Sustainability in Tourism - Here to Stay?

Sustainability in Tourism - Here to Stay?

Is sustainability in tourism just a hype – or here to stay? We speak with a TUI travel agency manager and TUI-CEO Sebastian Ebel about customer expectations, profitability, and sustainability as a competitive advantage.

Recharging Your Vacation - What Powers Your Stay?

How much energy is hidden in your holiday? Rebecca talks to TUI experts about unseen energy guzzlers, TUI’s own solar projects and smooth transfers to the hotel – from cooking‑oil fuel to e‑buses.

Ski Holidays in a Changing Climate – How Sustainable Can They Be?

How sustainable can skiing be? This episode takes you to the Montafon region in Austria – exploring snow cannons, green energy, and near CO₂-neutral hotels. Rebecca discovers how winter tourism is adapting to climate change – and what travelers can do themselves. Listen now!

Food Waste on Holiday – How can we reduce what ends up in the bin?

Where does the most food waste actually occur at a hotel buffet? What happens to the leftovers – and how is TUI managing to throw away less food? In this episode of “We’re on it, right?”, host Rebecca goes in search of the food savers. She visits TUI Blue Adriatic Beach in Croatia, where artificial intelligence is used to analyse and reduce buffet waste. In Tenerife, at TUI Blue Los Gigantes, she discovers another approach – there, the hotel staff enjoy what’s left over from the buffet. An episode about data, why hotel guests don’t eat fennel – and how AI can do good, even on holiday.

Carbon & Travel- How can We Travel with Lower Emissions?

How do CO₂ emissions fit in with the sustainability goals of a travel company? In this episode of ‘We’re on it, right?’, podcast host Rebecca explores this very question. She climbs onto the flightdeck of a TUI fly aircraft and talks to pilot Toni Schweigart about fuel, contrails and the goal of reducing emissions by 2030. Rebecca also meets Lucienne Damm, Head of Sustainability at TUI Cruises, who explains how the company is working on lower-emission propulsion systems and more fuel efficient routes at sea. What really helps the environment – new and more efficient aircrafts, alternative fuels or less weight on board? And what should sustainability-conscious travelers look out for when booking a cruise? An episode about honest questions, technical advances – and the responsibility to make the travel industry more climate-friendly. 🎧 Tune in to “We’re on it, right?” – the TUI podcast on sustainability and the future of travel.