Popular travel firms rate poorly in new ethical rankings

The likes of Expedia, Airbnb and Tui fail to impress alternative consumer body Ethical Consumer

The first report of its kind to assess the ethical practices of travel booking sites has named luxury camping company Canopy & Stars and Fairbnb, a non-profit that donates half of its 15% commission fee to local community projects, as the most ethical options for holidaymakers.

Conducted by Ethical Consumer, the UK’s leading alternative consumer organisation, the report focused on 29 companies that people use to book their own transport and accommodation, rather than holiday operators.