Sustainability

Prince Harry's Travalyst charity calls on travel to halve its carbon emissions by 2030

Other goals set out by the charity in its ’five-year milestone report’ include a pledge to protect and restore ’at least 30% of the planet, land and sea’ during the same timeframe

The £20 device that could save your clients' lives

A charity has gained FCDO recognition of a £20 device that warns if lethal gas emissions are found in holiday accommodation

MPs to weigh airport expansion plans against green commitments at inquiry

The House of Commons’ environmental audit committee has launched an inquiry into whether airport expansion plans can go ahead without jeopardising existing environmental targets

Hurtigruten reveals how it plans to 'change the way' cruise ships sail

The Norwegian cruise line is carrying out tests with the help of the Sintef Ocean research institute in Trondheim to develop a zero-emissions ship before 2030

Six things that agents can do right now to strive for a better industry

Water scarcity, nature positive tourism and the hidden carbon footprint of IT operations were themes that emerged from Abta’s Sustainable Travel Conference

EasyJet holidays chief: 'The travel industry can learn a lot from coffee shops'

Twenty years ago, coffee shops and cafes took the initiative on selling Fairtrade coffee by default – and the travel industry needs to follow its lead

Five ways to sell responsible travel (without mentioning the S word...)

Taking small but tangible steps, holding suppliers to account and navigating the implications of selling animal attractions were among the main discussion points at TTG’s Sustainability Festival 2025

Virgin Atlantic wants agents to sell new zero-emissions air taxi service

Through the partnership, the carrier aims to offer zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK, starting with regional and city connections from the carrier’s Manchester and Heathrow hubs

Easyjet holidays vows to make sustainable travel 'affordable for everyone'

The tour operator’s report highlights the environmental, social and governance principles (ESG) that guide easyJet’s strategy and the measures it has taken to become more sustainable

Travel boss slams govt for 'making disabled people scapegoats'

Limitless Travel’s Angus Drummond says accessibility needs to be at the heart of the political agenda otherwise the inference is disabled people are ’second rate’ and their needs are not being prioritised

Fred Holidays to host rail event for agents following booking surge

Agents will hear from some of the world’s biggest rail providers at the event in April, including Bernina Express, Eurostar and Belmond

Easy steps to help you create a sustainable travel itinerary

Discover how you can create a sustainable travel itinerary with top tips from our TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes.

To B or not to B: is B Corp certification right for your business?

As we enter Global B Corp Month, what is the value of becoming certified?

CroisiEurope to unveil its first Amazon river ship in 2027

The operator is currently building a new ship that will home port in the Brazilian city of Manaus and will be operational from early 2027

Win a holiday to Rhodes at the TTG Sustainability Festival

TTG Sustainability Festival is free to attend and helps travel agents boost their knowledge and confidence for selling more responsible travel

Tui to debut first sensory rooms for neurodivergent guests this summer

Tui is increasing its offering for neurodivergent travellers and their families at two Tui Blue properties this summer – the Tui Blue Nausicaa Beach hotel in Larnaca and Tui Blue Aura hotel in Ibiza

'At Intrepid Travel, we use our B Corp status as proof of action, not just as a label'

Writing for TTG as we enter B Corp Month, Intrepid Travel’s global B Corp impact manager Rochelle Turner explains how the operator proposes to take its purpose-led mission further, and why certification is far more than ’just a label’

Work under way on IAG-backed plant to make sustainable fuel from waste tyres

Construction has begun of a £100 million plant in Sunderland that will produce sustainable aviation fuel from used tyres, with production starting in 2027

Air travellers warned they will have to foot the cost of decarbonisation

The Climate Change Committee has said air passengers must pay for the cost of decarbonising the aviation industry in its latest recommendations to government

Gatwick expansion: transport secretary signals support for second runway plan

Heidi Alexander confirms government’s backing for airport expansion, with a decision on a second runway at Gatwick due on Thursday, but reiterates growth must be balanced against environmental realities

What is a carbon budget? And what will the UK's latest – its seventh – mean for travel?

With aviation and cruise set for the first time to be included in the UK’s next carbon budget, which is due this month, how can travel continue to grow while reducing its environmental impact?

Gatwick expansion: when is the decision due and what's at stake?

It’s a big week for Gatwick, which will find out whether the government will support its plans to almost double passenger numbers by bringing its standby runway into permanent use

Tui accused of violating its own animal welfare policy by selling attraction with pregnant orca

World Animal Protection (WAP) raised concerns after it discovered Morgan, Loro Parque’s only female orca, was still participating in shows this month even though she is heavily pregnant

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