Responsible tourism

Hays Travel returns as Sandals Island Run sponsor for a second year

Hays Travel owner Dame Irene Hays said the money raised for the Sandals Foundation would ‘make a real difference to people living in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’

Barcelona mayor threatens to ban Airbnb in city's fight against overtourism

Mayor Jaume Collboni has pledged to revoke the more than 10,000 licences for tourist flats currently active in Barcelona

First of three TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes fam trips a huge success

Iberostar took travel agents to its resort in the Dominican Republic this month (June), while Intrepid will take a group to South Africa in September and Greece will welcome agents later this year.

Why agents are key to Amsterdam's hopes of changing its image

Authorities in the Dutch capital are seeking to change the city’s image, but agents – and the wider travel industry – will be key to their ambitions

Intrepid Foundation named charity partner for Travel Industry Awards 2024

Donations for the charity, which supports local causes in the destinations Intrepid visits, will be raised during the awards ceremony in September

Next UK govt should help destinations become more sustainable, public say

New research finds 73% of consumers want the incoming UK government to help foreign tourist destinations become more sustainable

Spanish holiday for two to be won at TTG Fairer Travel Festival

The week-long online event will give agents the confidence to sell responsible holidays more confidently

PortMiami welcomes first cruise ship following shore power breakthrough

The shore power berths were installed through a partnership between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company and Carnival Corp

Your guide to understanding sustainability certifications

It’s no secret that there are a huge number of sustainability certifications, with some estimates putting the figure at more than 200 in travel and tourism alone… and that’s before you take into account certifications in the general economy, such as the decarbonisation badges, or B-Corp certification.

Greece hints at capping cruise guest numbers in holiday hotspots

Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to introduce a cap on the number of cruise ship arrivals into certain Greek destinations next year

Volcanoes Safaris to open Kibale Lodge in Uganda

The luxury ecotourism specialists will open their fifth property in Uganda this July

Expedition line grows Galapagos fleet with the two former Celebrity vessels

The two ships, formerly known as Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Exploration, will double the size of Lindblad’s fleet

SeaDream fits both vessels with shore power connectivity

SeaDream Yacht Club has completed an upgrade of its two ships, adding shore power connectivity to both to avoid emissions in port

The Big Question: Does travel have an ageism problem?

While travel caters for a wide age spectrum, older people can be overlooked in the industry’s marketing and communications. So is this omission holding the sector back?

Why travel must learn to tell its story better: eight takeaways from the ITT conference

Hundreds of current and future travel leaders took on some of the weightiest issues facing the industry this week at the 2024 ITT conference; James Chapple reports

Why Canada is taking inspiration from Finland, Sweden, Tuscany – and Ireland

Rendez-vous Canada saw the unveiling of a new tourism development plan, which includes marketing the country as a year-round option, aimed at regaining its spot among the world’s top 10 destination

How to actually reduce travel's carbon emissions

Individuals working in travel can feel powerless to stall harmful climate change, but there are genuine steps that can be taken to help. Jennifer Morris reports from the first of this year’s TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshops

Intrepid launches rail itineraries to meet slow travel trend

The responsible operator has launched a rail travel range featuring 40 itineraries and three new trips in further moves in its decarbonisation plans

AE Expeditions urges agents to join UK clean-up events this month

Clean-ups will take place on 11, 12 and 14 June in different parts of the country with events starting at 10am, the expedition line said

The killer question: should we save jobs or save the earth?

In a world confronted with a climate crisis, how does the tourism industry balance the benefits it can generate with the harm it can cause.

Intrepid appoints Rochelle Turner as global B Corp impact manager

Turner said on Sunday (2 June) she couldn’t wait to help Intrepid become the “best travel company for the world"

Sandals team to run, kayak and hike for four days in aid of paediatric care

To raise £100,000 for childhood cancer and emergency care, Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ sales and marketing representatives, Unique Vacations UK will take on a challenge on Saint Vincent this October

Venice bans large groups and loudspeakers to tackle overtourism

Groups of more than 25 people can no longer enter the city centre as well as the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello

Majorcans urged to 'occupy' beaches this weekend as overtourism protests continue

The first protest will take place on Saturday (1 June) at the Sa Rapita beach in the south of the island