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A air traveller being pushed down an air bridge onto an aircraft in a wheelchair
CAA hints it could compel airlines to disclose stats on transporting mobility aids
CAA seeks industry's views on whether airlines should have to disclose details about their handling of people's mobility aids
TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Training outside Vitznau Station in Lausanne
Trains, no planes and richer experiences: discovering France and Switzerland with Intrepid
Nine 2025 TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Training discovered the pleasures of rail travel on Intrepid’s first no-fly fam trip through France and Switzerland
Iberostar Selection Es Trenc
Forget what you know about Majorca... this hotel rewrites the rulebook

From the moment I walked through the sliding doors at Iberostar’s Selection Es Trenc hotel I found it easy to relax. Rather than hunching over a cramped check-in desk with my luggage in tow, I was gently whisked to a sumptuous seating area in the lobby and invited to complete check-in via an iPad with one of the friendly hotel team, with a refreshing fruity mocktail in my hand.

Sandals
Meet the athletes taking on the Sandals Foundation Island Challenge in Saint Lucia
Next month, 35 intrepid volunteers will undertake a five-part endurance challenge on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia to raise money for paediatric care on the island
Elephant Ta Nuon was rescued from a riding camp in Vietnam
‘A wishy-washy piece of law’: why has the UK government’s push to ban sales of low-welfare animal attractions overseas stalled?
It's been two years since the UK government laid legislation seeking to improve the quality of overseas animal attractions sold by UK travel firms – so why hasn't it been implemented?
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Eight ways your clients can travel more responsibly

How can you help your clients not only choose their perfect holiday, but also ensure they lessen any negative impacts from their trip? This was the focus of the third TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshop of the year, led by easyJet holidays’ senior ESG (environmental, social and governance) manager Scott Lawson, who discussed key areas agents can focus on to help their customers make better holiday decisions. 

A cruise ship pictured at sea at dusk
'One misleading statement risks setting us back years': why green claims need regulating to keep travel marketing honest

Another week, another ruling on greenwashing. This time it’s cruise that's in the firing line, and specifically, some of the travel agencies who make a living from selling it.

Tien Shan Mountain Range, Kyrgyzstan
10 overlooked, undervalued destinations to offer your clients
Every year Intrepid Travel, in partnership with Globetrender, spotlights 10 lesser-known destinations that are ready to welcome more tourists
Everything you need to know about French Polynesia specialist Aranui Cruises
Discover everything you need to know about Aranui Cruises, with a chance to win a €1,000 cruise voucher and a deluxe French food hamper
Lion cub at Enonkishu Conservancy
‘How we grew our mud hut into a flourishing safari lodge’
The owners of House in the Wild – a boutique lodge on the edge of the Maasai Mara – explain why the conservancy model is the most responsible choice for your clients
A potentially life-saving carbon monoxide alarm has gone on sale at UK airports following a campaign backed by the Safer Tourism Foundation
Carbon monoxide alarms go on sale at UK airports after industry-backed campaign
The potentially life-saving portable alarms will be available at 14 UK airports after WHSmith agreed to stock them
Outgoing Travalyst chief executive Sally Davey pictured with Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex
Prince Harry pays tribute to outgoing travel charity chief Sally Davey
Duke of Sussex says Davey will leave a 'lasting impact on the organisation and the travel and tourism industry'
The right way to sell Sri Lanka? Do it with purpose – and clients will love it
Co-founders of The Conscious Travel Foundation Olivia Cryer and Maudie Tomlinson are advocates for a new way of selling travel to Sri Lanka
Should travel agents sell zoos? 
TTG is a firm advocate for animal welfare in tourism, and you won’t find us writing about zoos very often. So what is different about Chester Zoo that made Pippa Jacks entertain the idea of visiting?
(Credit: Havila Voyages / Elif Sahin / Tersan)
Havila Voyages teases ‘climate-neutral’ voyage as chief fires warning shot at competitors
Chief Bent Martini wants the line to expand its presence on Norway’s coastal route and to build a fleet that can operate sailings sustainably
Secrets of Ceylon expands portfolio and adds new operator partner
The hotel collection now numbers 13 characterful four-star properties across the island
Westoe Travel upgrades van used to deliver tickets to customers following Royal Mail shake-up
The South Shields-based agency mainly delivers theatre and train tickets to its Rail Adventures customers
Dolphin photo: Fabrizio Frigeni on Unsplash
Charity accuses Tui of breaching its own policy on captive whales and dolphins
Tui is the subject of 32-page report by World Animal Protection, which delves into the operator’s extensive use of marine attractions, claiming the group plays a ’significant role’ in driving demand for them
How to choose suppliers that help you cut the carbon footprint of a holiday
How to spot suppliers who prioritise sustainability – and the questions to ask other operators
How agents can sell a no-fly trip to three French hot spots
Paris, Provence, St Tropez: could there be a better trio of sophistication? And clients can also do them all without ever getting on a flight.
Hurtigruten to pay remote Norwegian villages up to £9,000 per visit in ‘meaningful tourism’ push
The cruise line will directly contribute 250 Norwegian kroner (around £18) per guest to three Norwegian villages each time it visits
New rail link and e-gates access feature in UK-Germany treaty
Wide-ranging deal could finally create long-awaited rail service between two countries
Retail legend Mary Portas’s six tips to make business more responsible – and more profitable
Addressing TTG’s Fairer Travel Event, retail guru, broadcaster and co-chair of the Better Business Act campaign Mary Portas OBE set out why kindness, not ball-breaking, should be a part of the creative brief – and why aligning purpose with profit isn’t just business ethics, it’s smart strategy
12 impactful changes that could make travel more inclusive
TTG’s new Fairer Travel Event brought together changemakers and trailblazers to share their advice