Houses of Parliament

This has to be the best view as you emerge from a London Underground tube station. Off to an @economist.com event this morning in Parliament for the non-profit @workingwithcancer.bsky.social which has contributed to a report on breast cancer care in Europe #workingwithcancer

Oh this is interesting

Changemakers win WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards Read the inspiring winners of the 2025 WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards

It’s been an exciting day at #WTMAfrica where we have announced the winners of Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. Read about the inspiring winners here icrt.global/africa-chang...

#responsibletourism #RTAwards25 #responsibletourismawards #Africa #sustainable

House of Commons and Big Ben lit up in the early evening

I love London. Off to the Houses of Parliament tonight for a LATA reception

Sexism in hospitality: The industry has spoken, but what's next? An open letter from 70 female chefs attacking sexism in the industry was big news — two weeks ago. What’s happening next? asks Kara Buffrey

Thoughtful piece on sexism in hospitality in the London Evening Standard www.standard.co.uk/going-out/re...

I’ve just listened to @phoebesmith.bsky.social on @bbcradio4.bsky.social. It reminded me of how exquisitely her book Wayfarer, wraps up both pain and pleasure. I loved it and definitely recommend it as one to read.👇

Heading to Destinations Travel Show in London. Anyone else in today?

Introducing the deposit return scheme for drinks containers This week, the Government pledged to end the throwaway society and clean up Britain; as it implements legislation for the deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland.  ...

Some sensible news defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2025/01/31/i...

Wow!

Beautiful

Great news for operators wanting to offer more rail. This new service between Paris and Berlin can be booked up to 12 months in advance

Brilliant - I’m most excited by the fact this can be booked 12 months ahead. That’s a game changer for tour operators wanting to switch from air to rail.

Oh Keith I remember this trip so well. It’s great to read it again! 👏👏

Love this.

Ah ..yes. I live in hope 😂

I volunteer for this brilliant social enterprise. If you know of any companies who need help developing policies, training or coaching to help those with cancer in the workplace do have a look.

Tourist taxes are nothing new — and should be welcomed Wales may introduce a levy on visitors – but even a week’s worth costs less than the bottle of wine you’d take to dinner at friends. Time for us all to be good guests, says our writer

A tourist tax is the modest courtesy when should be ready for when visiting others says Liz Edwards in the UK Sunday Times www.thetimes.com/travel/advic... #responsibletourism

Women's museums and exhibitions: any especially forward-looking brand new spaces or shows scheduled for 2025 to shine a light of female perspectives? #journorequest

Thank you Emilie!

Thank you @chapplejc.bsky.social 🙏

Thank you @chapplejc.bsky.social for sharing our founder Harold Goodwin’s thoughts ICRT.global

Hi Keith 😁 - glad to be here.

Thanks Mary. I’m interested to see how this platform works.

It feels like I’ve walked into a friendly room here. So my intro:
🦋 I’ve worked in the travel sector for 30 years, now focused on responsible tourism at ICRT global
💚 Trustee and Vice Chair of the Travel Foundation charity
👍 Non exec at Responsible Travel
👤 Volunteer for Working With Cancer

What is ICRT global? YouTube video by ICRT global

We’ve just launched ICRT global and I’m interested in all news about #responsibletravel #sustainabletravel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB4G...