-year monopoly on cross-Channel rail services looks set to come under threat from several potential competitors

Malaysia relying on UK agents to increase tourist numbers, deputy PM says

Malaysian deputy prime minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the government’s intention to increase the number of UK tourists to the country to 500,000 in 2026

Intrepid expands hotel portfolio with Morocco and Tasmania properties

The two new additions are part of Intrepid’s strategy to grow its portfolio to 20 properties worldwide over the next three years

‘Accessibility is seen as a hassle’ – now one country is on a mission to drive change

Paralympian Ade Adepitan says too many in travel believe customers with accessibility needs “means extra work”

Jules Verne to target 'Queenager' market with new touring partnership

Jules Verne has teamed up with NOON, the online community for women over 45 to offer tours targeted at this age group, saying there is a gap in the market and encouraging other operators to consider it

The 30 Under 30 strategist on a mission to make a corporate giant more sustainable

Megan Bowbrick, part of the 2024 class of TTG 30 Under 30, reveals why it’s better to surround oneself with people rather than doing everything alone

Agents forced to reassure 'anxious' clients about Spain after last summer's protests

Several travel agents have told TTG their clients had to be reassured about travelling to Spain this year, because of perceived anti-tourist sentiments

Travel's gender pay gap widens owing to top-level wage disparities

New research from C&M Travel Recruitment reveals travel’s gender pay gap widened to 13.8% in 2024, largely in part to wage disparities in best-paid jobs

How travel agents can help change 'Disneyland' perception of Spain

Two of Spain’s most sought-after destinations, Palma and Barcelona, have switched to a "less is more approach" to tourism. TTG investigates why it will be beneficial for agents

Gatwick ready to accept stricter noise limits in bid to secure second runway

Gatwick has accepted a series of limits on noise pollution in a bid to secure the government’s permission to bring its standby runway into regular use, and also pledged to increase the number of passengers accessing the airport by public transport to more than 50%

From longevity to Gen Alpha: top trends luxury agents need to know

Elite sports tourism and inclusive experiences are just two of the priorities on luxury traveller’s radars, according to to Globetrender’s latest insight report

Watch: Wheelchair-friendly AND luxury? Inside the top Irish hotel making five-star accessible

With its exceptional staff and spacious layout, Anantara The Marker Dublin proves hotels don’t need to compromise on luxury to accommodate guests like my brother.

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: The art of selling responsible travel (without the “S” word)

Promoting positive-impact tourism doesn’t always have to be centred around the word "sustainable” - for some travellers, it might even be a turn-off. Hear creative ideas for marketing responsible travel experiences without overusing the "S" word – from celebrating local culture to showcasing community-driven projects, this session will help you connect with clients in an engaging way without focusing solely on environmental impact.

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Ethical wildlife tourism – guiding responsible choices

Offering advice on wildlife tourism can present a tricky - and at times contentious - issue for agents. This session will help you be able to confidently steer customers toward responsible wildlife experiences, avoiding pitfalls and covering key ethical considerations.

Limitless Travel secures £6.5 million investment to fuel expansion plans

Limitless Travel has secured a multi-million pound investment, with plans to take the brand to US consumers and offer more product to existing UK customers