Mental health

New diversity and inclusion award added to TTMAs for 2023

The Travel Marketing Awards is seeking to recognise companies taking a stand on equality

'In travel, we can't afford to keep overlooking our social impact'

’Many organisations are focused on measuring their environmental impact, but can the same be said for social performance?’ writes Abta LifeLine director Trudie Clements for TTG

'Non-drinkers aren't a minority – travel's attitude towards alcohol must change'

’More often than not, the travel industry isn’t inclusive to those who either choose not to drink or are medically not able to,’ writes TravelTime World director Ashley Quint for TTG

Survey: how much progress has travel really made on mental health?

TTG has launched a new anonymous survey exploring if things have really improved since the pandemic

Inhabit's first London wellness hotel becomes a B Corp

Working with Women in Travel and social enterprises in the capital has helped this group gain B Corp accreditation.

'Travel can't afford to lose any more working parents'

Vicky Billing and Anna Perrott, founders of Back In Time For Bed, give their take on chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s childcare reforms

Family Holiday Charity records ‘most successful year yet’

The organisation took nearly 2,000 families on holiday last year

'Sales may be soaring, but prioritising mental health must come first'

Get Travel Talking Champions have urged industry colleagues to find time to look after their wellbeing amid the peaks bookings boom

Supporting working parents: AWTE and TTG to host free session

Parents who juggle work and family pressures are being invited to attend an online discussion with AWTE

Cost of living: How to manage the crisis this winter

Give your staff the gift of wellbeing this Christmas

Employee benefits and perks are critical for a happy, productive workforce

'It's time to talk about what cost of living means for people, not businesses'

In the lead up to Christmas, TTG is shining a spotlight on how people working in travel are coping as the cost of living crisis bites. Editor Sophie Griffiths reflects

Travel told it must get better at recording workplace wellbeing

On World Mental Health Day, FormScore funder Rob Stephenson talks TTG through its app, which allows users to record how they are feeling each day using a 1-10 scale

Tony Mann: 'Why wellbeing at work must be a priority for travel'

Idle Travel director Tony Mann, one of TTG and Abta LifeLine’s five Get Travel Talking champions, explains how he has placed his staff’s – and his own – wellbeing at the centre of his working life

Inspire Group gives staff two hours off to help improve mental wellbeing

An extra hour in the morning and one in the evening will help agents and staff improve on their sleep, the group said

Pilots criticise lack of personal and industry support during pandemic

Pilots call for more structural support from government as well as help for personal issues following pandemic

Luxury operator to offer staff £1,000 annual travel allowance

Benefits overhaul will also see Unforgettable Travel Group subsidise spa breaks for staff, gift extra days off for healthy living, and reward long service with a cash bonus or sabbatical

Burnout expert to hold session with AWTE during WTM London

AWTE to offer burnout advice during session at WTM London in November

Jet2 increases staff holiday allowance to boost focus on wellbeing

The move will give workers "further time to focus on their wellbeing"

‘My life-threatening illness gave me a new appreciation for our industry’

It was only when I regained consciousness several days later that I learnt what deep trouble I’d been in – and the kind of recovery journey I now faced.

Why more diversity and inclusivity 'will only benefit travel'

TTG held its first Fairer Travel Diversity Forum last month – here are the key takeaways travel can take to heart to become a fairer, more diverse and more inclusive industry

'Latest govt response shows menopause revolution is here'

Holiday Extras’ Lindsay Garvey-Jones and Travlaw’s Ami Naru dissect a government response to a report on menopause and examine what it might mean for businesses in travel

Menopause toolkit launched for travel industry

Travel Talks Menopause has launched a number of resources for those working in travel who experience menopause.

Agenda released for TTG Fairer Travel Diversity Forum

The Forum will focus on practical sessions to help businesses implement real change into their companies