Leeds: "A thriving cultural city where locals play pavement chess, people thank the bus driver (and the bus driver calls ...   more »

This week the UK government has led the world and held the first auction of carbon credits. The British government has auctioned the right to produce 4,000,000 tonnes of carbon for £54,400,000. Using the British government’s DEFRA standard, that amounts to ±1,000,000 return flights London to Sydney.    more »

The Responsible Tourism Movement is diverse reflecting the different cultures and environments where individuals and groups are pursuing the principles of Responsible Tourism – principles which include diversity, respect and transparency. One of the principles of Responsible Tourism is that all forms of tourism can be more responsible – the development of WTMWRTD reflects that principle and ambition – each year we are more successful in engaging the mainstream industry.   more »

Today saw the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards, Ed Fuller of Marriottt in the Hot Seat and two panels chaired ...   more »