Sustainability

Riviera Travel makes twin pledge to cut carbon by 20% and halve plastic use

The river cruise specialist launched its new ESG strategy on Tuesday night (19 September), vowing to reducing its carbon footprint by 20% within the next five years

Travel Foundation marks 20 years with call for ‘action at scale’ on carbon

NGO challenges travel industry leaders to ‘collaborate and act’ to cut emissions, build climate resilience and ensure a fair deal for destinations

Can the industry market responsible travel authentically?

"Consumers are increasingly aware of greenwashing," warns Charitable Travel boss Melissa Tilling

Why community tourism is the way forward for Saint Lucia

The Saint Lucia government wants more islanders to experience the benefits of the tourism industry.

First Choice partners with Byway to offer flight-free holidays

Through Byway, First Choice will become the first UK operator to sell flight-free holiday options

Venice greenlights €5 daily tourist tax despite criticisms

Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro said it was time the city council took action after debating the need for a tourist tax for over four year

Be treated like royalty on this flight-free French getaway

A Normandy chateau fit for a king makes the perfect accommodation for a multigenerational break

New tube-inspired ski rail map signals greener journeys to France's slopes

A new map outlining ways to make the Alps and Pyrenees more accessible by rail this winter has been produced by Snowcarbon

Portsmouth port wins £20 million shore power grant

The grant will allow the port to begin the Sea Change project which will be completed in partnership with ferry operator Brittany Ferries

School's out for summer: should travel push for earlier term finishes to beat the European heat?

Should government look to change timings of school summer holidays as extreme hot weather across Europe could herald a shift in travel habits?

Venice to begin charging entry fee in bid to curb overtourism

Last month Unesco warned Venice should be added to a list of World Heritage Sites at risk of "irreversible" damage from "overwhelming" tourism

The Big Question: Can cruise sail ahead of land-based breaks?

Cruise has long been on the verge of a mainstream breakthrough, so is the sector ready to become the UK’s favourite holiday?

UK govt provides further support to help bolster UK SAF production

The Department for Transport (DfT) has committed to introducing a revenue certainty mechanism

The city striving to become one of the world's most sustainable urban spaces

Singapore Tourism Board’s executive director for Europe Carrie Kwik reveals how the Asian city is forging ahead with its sustainable strategy.

EasyJet holidays to up focus on promoting ‘eco-certified’ hotels

Operator inks partnership with Danish firm BeCause to automate and simplify how it updates its database with hotel sustainability data

The Big Question: Should travel firms still be selling captive animal attractions?

Is the tide turning against attractions showcasing animals outside their natural habitat? And can some be justified? TTG’s latest Big Question explores a sensitive topic for the industry

Peru is back, but what exactly has been going on there?

Peru has been beset by months of political unrest; TTG’s Gary Noakes finds out more about the country and its tourism sector’s efforts to rebound

Too hot to handle? Travel faces up to the climate crisis

After temperatures soared to unprecedented levels in the Med and wildfires raged in Greece, what effect has the extreme weather in the Med had on current and future booking trends?

Rhodes: State of emergency lifted by Greek authorities following wildfires

The UK Foreign Office still advises travellers to check with their tour operator or travel agent before visiting impacted areas

Facing the heat: How the Med's tourism chiefs are battling extreme weather

Following the vicious heatwave which swept across southern Europe this month, efforts to put destinations on a climate crisis footing have never been more important – here’s what three countries have been doing

AE Expeditions reveals B Corp ambitions in first impact report

Expedition line sets out sustainability achievements to date and future goals

Med destinations on high alert as wildfires blaze across southern Europe

Sicily, Croatia and Portugal join Greece’s islands in suffering wildfire damage in recent days and weeks

Could this be the country’s coolest new luxury hotel? It’s certainly London's

With a firm focus on sustainability, 1 Hotel Mayfair is literally breathing new life into a stuffy corner of the city

Why is Amsterdam banning cruise ships, and what does it mean for agents?

Amsterdam’s ban on cruise vessels is the latest step by city authorities to control tourist numbers and respond to climate concerns – but what does this latest restriction mean for tourism to the city, and agents selling it?