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TTC urges firms to sign up to emissions scheme
Samantha Mayling
The Travel Corporation (TTC) is urging companies to sign up to verified, science-based emissions targets – and is sharing ideas and practical examples to help. TTC, which operates 40 brands
including Trafalgar and Insight Vacations, submitted its own targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in May. It hopes to announce soon that it
has been verified, which would make TTC the largest privately held travel company to have done so. Chief sustainability officer Shannon
Guihan said: “It is a big process and a big commitment. But we will see a sea change in businesses signing up.” Also in May, TTC issued an
report on its five-year sustainability strategy, detailing progress on 11 goals launched in September 2020 – covering issues such as climate action, food, waste, wildlife and diversity. Guihan is keen to share practical
examples with others in the sector and urged them to take action now instead of being daunted by the eventuality of having to measure emissions. “Rather than ‘should we’, we need
to shift to ‘how’,” she said. “We’d like to see things happen more quickly. You don’t have to be side-swiped with
targets and measuring before beginning to implement changes.” She said TTC is
“doubling down” on efforts to cut carbon emissions. Practically, this means reducing
energy use in Red Carnation Hotels and shifting to no-emission or low- emission vehicles. It is working with Visit Scotland on a project targeting emissions from ground transport and food production, and with Delft University of Technology on technology for river cruise ships. “Some coaches have solar panels
so we can run AC units when they’re not moving,” she said. “Hotels are
WTTC confirms Theresa May as keynote speaker at Saudi summit
Former prime minister Theresa May has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the World Travel & Tourism Council’s global summit in Saudi Arabia. WTTC president and chief executive Julia Simpson hailed May’s “long-standing interest in the environment”. May will appear alongside former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon at the event in Riyadh on November 28-December 1.
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TTC’s Evan Evans Tours unveiled the UK’s first fully electric zero-emissions coach for guided day trips in September. Inset: Sharon Guihan
using AI to identify food waste, such as garnishes or oversized portions.” She urged agents to
share information with
the Make Travel Matter checklist for travellers was one of the most-read – and resulted in bookings. The Treadright checklist can
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be white-labelled so agents can use it for their customers. TTC is also adding more Make Travel Matter experiences, generating positive social or environmental impacts.
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clients, noting that a recent marketing email including
Virgin adds routes to Turks & Caicos and the Maldives
Virgin Atlantic will introduce services to the Maldives and the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2023. The Maldives service will start
on October 22, 2023, operating three times a week from Heathrow during the winter season. Tickets go on sale on November 30. A year-round twice-weekly
Heathrow service to the Turks and Caicos will begin on November 15, 2023, with tickets on sale from January 11, 2023. Both new routes will be
operated by the airline’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft, offering 31 Upper Class seats, 35 Premium and 193 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats. Fares will be announced at a later date. The airline’s chief commercial
officer Juha Jarvinen said: “The Maldives has always been an incredibly popular destination for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers, which is why we couldn’t wait to give them the opportunity to travel to the idyllic location in style on board Virgin Atlantic aircraft. “We’re delighted to begin flying
to the Turks and Caicos Islands as we continue to grow our Caribbean portfolio, offering more choice for our customers to explore these beautiful islands and enjoy some winter sun. Our customers will be over the moon with the introduction of these new destinations.”
Refurbished Diamond Princess
back in service after three years Diamond Princess has returned to service after almost three years. The ship, associated with one of the first international mass Covid outbreaks, has been refurbished and is operating a series of US West Coast, Mexico and Hawaii itineraries. Diamond Princess will homeport in San Diego until February 2023.
Titan appoints Morris to succeed
Coppock as head of trade sales Titan Travel has appointed Hayley Morris as head of trade sales, replacing Edwina Coppock who left the escorted touring operator to join Uniworld last month. Morris, who has 22 years’ industry experience, will lead Titan’s trade sales strategy and team of area sales managers. She has previously worked for Monarch Holidays, Thomas Cook and Titan sister brand Saga Holidays.
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