Responsible tourism

Hurtigruten on its sustainability initiatives

Mark Walter, head of sales (UK trade) at Hurtigruten, discusses environmentally-friendly ships, sustainability activities for guests and the Hurtigruten Foundation

Four new airports sign up to responsible flying campaign

One Too Many campaign doubles down on message ahead of busiest flying day of the year so far

Exodus Travels recruits first sustainability lead

Kasia Morgan joins adventure travel specialist to spearhead development of operator’s new sustainability strategy

Return of LGBT-friendly Travel Company of the Year award

The award will be presented to the UK-based travel company that has delivered the most innovative and/or impactful LGBT-travel-related initiatives in the last 12 months

Virgin Holidays to stop selling captive whale and dolphin attractions

Decision will end long-term partnerships with SeaWorld, Discovery Cove and others

'Action needed for disabled travellers'

Sustainable tourism specialist Responsible Travel has revealed the latest chapter in its manifesto for the future of tourism

Travel Foundation seeks unwanted currency to fund sustainable tourism

The charity said its Summer Time for Change campaign presented an “easy way” to educate customers on the need to protect holiday destinations

Making travel a force for good with G Adventures in India and Nepal

Jennifer Morris joins G Adventures in India and Nepal, learning about the social enterprises and causes it supports

TTG Travel Awards launches new responsible travel category

Companies who’ve made strides in responsible tourism in the last year are encouraged to enter

EasyJet to introduce 300 children’s 'flybraries' across European fleet

Airline to stock more than 60,000 children’s books onboard to encourage youngsters aged six to 12 and their parents to make reading part of their summer holiday

G Adventures launches Change Makers Challenge for 2020

Agents will compete for a place at the second summit in a “mystery” destination

Hurtigruten debuts first hybrid cruise ship Roald Amundsen

The ship embarked on its maiden voyage this week

Resort workers give young travellers advice on staying safe

The Safer Tourism Foundation has released videos for social media as part of a new campaign

Thomas Cook debuts local activities range which 'give back to communities'

A programme of 13 Love Local experiences are currently available to customers in Spain, Mexico and Cuba

Recent river cruise incidents 'won't deter customers' – Clia

Clia deputy chair Giles Hawke fielded questions on recent river cruise incidents in Venice and Budapest at the Clia River Cruise Review

Avalon reveals vision for 'sustainable, responsible river cruising'

Avalon Waterways has started asking passengers not to print their travel itineraries as part of a company-wide sustainability drive

Latin Routes renews reusable water bottle partnership with Water-to-Go

Operator to continue offering all clients a reusable filter bottle to reduce single-use plastic bottles on its trips after a successful trial year

EasyJet boss to challenge Chris Grayling on proposed 49p seat levy

Johan Lundgren to meet with the transport secretary in the next few weeks to discuss the Airline Insolvency Review

Kuoni launches new Stay Beautiful responsible travel campaign

Launch initiatives include a reusable water bottle partnership with Water-to-Go, compostable brochure packaging and a huge focus on reducing single-use plastics

British Airways tops Heathrow’s latest ‘green’ league table

Airport gearing up to reveal masterplan defining how it will meet environmental conditions placed on its third runway plan

Responsible nature breaks in the UK for families

Whether it’s learning about endangered animals or helping to conserve Britain’s forests, Andrew Doherty highlights family breaks with a responsible element.

Tell clients to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, say Abta and Travelife

Abta and Travelife launch 2019 Make Holidays Greener campaign

Safer Tourism Foundation issues first operator accreditation

The charity is aiming to make good health and safety practice “as recognisable as an Atol stamp” to consumers

Heathrow plots up to £15 emissions charge for vehicle access

New Ultra-Low Emission Zone to target older, more polluting passenger and private hire vehicles by 2022