Fairer Travel

‘Impact washing is common among the privileged few in Africa’

Now with a portfolio of 18 safari camps, Beks Ndlovu has come a long way since starting out, when he struggled to attract visitors to Zimbabwe with Mugabe in power

Virgin Atlantic to make BSL-trained crew available to all passengers

The carrier has revealed a BSL-trained member of cabin crew will be available on request on all flights

'Many ways to support a low carbon future,' Responsible Travel insists

The activist operator announced on Tuesday (24 September) all the progress it has made since releasing its 2023 impact report

British Airways pledges £9 million to accelerate carbon removal focus

British Airways will spend £9 million on carbon removal projects, hoping to encourage the fledgling industry by investing in projects in the UK and abroad

Africa specialist shares advice after hitting B Corp milestone

Mahlatini Travel gained the status in July after months of hard work, says company chief

Operator seeks agents’ help to restore ‘eighth natural wonder of the world’

Swoop Patagonia general manager Harriet Pike told TTG the specialist, which is direct sell, would be open to working with agents if the campaign generated sufficient interest

Tourist turned gamekeeper: my safari on Zambia's conservation frontline

Meeting the heroes in Zambia focusing on wildlife protection, education and community empowerment, leading to a better-quality safari experience

All the Amazing Hotels: Behind The Lobby Series 6 revealed

The BBC show that goes behind the scenes of some of the world’s most desirable hotels returns for its sixth series on 12 September

Greece ponders €20 levy on cruise guests visiting sought-after destinations

Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced visitors to the likes of Santorini and Mykonos could be subjected to a €20 levy

What next? EasyJet full of answers as net zero roadmap turns two

As easyJet’s sustainability roadmap enters its third year, the carrier has demonstrated its willingness to walk the walk when it comes to sustainability. So what has it achieved? And what are the next steps?

The Big Question: Is the 'S' word starting to put customers off?

It’s a crucial issue, but how can travel communicate its sustainability message effectively to consumers without risking overkill or apathy?

'I lived on Hanoi's streets as a child – now I'm fighting to end human trafficking'

This year, the Intrepid Foundation has been named the Travel Industry Awards by TTG’s official charity partner – Do Duy Vi, co-CEO of one of Intrepid’s partners – the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation – explains how agents can help the foundation make a difference on the streets of Hanoi where he grew up

Inside Travel Group to bolster sustainability team and tackle overtourism

Inside Travel’s sustainability efforts are to be helped by a new member of staff ahead of publishing a strategy on overtourism

'These memories will outlast those of yet another poolside cocktail'

An agent shares why a fam trip to Costa Rica with Not in the Guidebooks has convinced her of the benefits of sustainable adventure travel for her clients, as well as the planet

New sleeper rail service to connect the UK with Venice in 24 hours

Starting 5 February, twice-weekly services will connect Brussels to Venice, opening up the prospect of a 24-hour single-change journey from the UK to Italy

Marketing pioneers and fairer travel trailblazers: what makes a TTG Top 50 travel agent?

The TTG Top 50 has become the definitive list of the UK and Ireland’s best travel agencies. Here we share a summary of findings from our first-ever TTG Top 50 Insight Report

'Spain won't avoid the hard questions when it comes to accessibility'

Writing for TTG, the Spanish Tourist Office’s UK director Manuel Butler reflects on humbly listening to experts to find solutions when it comes to issues around accessibility

'Cruise has to demonstrate to the communities it visits it's doing the right thing'

MSC Cruises’ vice president of sustainability and ESG, Linden Coppell, talks TTG through the line’s latest sustainability achievements, including the use of liquefied natural gas

CAA tells five UK airports to make accessibility improvements amid general progress

The CAA says five UK airports need to improve accessibility for those with mobility issues but says the situation generally is improving

Why the fate of Indigenous traditions is linked to tourism in Peru

Travelling through the Arequipa region, this writer discovers how tourism can have a profoundly positive impact on Indigenous women and their culture.

5 ways to adopt a more inclusive travel marketing strategy

From using inclusive language to training staff, tailoring your marketing can help make your business a more forward-thinking, representative brand.

Don’t mention the ‘S’ word – and 11 other actions to support responsible travel

TTG’s recent Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum played host to a series of debates spanning communication, overtourism and discovering ‘small acorns’, while exploring how everyone can be a champion for change

Fairer Travel Month closes with TTG Media's first Impact Report

TTG Media publishes its first Impact Report for 2023 as part of its commitment as a B Corp Certified business to mark the end of its first Fairer Travel Month in July 2024

Sandals Foundation Island Challenge fundraising extends to Hurricane Beryl support

The 2024 Island Challenge for Sandals sales and marketing representatives, Unique Vacations UK, aims to raise £100,000 for paediatric care in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines