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Soneva sets out plan to create one of the world's largest coral farm projects
Maldives resort owner launches major environmental project to restore coral
EasyJet Holidays launches sustainability project with Oxford University
Tour operator announces tie-up with Oxford University to oversee sustainability research
Travel firms urged to 'find focus' on sustainability
Onus now on travel industry to act after new TTG-commissioned poll finds more than half of consumers expert firms to be more sustainable
Emirates to conduct test flight using 100% SAF
The airline has signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Aviation to develop a programme that will see a Boeing 777-300ER conduct the test by the end of 2022
Search for sustainability heroes of luxury travel is on
Nominations are sought for a new category in the TTG Luxury Travel Awards, to recognise the individuals driving the sector towards a more sustainable future.
InsideAsia Tours gears up for Cambodia and Malaysia reopening
’Day zero’ approaching as more destinations in south-east Asia announce plans to reopen to international visitors
Great Plains to support conservation efforts through print sale
African safari operator has launched Art for Conservation to fund recruitment of wildlife rangers
'Help us achieve net zero', Iata tells governments
Iata hails Cop 26 agreement but asks for more government help on sustainability
Tackling climate change will make flying more expensive, says Delta boss
’Over time, it’s going to cost us all more, but it’s the right approach that we must take’, Ed Bastian told the BBC
Altour UK launches sustainability platform
The Internove Travel brand has partnered with Thrust Carbon to enable clients to purchase carbon offsets
Aviation industry 'fully committed' to decarbonisation
Challenge facing now the sector is how quickly new technologies can be integrated, Sustainable Aviation director Andy Jefferson tells Abta’s Decarbonising Tourism webinar
Travel firms warned 'robust' sustainability strategies will become necessities
Sector leaders debated how travel can become net-zero by 2050 at Abta’s Decarbonising Tourism webinar on Thursday (11 November)
Airlines burnt 40% less fuel in 2021 compared to 2019
The findings come from aviation analytics company Cirium’s global aircraft emissions monitor
Travel urged to make gender equality part of sustainability drive
Non-profit organisation Equality In Tourism has launched a declaration during Cop26 to ensure gender equality isn’t ’left out’ of climate change discussions amid Cop26
'We must up the focus on gender equality at Cop26'
’Travel and tourism is ideally placed to address climate change – let’s ensure all women enjoy equal opportunities to make their voices, ideas and actions heard,’ writes Alessandra Alonso for TTG
WTTC calls on travel to increase sustainability ambitions
It comes as the council launches its net-zero roadmap for the sector
Tapping into Asia's sustainable and responsible tourism product
With ever more sustainable and responsible trip options available in Asia, Debbie Ward speaks to the experts to present traveller trends and new product in the region.
'Whatever comes out of Cop26, Aito will be involved'
’We do not claim to be experts about, or to have the answers to, the climate crisis – we are, however, passionate about finding the way forward,’ writes Aito deputy chair Derek Moore for TTG
Coalition will 'accelerate' tourism's transition to net-zero
Global leaders voiced their support to achieve sustainable travel at Cop26 on Wednesday (3 November)
'All industries must reduce carbon; travel is no exception'
‘This is an important time for tourism to demonstrate how it is decarbonising, and to learn from other sectors,’ Abta’s head of sustainability Clare Jenkinson writes for TTG
Wilderness Scotland eyes 2030 net-zero goal
The adventure specialist was one of the founding signatories to Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency in January 2020
'It’s time for travel to embrace its role in climate action'
’The Glasgow Declaration is our opportunity, and Cop26 our moment, to unite and forge those pathways to halve emissions this decade,’ writes Travel Foundation chief Jeremy Sampson for TTG
WTM London: Travel businesses urged to 'get with the programme' on conservation
WTM panel discusses ‘How Can the Travel and Tourism Industry Contribute More to Conservation?’
WTM London: Greece aspires to lead on sustainable tourism
Greece wants to become a "role model" for sustainable tourism according to tourism minister Vassilis Kikilias