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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Responsible Tourism Is Top Issue for Travel Advisors: Ensemble CEO

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Shown here are the endless crowds in Barcelona. At the Ensemble Travel Group’s 2019 International Conference Oct. 22–27 in Seattle, CEO David Harris called upon travel advisors to assume responsibility for directing clients to less heavily touristed destinations. Tony Silveira / Flickr



Skift Take: Ensemble Travel Group demonstrated a clear commitment at its 2019 International Conference by driving home the message that sustainability and climate change are the biggest issues facing the travel industry today. That the consortium took steps to offset the conference's own carbon footprint shows it's talking the talk.

— Maria Lenhart

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Monday, October 28, 2019

Richard Branson Has Big Plans for Virgin’s Travel Brands in 2020

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Richard Branson in Tel Aviv on October 24, 2019. Virgin Group has big plans for its space tourism division. Bloomberg



Skift Take: While Richard Branson and the Virgin Group have had attempted to break into many industries over the years, travel has remained an enduring part of the business. This looks to continue with cruises, hotels, and space tourism as key areas of focus.

— Patrick Whyte

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