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The Travel Foundation

PATA joins ‘Invisible Burden of Tourism’ partnership to address skill gaps in destination management

Megha Paul Mar 6, 2020

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced a new partnership with leading global charity The Travel Foundation, EplerWood International, and Cornell University’s Centre for…

Global Tourism Plastic Initiative unveiled

Megha Paul Jan 23, 2020

The Travel Foundation has announced its commitment to tackle plastic pollution as part of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, led by the UN Environment Programme and the World…

Local communities must be engaged in tourism development strategies, says ETOA

Megha Paul Oct 11, 2019

The ETOA Summit in the Alps 2019 concluded on a high with delegates expressing positive experiences across board, as a variety of business, learning and networking objectives were met.…

England

Hays Travel starts to sell Travel Lottery tickets

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2014

Hays Travel has become the latest firm to sign up to sell Travel Lottery tickets. The company’s 44 retail branches will be offering the chance to buy tickets during the process, with…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Greece backs Make Holidays Greener

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014

Visit Greece has shown support for the Make Holidays Greener campaign. The awareness week will be held all July to encourage cleaner and greener beaches with clean-ups and tips to be…

Cyprus

Cyprus sets hotel sustainability standards

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2014

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation has become the first tourism body to put measures in place to ensure its hotels are sustainable. Every hotel in Cyprus must now adhere to a range of…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Make Holidays Greener Month support continues

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2012 15

Tour operators and travel companies have continued to show their support for Make Holidays Greener Month with a variety of initiatives. Many companies are sharing green holidays tips with…