Responsible tourism

Venetians expected to approve €5 daily tourist fee trial

The €5 fee will be trialled over peak periods next year and will apply to all tourists aged 14 and above

Tui to introduce British Sign Language interpretation

Tui claims to have become the first UK tour operator to offer the service to customers

Venice to begin charging entry fee in bid to curb overtourism

Last month Unesco warned Venice should be added to a list of World Heritage Sites at risk of "irreversible" damage from "overwhelming" tourism

The Big Question: Can cruise sail ahead of land-based breaks?

Cruise has long been on the verge of a mainstream breakthrough, so is the sector ready to become the UK’s favourite holiday?

Trains, scenery, cheese: this Swiss region has it all

Gstaad Saanenland has all the elements that make Switzerland so compelling for an alpine summer break.

Watch: The fam trip that revealed Crete’s best-kept secrets

A recent fam trip to Crete co-hosted by Intrepid and Avis as part of the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes initiative changed agents’ perceptions of the Greek island thanks to off-the-beaten-track adventures and local experiences that immersed the group in remote Cretan communities

Tui's top tips to help agents cater for the LGBT+ market

’Sometimes people are almost a bit scared of saying the wrong things – but everyone has to start somewhere,’ Tui head of brand marketing Toby Horry tells TTG

The Big Question: Should travel firms still be selling captive animal attractions?

Is the tide turning against attractions showcasing animals outside their natural habitat? And can some be justified? TTG’s latest Big Question explores a sensitive topic for the industry

7 ways to reduce the negative impacts of travel

In the third TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors workshop, experts advised how you can help clients minimise the negative impacts of their travels

"If a tour operator doesn't have a good answer to that, it should be a red flag"

It’s vital we hold the travel industry to account if we sense any exploitation of Indigenous communities for the benefit of tourism.

Facing the heat: How the Med's tourism chiefs are battling extreme weather

Following the vicious heatwave which swept across southern Europe this month, efforts to put destinations on a climate crisis footing have never been more important – here’s what three countries have been doing

Why is Amsterdam banning cruise ships, and what does it mean for agents?

Amsterdam’s ban on cruise vessels is the latest step by city authorities to control tourist numbers and respond to climate concerns – but what does this latest restriction mean for tourism to the city, and agents selling it?

Top ways to help your clients make sustainable travel choices

Finding the most sustainable travel suppliers can feel complex. Use these practical tips from the second TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassador workshop to help you navigate the industry