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Industry urged to push towards adopting regenerative travel models
Becoming more engaged in the local eco-system and communities will be a vital, not optional, step
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
Industry urged to sign Glasgow Declaration to cut emissions
New climate change declaration launched as catalyst for industry action
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Why Voyages SNCF is a responsible travel choice for your clients
Voyages SNCF trains are high-speed, sustainable and safe, so travellers can journey to Europe’s finest cities with complete peace of mind
Heathrow plans to introduce a £5 charge for vehicles using departures forecourts
ITT 2021: Amadeus reports trends 'sparking new life into travel'
New ways of travelling show "clear indications of what hope might lie in store" for the industry post-pandemic
Made entirely from plastic waste, the turtle artwork, named "Calypso", is in a "prominent" position at Ayia Triada beach to raise awareness of the issue of plastic pollution
Plastic-free beach opened in Cyprus
Ayia Triada in Paralimni is the first beach in the area that encourages and facilitates the avoidance of single use plastic
Since launching in 2011, more than 16,000 guests have taken part in Sandals Foundations' Reading Road Trip
How a Sandals holiday helps clients and agents give back to Caribbean communities
The Sandals Foundation is making waves in Caribbean communities with its charitable initiatives. Madeleine Barber finds out more.
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British Airways launches new sustainability programme
An event at its Heathrow base unveiled an Airbus A320neo aircraft painted in new BA Better World sustainability colours, illustrating a partnership with Airbus
This year's trek will take place virtually summiting Mount Kilimanjaro between 23-27 September
Planeterra launches Kilimanjaro virtual trek challenge
Last year’s Everest Base Camp expedition raised £57,000
Thornton on vaccine equity: 'As you start to open up more [of the world], it changes the conversation.' (Credit: Intrepid Travel)
James Thornton: 'We're coming out of survival into revival'
Intrepid Travel chief chats to James Chapple about enduring Australia’s tough lockdowns, trading through adversity and Intrepid’s vaccine equity initiative
Untamed Borders, Inertia Network, Soviet Tours and Lupine Travel have partnered to raise funds for their partners in the region
Travel companies raise £47k for Afghanistan appeal
Untamed Borders, Inertia Network, Soviet Tours and Lupine Travel have partnered to raise funds for their local partners in the region
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Elite Island Resorts requires all guests to be fully vaccinated
The travel company represents nine hotels in Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Grenadines, Barbados and Panama
Uniworld is offering savings on its Venice & The Gems of Northern Italy cruise
Venice plans wheelchair-accessible route to Saint Mark's Square
The city’s authorities have reportedly "vowed to make the area’s main sights accessible to all"
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Virtuoso names The Berkeley in top honours
The London hotel has been awarded one of Virtuoso’s most prestigious honours during the annual Virtuoso Travel Week
Great Plains Expeditions is offering a new mobile safari trip around Botswana (Credit: Beverly Joubert, Selinda Exploreres, Wildlife Botswana)
Great Plains launches mobile safari and new camp
Africa specialist is operating a four-night cross-country trip around Botswana
The cruise line partnered with the #WeTwo Foundation to take 10 nominated underprivileged teens on the expedition (Photo: Chelsea Claus)
Hurtigruten to take disadvantaged teens on Antarctic expedition
The line has partnered with the #WeTwo Foundation to offer the experience to 10 nominated young people
It claims to be the first tour operator in the UK to make the move
Pura Aventura to 'carbon label' all trips
Thomas Power, the company’s chief executive said the move is "crucial" in helping people understand the environmental impacts of their travel
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Slow travel specialist seeks agent partners following investment
Byway Travel secures £1.1 million in funding
The first steel cut of MSC Euribia
MSC begins building 'most environmentally-friendly ship to date'
It will be the second vessel in its fleet powered by liquified natural gas (LNG)
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Responsible Travel goes on sale through agents
Responsible tourism specialist offering commission on agents’ sales
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'Game changers' urged to enter new regenerative travel awards
The new awards initiative features alongside a summit and new trade day to spread the word on the regenerative travel movement
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Travel must redouble efforts on plastic waste – WTTC
New report highlights huge impact of plastics on marine eco-systems
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The perks of promoting lesser-visited destinations
Tom Denton, head of new business at marketing agency Digital Visitor, offers agents advice on promoting lesser-known destinations.
Destination Canada relaunches Canada Specialist training portal
Hotelplan UK makes sustainability pledge with new appointment
Hotelplan UK appoints sustainability chief to oversee brands
The chancellor has been urged to cut APD (Credit: Antonio Janeski / Unsplash)
Aito launches ‘toolkits’ to help members reduce emissions
Trade association wants to reach “net zero emissions” across its membership