Responsible tourism

‘Enough smoke and mirrors when it comes to aircraft emissions’

Offsetting isn’t enough to curb global warming

Aviation group pledges carbon-free flying by 2050

UK Sustainable Aviation makes carbon pledge

Rehash Trash's Kate Allen on the Cambodian social enterprise supported by Explore

Kate Allen, managing director of Rehash Trash, tells TTG about the social enterprise that works with former street kids and their families in Cambodia, and is supported by Explore

Tui Group appoints new sustainability boss

Jane Ashton departs Tui for “new challenge”

MSC Cruises launches excursions for the environment

The Protectours initiative includes more than 25 eco-friendly excursions

New London conference to connect the adventure travel trade

The Adventure Travel Networking Conference and Marketplace will be at the Royal Geographical Society on May 21, 2020.

Justin Francis: ‘It’s about time polluters paid their way’

The Committee on Climate Change’s recommendation to tax greenhouse gas-emitting industries to help achieve a net zero carbon UK is a welcome step says Responsible Travel chief executive Justin Francis

Driverless transit buses to be trialled at Japanese airport

The test bus will drive the same 1.1 mile segment multiple times over 10 days

Global initiative launched to cut tourism’s plastic pollution

UN-backed project aims to replace all single-use plastic by 2025

30 Under 30: Meet James Whiteman

Sustainability and conservation are topics close to the heart of James Whiteman, brand manager, Expert Africa. Here he offers the inside track on his decade-long travel career

Lonely Planet teams up with Intrepid to launch carbon neutral tours

White-labelled trips to range from several hours to 22 days in duration

Martin Makepeace: 'Balearics must tackle other issues besides anti-social drinking'

Jury out as to whether this is a serious initiative or just political rhetoric that won’t be enforced, says Ibiza Property Shop MD Martin Makepeace

Majorca and Ibiza put booze culture crackdown into law

Three Balearic resorts face alcohol restrictions in Balearics government action

Former Funway MD launches not-for-profit travel company

It will sell holidays direct to the consumer via homeworkers and a call centre

Travel companies stand united in climate emergency pledge

Nearly 30 businesses and individuals in the travel industry have signed the Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency initiative

Explore reveals blanket carbon offsetting scheme

It believes it is the first UK-based tour operator to offset all flights and ground activity

Martin Alcock: 'The big issues are achingly familiar'

Brexit will be back, Thomas Cook continues to ruffle feathers and the industry will be scrutinised on environmental concerns

How the responsible travel movement will define the 2020s

Responsible travel has worked its way into popular consciousness, so what can we expect when the sector faces greater scrutiny on its contribution to climate concerns?

Sophie Griffiths: Why there are many reasons to be positive as we enter a new decade

Agents have reported soaring sales as the peaks period kicks off, with 25% of respondents to a TTG poll describing bookings as “flying”

Looking ahead: What can travel expect for 2020?

There are grounds for optimism as the new decade begins

Norwegian Cruise Line bins use of throw-away plastic bottles

It is part of the cruise line’s Sail and Sustain programme

Relishing authentic Bhutan as the ‘Last Shangri-La’

Bhutan exudes a different kind of luxury than the flashy, six-star hotel kind

'Stop selling unacceptable animal attractions', says Abta

Association says sector must not promote ostrich riding, canned hunting, unlicensed zoos, bear pits, animal fighting, dancing bears, snake charming or rodeo events

Uganda sees sharp rise in gorilla numbers

There are now at least 459 gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park