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Cruise passengers bear witness to aftermath of brutal whale slaughter
Boycotts not the answer says Ambassador after Faroes whale hunt furore
Line says calls in destinations home to ’outdated’ practices remind authorities ’tourists want to marvel at the wildlife – not watch it being killed’
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TTG Sustainable Travel Showcase – CURIOCITY Africa
Cruise passengers bear witness to aftermath of brutal whale slaughter
Cruise passengers bear witness to aftermath of brutal whale slaughter
Ambassador Cruise Line has apologised after Ambition arrived in Torshavn following a bloody pilot whale hunt, with chief Christian Verhounig stressing his ’extreme disappointment’
The Great Western Greenway in Co. Mayo is the ideal spot for visitors to cycle, walk or hike, and immerse themselves in Ireland’s great outdoors. Credit: Failte Ireland / Outlier
Why the island of Ireland is green by nature
Here are some of the ways your clients can embrace sustainability and fill their heart with Ireland
What lasting impacts will Covid-19 have on aviation?
Free train tickets among proposals to reduce aviation emissions
Requiring airlines to offer free rail tickets to the airport for passengers taking international flights and giving customers ’realistic’ travel times for domestic flights are two ways the aviation industry could reduce its carbon footprint, according to a new charter
The gender pay gap is widening, according to ONS statistics
Gender pay gap for non-exec travel roles 'almost non-existent' in 2022
However, the pay gap for higher-salaried roles increased to 14.2%
Four expert tips to kick-start your sustainability journey
Four expert tips to kick-start your sustainability journey
Catch up with some of the key takeaways from TTG’s Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum
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Travel bosses urged to bring staff along on sustainability journeys
Oriele Frank from beauty brand Elemis tells TTG’s Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum that by ensuring there is ’alignment’ throughout a business on sustainability issues, staff can be more focused on these goals
Latam enters partnership with global conservation project
Travel firms cautioned against using sustainability 'as a tool for commercial gain'
Travel firms must not use their carbon reduction goals as a way to promote their businesses, instead they must share them as standard
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No need to wait for disaster to act on sustainability, travel told
Industry must ’rapidly implement’ sustainability protocols before disaster strikes, TTG Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum hears
Earth Day: ‘Small changes can add up to big sustainability gains’ – Abta
Travel firms told they 'will not survive' without sustainability strategies
Co-founder of sustainability consultancy CYD Connects Aisling Connaughton told TTG’s Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum travel firms must ’find their place’ in the industry’s carbon action journey
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TTG VV Fest 2023: Not another sustainability session (sustainability)
Virgin Voyages is driving a sea change not just with its sustainable ship design but also with the exciting experiences it offers Sailors. Find talking points here to help you entice eco-conscious customers onboard the Lady Ships.
TTG Media named publishing industry leader on sustainability
TTG Media named publishing industry leader on sustainability
TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes campaign named Sustainability Initiative of the Year at 2023 Professional Publisher Association Awards
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Inspire Group launches new sustainable holiday booking platform
Managing director Lisa Henning said on Monday (26 June) it was “absolutely vital” for Inspire to give customers a platform to book sustainable holidays
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‘It's time everyone took action to make travel truly inclusive’
"As I sail into new waters, I encourage all TTG readers to take action, ask questions, and embrace authenticity."
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Inghams staff clean up Hampshire beach to celebrate World Ocean Day
The tour operator partnered with the Final Straw Foundation, an environmental NGO which works with both communities and businesses to highlight the impact of plastic pollution
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Silversea hailed for environmental management work in the Galapagos
The cruise line has become the first tour operator to gain certification in environmental management in the destination
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EasyJet holidays pledges to make 'sustainable holidays mainstream'
The tour operator announced on Thursday (15 June) it would partner with the UNWTO and Oxford University to deliver an ESG framework specific to tourism businesses
MSC Cruises takes delivery of second LNG-powered ship, Euribia
MSC to add 15 new shoreside plug-in ports between 2024 and 2026
At least 15 new ports have been earmarked for ships to receive shoreside electricity between 2024 and 2026
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How Club Med has become a pioneer for responsible all-inclusive holidays
Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda provides a blueprint for the all-inclusive operator’s sustainable mission.
Audley Travel achieves B Corp status
Audley Travel achieves B Corp status
Chief executive Nick Longman said on Monday (12 June) the tour-operator didn’t have to change its business strategy to achieve the certification
Tui launches e-bikes for Rhodes tour guides and cuts car use
Tui launches e-bikes for Rhodes tour guides and cuts car use
Tui’s Destination Co-Lab Rhodes project is a testing ground for more sustainable experiences
Bhutan's Taktshang (Tigernest) monastery
Bhutan to start discounting $200 a night sustainability fee after 'feedback'
Bhutan is offering discounts on its $200 sustainability levy only months after raising it from $65 a day.
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Activists call on travel and tourism to stop supporting animal exploitation
Charity Born Free published on Thursday (1 June) a report on the dangerous impact of people using animals as props in their holiday pics