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Travel consultancy TTC earns B Corp status
Travel Trade Consultancy joins the likes of TTG Media, Intrepid and Inside Travel Group
Everything you need to know about the upcoming EU border rules
Following years of delays, the much-discussed EU border schemes are set to be implemented over the next 12-18 months. Here’s all you need to know about it…
Arrival figures: are there better ways to measure tourism success?
Is chasing ever higher visitor numbers sustainable? And is it even the best way for destinations to measure tourism success?
TTG Media sees team changes and new roles as brand heads into 2024 with B Corp status
TTG Media has announced a series of changes to its team including internal promotions and new roles into 2024 as the independent media company has become B Corp
Iceland's Blue Lagoon extends closure as volcanic activity continues
The spa has announced that it will contact all guests with confirmed bookings over the coming days
Spain's most underrated city, where outdoor living is easy
The European Green Capital for 2024 wins plaudits for its network of bike lanes, farm-fresh cuisine and climate-neutral targets
Allergies and bike accidents among growing threats to holidaymakers
New data from the Safer Tourism Foundation reveals some of the new threats impacting travellers over the past year
Iceland's Blue Lagoon to review ongoing closure this week
The geothermal spa has been closed for the most part since mid-November owing to high levels of volcanic activity along Iceland’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula
Venice to limit large groups to 25 in latest bid to curb overtourism
The measure comes after Venice’s city council announced the introduction of a €5 daily tourist tax in September
‘Let's make 2024 the year travel fights for nature's survival’
“Whatever your travel niche, nature is your business,’ says Responsible Travel chief executive Justin Francis
How carbon labelling can help travel become more responsible
Byway, Explore and Intrepid are among the operators adding ‘carbon labels’ to their trips this year. TTG considers how carbon labelling works and how it can help travel meet sustainability goals
TTG Media achieves B Corp status after year-long certification process
TTG Media has achieved B Corp status after a rigorous assessment process during 2023, committing to a positive influence across the five pillars of social impact.
Nanuku Resort Fiji: A climate-friendly piece of paradise
Located 30 miles east of Fiji’s capital Suva, Nanuku Resort Fiji offers guests the chance to relax and wind down surrounded by breathtaking landscapes
How an Iberostar Majorca fam showcased the impact of sustainability
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts curated a special sustainability-themed fam for a group of TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Majorca
Jet2holidays unveils hotel sustainability labelling scheme
Chief executive Steve Heapy said the new scheme would help agents choose the best accommodation for their clients
Travel Counsellors to create first climate action plan with Travel Foundation
The homeworking giant has called on its agents to become sustainability champions
Canary Islands launches digital tool to help tourism sector cut carbon
The Canaries detailed its climate action plan at Cop28 in Dubai, it being the only Spanish destination represented at Cop
Overtourism and inflation among biggest threats to travel sector's growth
City destinations, in particular, seeking to introduce visitor levies to reinvest in sustainable development, conservation of biodiversity and preservation of cultural heritage
Time to change: how is the luxury sector progressing with sustainability?
Is luxury travel doing enough to offer trips with a less negative impact on the planet and more positive experiences that give back?
Exploring another – more secret – side to Crete
Intrepid and Avis hosted TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in off-the-beaten-track areas of Crete, where the experiences were so special the agents were moved to tears
TTC Tour Brands ditches branded freebies in sustainability push
The Travel Corporation axes branded giveaways for its touring subsidiaries on environmental grounds, pledging a total ban
Carnival Corporation brands on course to halve food waste by 2030
The cruise giant has achieved a 38% reduction against its 2019 baseline by investing heavily in technology and awareness campaigns
Spain puts accessibility at heart of new ‘Spain for All’ campaign
The campaign aims to build a roadmap to improve inclusivity from a social and accessibility standpoint to eventually attract more tourists into the country
Iberostar's food offering to be 'at least 65% plant-based' by 2030
The group has announced its focus on decarbonising operations, as well as having a more effective approach to waste management