Sustainable Travel Conference 2025 | ABTA | 24 March 2025 | 15Hatfields, Chadwick Court, London SE1 8DJ, UK

An essential event for those committed to making travel more sustainable, this event.

Attend ABTA’s flagship sustainability event for insights and debate on how to move your business forward on its sustainability journey. Hear best practice case studies, expert guidance and take part in practical discussions on how to improve sustainability processes, policies and practices within your business, in destination and across the supply chain.

8% of global carbon emissions are from tourism, transport making up the largest portion of this. With transport likely to be a large part of your overall value chain the expectation to act will hit the whole sector (Deloitte).

As sustainability continues to dominate the discussion in the travel sector, ABTA’s Sustainable Travel Conference is your opportunity to make sure you are aware and prepared for the challenges and opportunities presented.

Recent high-profile greenwashing cases have led to consumers becoming increasingly sceptical about sustainable travel claims. Discover how to communicate your sustainability requirements throughout your supply chain and work together with all your stakeholders to ensure you are providing a transparent and credible message.

Overtourism is another example of a highly topical issue in travel, as seen by a sharp increase in press coverage and drastic measures taken by destinations such as Venice introducing an access fee. Hear examples and take part in discussion on how extremely popular destinations can be managed responsibly so as to best seize the opportunities tourism can generate for communities around the world.

Learn about the steps that can be taken to reduce emissions, get closer to achieving net-zero targets, and move beyond a pure carbon focus to create a sector that is a force for good, supporting livelihoods at home and in destinations and promoting the preservation of culture and nature.

Through keynote presentations, sharing of best practice and collaboration, this comprehensive conference will provide you with tips and tools to help you achieve your sustainability goals.

Meet with your peers to collaborate and benchmark on these important issues during the breaks and at the networking drinks reception.

More details about the event, speakers and the agenda will be released shortly.

Benefits of Attending:

• Hear examples of successful sustainable initiatives and developments
• Gain an understanding of the different certifications and accreditation programmes – which to go for and how to start the process
• Take away practical tips from sustainability experts that you can implement in your own organisation
• Discover what you can do to manage expectations and consumer perceptions surrounding travel and sustainability
• Take part in break out discussion groups to look at topics relevant to you in more depth
• Network with others in the industry to discuss the common challenges and share ideas.

Who Should Attend:

The event is ideal for large and small companies within the travel industry, including the following:

• Directors and senior managers from travel companies of all sizes
• Sustainability and CSR Teams
• Marketing and communications teams
• Product and sales teams

2025 Speakers

MODERATOR:

Susan Deer
Director of Industry Relations, ABTA

SPEAKERS:

Matt Callaghan
Chief Operating Officer, easyJet holidays

Paul Conroy
Head of Partnerships, Byway

Mireia Delgado
Business Director, Preverisk

Hedda Felin
Chief Executive Officer, Hurtigruten

Mato Franković
Mayor of Dubrovnik

Tasha Hayes
European Operations Director and Sustainability Officer, Contiki

Kasia Morgan
Group Head of Sustainability, Travelopia

Tudor Morgan
VP Sustainability and Industry Relations, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

Carol Rose
Head of Sustainability, ABTA

Lethabo-Thabo Royds
Head of Content and Programme, World Travel & Tourism Council

Eleni Skarveli
Director, Greek National Tourism Organisation

Daniel Turner
Director, Animondial

Rochelle Turner
B-Corp Impact Manager, Responsible Business, Intrepid

Yvan Valasse
Manager, Intertek Cristal

2025 Partners

• Aviareps
• Greece
• Intertek Cristal
• Preverisk Group
• TTG Media