Fairer Travel

Hays Travel returns as Sandals Island Run sponsor for a second year

Hays Travel owner Dame Irene Hays said the money raised for the Sandals Foundation would ‘make a real difference to people living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’

Barcelona mayor threatens to ban Airbnb in city's fight against overtourism

Mayor Jaume Collboni has pledged to revoke the more than 10,000 licences for tourist flats currently active in Barcelona

First of three TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes fam trips a huge success

Iberostar took travel agents to its resort in the Dominican Republic this month (June), while Intrepid will take a group to South Africa in September and Greece will welcome agents later this year.

Women in Travel reveals finalists for expanded 2024 IWTTF awards

Ceremony for expanded Women in Travel awards will take place in London on 26 June

Your guide to understanding sustainability certifications

It’s no secret that there are a huge number of sustainability certifications, with some estimates putting the figure at more than 200 in travel and tourism alone… and that’s before you take into account certifications in the general economy, such as the decarbonisation badges, or B-Corp certification.

Holiday Architects and Holiday Extras named among travel's best workplaces

Holiday Architects received three special accolades at Best Workplaces in Travel 2024, while Holiday Extras took the top spot in the large business category

The Big Question: Does travel have an ageism problem?

While travel caters for a wide age spectrum, older people can be overlooked in the industry’s marketing and communications. So is this omission holding the sector back?

A debut Pride, and a seismic shift for a tropical idyll

The Cook Islands has ushered in a new dawn for LBGTQ+ rights and TTG was there to witness the joyful celebrations.

Intrepid launches rail itineraries to meet slow travel trend

The responsible operator has launched a rail travel range featuring 40 itineraries and three new trips in further moves in its decarbonisation plans

AE Expeditions urges agents to join UK clean-up events this month

Clean-ups will take place on 11, 12 and 14 June in different parts of the country with events starting at 10am, the expedition line said

The killer question: should we save jobs or save the earth?

In a world confronted with a climate crisis, how does the tourism industry balance the benefits it can generate with the harm it can cause.

Intrepid appoints Rochelle Turner as global B Corp impact manager

Turner said on Sunday (2 June) she couldn’t wait to help Intrepid become the “best travel company for the world"

Venice bans large groups and loudspeakers to tackle overtourism

Groups of more than 25 people can no longer enter the city centre as well as the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello

Majorcans urged to 'occupy' beaches this weekend as overtourism protests continue

The first protest will take place on Saturday (1 June) at the Sa Rapita beach in the south of the island

Tunisia clarifies date new tourist tax will apply to package holidaymakers

Package holidaymakers will have to pay Tunisia’s new tourist tax from 1 November, regardless of when they booked their trip

Balearic govt 'to take all necessary measures' to thwart Majorca airport shutdown

It comes after overtourism protesters threatened to obstruct operations at Palma’s Son Sant Joan airport

Inside Travel Group makes first Giving Back scheme donation

The Family Holiday Charity has become the first recipient of donations from Inside Travel Group’s Giving Back scheme

Spanish anti-tourist protests ‘no threat to our bottom line' – Tui

According to Tui Group chief executive Sebastian Ebel, the protests do not involve Tui as they focus mainly on the negative impact of tourism on housing and rising living costs

How and why B Corp is helping travel build trust and gear up for change

Byway Travel and Exodus Adventure Travels are the latest Travel by B Corp members giving TTG an insight into their credentials

Tui, easyJet holidays and Travel Counsellors named among UK's best places to work

The operators and homeworking agency are among the 500 companies listed in the Sunday Times’ 2024 Best Places to Work directory, along with the UK’s largest OTA and several other travel and tourism businesses

Travel urged to stand up to its critics and be proud of its positive impact

Attendees at this year’s Barclays Travel Forum heard that the travel industry should be prouder of its contributions and stand up against critics

British Airways convenes new advisory panel to help improve accessibility

The panel will meet every few months to scrutinise British Airways’ performance on accessibility

Lord David Blunkett among new speakers confirmed for Fairer Travel Month

The former home secretary will join a host of leading speakers across TTG’s diversity and sustainability events in July

TTG Fairer Travel Festival to help agents boost responsible travel sales

The week-long event, in association with easyJet holidays, will take place 1-5 July as part of TTG Fairer Travel Month