Responsible tourism

'Doing nothing "because consumers don't demand it" is not good enough'

’If everyone in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors took responsibility for ensuring those trips were as sustainable as possible, we could be part of the solution,’ writes Harold Goodwin for TTG

Half the world's top travel firms making progress on sustainability, says WTTC

A new roadmap from the World Travel and Tourism Council says more than half the world’s top travel brands are taking sustainability initiatives

TV winner Alfie Watts joins Off Broadway Travel on special trip to Mauritius

The Race Across the World winner teamed up with the luxury agency for an important cause.

Whale and dolphin charity forced to pull campaign following pressure from airports

Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Don’t Go to the Show campaign appeared briefly at Birmingham airport and had been due to run at others, but was pulled by ad firm Global following pushback from airports

Community-based tourism: what is it and how should you sell it

It’s important to address common myths and misconceptions about engaging with communities – because done well, it helps build a more equitable tourism industry

Industry leaders unite behind new air travel accessibility taskforce

Jet2.com and Manchester Airports Group are among the travel businesses to welcome the new taskforce, which will set out to make air travel more accessible for disabled passengers

Travel warned it is still failing to make headlines for the right reasons

Travel’s ’siloed’ approach to communicating its role as a force for good means its failures continue to make newspaper front pages while its success stories go uncovered, WTM London delegates heard

'Be intentional about your commitment to DEAI,' travel told

Social inclusion should be at the forefront of business intent, not just a tagline, WTM London delegates told

Italy to shake up offer to mature markets as focus turns to the east

Italian Tourism Board director of marketing and promotion Maria Elena Rossi told TTG about the country’s plans to attract more repeat and high-spending visitors at WTM London

Consumers' cost and climate worries to become barriers to travel spend – report

The latest WTM Global Travel Report highlights how cost will impact consumer decision making for travel spend and become a challenge to industry

Adventures, orangutans and cultural experiences: how to sell Sarawak

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia and home to an array of incredible adventures and experiences. Discover which clients will love the destination, the activities available and the natural wonders they should see.

Maldives to give away 52 holidays next year as part of tourism shake-up

Visit Maldives confirmed the exciting news at World Travel Market 2024 on Tuesday

Tunisia shifts tourism focus in fight to guard against overtourism

The north African country wants to make tourism more equitable as it seeks to pre-empt overtourism concerns

New eco expedition line to target ‘best agents’ as it readies for debut

A new sustainability-focused expedition cruise line is keen to make sure agents are onboard with its plans

6 reasons why understanding neurodiversity is good for business

As October draws to a close, so too does the end of ADHD month. But the work to understand and accept neurodiversity should be year long

Explore MD: 'Sustainability is an increasingly important part of our sales pitch'

Explore Worldwide managing director Michael Edwards tells TTG why sustainability is becoming the "currency" of what a good travel business looks like for both agents and customers

TTG Media shortlisted for sustainability award

TTG Media has been shortlisted for a sustainability accolade in The Association of Women Travel Executives 2024 annual awards

London workshop to elevate Norway in UK luxury travel sector

The Conduit in Covent Garden will be home to the event to connect the UK trade with Norway partners

Bruce Poon Tip: 'People need to start linking their values with their holiday'

The founder of G Adventures laid out his vision for the community-based tourism it has pioneered over the past 35 years at its second GX summit. Claire Dodd reports for TTG

Ponant reveals plans to downsize ahead of move to ‘slow cruising’

The changes are part of the luxury cruise line’s commitment to becoming a zero-emissions company.

Exodus Adventure Travels: ‘Why we ditched net positive from our nature commitment’

Exodus Adventure Travels has shifted its goals away from unachievable targets to funding real, impactful changes, explains Kasia Morgan, head of sustainability

How to talk about sustainable travel without greenwashing

The fifth TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshop of 2024 explored ways in which travel agents can get their clients excited about sustainable travel in a genuine way

Intrepid Travel launches e-rickshaw initiative to empower Indian women

The Intrepid Foundation has invested £28,000 in the Holy City Rickshaw Program in Varanasi, which will train women to become rickshaw drivers

‘Impact washing is common among the privileged few in Africa’

Now with a portfolio of 18 safari camps, Beks Ndlovu has come a long way since starting out, when he struggled to attract visitors to Zimbabwe with Mugabe in power