Responsible tourism

AI search, space travel and Christmas in Cyprus: nine unmissable Jet2 conference takeaways

Jet2holidays returned to Cyprus for its 10th VIP agent conference this week, bringing with them a grumpy time machine to take delegates on a journey through all things Jet2 past, present and future

Lufthansa Group extends green levy fare despite sluggish take-up

Lufthansa Group’s Green Fares option has been extended across its worldwide network covering all its brands except Eurowings

Jet2 chief pins anti-tourist sentiment on 'unlicensed tourism'

Steve Heapy said demonstrations this summer in places like Majorca, the Canaries and Barcelona were a reaction to ’incompetent and impotent" politicians failing to regulate short-term rentals, not traditional package tourism

The disability pay gap may be worse for travel employees – here’s why

Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that in 2023 disabled employees earned an average of £2 less per hour than their non-disabled colleagues – and workers in travel and tourism may be disproportionately affected.

Six ways G Adventures is changing lives in India

The adventure travel operator’s itineraries in the destination feature a range of social enterprises that help lift women in particular out of poverty.

'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