Sustainability

‘Spain and Britain created tourism – now we must invent sustainable tourism’

Spain’s second sustainability day brought some less commonly discussed sustainable and responsible tourism issues to the fore – TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola was there to find out how the two countries can continue working together

Travel Counsellors ups responsible travel focus with digital brochure launch

The homeworking firm has released a digital brochure with information about how customers can make changes to their usual holiday plans

Abta sustainable travel conference to explore social and environmental successes and challenges

The full-day Abta event in London on 15 May will give delegates insights into the success and challenges that travel businesses have faced in ensuring growth that benefits communities and the environment

Jet2 boss: SAF delays put UK holidaymakers ‘at a competitive disadvantage’

‘We need government action to turbocharge the UK SAF industry,’ said Jet2.com and Jet2holidays chief executive Steve Heapy

Specialist backs Greek prime minister’s vision for year-round tourism

Planet Holidays throws weight behind extending Greece’s tourism season all 12 months of the year

The Big Question: Can celebrity endorsements ever be truly responsible?

The industry seems ever more willing to engage with TV stars and influencers to promote product, but is it risking a potential media backlash?

Ultima Expeditions to open Oasis camp in Antarctica featuring a 24-hour trip

The polar tour operator will offer guests a one-day trip to Antarctica when it re-opens its camp in November

‘Overtourism didn't happen overnight in Barcelona’: so what are the solutions?

With its architectural marvels, fine cuisine and, until recently, all-conquering football team, Barcelona has become not just one of Europe’s, but the world’s most popular tourist destinations – but that popularity comes at a cost

‘They're not all sustainable’: Green groups sceptical about forthcoming SAF mandate

Environmental campaigners have spelled out their concerns about the government’s forthcoming SAF policy, which is due to be confirmed by the end of the month

Lata to put UK market at heart of its new responsible tourism vision

Lata’s new vision centres around good-quality, responsible tourism with a reinvigorated focus on the UK market and a new partnership with Queer Destinations to promote LGBTQ+ rights

How Tui is changing travel – one giant tub of Nutella at a time

Net zero by 2050? It’s undoubtedly going to be a huge task, especially for travel. But the Tui Blue Montafon is forging a path, one giant tub of Nutella at a time. Gary Noakes reports exclusively for TTG

How embracing responsible travel could transform your agency

TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes and agent Ambassadors explain how promoting and selling sustainable travel can boost your sales and business.

Spain to place biodiversity, inclusion and circular economics at centre of sustainability event

Spain’s second annual sustainability day will be held in London on 17 April

UN-focused sustainability coalition welcomes first cruise industry ‘champion’

Carnival Corp’s Jan Swartz said it was ‘an honour’ to be a part of the Champions 12.3 coalition and help accelerate progress

MPs demand airlines ‘be held accountable to green pledges’

Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has said the government must do more to ensure airlines achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Agent to start selling Jet2 after operator halts marine park sales

Travel Counsellor Marie Rowe told TTG she had long wanted to sell Jet2 products but its decision to sell marine parks with captive cetaceans had prevented her from promoting the airline and operator to customers

Tui left isolated on marine parks stance by rivals Jet2 and easyJet

Europe’s largest operator is coming under growing pressure to take a firmer stance on the animal attractions it sells after shifts in policy by its two main rival operator brands

Experts and events revealed for new TTG Fairer Travel Month – all you need to know

Get loads of practical advice and hear from many inspiring experts to help drive positive change within your businesses

'Things need to start happening now': why, for easyJet, the future is hydrogen

EasyJet boss Johan Lundgren believes the 2040s will be the decade ’hydrogen takes off’ – TTG’s Gary Noakes headed to Birmingham airport to find out what’s fuelling his confidence

'More top Atol holders must make firm commitments on sustainability'

Less than a third (30%) of the UK’s biggest travel companies have proactively and publicly published comprehensive sustainability plans, new research carried out in partnership with the ITT’s Sustainability Committee has revealed.

We at TerraVerde Sustainability analysed the websites of the UK’s top 50 Atol holders for evidence of their sustainability commitments and strategies, while also evaluating their efforts to promote sustainable travel choice.

The findings revealed:

Oceania boss 'scared' of spiralling carbon tax burden on cruise lines

The line’s president Frank A. Del Rio argued that cruise lines’ efforts to reduce their carbon footprint were often overlooked by governments

TTC and VisitScotland team up to promote responsible tourism as 'new normal'

The Travel Corporation and VisitScotland have entered a ’unique’ partnership which will see new itineraries developed with responsible tourism at its core and resources to support tourism businesses in developing action plans

Spain ready to pitch new tourism strategy to UK holidaymakers

Destination poised to showcase its focuses on sustainability and higher-end tourism directly to consumers

BA to upgrade ground support equipment as part of net-zero commitment

Flag carrier British Airways will gradually replace all of its vehicles with hybrid or electric models where available