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Intrepid Travel launches Typhoon Yagi appeal in Vietnam
Funds will go to Intrepid’s local charity partner the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation to provide immediate relief on the ground
How you can help your clients travel responsibly, but keep the fun
From supporting communities to boosting scientific research, discover how clients can leave a positive impact when they travel – and enjoy it too.
Operator seeks agents’ help to restore ‘eighth natural wonder of the world’
Swoop Patagonia general manager Harriet Pike told TTG the specialist, which is direct sell, would be open to working with agents if the campaign generated sufficient interest
‘It's our take on the ‘where next?’ culture’: Intrepid Travel reveals 2025 Not Hot List
Intrepid Travel has named the 10 destinations on its latest Not Hot List as part of its efforts to divert tourists away from overtourism hotspots
Air fares to rise by £4-£10 due to sustainable fuels, minister says
Air fares to rise by £4-£10 due to sustainable fuels, minister says
Transport minister Mike Kane tells MPs the sector’s transition to sustainable aviation fuels will mean fares rising by between £4 and £10 over the next 15 years
The peacebuilding experts running tours offering both sides of the story
The peacebuilding experts running tours offering both sides of the story
’Agents clients don’t need to be into peacebuilding, they just need to be intellectually curious,’ the duo behind socially-conscious tour operator Mejdi Tours tell TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola
‘Is seeking B Corp the right path for your agency or brand right now?’
Do you have the time, energy and investment needed to pursue a mark like B Corp? And is your brand in the right place on its journey? We Are Llama’s John Pritchard weighs up the pros and cons
Greece ponders €20 levy on cruise guests visiting sought-after destinations
Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced visitors to the likes of Santorini and Mykonos could be subjected to a €20 levy
What next? EasyJet full of answers as net zero roadmap turns two
As easyJet’s sustainability roadmap enters its third year, the carrier has demonstrated its willingness to walk the walk when it comes to sustainability. So what has it achieved? And what are the next steps?
The Big Question: Is the 'S' word starting to put customers off?
It’s a crucial issue, but how can travel communicate its sustainability message effectively to consumers without risking overkill or apathy?
Loganair to explore hybrid-electric flight with new partner
Loganair has signalled its support for the development of a four-engine hybrid-electric aircraft that will cover its regional flying needs
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Inside luxury agency’s ‘masterclass’ for spotting greenwashing practices
Designer Travel has celebrated more than 40 its advisors completing the course.
'I lived on Hanoi's streets as a child – now I'm fighting to end human trafficking'
This year, the Intrepid Foundation has been named the Travel Industry Awards by TTG’s official charity partner – Do Duy Vi, co-CEO of one of Intrepid’s partners – the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation – explains how agents can help the foundation make a difference on the streets of Hanoi where he grew up
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Inside Travel Group to bolster sustainability team and tackle overtourism
Inside Travel’s sustainability efforts are to be helped by a new member of staff ahead of publishing a strategy on overtourism
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Travalyst aims to 'align industry' with new approved assessors list
Prince Harry’s Travalyst unveils a list of approved inspectors of accommodation in an attempt to offer globalised assessment of sustainability standards
New charity supporting young adults with cancer set up by agency's marketing lead
Clare Sacco decided to set up the Embers charity because she felt there was a ’gap’ in the support for young adults with terminal cancer after searching for resources and networks when she received her devastating news last year
Finalists revealed for Diversity Trailblazer accolade at The Travel Industry Awards
The accolade, new for 2024, recognises an individual putting diversity and inclusivity at the heart of everything they do
Joanna Lumley backs calls urging Tui to ditch captive dolphin attractions
Joanna Lumley, Alesha Dixon and Deborah Meadon head list of signatories to an open letter to Tui calling for the operator to stop selling captive dolphin attractions
Extinction Rebellion calls for ‘immediate end to the cruise industry’ as new ship targeted
Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas has become the latest cruise ship to be targeted by climate activists across northern Europe this summer
The luxury travel booking trends for 2025 agents need to know
Solo female travel, China and VIP access are just some of the things luxury advisors need to prioritise
Stewart: 'I’m incredibly confident about the team leading Sandals into the future' (Credit: Sandals Resorts International)
‘We’re not sprinkling sawdust in random places – it’s got to have impact’
Sandals Resorts International chair talks TTG’s Sarah Dennis through some of the work the Sandals Foundation is doing in communities across the Caribbean, and its latest eye-catching fundraising mission
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Ambassador becomes latest line to be targeted by climate action groups
The line has apologised to guests affected by its decision to dock in IJmuiden on Sunday (18 August) due to climate activists protesting in Amsterdam
Small changes, big action: how to help your customers travel more responsibly
Help your customers travel more responsibly on their next trip by sharing easy top tips from the third of this year’s TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes expert workshops. 
HF Holidays makes carbon measurement part of ‘product-to-market’ process
Carbon measurement and trip labelling will form a core part of the walking holiday specialist’s aim to reduce its carbon footprint by 5% a year