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A list of cruise lines, airlines and operators that have changed booking policy in light of the Covid-19 crisis
G Adventures and Planeterra add not-for-profit experiences for International Women's Day
Five new projects aimed at empowering women and their communities can be booked
Travel must overhaul offering amid climate crisis, Aito hears
The latest data suggests travel contributes 8% to global carbon emissions, up from 2%
Derek Moore: 'Travel, if correctly delivered, can be a force for good'
Aito chairman reflects on the launch of the association’s climate think tank: ’We cannot claim to have all the answers, but we do wish to be part of the solution’
Charitable Travel offers partners a video marketing tool
Not-for-profit company offers trade and charities video marketing
Exodus on its new range for time-poor clients
Dan Jackson, UK agency sales manager at Exodus Travels, tells Charlotte Flach about the operator’s new Edits range aimed at busy young professionals
Travel firms responding 'positively' to flight shaming and sustainability trends
Industry is finding ways to tackle increased consumer concern over emissions
Agents will be ‘big part’ of Intrepid’s growth plans
Adventure specialist promises to invest more in agent relationships under new regional boss
Balearics' drinking rules 'will force tourism model change'
The government believes the islands will remain a welcoming destination for British holidaymakers
Dig out those old foreign coins, says Co-operative Travel
Agency plays its part in Fairtrade Fortnight with currency appeal
Pelorus aims to become carbon-neutral with offsetting deal
Travel firm teams up with World Land Trust to offset emissions from trips
Positive Luxury predicts decade of eco-action
The sustainability platform has also declared 2020 as the year of nature
Resilience must be central to travel's growth plans – minister
Jamaica’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett has renewed his call for an international relief fund for tourism communities threatened by disruptive forces such as climate change
Khiri 'first DMC in south-east Asia' to earn Travelife award across offices
The DMC says it is the first in south-east Asia to get the standard across the business
‘Like it or not, you're going to get more questions about eco-friendly travel’

We all got bored of it, but as we enter the new decade, another wartime slogan: “Is your journey really necessary?” may be ringing in our ears. The phrase was used to deter civilians from travelling by train, allowing troops and supplies to be prioritised. 

Seventy-five years on, it’s a question some consumers are beginning to ask as the era of flight shaming begins.

Inside Travel Group appoints responsible tourism and sustainability lead
New role to focus on the group’s actions at home and overseas
Kuoni finds eco-travellers are ditching social media
"Travel as we know it could become a thing of the past"
‘If we all stopped flying, the effect on local communities would be devastating’
‘Look at your travel choices and who is actually benefiting from your travel experience. If the answer is just you, then that’s a problem’ says G Adventures’ Brian Young
Lindblad's new eco-cleaner has 'halved guest illness'
The new system drastically reduces its environmental impact
Sophie Griffiths: 'The travel industry shouldn’t be expected to meet sustainability challenges alone'
2020 seems to be the year discussions are turning to actions for travel
Virgin Voyages unveils smart technology wristband
Passengers will be able to use it to unlock their room, make onboard purchases, create a bar tab and play games at the casino
Inbound trade must address ‘brand problem’ post-Brexit
Brexit chaos has tarnished the country’s reputation, the UKinbound conference heard
John Grant: ‘APD has caused more airline failures than any individual’
Let’s see if the regulatory authorities are really listening
Intrepid staff share bonus as profits rise
Intrepid Group achieves fourth year of growth