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G Adventures on preparing for the return of touring and adventure holidays
G Adventures unveils enhanced incentives for agents
The trade in the UK and Ireland could win cash prizes as part of four-month initiative
30 Under 30: Meet Natalie Swinburne
30 Under 30: Meet Natalie Swinburne
Natalie Swinburne, trade marketing manager for the UK & Ireland at the Malta Tourism Authority, talks to Abra Dunsby about how DMOs have a role in building back better.
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'Let's rethink travel's mission and create an economy of meaning'
How ‘regenerative travel’ should be the industry’s new frontier in a post-vaccine world
The report says the majority of passengers infected with Covid-19 can be identified using airport testing
WTTC and World Economic Forum to work together to ‘restart’ travel
Two groups will partner on creating common digital standards to verify health status
Projects include the Zoologico Magico Co-op in Oaxaca, Mexico
Planeterra announces 100th community tourism project
G Adventures’ non-profit partner reveals final 10 confirmed schemes of Project 100
Carbon offsetting branded 'get out of jail card' for aviation sector
Aito launches climate crisis think tank to 'redesign' travel
The group will seek to “contribute to the essential decrease in global warming, whilst continuing to promote the benefits of meaningful travel”
Sophie Walker will take the lead on the group’s responsible tourism and sustainability efforts
Inside Travel Group achieves green award
Japan and Asia specialist achieves Travelife partner status
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The travel trends to prepare for in time for 2021
As the UK trade waves goodbye to 2020 and its challenges, Abra Dunsby reveals some of the burgeoning traveller trends to tap into to help make next year a success.
Signatories must produce a Climate Emergency Plan within 12 months. Picture: Li-An Lim
'Understanding govt’s 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution'
"The investment announced and the newly formed Jet Zero Council demonstrate that partnership between government and the private sector will be needed"
Eurostar services will not be stopping at Ashford or Ebbsfleet until 2022
New sustainable operator attracts £100k government funding
Flight-free operator to launch next month following key investment
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New sustainable travel brand calls for agent support
Beyond Green is a new brand for sustainably focused hotels launched under the umbrella of Preferred Hotel Group
WTM Virtual: Slovenia to put focus on gastronomy in 2021
WTM Virtual: Slovenia to put focus on gastronomy in 2021
At a WTM Virtual conference session, the Slovenia tourist board outlined plans to heavily promote gastronomy next year
WTM Virtual: 'We brought the pandemic on ourselves', says conservationist Jane Goodall
WTM Virtual: 'We brought the pandemic on ourselves', says conservationist Jane Goodall
G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip interviewed wildlife conservationist and primatologist Jane Goodall during a London Travel Week and WTM Virtual conference session.
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WTM Virtual: Travel's 'under-tourism disaster'
WTM sustainability panel spells out consequences of a halt to world tourism during Covid
WTM Virtual: Costa Rica pledges to be first carbon neutral destination
WTM Virtual: Costa Rica pledges to be first carbon neutral destination
The Costa Rica Tourism Board has held a destination briefing at WTM Virtual to showcase seven reasons to visit the country, one of which was a pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050
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Going for green: what Covid means for sustainability in travel
The environment may have benefited from travel’s grounding, but can the sector continue to pursue its green goals in the wake of Covid?
Travelling Whale will be donating 1% of its profits to a wildlife charity
Online agency Travelling Whale to specialise in sustainable trips
Two female entrepreneurs have founded business focused on responsible travel
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Industry ‘bounceback’ will be focus at WTM Virtual
Three-day online event from 9-11 November features packed programme
How The ABC Travel Greenbook helps clients and agents support black-owned businesses
How The ABC Travel Greenbook helps clients and agents support black-owned businesses
A new guide listing black-owned travel businesses around the world could prove a handy tool for agents and their clients. Abra Dunsby speaks to its creator, Martinique Lewis.
The Scottish Highlands around Glencoe feature prominently (Credit: Visit Britain / Rod Edwards)
Intrepid adopts ‘science-based’ emissions targets
Tour operator plans a series of further low-carbon initiatives
Health and wellness to be 'part of post-pandemic travel'
Health and wellness to be 'part of post-pandemic travel'
Brands need healthier image post-Covid, expert warns
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Pandemic can be a 'reset' for tourism's wildlife impact
Dr Jane Goodall says ‘pause and rethinking’ of wildlife tourism is taking place
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WTM Virtual launches digital profile builder
Show attendees can connect with exhibitors, schedule meetings and select conference sessions
Industry veterans launch fund to help tourism workers
Industry veterans launch fund to help tourism workers

The Charitable Travel Fund will be administered through registered charity The Charitable Travel Foundation, and will see funds raised through close engagement with the travel industry and donations from the travelling public.

Its founding trustees are Chris Lee (chair), Melissa Tilling, Sue Papworth, Debbie Haw, Sarah Loftus and Steve Thompson.