Responsible tourism

Intrepid to review approach to advertising after ASA rap

Intrepid Travel admits use of ‘planet-friendly’ phrase in its marketing was wrong and vows to change its behaviour

Intrepid Travel advert banned for ‘planet-friendly’ claim

Intrepid Travel has been told to stop using an ad stating it was ‘planet-friendly’ after the Advertising Standards Authority ruled it was misleading and made false environmental claims

‘Timeless yet future-proof’: how Costa Rica nails responsible tourism

For travellers who love wildlife and adventure, eco-tourism pioneer destination Costa Rica is well worth a visit

SPAA urges members to increase engagement with sustainability initiatives

The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association has created a discussion document of Sustainability Considerations for its membership

European Travel Commission appoints Miguel Sanz as president

Sanz aims to prioritise sustainable and inclusive tourism, in line with ETC’s 2030 Strategy

Tui secures €2.7 billion loan extension tied to sustainability targets

Tui agrees a deal with banks that sees a refinancing loan extension tied to emissions reduction

Industry warned it 'must absorb the cost of sustainability'

Travel must think about sustainability the same way it did health and safety, Abta’s Delivering Sustainable Travel seminar told

EasyJet holidays piloting AI-backed hotel food waste initiative

Operator leaning on new tech in bid to cut down on food waste at its hotels

Tui expands sustainable hotel portfolio by 50% to nearly 1,000

The brand now has 997 hotels with the ’Green & Fair’ accreditation on offer

European Travel Commission unveils new climate action plan

The organisation plans to halve its operational emissions by 2030

G Adventures founder: ‘Travel is a privilege, not a right’

TTG catches up with Bruce Poon Tip ahead of the launch of G-backed documentary, The Last Tourist, who sets out his vision for how travel can truly become a force for good

Future Advantage conferences ‘will be about giving back’

Boss Julia Lo Bue-Said told delegates they will see a “very different context and thought process” at next year’s event

Supporting agents’ sustainability missions ‘a top priority’ for Advantage

At the Advantage conference in Benidorm on Monday (22 May), Lo Bue-Said outlined how supporting agents with their ESG strategies is "a top priority" for the consortium.

To support the development of products and services, Advantage is introducing a Sustainability Member Steering Group made up of a mix of members to help develop and input into the strategy.

Colleagues across Advantage HQ have also been recruited as "sustainability ambassadors" to help keep the business focused and embed sustainability across the business.

Govt's rail plans 'will drive consumers away' from sustainable travel

Tech startup Byway said proposals from the Office of Rail and Road will allow rail operators in Great Britain to curtail the release of advance timetable information and permit the advance booking horizon for train tickets to be trimmed to just eight weeks

Palladium unveils three pillars to ‘make the world a better place’

The group’s s new global CSR initiative focuses on three core policy areas: people, community and planet

Sustainable aviation summit to bolster transatlantic flight development

Transport secretary Mark Harper will look to drive development of ‘guilt-free’ air travel during a trip to the US

A first look at Australia's hottest new attraction

New sound and light show, Wintjiri Wiru, in the spiritual heart of Australia has been sensitively conceived in partnership with the country’s First Nation people.

Charitable Travel start selling one-way flying options in Europe

Founder Melissa Tilling said on Tuesday (9 May) that one-way flying can showcase how travel and tourism can be ’an immense force for good’

Byway working to be ‘an example of good, sustainable business’

Founder Cat Jones said the specialist operator’s aim was to make flight-free travel mainstream

Ambassadors Assemble! Revealing TTG's Sustainable Travel Ambassadors

Meet TTG’s trainee Sustainable Travel Ambassadors for 2023!

Abta conference asks: 'How can travel make a positive impact on the world?'

Abta’s Sustainable Travel Conference will examine practical takeaways for the industry to have a more positive role in developing sustainable tourism

More Brits open to cruise holidays than ever before, new data finds

Holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took around 1.7 million cruise holidays last year, nearing demand levels last seen in 2019

Could agents help a small island forge a better relationship with cruise?

As Guernsey gears up for its busier summer ever for cruise calls, TTG explores how agents can help their clients use their brief visits to give something back to the island community

Tourist boards ‘must work together’ to set common sustainability goals

The general director of The Spanish Tourist Board Miguel Sanz said Covid highlighted the difficulties when each country sets different rules