Sustainability Report

The Western Region Development Council recently announced the issuance of its first sustainability report for 2011 and 2012. The sustainability report highlights the Council's efforts in…

TUI Travel has called for a UK industry standard in measuring carbon efficiencies within aviation.The travel company, which is known and commended for its transparency in emissions,…

TUI Travel's airlines have reached a target to reduce carbon by 6% two years earlier than the original deadline.The group said a mixture of operational, fuel conservation, capacity…

TUI Travel has set itself four new sustainability goals in a new three-year Sustainable Holidays Plan. Outlining 20 commitments to the environment and community, the travel company said the…

Thomson and First Choice are to send a family away on one if its greenest holidays as part of an Eco-apprentice scheme. Children under the age of 12 will be asked to submit their ideas to…

Holiday Extras held a Green Challenge Week last week as part of The Travel Foundation’s Make Holidays Greener campaign. Its group of ‘Team Environment’ volunteers organised a daily…

Sustainability news round-up  Redcoats turn green Several of Butlins’ Redcoats have turned green to launch a new initiative with The Wildlife Trust. The Greencoat Guides will help…

Sustainability news from the travel industry. Industry gathers at responsible event Priorities in sustainable tourism will be published online and through a report next month…

KLM operated the longest biofuel flight so far today, flying from Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro. The Boeing 777-300 made the journey partially powered by a sustainable fuel made from…

easyJet partners UNICEF easyJet has signed a partnership with UNICEF to build awareness and cash for the charity. From 2 July passengers will have the option to drop their spare cash into…

Sustainability, environmental responsible policies and green technology will be the key focus of The Hotel Show this year. Scheduled to take place from May 15th – 17th in Dubai, the event…

TUI has defended its all-inclusive offering and impact on communities by saying comment around the issue is ‘exaggerated’.Speaking at a panel session last week, David Burling,…

A car-sharing website and two English county councils are amongst those shortlisted for Eurostar’s latest sustainable travel awards. Cambridgeshire and Devon’s county councils,…