tourism

'Travel can do a tremendous amount of good': Prince Harry urges tourism industry to halve CO2 by 2030

Transport

'Travel can do a tremendous amount of good': Prince Harry urges tourism industry to halve CO2 by 2030

Duke of Sussex warns climate change and nature degradation are causing 'massive financial and human losses', as he urges travel and tourism to ensure sustainable growth

clock 01 April 2025 • 5 min read
Study: Climate crisis driving almost half of UK tourists towards greener travel

Marketing

Study: Climate crisis driving almost half of UK tourists towards greener travel

Sustainability is an increasingly prominent consideration in holiday planning, particularly among younger travellers, a new study finds

clock 11 September 2024 • 3 min read
Zenobe and Big Bus Tours to roll out fleet of open-top electric buses across London

Technology

Zenobe and Big Bus Tours to roll out fleet of open-top electric buses across London

Zenobē partners with Big Bus Tours to deliver 20 open-top e-buses, charging infrastructure, and green electricity via a new power purchase agreement

clock 19 June 2024 • 3 min read
In the travel industry, 'sustainable tourism' gives way to 'regenerative hospitality'

Management

In the travel industry, 'sustainable tourism' gives way to 'regenerative hospitality'

Regenerative hospitality has the potential to unlock the broader systemic changes we need to limit climate change and protect ecosystems

clock 02 February 2024 • 4 min read
Happy travels: Gridserve releases new index to help holidaying EV drivers

Automotive

Happy travels: Gridserve releases new index to help holidaying EV drivers

New EV Holiday Hotspot Index ranks UK attractions based on nearby charging infrastructure to help families plan EV based 'staycations'

clock 13 July 2023 • 3 min read
The hospitality sector has shown us the world - it must now protect it

Management

The hospitality sector has shown us the world - it must now protect it

The hospitality sector is in a privileged position to drive change across the many industries it intersects, argues Systemiq's Jeremy Oppenheim

clock 02 June 2023 • 3 min read

Rail

Intrepid Travel touts flight-free trips in science-based climate plan

Tour operator becomes first in the world to have its climate goals verified by the Science Based Targets initiative

clock 28 October 2020 • 3 min read

Waste

Accor joins new Global Tourism Plastics Initiative with fresh wave of waste-reduction pledges

Accor is to rollout a series of solutions to replace single-use plastic, including shampoo dispensers, water filtration taps, and reusable dishes

clock 24 January 2020 • 3 min read

Aviation

Environmental damage of tourism comes under MPs' spotlight

Inquiry to address problems including aviation emissions and traffic in UK and abroad

clock 18 July 2019 • 3 min read

Management

Let the train take the strain: Should employers back greener holidays?

Survey finds younger people would prefer employers who enable environmentally conscious holidays

clock 25 July 2018 • 2 min read