Sustainability

'Male allyship is critical in creating a more level playing field in the workplace'

With men continuing to dominate senior leadership roles in travel, Women in Travel CIC founder Alessandra Alonso writes for TTG on how the industry can harness their influence through male allyship

G Adventures to bring new yacht fleet to Greece next summer

G Adventures will offer a fleet of five new yachts to clients on Greek sailing holidays next summer

RAK’s vision: next-generation flight and more luxury hotels

Ras Al Khaimah’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi eco-system is due to be operational by 2027, transforming transportation in the emirate

Poll: Should suppliers stop handing out plastic freebies?

The money that would normally be spent on promotional items is being donated to Teenage Cancer Trust, the line confirmed

Meet the TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors class of 2024

In March we recruited a group of enthusiastic travel agents to embark on our TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes programme, which is exclusively designed to educate the trade on how to sell more responsible holidays

Bruce Poon Tip: 'People need to start linking their values with their holiday'

The founder of G Adventures laid out his vision for the community-based tourism it has pioneered over the past 35 years at its second GX summit. Claire Dodd reports for TTG

Cruise vs Extinction Rebellion: battle lines drawn...

After climate activists blocked ships from entering the port of Amsterdam this summer, TTG cruise editor Harry Kemble explores whether the city has a future as a cruise destination

Why budget holidays and green taxes don’t mix – plus five other travel talking points

Delegates at the Abta Convention heard how important it is to have a collaborative approach when tackling the pressing issues facing travel today

Ponant reveals plans to downsize ahead of move to ‘slow cruising’

The changes are part of the luxury cruise line’s commitment to becoming a zero-emissions company.

Lundgren: SAF mandate could 'wipe out' easyJet's profitability

The SAF mandate will force airlines to use a mix of sustainable fuel from next year at 2% of the total UK jet fuel demand which the government expects to raise fares by £4

How to talk about sustainable travel without greenwashing

The fifth TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshop of 2024 explored ways in which travel agents can get their clients excited about sustainable travel in a genuine way

Intrepid Travel launches e-rickshaw initiative to empower Indian women

The Intrepid Foundation has invested £28,000 in the Holy City Rickshaw Program in Varanasi, which will train women to become rickshaw drivers

‘Impact washing is common among the privileged few in Africa’

Now with a portfolio of 18 safari camps, Beks Ndlovu has come a long way since starting out, when he struggled to attract visitors to Zimbabwe with Mugabe in power

EasyJet holidays backs new non-profit aiming 'to make sustainable holidays mainstream'

Operator signs up as founding partner of The International Centre for Responsible Tourism global with the aim of ’making sustainable holidays mainstream’

British Airways pledges £9 million to accelerate carbon removal focus

British Airways will spend £9 million on carbon removal projects, hoping to encourage the fledgling industry by investing in projects in the UK and abroad

Sustainable travel 'Agora' to return at Abta Convention next month

The agora – or “assembly” – will discuss the subject of Balancing Act: Integrating Nature Protection with Responsible Tourism and will be moderated by Abta’s head of sustainability Carol Rose

Five for 2025: the travel trends agents need to watch out for next year

From action on overtourism and a transition to more meaningful travel to growing demand for late deals, these are some of the travel trends agents need to watch out for in 2025

What makes the cruise industry's bond with Alaska so strong?

After the world’s cruise lines once again came together in support of the Alaskan port city of Juneau following severe flooding, TTG’s Harry Kemble explores the enduring relationship between this unique destination and the cruise sector

Africa specialist shares advice after hitting B Corp milestone

Mahlatini Travel gained the status in July after months of hard work, says company chief

‘It's our take on the ‘where next?’ culture’: Intrepid Travel reveals 2025 Not Hot List

Intrepid Travel has named the 10 destinations on its latest Not Hot List as part of its efforts to divert tourists away from overtourism hotspots

Tourist turned gamekeeper: my safari on Zambia's conservation frontline

Meeting the heroes in Zambia focusing on wildlife protection, education and community empowerment, leading to a better-quality safari experience

Hurricane Beryl an 'opportunity' to highlight Carriacou and Petite Martinique, says Grenada

The Grenada Tourism Authority is determined to attract more visitors to Carriacou and Petite Martinique as part of its recovery plan.

Air fares to rise by £4-£10 due to sustainable fuels, minister says

Transport minister Mike Kane tells MPs the sector’s transition to sustainable aviation fuels will mean fares rising by between £4 and £10 over the next 15 years

‘Is seeking B Corp the right path for your agency or brand right now?’

Do you have the time, energy and investment needed to pursue a mark like B Corp? And is your brand in the right place on its journey? We Are Llama’s John Pritchard weighs up the pros and cons