Responsible business

'Now is a time of immense challenge – and opportunity – for our industry'

Writing for TTG ahead of World Tourism Day, Responsible Travel's Justin Francis OBE highlights four challenges the industry must face up to now – and four causes for optimism

Meet the athletes taking on the Sandals Foundation Island Challenge in Saint Lucia

Next month, 35 intrepid volunteers will undertake a five-part endurance challenge on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia to raise money for paediatric care on the island

Eight ways your clients can travel more responsibly

How can you help your clients not only choose their perfect holiday, but also ensure they lessen any negative impacts from their trip? This was the focus of the third TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshop of the year, led by easyJet holidays’ senior ESG (environmental, social and governance) manager Scott Lawson, who discussed key areas agents can focus on to help their customers make better holiday decisions.

Everything you need to know about French Polynesia specialist Aranui Cruises

Discover everything you need to know about Aranui Cruises, with a chance to win a €1,000 cruise voucher and a deluxe French food hamper

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

Tui pledges £1 million in unspent apprenticeship funding to tackling UK skills shortages

Cash will go towards helping the NHS, charities and businesses create training opportunities in sectors facing workforce challenges

Havila Voyages teases ‘climate-neutral’ voyage as chief fires warning shot at competitors

Chief Bent Martini wants the line to expand its presence on Norway’s coastal route and to build a fleet that can operate sailings sustainably

Secrets of Ceylon expands portfolio and adds new operator partner

The hotel collection now numbers 13 characterful four-star properties across the island

Charity accuses Tui of breaching its own policy on captive whales and dolphins

Tui is the subject of 32-page report by World Animal Protection, which delves into the operator’s extensive use of marine attractions, claiming the group plays a ’significant role’ in driving demand for them

Sandals to raise further £100,000 for paediatric care with third charity challenge

The mountains and rainforest of Saint Lucia will be the setting for the third Sandals Foundation Island Challenge this October

G Touring rapidly climbs list of UK's best workplaces for women

Travelsphere and Just You parent ranked second in medium-sized business category, climbing from 14th last year and 17th in 2023

How to choose suppliers that help you cut the carbon footprint of a holiday

How to spot suppliers who prioritise sustainability – and the questions to ask other operators

Hurtigruten to pay remote Norwegian villages up to £9,000 per visit in ‘meaningful tourism’ push

The cruise line will directly contribute 250 Norwegian kroner (around £18) per guest to three Norwegian villages each time it visits

Barcelona to cut number of cruise terminals in bid to limit passenger growth

Med’s most popular port reveals major revamp to improve sustainability and combat overtourism concerns

'Is direct action the only way we will make progress on accessibility?'

Limitless Travel founder and CEO Angus Drummond makes the case for direct action if government isn’t going to step in and require the aviation sector to make flying more accessible

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

Retail legend Mary Portas’s six tips to make business more responsible – and more profitable

Addressing TTG’s Fairer Travel Event, retail guru, broadcaster and co-chair of the Better Business Act campaign Mary Portas OBE set out why kindness, not ball-breaking, should be a part of the creative brief – and why aligning purpose with profit isn’t just business ethics, it’s smart strategy

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

Designer Travel lands hat-trick of Best Workplaces in Travel awards

Agency named best large company at Monday’s ceremony, and was also honoured for its commitment to employees’ happiness and performance

Crete 'ready to welcome visitors as normal' following wildfire

Around 1,500 tourists and residents were evacuated late last week owing to a fire in the Ierapetra region

Hurtigruten's unique offering In The Spotlight

Discover everything you need to know about Hurtigruten’s various voyages, with a chance to win a £100 Lifestyle voucher

Accessible travel: How big is the opportunity?

Our survey of nearly 140 agents reveals what more needs to be done to help the trade sell more accessible travel