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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.

Greece hints at capping cruise guest numbers in holiday hotspots
Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to introduce a cap on the number of cruise ship arrivals into certain Greek destinations next year
Travel found wanting with regards to mentoring and allyship
'Travel needs more visible male allies to play their part'
The case for an inclusive and sustainable industry is plan and simple for everyone to see, writes Women in Travel CIC founder and managing director Alessandra Alonso ahead of the International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum and Awards later this month
A 'carbon squeeze' is coming, and travel won't escape its grasp
Incoming regulations reflect consumer demand for full disclosure from operators and airlines on their action on climate change. Gary Noakes reports
Rhodes: What are Jet2, easyJet and Tui doing to support agents?
'Earliest heatwave on record' prompts Greek wildfire warnings
Mid-June temperatures edged towards 45C this week for the first time
SeaDream is encouraging passengers to enjoy behind-the-scenes insights
SeaDream fits both vessels with shore power connectivity
SeaDream Yacht Club has completed an upgrade of its two ships, adding shore power connectivity to both to avoid emissions in port
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
Liberal Democrats vow to shift flight tax burden onto frequent flyers
Party unveils aims to reduce the climate impact of flying in general election manifesto
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?
Why travel must learn to tell its story better: eight takeaways from the ITT conference
Hundreds of current and future travel leaders took on some of the weightiest issues facing the industry this week at the 2024 ITT conference; James Chapple reports
Abta: 'The mood music is changing in Westminster when it comes to travel'
Party manifestos – what should we expect for travel?
Abta’s Luke Petherbridge outlines what the travel industry should expect - or not - from party manifestos forming the state of play for the upcoming general election
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
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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"
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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
Iceland's Blue Lagoon shuts again owing to fresh volcanic eruption
Fifth eruption along the country’s southwesterly Reykjanes peninsula since December under way
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
Scottish councils free to introduce tourist taxes from spring 2026
Edinburgh is expected to become the first Scottish destination to introduce a visitor levy after legislation paving the way was backed by members of the Scottish parliament (MSPs)
Jet2 pledges to cut carbon emissions by 35% per passenger by 2035
Airline and operator reveals updated sustainability strategy for the period to 2035 aligned to Science-Based Targets initiative guidance
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
Responsible Travel recruits comms specialist Debbie Hindle to board
Responsible Travel has appointed PR guru Debbie Hindle as a non-executive director
Cost and weather bigger priorities for holidaymakers than risk, safety and security
The Travel Foundation warns holidaymakers are ignoring risks in holiday destinations and undertaking activities deemed too dangerous at home
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Westoe Travel marks seventh anniversary of apprentice Chloe Rutherford's death
Agency once again taking parts in efforts throughout South Shields to remember Chloe and her partner Liam Curry, who were killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing