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| Jan 2008: Travel company audit with The Telegraph. Read more | Apr 2008: Justin and the company featured in business section of The Sunday Times. Read more | Jul 2008: Justin discussed volunteering holidays on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme. Listen here | Oct 2008: Justin live with Kate Humble on BBC Radio 4's Excess Baggage. Listen here |
some highlights from 2009...
Here's some of the online coverage from 2009
September 2009
Sunday Mirror – 27 September
Recommends responsibletravel.com's single parent holidays.
The Guardian – 5 September
Walking article recommends responsibletravel.com's Egypt trekking holiday.
August 2009
Independent on Sunday – 30 August
responsibletravel.com's UFO shaped eco accommodation in Ireland recommended for kids.
The National, Dubai – August
Detailing survey from iknowagreatplace.com showing that holidaymakers exaggerate their travel tales
July 2009
London Paper – 21 July
Launch of Responsible Hotels of the World collection, from responsibletravel.com including eco getaways chosen by the editor using responsibletravel.com's criteria.
The Guardian – 11 July
Writer reviews La Source, a responsibletravel.com member based in the Alps, offering responsible yoga and climbing holidays.
Metro – 10 July
Launch of Responsible Hotels of the World collection.
Harpers Bazaar Online – July
responsibletravel.com whale watching tour recommended.
June 2009
Travelmole.com VISION – 28 June
Justin Francis from responsibletravel.com says global green accreditation can’t work.
ES magazine (with Evening Standard) – 19 June
responsibletravel.com recommended in Hettie Harvey’s ‘check out’ column
May 2009
TTG Online - 18 May
responsibletravel.com becomes a travel agent .
Mirror - 16 May
West Usk lighthouse on responsibletravel.com recommended .
Telegraph - 15 May
New regulations encouraging green fuels for use by Antarctic cruise ships. Comments from Justin Francis:. “The proposed amendment is an essential step forward if we are to protect this area from the dangers of pollution," said Justin Francis, managing director of Responsibletravel.com. "It is essential that cruise operators in the region look now at changing their fuel or their ships in order to prepare properly for the future." Holly Foat is this month’s ‘expert’ answering questions on volunteer travel.
April 2009
Which? Holiday - April
Review of www.iknowagreatplace.com – “seeks to offer its members specialist knowledge, tips and travel advice on destinations, with an emphasis on ethical travel…” & “This easy-to-navigate site…allows you to post pictures, make friends and share travel diaries and discussions with others. The ability to set privacy controls on your account is a feature we like.” And “another great feature is the ‘My alert’s tool, which sends a message to your account when new content has been added or updated on subjects that you have registered an interest in.”
Lonely Planet – April
responsibletravel.com's Policy Manager, Holly Foat is this month’s ‘expert’ answering questions on volunteer travel.
BBC Wildlife magazine – April
responsibletravel.com's Policy Manager Holly Foat writes to the editor about animal welfare and tourism.
March 2009
Breaking Travel news – 19 March
Water footprint – tips on conserving water whilst on holiday
Guardian.co.uk – 16 March
Cheryl Cole effect – responsibletravel.com sees x12 increase in Kilimanjaro holidays
BBC Radio 5 Live Morning Reports - 14 March
Interview with Justin about Cheryl Cole effect – responsibletravel.com sees x12 increase in Kilimanjaro holidays
Travel Trade Gazette - 13 March
Cheryl Cole effect – responsibletravel.com sees x12 increase in Kilimanjaro holidays
The Observer– 8 March
Eco friendly weddings, responsibletravel.com comments on the 144% increase it has seen in demand for honeymoons in the UK last year
Travel Trade Gazette – 6 March
Photo of responsibletravel.com's half marathon staff running team in Brighton p.20
Travel Trade Gazette – 5 March
Large feature on train research from responsibletravel.com – booking trains to the continent is currently too difficult for travellers
Travelmole.co.uk – 4 March
Train research from responsibletravel.com – booking trains to the continent is currently too difficult for travellers
Observer – 1 March
Lisa Bachelor, Observer’s Consumer Affairs Correspondent writes about research from responsibletravel.com which shows that booking trains to the continent is currently too difficult for travellers
You and Your Wedding – March
responsibletravel.com has “ fabulous inspiring honeymoons with a greener twist!”
February 2009
Travelmole.com – 16 February
Article detailing the rise in self catering holidays, with quotes and stats from Justin via recent press release.
The New York Times – 15 February
Article encouraging the cruise industry to cut carbon emissions, with quotes from Justin.
The Independent – 15 February
The Independent on Sunday's ‘Hot List’, mentions all things ‘hot, hot, hot’ to check out, including iknowagreatplace.com... “Forget Twitter; websites dedicated to the travel community are the places to log on. Make recommendations, get advice, even book a holiday…check out…iknowagreatplace.com.”
The Guardian – 14 February
Double page article on Dhow sailing in Kenya resulting from a press trip set up with Diamond Beach - responsibletravel.com member.
The Sunday Herald – 10 February
Article with quote from Justin about the benefits and rise in holistic holidays from our press release.
Travelmole.com – 3 February
Article about Good Business’ research on how travellers want more information about the environmental impact of their holidays – quote from Justin.
Woman – 2 February
Glowing description of the launch of Iknowagreatplace.com:“…Looking for authentic insider travel advice for you next trip?...which includes travel tips from Michael Palin, and Kate Humble…”
Sunday Mirror (Homes and Holidays) – 1 February
Valentines on a budget - our Cornwall accommodation in Fowey - special offer with bubbly! Also mentions the new Honeymoon vouchers scheme.
January 2009
The Independent, The Traveller – 3 January
Article calling on the expertise of ‘key players’ in the industry to forecast travel in 2009 - Justin gives his views on hot destinations for 2009, changes in trends etc.
The Independent on Sunday – 4 January
An article all about Launch of iknowagreatplace.com with quotes from Michael Palin’s entry on the site.
The Guardian – 10 January
Large article about kayaking in Kerala on a responsibletravel.com holiday.
The Independent – 11 January
Krissy explains how it is possible to take a good value responsible holiday.
Travel Mole - 16 January
Article detailing reactions over Heathrow’s plans for a third runway, quotes from Justin and other travel industry experts.
The Australian – 17 January
Article all about ‘staycations’ and holidaying at home, quoting Justin about the rise in ‘home holidays’ also mentions the rise in interest that rt.com has seen for holidays in Cuba, Syria, Turkey. Endearingly referring to us as, ‘THE boffins at responsibletravel.com predict a further increase in traditional holidays close to home…’!
Mail on Sunday You magazine, Green Scene column – 18 January
Article highlighting that eco and responsible holidays don’t have to be camping, trekking and volunteering, there is no need to lose the luxury factor just because its eco! ‘For a comprehensive guide to the best sustainable holidays, visit responsibletravel.com…’
ttg.live – 22 January
Article quoting Justin with response to the third runway debate, also with a picture of Justin.
The Daily Telegraph – 24 January
75% of responsibletravel.com’s members disapprove for the plans for Heathrow’s third runway.
The Sunday Herald – 30 January
Rise in holistic holidays.
some highlights from 2008...
Here's some of the online coverage from 2008
January 2008
Daily Telegraph – 12 January
The Daily Telegraph Travel section asked for our assistance in analysing and ranking 40 of Britain’s top travel companies in regards to various responsible tourism criteria (and corporate social responsibility policies) for an extensive cover feature. Read more about the project and read the resulting feature
The Independent on Sunday – 13 January
Holiday destinations for 2009 – features responsibletravel.com and NGO Conservational International’s joint community based tourism project in Madagascar which works in partnership with local people to protect their culture and environment.
Daily Telegraph – 19 January
Charlie Starmer-Smith reports that cruise ships emit three times more carbon emissions as aircraft. Justin Francis of responsibletravel.com comments.
February 2008
The Times – 16 February
Anna Shepard asks ‘How bad is it to go on a cruise?’ in her Eco-Worrier column and quotes Justin.
March 2008
Intelligent Travel – National Geographic blog – 18 March
Women travellers more likely to book an ethical holiday – stats from responsibletravel.com.
The Daily Telegraph – 29 March
Looking after our forests – guidelines from Conservation International to be distributed to tour operators by responsponsibletravel.com.
April 2008
Sunday Times – 13 April
Article in the Business section about social enterprises - featuring responsibletravel.com – includes interview with Justin Francis.
New York Times – 6 April
Going Green in the Blue Mountains – quotes Justin on aviation and responsible tourism.
Daily Telegraph – 19 April
Article written by Justin about responsible tourism to launch The 2008 Responsible Tourism Awards.
New Consumer – 22 April
Brits choosing to travel closer to home – Justin explains why more responsibletravel.com customers are choosing England for their holidays.
Travelmail.co.uk – 23 April
Brits choosing to travel closer to home – Justin explains why more responsibletravel.com customers are choosing England for their holidays.
Daily Telegraph – 26 April
Golf courses being built in Dubai – responsibletravel.com comments on the associated responsible tourism issues.
Daily Telegraph – 26 April
Brits choosing to travel closer to home – Justin explains why more responsibletravel.com customers are choosing England for their holidays.
May 2008
The Guardian – 31 May
Article about the restored Transylvania guesthouse in Transylvania which Prince Charles has been involved in.
June 2008
Daily Telegraph – 7 June
Article on polar cruising - Justin expresses concerns over lack of regulation where tourism is concerned in these regions.
The Guardian – 7 June
Article on 5 best writing holidays – includes responsibletravel.com writing in Greece holiday.
The Guardian – 20 June
‘ How to Save Money’ on hotels – call out box on planet saving tips too.
July 2008
You magazine (Mail on Sunday) - 6 July
Green scene column by Sheherazade Goldsmith on guilt free travel – says responsibletravel.com: “offers a range of hand-picked holidays from over 270 tour operators ‘who care about the environment and local people’. It also features useful unedited travellers’ reviews for a real insight.”
The Times – 12 July
Your Say column in the travel section replied to reader after Syria holiday ideas with a responsibletravel.com holiday recommendation.
The Telegraph – 22 July
Shipping emissions – quote from Justin on cruise industry issues.
Today Programme, BBC Radio 4 – 28 July
Justin Francis discussing volunteer holidays.
August 2008
Daily Telegraph – 13 August
responsibletravel.com wins travel category in Green Web Awards organised by Nigel’s Eco Store.
Daily Telegraph – 30 August
Justin comments on FCO’s change in travel warning regarding Zimbabwe.
The Independent – 30 August
Retro travel feature including responsibletravel.com’s retro Airstream caravans in the Pyrenees.
September 2008
Independent.co.uk - 7 September
‘The rise of the urban eco hotel’, features Apex Hotels winner of 2007 Responsible Tourism Awards as an example.
Travelmail.co.uk - 12 September
responsibletravel.com featured as website of the week.
CNN.com/travel - 12 September
Article with tips from responsibletravel.com on how business travellers can travel ethically and responsibly.
October 2008
BBC Radio 4's Excess Baggage - 18 October
John McCarthy is joined by Justin Francis, managing director of responsibletravel.com and television presenter and traveller, Kate Humble to discuss sustainable travel. Is it possible to travel fairly, sensibly and even creatively?
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner – 21 October
Rise in UK based holidays – comment and statistics from responsibletravel.com.
Telegraph.co.uk – 31 October
Features Killer Whale and Northern Lights weekend and says ‘…responsibletravel.com offers the widest range of whale-watching tours on the market…’
November 2008
CNN.com – 13 November
Article on ‘ volunteering vacations’ includes responsibletravel.com as a place to ‘vet’ potential volunteering holiday companies.
Sunday Times (Travel) - 30 November
Article about homestays, featuring responsibletravel.com options in Thailand as well as India, Kenya. South Africa etc.
Hotel News Resource - November
Details of the launch of the www.futureoftourism.com website from responsibletravel.com
December 2008
Independent on Sunday – 14 December
Launch of the new online travel community: "New to the web, an online local travel community from responsibletravel.com. Go to iknowagreatplace.com to find out why Michael Palin loves Peru, as well as getting insider tips for your next tip. Become a member and you can share your thoughts, too."
Travelmail.co.uk – 17 December
Iknowagreatplace.com is the website of the week – “Works smoothly, and easy to find your way around. You can find tips by country, or by people who live in or have visited a country - and once you've registered, you can contact them. At best, the nuggets of advice - avoid the crowds by entering Cambodia's Angkor Wat by the eastern gate; spot a bear in Alaska by going to the local dump - can be little gems.”
The Independent on Sunday – 21 December
Article about new family friendly yoga retreats – Le Marche farmhouse in Italy mentioned. responsibletravel.com: “is always up for trying something different.”
Kidderminster shuttle.com – 20 December
Trends from 2008 and predictions for 2009 from responsibletravel.com
We founded the Responsible Tourism Awards in 2004, and run the Awards in partnership with The Daily Telegraph, Geographical Magazine, BBC World News, and World Travel Market. Virgin Holidays became headline sponsors of the Awards in 2007 and we were delighted to have their support again for 2008.
You can read our 2008 Awards magazine, r:travel and watch the Awards film made by BBC World News' Fast Track team.
Plus, read some of the press coverage for the Awards
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Here's some of the online coverage from 2008
January 2008
Daily Telegraph – 12 January The Daily Telegraph Travel section asked for our assistance in analysing and ranking 40 of Britain’s top travel companies in regards to various responsible tourism criteria (and corporate social responsibility policies) for an extensive cover feature. Read more about the project and read the resulting feature
The Independent on Sunday – 13 January
Holiday destinations for 2009 – features responsibletravel.com and NGO Conservational International’s joint community based tourism project in Madagascar which works in partnership with local people to protect their culture and environment.
Daily Telegraph – 19 January
Charlie Starmer-Smith reports that cruise ships emit three times more carbon emissions as aircraft. Justin Francis of responsibletravel.com comments.
February 2008
The Times – 16 February
Anna Shepard asks ‘How bad is it to go on a cruise?’ in her Eco-Worrier column and quotes Justin.
March 2008
Intelligent Travel – National Geographic blog – 18 March
Women travellers more likely to book an ethical holiday – stats from responsibletravel.com.
The Daily Telegraph – 29 March
Looking after our forests – guidelines from Conservation International to be distributed to tour operators by responsponsibletravel.com.
April 2008
Sunday Times – 13 April
Article in the Business section about social enterprises - featuring responsibletravel.com – includes interview with Justin Francis.
New York Times – 6 April
Going Green in the Blue Mountains – quotes Justin on aviation and responsible tourism.
Daily Telegraph – 19 April
Article written by Justin about responsible tourism to launch The 2008 Responsible Tourism Awards.
New Consumer – 22 April
Brits choosing to travel closer to home – Justin explains why more responsibletravel.com customers are choosing England for their holidays.
Travelmail.co.uk – 23 April
Brits choosing to travel closer to home – Justin explains why more responsibletravel.com customers are choosing England for their holidays.
Daily Telegraph – 26 April
Golf courses being built in Dubai – responsibletravel.com comments on the associated responsible tourism issues.
Daily Telegraph – 26 April
Brits choosing to travel closer to home – Justin explains why more responsibletravel.com customers are choosing England for their holidays.
May 2008
The Guardian – 31 May Article about the restored Transylvania guesthouse in Transylvania which Prince Charles has been involved in.
June 2008
Daily Telegraph – 7 June
Article on polar cruising - Justin expresses concerns over lack of regulation where tourism is concerned in these regions.
The Guardian – 7 June
Article on 5 best writing holidays – includes responsibletravel.com writing in Greece holiday.
The Guardian – 20 June
‘ How to Save Money’ on hotels – call out box on planet saving tips too.
July 2008
You magazine (Mail on Sunday) - 6 July
Green scene column by Sheherazade Goldsmith on guilt free travel – says responsibletravel.com: “offers a range of hand-picked holidays from over 270 tour operators ‘who care about the environment and local people’. It also features useful unedited travellers’ reviews for a real insight.”
The Times – 12 July
Your Say column in the travel section replied to reader after Syria holiday ideas with a responsibletravel.com holiday recommendation.
The Telegraph – 22 July
Shipping emissions – quote from Justin on cruise industry issues.
Today Programme, BBC Radio 4 – 28 July
Justin Francis discussing volunteer holidays.
August 2008
Daily Telegraph – 13 August responsibletravel.com wins travel category in Green Web Awards organised by Nigel’s Eco Store.
Daily Telegraph – 30 August
Justin comments on FCO’s change in travel warning regarding Zimbabwe.
The Independent – 30 August
Retro travel feature including responsibletravel.com’s retro Airstream caravans in the Pyrenees.
September 2008
Independent.co.uk - 7 September
‘The rise of the urban eco hotel’, features Apex Hotels winner of 2007 Responsible Tourism Awards as an example.
Travelmail.co.uk - 12 September
responsibletravel.com featured as website of the week.
CNN.com/travel - 12 September
Article with tips from responsibletravel.com on how business travellers can travel ethically and responsibly.
October 2008
BBC Radio 4's Excess Baggage - 18 October
John McCarthy is joined by Justin Francis, managing director of responsibletravel.com and television presenter and traveller, Kate Humble to discuss sustainable travel. Is it possible to travel fairly, sensibly and even creatively?
The Huddersfield Daily Examiner – 21 October
Rise in UK based holidays – comment and statistics from responsibletravel.com.
Telegraph.co.uk – 31 October
Features Killer Whale and Northern Lights weekend and says ‘…responsibletravel.com offers the widest range of whale-watching tours on the market…’
November 2008
CNN.com – 13 November
Article on ‘ volunteering vacations’ includes responsibletravel.com as a place to ‘vet’ potential volunteering holiday companies.
Sunday Times (Travel) - 30 November
Article about homestays, featuring responsibletravel.com options in Thailand as well as India, Kenya. South Africa etc.
Hotel News Resource - November
Details of the launch of the www.futureoftourism.com website from responsibletravel.com
December 2008
Independent on Sunday – 14 December
Launch of the new online travel community: "New to the web, an online local travel community from responsibletravel.com. Go to iknowagreatplace.com to find out why Michael Palin loves Peru, as well as getting insider tips for your next tip. Become a member and you can share your thoughts, too."
Travelmail.co.uk – 17 December
Iknowagreatplace.com is the website of the week – “Works smoothly, and easy to find your way around. You can find tips by country, or by people who live in or have visited a country - and once you've registered, you can contact them. At best, the nuggets of advice - avoid the crowds by entering Cambodia's Angkor Wat by the eastern gate; spot a bear in Alaska by going to the local dump - can be little gems.”
The Independent on Sunday – 21 December
Article about new family friendly yoga retreats – Le Marche farmhouse in Italy mentioned. responsibletravel.com: “is always up for trying something different.”
Kidderminster shuttle.com – 20 December
Trends from 2008 and predictions for 2009 from responsibletravel.com
2008 Responsible Tourism Awards...
We founded the Responsible Tourism Awards in 2004, and run the Awards in partnership with The Daily Telegraph, Geographical Magazine, BBC World News, and World Travel Market. Virgin Holidays became headline sponsors of the Awards in 2007 and we were delighted to have their support again for 2008. You can read our 2008 Awards magazine, r:travel and watch the Awards film made by BBC World News' Fast Track team.
Plus, read some of the press coverage for the Awards
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