Sustainability

Travel bosses urged to bring staff along on sustainability journeys

Oriele Frank from beauty brand Elemis tells TTG’s Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum that by ensuring there is ’alignment’ throughout a business on sustainability issues, staff can be more focused on these goals

Ponant unveils new zero-emission cruise ship concept

The sailing ship, which will be ready by 2030, aims to be a catalyst for new energy solutions for the line and the broader industry

Travel firms cautioned against using sustainability 'as a tool for commercial gain'

Travel firms must not use their carbon reduction goals as a way to promote their businesses, instead they must share them as standard

No need to wait for disaster to act on sustainability, travel told

Industry must ’rapidly implement’ sustainability protocols before disaster strikes, TTG Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum hears

Travel firms told they 'will not survive' without sustainability strategies

Co-founder of sustainability consultancy CYD Connects Aisling Connaughton told TTG’s Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum travel firms must ’find their place’ in the industry’s carbon action journey

Airlines to pay for carbon emissions under tighter government regulations

Airlines operating in the UK will need to buy allowances for every tonne of carbon they emit from 2026

TTG VV Fest 2023: Not another sustainability session (sustainability)

Virgin Voyages is driving a sea change not just with its sustainable ship design but also with the exciting experiences it offers Sailors. Find talking points here to help you entice eco-conscious customers onboard the Lady Ships.

Travel’s stark climate challenges laid bare in new report

Green lobby group Transport & Environment said the Climate Change Committee’s report was evidence of the government ’dropping the ball’ on aviation emissions

TTG Media named publishing industry leader on sustainability

TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes campaign named Sustainability Initiative of the Year at 2023 Professional Publisher Association Awards

Inspire Group launches new sustainable holiday booking platform

Managing director Lisa Henning said on Monday (26 June) it was “absolutely vital” for Inspire to give customers a platform to book sustainable holidays

Seventeen airlines to face EU ‘greenwashing’ complaints

Consumer group leads pan-European action against 17 airlines over their alleged greenwashing claims

Intrepid Travel named among Time's 'most influential companies'

Firm the only tour operator and experience provider to make the list

TTG's Madeleine Barber triumphs at Lata Media Awards

TTG special projects editor Barber’s piece Prime Amazon was named Best Latin America feature – trade press

Silversea hailed for environmental management work in the Galapagos

The cruise line has become the first tour operator to gain certification in environmental management in the destination

MSC to add 15 new shoreside plug-in ports between 2024 and 2026

At least 15 new ports have been earmarked for ships to receive shoreside electricity between 2024 and 2026

Inghams parent Hotelplan UK expands sustainability team

Two new hires – Krissy Roe and Ruth Woodall – will help Hotelplan UK drive its climate action plan

NCLH modifies final Prima-class ships to help reach carbon reduction goal

The ships, expected to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, will be able to use green methanol as an alternative fuel source

The Big Question: Is there a future for private jets in travel?

Private jets offer unparalleled comfort and convenience, but as travel ramps up its response to the climate crisis, can they still be justified?

Audley Travel achieves B Corp status

Chief executive Nick Longman said on Monday (12 June) the tour-operator didn’t have to change its business strategy to achieve the certification

Kuoni to sell shorter flights and cut store emissions under net-zero plan

The tour operator published its first impact report to find better ways to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030

How Royal Caribbean ships help scientists with marine conversation

The cruise giant extended its partnership with marine research project OceanScope

Flight-free slow travel specialist makes play for Gen Z market

Byway launched dedicated Gen Z range after more than 400% year-on-year increase in bookings from younger travellers

Hurtigruten unveils zero-emission ship of the future with towering solar sails

Hurtigruten reveals Sea Zero emission-free ship concept, which it hopes to make a reality and launch by 2030

Royal Group claims 'industry milestone' with new biofuel trial

Celebrity Apex and Symphony of the Seas will use a new biofuel blend that reduces carbon emissions