Responsible tourism

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

'Many ways to support a low carbon future,' Responsible Travel insists

The activist operator announced on Tuesday (24 September) all the progress it has made since releasing its 2023 impact report

Five for 2025: the travel trends agents need to watch out for next year

From action on overtourism and a transition to more meaningful travel to growing demand for late deals, these are some of the travel trends agents need to watch out for in 2025

What makes the cruise industry's bond with Alaska so strong?

After the world’s cruise lines once again came together in support of the Alaskan port city of Juneau following severe flooding, TTG’s Harry Kemble explores the enduring relationship between this unique destination and the cruise sector

Africa specialist shares advice after hitting B Corp milestone

Mahlatini Travel gained the status in July after months of hard work, says company chief

Intrepid Travel launches Typhoon Yagi appeal in Vietnam

Funds will go to Intrepid’s local charity partner the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation to provide immediate relief on the ground

How you can help your clients travel responsibly, but keep the fun

From supporting communities to boosting scientific research, discover how clients can leave a positive impact when they travel – and enjoy it too.

Operator seeks agents’ help to restore ‘eighth natural wonder of the world’

Swoop Patagonia general manager Harriet Pike told TTG the specialist, which is direct sell, would be open to working with agents if the campaign generated sufficient interest

‘It's our take on the ‘where next?’ culture’: Intrepid Travel reveals 2025 Not Hot List

Intrepid Travel has named the 10 destinations on its latest Not Hot List as part of its efforts to divert tourists away from overtourism hotspots

Tourist turned gamekeeper: my safari on Zambia's conservation frontline

Meeting the heroes in Zambia focusing on wildlife protection, education and community empowerment, leading to a better-quality safari experience

All the Amazing Hotels: Behind The Lobby Series 6 revealed

The BBC show that goes behind the scenes of some of the world’s most desirable hotels returns for its sixth series on 12 September

Air fares to rise by £4-£10 due to sustainable fuels, minister says

Transport minister Mike Kane tells MPs the sector’s transition to sustainable aviation fuels will mean fares rising by between £4 and £10 over the next 15 years

The peacebuilding experts running tours offering both sides of the story

’Agents clients don’t need to be into peacebuilding, they just need to be intellectually curious,’ the duo behind socially-conscious tour operator Mejdi Tours tell TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola

Greece ponders €20 levy on cruise guests visiting sought-after destinations

Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced visitors to the likes of Santorini and Mykonos could be subjected to a €20 levy

The Big Question: Is the 'S' word starting to put customers off?

It’s a crucial issue, but how can travel communicate its sustainability message effectively to consumers without risking overkill or apathy?

Inside luxury agency’s ‘masterclass’ for spotting greenwashing practices

Designer Travel has celebrated more than 40 its advisors completing the course.

'I lived on Hanoi's streets as a child – now I'm fighting to end human trafficking'

This year, the Intrepid Foundation has been named the Travel Industry Awards by TTG’s official charity partner – Do Duy Vi, co-CEO of one of Intrepid’s partners – the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation – explains how agents can help the foundation make a difference on the streets of Hanoi where he grew up

Inside Travel Group to bolster sustainability team and tackle overtourism

Inside Travel’s sustainability efforts are to be helped by a new member of staff ahead of publishing a strategy on overtourism

'Micro cruises' setting new standards in luxury expedition travel

The expedition cruise line’s ships have a capacity of just 12 guests.

'These memories will outlast those of yet another poolside cocktail'

An agent shares why a fam trip to Costa Rica with Not in the Guidebooks has convinced her of the benefits of sustainable adventure travel for her clients, as well as the planet