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'Travel must go much further, much faster to cut carbon'
‘The travel and tourism industry must make the Glasgow net zero target by 2030, not 2050, and show commitment to get on the diet now – and stick to it,’ writes Geoffrey Lipman for TTG
WTM London: WTM Responsible Tourism Awards winners revealed
Annual awards recognise and reward businesses, destinations and operations contributing to a more sustainable and tourism industry around the world
WTM London: Panama invests heavily in sustainable tourism
Panama is investing a record $301 million in developing sustainable tourism experiences
Intrepid offers carbon measurement tool to the industry
Operators encouraged to download free carbon calculator from Intrepid
WTM London: Sustainable travel the focus for Balearics
The Balearics is ramping up its focus on sustainability as the Spanish islands continue their drive to attract a different clientele
Tui Group to help local suppliers work towards "net zero"
Tui’s new sustainability strategy will focus on helping local suppliers reduce their environmental impact
WTM London: Sustainability 'top priority' despite pandemic, poll finds
WTM research finds sustainability a top issue with travel execs
WTM London: Italy focuses on golf to drive tourism
Italy is putting a new focus on golf as a major driver of tourism as the country emerges from the pandemic, with the Ryder Cup being hosted in Guidonia Montecelio near Rome in 2023.
Asia specialist renews climate commitments ahead of Cop26
Inside Travel Group published its climate action plan earlier this month, has become Travelife partner certified, and has signed up to the Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency movement
Agents praise Mauritius hotel chain for sustainability drive
Trade fam trip to Indian Ocean destination organised by specialist agency Pure Breaks
Aurora Expeditions to host Antarctic climate expedition
The sailing will be led by marine biologist and conservationist Dr Sylvia Earle
Agents offered free places to attend Regenerative Travel show and forum
The event is the first of its kind to be organised by Regenerative Travel and aims to elevate awareness about this developing tourism philosophy
Aurora Expeditions reaches carbon target
The Australian adventure cruise company has completed its move to be completely carbon neutral
Spain pledges 'tremendous cultural change' with sustainability strategy
Spain’s tourism chief in the UK has vowed to work closely with agents as the country seeks to develop more sustainable tourism experiences
Peta protestors descend on Abta Travel Convention
Around a dozen members of the animal welfare charity were seen with placards outside the East Wintergarden building in London ahead of the convention on Wednesday
Industry luminaries, sustainability leaders and innovators added to summit line-up
Covering marketing, launching a new hotel and how to enact powerful sustainability initiatives, new speakers bring total to 20
SLH creates new collection for ‘actively sustainable’ hotels
Considerate Collection features 26 members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World who go the “extra eco mile”
Exodus makes three-year 'nature net positive' pledge
Adventure specialist to take steps to reduce negative impact on natural ecosystems of its trips, and proactively support restoration and regeneration of nature
Govt aviation initiative gives glimpse of zero-emissions future
New projects awarded government cash will help support UK airports handle new types of electric and hydrogen aircraft
New trade show focuses on regenerative travel theme
Travel advisors can attend the event for free to learn more about this growing travel movement
EasyJet holidays launches new sustainability strategy
New consumer research reportedly found that 65% of people believe holiday companies could do more to encourage customers to travel sustainably
Trafalgar to add sustainable experiences to all land tours by 2023
The scheme is already available on 100% of the company’s trips in Asia, with a total of 98 experiences across the globe.
Marriott International commits to net zero goal by 2050
It will work with The Ocean Foundation to remove sargassum seaweed, which has had "devastating impacts" on the environment