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Travel Counsellors' head of recruitment Matt Harding said the aim of the guide is to "retain experience and talent within the travel sector"
Travel Counsellors and ITT team up to launch £100k scholarship programme
Homeworking giant partners with ITT Future You Foundation for industry-first programme to support budding entrepreneurs
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Brands and individuals honoured at first Women in Travel Forum awards
The awards, hosted by social enterprise Women in Travel CIC, champions travel and tourism companies and brands, and individuals working in the industry, for their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Aircraft emissions are a growing source of global warming (Credit: Unsplash)
Seventeen airlines to face EU ‘greenwashing’ complaints
Consumer group leads pan-European action against 17 airlines over their alleged greenwashing claims
Why the Pacific Asia region's inclusivity is the pride of Pata
Why the Pacific Asia region's inclusivity is the pride of Pata
To mark Pride month, Pata chair UK and Ireland Chris Crampton reflects on the Pacific Asia region’s LGBTQ+ credentials – and how and why progress has been achieved
Eating less meat and more fruit and veg can significantly lower carbon emissions
Your step-by-step guide on how to quit carbon
It’s not just up to your customers to make more responsible choices, you can too
The Panache team has grown from 13 to 40 people in under three years
Panache Cruises pledges £5,000 to local crowdfunding campaign
The campaign hopes to raise £30,000 for the Adlington Cricket Club and as of this week, has achieved £20,000 from donations
Passengers demand more e-gates and a zero-tolerance approach to in-flight disruption
Global air passengers near 2019 levels as consumer confidence increases
International passenger volumes is projected to reach 8.4 billion in 2023, representing 92% of 2019 levels
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Inghams staff clean up Hampshire beach to celebrate World Ocean Day
The tour operator partnered with the Final Straw Foundation, an environmental NGO which works with both communities and businesses to highlight the impact of plastic pollution
FLORIDA'S PARADISE COAST
The $550bn travel market open to agents willing to listen
“Just being listened to and understood is the main thing. Two people sat in front of you, no judgement – that’s all anybody wants.”
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Silversea hailed for environmental management work in the Galapagos
The cruise line has become the first tour operator to gain certification in environmental management in the destination
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Shortlist revealed for first Women in Travel and Tourism Forum awards
Judges include leaders from across the industry, from names such as Intrepid and Google, to industry associations such as ITT Future You and BTA
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EasyJet holidays pledges to make 'sustainable holidays mainstream'
The tour operator announced on Thursday (15 June) it would partner with the UNWTO and Oxford University to deliver an ESG framework specific to tourism businesses
MSC Cruises takes delivery of second LNG-powered ship, Euribia
MSC to add 15 new shoreside plug-in ports between 2024 and 2026
At least 15 new ports have been earmarked for ships to receive shoreside electricity between 2024 and 2026
Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel
Women in Travel Forum to offer quiet hub for neurodiverse attendees
The room will be adjacent to the main conference hall and will offer a space for those who need to take time out and decompress
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Inghams parent Hotelplan UK expands sustainability team
Two new hires – Krissy Roe and Ruth Woodall – will help Hotelplan UK drive its climate action plan
JLA's new Toucanet tour includes a Rio de Janeiro city tour (Credit: Journey Latin America)
Brazil scraps all remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions
Travellers will no longer need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test to enter the country
Europe urged to take ‘more nuanced approach’ to overtourism
Europe urged to take ‘more nuanced approach’ to overtourism
Tourism insight expert David Edwards told Etoa summit delegates on Tuesday to focus on driving up the length of stays instead of visitor numbers
Sara Macefield gives her take on Norwegian Prima (Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line)
NCLH modifies final Prima-class ships to help reach carbon reduction goal
The ships, expected to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, will be able to use green methanol as an alternative fuel source
Tui raises further €1.8 billion to repay Covid state aid
Tui signs menopause pledge to support affected colleagues
HR director Julie Tindale said on Tuesday (13 June) Tui had a responsibility to ensure staff were treated “fairly and with dignity and respect in their working environments.”
The Big Question: Is there a future for private jets in travel?
The Big Question: Is there a future for private jets in travel?
Private jets offer unparalleled comfort and convenience, but as travel ramps up its response to the climate crisis, can they still be justified?
Audley Travel achieves B Corp status
Audley Travel achieves B Corp status
Chief executive Nick Longman said on Monday (12 June) the tour-operator didn’t have to change its business strategy to achieve the certification
Kuoni's new report has also looked at improving support for animal welfare (Image credit: Nick Fewings/Unsplash)
Kuoni to sell shorter flights and cut store emissions under net-zero plan
The tour operator published its first impact report to find better ways to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
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Tui staff help save couple's wedding by hand delivering bridesmaid dress
Bride Gemma O’Shea was so moved by the kindness of Tui’s staff when one of her bridesmaids forgot her dress that she and her now husband Michael were now looking to book their honeymoon with Tui
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How Royal Caribbean ships help scientists with marine conversation
The cruise giant extended its partnership with marine research project OceanScope