Wholesalers
Intrepid becomes first tour operator with verified, science-based targets
What does that mean, you might ask? Well… we’re not really sure, but this press release does a great job of explaining it.
Destinations
Dozens killed as Cyclone Harold belts Pacific Islands
At least 29 people have been killed by a devastating cyclone that continues to make its way across the Pacific Islands.
Destinations
Zimbabwe drought sees people, animals and tourist attractions suffer
Do you know a colleague who is a bit of a climate change denier? Prove them wrong with this.
Cruise
Venice: Thousands protest in the rain as city gets hit by yet another high-water event
by Christian Fleetwood
Thousands of Venetians have braved bad weather to take to the streets to protest over frequent flooding in the city and the impact of giant cruise ships.
Destinations
St Mark’s Square closed as Venice hit by third record tide
by Christian Fleetwood
St Mark’s Square was closed on the weekend after Venice was inundated with a nearly five-foot flood, marking the third time within a week that waters have peaked this high.
Destinations
Venice “on its knees” after being hit by worst flood in 50 years
Venice has been hit by the second-worst flood in its recorded history, with water submerging 85 per cent of the Italian city.
Destinations
Australia to fund $500m climate change package for Pacific Islands
Leaders in the region have suggested the support is hollow without the government committing to reducing its reliance on coal.
Wholesalers
Intrepid to become first ‘climate positive’ company of its kind by 2020
Travel Weekly is doing its part for the environment by installing a 300L compost bin in the office. However, its smell has started to get the better of some staff.
Tourism
Revealed: What travel companies fear most about climate change
by Ali Coulton
The thing we fear most about climate change here at Travel Weekly is the rising price of coffee and chocolate. Living without those two necessities would kill us faster than a flood or hurricane.
Destinations
Japan’s cherry blossoms were tricked into blossoming early this year
We tried to trick our house plants into staying alive by showing them YouTube videos of sunrises to compensate for the lack of natural light in our cramped apartment. It didn’t work.
Tourism
GSTC chair, Luigi Cabrini “Tourism must be a leader in responding to climate change”
by Ali Coulton
We picked Cabrini’s brain about his favourite sustainable travel destinations and his time at the UN. We imagine he now has a bit of a headache.
Travel Agents
Exclusive: Q&A with World Expeditions CEO Sue Badyari
by Ali Coulton
It’s Hump Day everyone! A day we best like celebrating with an exclusive Q&A and a documentary about camels. Or by dancing to Fergie’s 2005 hit.