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Half the world's top travel firms making progress on sustainability, says WTTC

A new roadmap from the World Travel and Tourism Council says more than half the world’s top travel brands are taking sustainability initiatives

'Why I support Cop29's 'polluters pay' principle – even as a global travel business leader'

The "polluter pays" idea is about forcing those at fault for the climate crisis to take responsibility, and it’s about time we extended the same expectation to the tourism industry,’ writes Intrepid Travel chief James Thornton for TTG

Air travel told to face up to next challenge now it is 'nearly back to normal'

WTM London session hears global air travel has nearly recovered from the pandemic, but now faces the challenge of sustainability targets

New eco expedition line to target ‘best agents’ as it readies for debut

A new sustainability-focused expedition cruise line is keen to make sure agents are onboard with its plans

Ponant reveals plans to downsize ahead of move to ‘slow cruising’

The changes are part of the luxury cruise line’s commitment to becoming a zero-emissions company.

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

Sustainable travel 'Agora' to return at Abta Convention next month

The agora – or “assembly” – will discuss the subject of Balancing Act: Integrating Nature Protection with Responsible Tourism and will be moderated by Abta’s head of sustainability Carol Rose

Air fares to rise by £4-£10 due to sustainable fuels, minister says

Transport minister Mike Kane tells MPs the sector’s transition to sustainable aviation fuels will mean fares rising by between £4 and £10 over the next 15 years

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?

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

London City airport's plan to attract more leisure flights thwarted

The government has ruled out allowing London City airport to open on Saturday afternoons, limiting its ability to expand the number of leisure routes it offers

HF Holidays makes carbon measurement part of ‘product-to-market’ process

Carbon measurement and trip labelling will form a core part of the walking holiday specialist’s aim to reduce its carbon footprint by 5% a year

'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

Cruise lines told to use economic might to become clean fuel 'pioneers'

Lobby group Transport & Environment called for ’faster and more stringent climate requirements’ for cruise lines to help achieve environmental goals in a report published on Thursday (8 August)

Virgin Atlantic's Flight 100 sustainable fuel ad claim banned by ASA

Virgin Atlantic has been told not to repeat claims about sustainable aviation fuels made in a radio ad to publicise a special transatlantic flight last year

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

The Big Question: Is direct action targeting air travel ever justifiable?

Climate activists don’t believe travel is taking sustainability seriously, and have taken matters into their own hands. But is this the best way to make people fly – and pollute – less?

Hurtigruten Expeditions rapped for sustainability claim in fly-cruise ad

The Advertising Standards Authority said the ad’s reference to ’sustainable expeditions’ constituted an ’absolute claim’ referring to the full life cycle of an HX holiday, including travel to and from the destination

The Big Question: Is it time to rebrand the travel agent?

The value of personal service to consumers came to the fore during the pandemic. Now, in 2024, does the term ‘travel agent’ accurately convey what they do, and how much baggage does it still carry with it?

Amsterdam to halve cruise ship numbers from 2026

Local authorities have announced that, from 2026, only a maximum of 100 cruise ships will be able to dock at Amsterdam’s port per year

Lufthansa Group to add up to €72 environmental levy to fares

Lufthansa Group airlines have begun to charge an environmental levy to fund an increasing proportion of sustainable aviation fuel in line with EU requirements

Just Stop Oil hints at further action to disrupt air travel in future

Climate group promises ‘sustained period of action’ after a protest at Stansted airport last week, which saw activists spray two private jets with orange paint