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Heathrow claims operations will 'run smoothly' despite strike action
The airport said it will not let walkouts by Unite union members throughout May disrupt the flow of visitors to the UK
‘Travel's true value lies in its gifts that last a lifetime’
Does the industry need a new way of communicating the impact and value of tourism?
TreadRight Foundation partners with rewilding organisation

It is the first project the foundation has announced since it shifted focus to supporting nature-based solutions in support of its three pillars of "Planet, People and Wildlife". 

 
"This Earth Day’s theme is ’invest in our planet’ and TreadRight is pleased to partner with Trees of Life, a strong nature-based solutions charity working to tackle the overlapping nature and climate emergencies and create a cascade of benefits for people," said Shannon Guihan, TTC’s chief sustainability Officer and head of The TreadRight Foundation.

Travel Village and Royal Caribbean pick 50kg of rubbish from Blackpool beach
The Travel Village Group and Royal Caribbean teamed up with Blackpool Council to tidy up the town’s beachfront
New diversity and inclusion award added to TTMAs for 2023
The Travel Marketing Awards is seeking to recognise companies taking a stand on equality
AmaWaterways reinforces commitment to sustainable cruising
The river cruise line is looking at new ways it can improve its sustainability credentials
Imagine Cruising supports Parkinson’s runner's 970-mile challenge
Imagine Cruising chief executive said that 65-year-old Neil Russell was an inspiration for many due to “his grit, unwavering determination and passion for life”
Virgin Atlantic and UK charity partner to support visually impaired travellers
Launched on Wednesday (19 April), the online training will teach cabin crew members how to best support visually impaired customers
Young people to ‘spend big’ on travel in 2023, report finds
Research reveals 26% of 18- to 35-year-olds in England are planning to spend between £2,000 to £4,000 on a trip abroad this year
New travel job seekers hit five-year high but placements dip
New candidates reached the highest point since 2018 but those being placed in new travel jobs dipped compared to 2022
Tourism sector one of the UK's ‘strongest performing’ industries
Strong activity in the sector follows a recent surge in holiday bookings, Lloyds Bank reported
Travel staff ‘disengaged’ and ‘frustrated’ by sector's record on diversity and inclusion
Travel staff are less likely to think equality and inclusion should form “a core priority” for their businesses according to new research
Regenerative Travel launches agent membership programme
Competitive commission, webinars, and an engaged community forum are among perks for ‘values-aligned’ agents joining the new scheme
Polar exploration: Smooth sailing, or a journey too far for consumer travel?
As pressure mounts on cruise lines to operate more sustainably in polar regions, companies are exploring how they can mitigate their impact. By Will Payne
Govt pledges to accelerate SAF production in race to reach net zero
It comes as part of ministers and aviation chiefs’ action plan for the next two years in the race to reach net zero by 2050
Inspire Group boosts staff pay in response to cost of living squeeze
The group will give employees a 7% increase on their salaries on top of a 5% boost it awarded last year
Airlines renew warning to govt to commit to SAF programme or see UK lose out
Airlines tell government to support SAF and other measures as Sustainable Skies World Summit opens
TravelTime World 'takes first steps' towards B Corp status
TravelTime World has recently announced it was launching its latest sustainability campaign to educate customers on how to travel more responsibly
Thrillseekers led to safety from UK's highest rollercoaster
Theme park staff led stranded passengers down the tracks and the ride was cancelled for the rest of the day
More holidaymakers looking to travel during shoulder seasons
Nearly 30% of travellers said they intend to take an overnight trip between April and May
How agents' green schemes are placing a fresh grassroots focus on sustainability
From transatlantic litter-picks to welcome home cards made from repurposed elephant dung, cruise agents have been getting creative with their efforts to support sustainability initiatives
TTG Media announces Climate Action Plan
TTG Media is proud to have measured its carbon footprint and devised a strategy to halve emissions by 2030
Green walls and Michelin-starred chef set to feature at 1Hotel Mayfair
Moss walls and reclaimed timber are among sustainable features at 1Hotel Mayfair overlooking Green Park
Clever ways you can showcase your knowledge of sustainable travel
Exclusive data shows agents’ confidence discussing sustainable travel with clients is booming. Here’s how advisors can capitalise on their knowledge