The British travel industry was warned about future conduct involving the environment . Environmental campaigners told travel agents to change their irresponsible ways when it comes to issues involving cleaner travel and do more to minimise impacts.
At the annual travel convention in Marbella, Britain's travel agents met to discuss the travel industry’s approach towards environment issues. Aviation came under the spotlight once again being labeled the worst culprit with calls for a ‘realistic approach’ towards future growth of the airline industry.
Air travel is the fastest contributor to global carbon dioxide and could account for 100 per cent of the UK's emission quota by 2050 if the current growth rates continue. Environmental group Friends of the Earth stated that Business as usual would therefore render carbon cut targets virtually impossible to attain.
Director of the company, Tony Juniper said, "In common with other business sectors the British travel industry must play its part in helping to cut the emissions causing climate change, the biggest threat the planet faces.
"Aviation can continue to be an important part of the travel sector, but the growth expected in the coming years is not compatible with protecting climatic stability. Unless urgent action is taken to avoid the anticipated and unsustainable growth in air travel, we will not be able to prevent the build up of emissions in the atmosphere from reaching dangerous levels.
"Four fifths of all UK trips abroad are within Europe . Many of these destinations could easily be reached by rail. ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) members must do more to get people out of planes and onto trains," he added.
Speaking at the annual ABTA conference, Mr Juniper asked travel companies and agents to promote certain issues.
He urged travel agents to promote rail over other transport for short haul journeys and to stop supporting airport expansion. He also asked for more effort to be made in raising awareness about the environmental benefits of local holiday making.
Greener Holidays Need More Promotion From British Travel Industry
Fri, 01 Dec 2006
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