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Fairer Travel Week, in association with the Spanish Tourist Office, will take place from 4 - 8 July
TTG launches new 'Fairer Travel Week'
Taking place from 4 - 8 July, Fairer Travel Week, in association with the Spanish Tourist Office will feature Travel Pride, a Sustainability and Diversity Forum and an online supplier showcase event
The ship will build on the X-Bow design of Aurora's first polar ship the Greg Mortimer
Aurora Expeditions to debut new ship in November
The ship takes its name from marine biologist and conservationist Dr Sylvia Earle
MSC reveals more details and opens sales for World Europa ship
World Europa to be MSC's ‘greenest and most efficient vessel’
Ship to become the world’s largest LNG-powered vessel and 20th in MSC Cruises’ fleet when it enters service in November
EasyJet has received a short-term debt instrument. (Credit: Frederick Tubiermont/Unsplash)
EasyJet targets 35% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035
The commitment comes as part of its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
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Big Issue founder urges travel to back Social Mobility Pledge
Lord John Bird said change ’must start with businesses’ at TTG’s Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast
What lasting impacts will Covid-19 have on aviation?
UK govt to deliver world’s first net-zero flight in 2023
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has pledged to deliver the world’s first transatlantic flight fuelled purely by environmentally-friendly fuel by the end of next year
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
Guests now ‘more likely’ to make responsible travel choices
Travellers increasingly seeking ‘meaningful’ holiday experiences with the guidance of an agent, The Travel Corporation’s sustainability impact report has found
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Kuoni to become full DER Touristik Foundation member
The foundation, which launched in 2014, funds more than 80 projects in 26 countries
Intrepid's investment will aim to boost CABN's network to more than 70 properties by 2023
Intrepid backs Australian sustainable cabin operator
Adventure specialist to invest almost Aus $8 million in CABN to help the firm create more than 70 off-grid eco-friendly cabins across Australia by 2023
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Sanctuary Retreats to expand in Africa
The brand will be adding two remote camps in Namibia to its portfolio.
Discover community tourism selling tips and bookable trips
Discover community tourism selling tips and bookable trips
Community tourism projects supported by TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes include cooking classes in Vietnam and homestays in Nepal. Madeleine Barber explores why this is a rewarding way to travel
Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel
Industry leaders to speak at Women in Travel and Tourism Forum in June
Following a virtual event in 2021 and the inaugural gathering in Iceland in 2020, IWTTF 2022 will be held in Google’s central London offices
Pictured: Pollenca, where Jeannette recorded her video (Credit: Piero Istrice / Unsplash)
Majorca to host fam trips to showcase accessibility initiatives
It comes as part of a plan to implement public policies that increase accessibility of tourism
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Webinar: Iberostar reveals Mallorca fam trip opportunity
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Accommodation Partner, joins TTG in this webinar to discuss details of an upcoming sustainability-focused fam trip in collaboration with Jet2holidays, as well as the group’s top sustainability selling tips
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Six Senses to manage world's first energy-positive hotel
Six Senses Svart in Norway will also mark the brand’s debut in Scandinavia in 2024
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NCL parent eyes 2050 net-zero goal
The company has also committed to develop short- and near-term greenhouse gas reduction targets to support its path to net-zero
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Qatar Airways launches carbon offset initiative for agents
The initiative will enable corporate and trade clients to offset their carbon emissions via a dedicated web portal at any time before or after a flight
WTTC chief executive Julia Simpson said there are "too many" travel restrictions currently in place
WTTC launches hotel sustainability initiative
The new scheme was launched at the association’s global travel summit in Manila
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
Inspire Group partners with Travel Neutral
Agents will be able to calculate the carbon footprint of flights, hotels, cruises, trains and more, using a calculator provided by CarbonITe
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WTTC: ‘Destinations will reap sustainability reset’
Consumers will compare destinations’ eco-credentials when planning post-pandemic trips, WTTC conference hears
What lasting impacts will Covid-19 have on aviation?
Govt launches new Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group
A collection of aviation experts will work together to ‘make zero emission flight a reality’
Prince Harry's Travalyst adds Expedia Group as partner
Prince Harry's Travalyst adds Expedia Group as partner
The initiative also boasts Booking.com, Skyscanner, TripAdvisor and Google among its supporters
G Touring reveals Vietnam as destination for upcoming fam trip
G Touring reveals Vietnam as destination for upcoming fam trip
Travel agents are being given the opportunity to win one of 10 places
8 top tips for making your office environment more sustainable
8 top tips for making your office environment more sustainable
With tips from TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes and our sustainability advisor TerraVerde, Madeleine Barber suggests eight ways to make your office environment more sustainable