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Responsible tourism

Dolphin excursion in the Algarve
TripAdvisor to end sales of captive whale and dolphin attractions
Any affected products currently on sale will be removed over the coming months
Pardhi tour guides
Taj Safaris introduces jungle walks with tribal guides
Members of the Pardhi tribe will lead guided walks to spot tigers in an Indian national park
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced a fourth-quarter loss of $739 million on Thursday
NCL to ditch plastic bottles for plant-based packaging
Norwegian Cruise Line signs deal to phase out single-use plastic
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The ins and outs of implementing a CSR strategy
It’s not just big firms that can benefit from a CSR strategy, smaller agencies can also adopt successful policies
The Safer Tourism Foundation was founded in 2016, with Cook taking a leading role in its funding
Thomas Cook: Safer Tourism Foundation to continue despite failure
Cook has taken a leading role in the charity’s funding since it was founded in 2016
Tanya Clover will be responsible for promoting the operator's overarching mission
Tucan Travel appoints purpose officer
Tanya Clover tasked with communicating and reinforcing company’s responsible travel mission
Intrepid Travel wants its staff to get behind Climate Strike
Intrepid Travel urges travel to back ‘climate strike’
Intrepid travel urges trave to back climate strike
Abta has partnered with Hope and Homes for Children for the taskforce
Abta spearheads new ‘orphanage tourism’ taskforce
Joint effort by association and Hope and Homes for Children charity to address ‘burgeoning orphanage industry’
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Visit Finland launches new sustainable travel programme
New eco-toolkit and stamp designed to make it easier for travel agents to identify travel companies dedicated to protecting the environment
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Justin Francis: Travalyst has great intentions, but we have greater expectations
Prince Harry’s launch of Travalyst is encouraging, but it has also raised a few red flags
Six Senses Zighy Bay Oman
Carrier launches sustainability-focused trade campaign
Agents can win a coffee cup and place on educational to the Maldives and Oman
It is hoped the stamp of approval will boost consumer confidence in the country's tourism sector
Portugal sets out vision to lead on sustainability
New strategy through 2027 to place sustainability at the heart of the country’s national tourism policy, with specific focus on the environment; social impacts; and economic impacts
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30 Under 30: Meet Jess Horne
Jess Horne, marketing executive – private clients and trade at Abercrombie & Kent, on the importance of embracing sustainable travel and grasping opportunities
Plastic bottle floating in the sea
Tui and the Travel Foundation partner to slash single-use plastics in Cyprus
The campaign, launching in November, aims to cut plastic use of tourism businesses by up to 70% by 2022
Giraffe, zebras and elephants on safari
Speakers revealed for first Wildlife, Safari and Conservation Summit
The trade-focused summit on 11 October will take place before the main consumer Wildlife and Safari Show over 12-13 October
Marriott will rollout pump bottles by December 2020
Marriott to ditch single-use toiletries by December 2020
Pledge follows similar move by fellow hotel giant IHG
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TCS World Travel launches new sustainability drive
Luxury operator to focus on community building and reducing carbon footprint
TTG Media For Smarter Better Fairer Travel
Finalists revealed for TTG Travel Awards' responsible travel category
The winner will be announced at the TTG Travel Awards ceremony
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Intrepid Travel urges agents to confess 'responsible travel mistakes'
Operator’s ’travel confessions’ campaign timed to coincide with World Elephant Day
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British Airways Holidays pulls captive animal attractions
Decision comes after Virgin Holidays took similar step last month
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Responsible tourism in Sierra Leone
A revitalised and vibrant Sierra Leone is hoping to entice visitors with a responsible tourism focus, discovers Karl Cushing
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How Exodus Travels is supporting local communities globally
The new Exodus Travels Foundation aims to drive sustainable change in tourism. Charlotte Flach hears more about its projects around the world
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'Environmentally, things have gotten worse'
’We are facing an emergency and the travel industry needs to listen’
5. Rejig airspace and airport approaches
Ministers ponder automatic 'carbon charge' on all ticketed travel
Levy would seek to offset emissions arising from air, cruise and package travel