Responsible tourism

Akureyri: a northern star emerges in Iceland

It’s time to discover a lesser-known part of the country, with its winter wonderland appeal, says the newly installed head of Visit Iceland

'People should travel flight-free because they want, not because they ought'

Byway founder and chief executive Cat Jones tells TTG about the slow travel specialist’s latest impact report and its ongoing mission to make flight-free travel mainstream

Intrepid chief: ‘We're spending a lot on driving customers to travel agents’

Intrepid Travel chief executive James Thornton tells TTG about its trade ties and tough calls on carbon reduction, and why he remains positive about the buoyancy of the adventure sector

‘Spain and Britain created tourism – now we must invent sustainable tourism’

Spain’s second sustainability day brought some less commonly discussed sustainable and responsible tourism issues to the fore – TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola was there to find out how the two countries can continue working together

Abta sustainable travel conference to explore social and environmental successes and challenges

The full-day Abta event in London on 15 May will give delegates insights into the success and challenges that travel businesses have faced in ensuring growth that benefits communities and the environment

Greece returns as TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Destination Partner

Greece will be the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Destination partner for a second year as the country continues to focus on driving travel agents to sell more sustainable travel

Jet2 boss: SAF delays put UK holidaymakers ‘at a competitive disadvantage’

‘We need government action to turbocharge the UK SAF industry,’ said Jet2.com and Jet2holidays chief executive Steve Heapy

The Big Question: Can celebrity endorsements ever be truly responsible?

The industry seems ever more willing to engage with TV stars and influencers to promote product, but is it risking a potential media backlash?

Ultima Expeditions to open Oasis camp in Antarctica featuring a 24-hour trip

The polar tour operator will offer guests a one-day trip to Antarctica when it re-opens its camp in November

‘Overtourism didn't happen overnight in Barcelona’: so what are the solutions?

With its architectural marvels, fine cuisine and, until recently, all-conquering football team, Barcelona has become not just one of Europe’s, but the world’s most popular tourist destinations – but that popularity comes at a cost

Lata to put UK market at heart of its new responsible tourism vision

Lata’s new vision centres around good-quality, responsible tourism with a reinvigorated focus on the UK market and a new partnership with Queer Destinations to promote LGBTQ+ rights

‘Becoming B Corp Certified will be a minimum standard in travel’

Not in the Guidebooks boss Carol Savage tells TTG about the latest milestone in the four-year journey and how travel agents remain the core of the operator’s growth plans

G Touring brands launch new donation scheme backing Planeterra projects

Just You and Travelsphere will match every £5 donation made by customers to support Planeterra’s projects around the world

How embracing responsible travel could transform your agency

TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes and agent Ambassadors explain how promoting and selling sustainable travel can boost your sales and business.

Spain to place biodiversity, inclusion and circular economics at centre of sustainability event

Spain’s second annual sustainability day will be held in London on 17 April

How women are driving Intrepid's exploration of Saudi Arabia

Intrepid’s Zina Bencheikh talks to TTG about the tour operator’s decision to expand into Saudi Arabia and how local women – and its visitors – will benefit from its approach

Intrepid Travel introduces female-led tours of Saudi Arabia

Tours will start in the Saudi capital of Riyadh and wind up in Jeddah and will be female-only

Agents to hike Inca Trail in support of cancer survivor colleague

A band of Not Just Travel consultants will walk the 25-mile Inca Trail to Machu Picchu later this year in support of cancer charity The Pink Ribbon Foundation

Greece firms up 'free holiday' offer for wildfire-hit Rhodes tourists

The Rodos Week initiative is aimed at all tourists who resided in hotels evacuated during last summer’s wildfires

St Giles Hotel to provide hospitality training for 20 rough sleepers

Participants have also been guaranteed job interviews after they complete the programme

Tui left isolated on marine parks stance by rivals Jet2 and easyJet

Europe’s largest operator is coming under growing pressure to take a firmer stance on the animal attractions it sells after shifts in policy by its two main rival operator brands

Jet2holidays to stop selling marine parks featuring captive cetaceans

Jet2’s announcement comes after easyJet holidays earlier this month confirmed it would stop selling zoos and marine parks under its new animal welfare policy

Experts and events revealed for new TTG Fairer Travel Month – all you need to know

Get loads of practical advice and hear from many inspiring experts to help drive positive change within your businesses

The first thing you look for when selling New Zealand

Qualmark accreditation signposts global standards of quality – general manager Steven Dixon explains how agents can use the scheme to design exceptional itineraries.