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Making travel marketing more inclusive promises more reward than risk
Experts have called on the travel sector to be ’vulnerable’ and ’authentic’ when it comes to featuring disability in marketing campaigns
Gender pay gap for non-exec travel roles 'almost non-existent' in 2022
However, the pay gap for higher-salaried roles increased to 14.2%
Norwegian ready for busy summer as June carryings rebound
Airline reports June carryings of two million, the highest number it has carried so far this year – equalling July 2022
Four expert tips to kick-start your sustainability journey
Catch up with some of the key takeaways from TTG’s Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum
How 'going woke' can attract new talent and business opportunities
News UK’s diversity chief shows how travel can learn from the strides it has made in diversity, equity and inclusion
Fresh plea to EU to unlock cross-border green European travel
Coalition of environmental NGOs urge European Commission to harness new regulations to enable customers to seamlessly combine lower-carbon transport options like rail and bus
Travel bosses urged to bring staff along on sustainability journeys
Oriele Frank from beauty brand Elemis tells TTG’s Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum that by ensuring there is ’alignment’ throughout a business on sustainability issues, staff can be more focused on these goals
Ponant unveils new zero-emission cruise ship concept
The sailing ship, which will be ready by 2030, aims to be a catalyst for new energy solutions for the line and the broader industry
Travel firms cautioned against using sustainability 'as a tool for commercial gain'
Travel firms must not use their carbon reduction goals as a way to promote their businesses, instead they must share them as standard
No need to wait for disaster to act on sustainability, travel told
Industry must ’rapidly implement’ sustainability protocols before disaster strikes, TTG Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum hears
Travel firms told they 'will not survive' without sustainability strategies
Co-founder of sustainability consultancy CYD Connects Aisling Connaughton told TTG’s Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum travel firms must ’find their place’ in the industry’s carbon action journey
Help vulnerable families enjoy a holiday for the price of an ice cream
Ahead of National Ice Cream Day, the Family Holiday Charity is asking people to donate £3, the average cost of an ice cream, to help those in need
Thomas Cook ends sale of all attractions with captive cetaceans
OTA strengthens its animal welfare policy by removing from sale all attractions with captive dolphins, orcas and whales
Explore launches new charity arm to 'positively impact global communities'
The Explore Foundation launches with two projects – One Bike in Tanzania and Lone Buffalo in Laos – with more to follow
Package holiday prices rising faster than inflation, data finds
TravelSupermarket data for a report on holiday costs revealed prices to popular destinations have risen in 2023, but so has interest in overseas travel
Paris protests prompt FCDO warning for Brits travelling to France
The warning comes as the French government continues to battle unrest in the capital following the shooting of a teenager
TTG Media named publishing industry leader on sustainability
TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes campaign named Sustainability Initiative of the Year at 2023 Professional Publisher Association Awards
Travel Counsellors team hike three peaks in two days for charity
The group braved the weather on Saturday (24 June) and hiked Scafell Pike before heading to Snowdon, completing the hike in five hours
The US destination fighting back against 'mind-boggling' anti-LGBT+ laws
’I don’t want someone coming to Palm Springs because they’re afraid to go to other parts of our country,’ Visit Greater Palm Springs chief Scott White tells TTG
Inspire Group launches new sustainable holiday booking platform
Managing director Lisa Henning said on Monday (26 June) it was “absolutely vital” for Inspire to give customers a platform to book sustainable holidays
‘Women are on the frontline of the climate emergency’
"The climate crisis is impacting women in travel and tourism, and everyone should be concerned"
Sandals team to tackle 100km Antigua charity challenge
The team will run 100km around Antigua in October to raise vital funds for sick children in the Caribbean
‘It's time everyone took action to make travel truly inclusive’
"As I sail into new waters, I encourage all TTG readers to take action, ask questions, and embrace authenticity."
Why embracing a ‘neurospicy’ workplace could help businesses flourish
The travel industry should actively embrace neurodiversity with their recruitment strategies