2024 Wrapped Up: Unpacking a Year of Sustainable Travel Progress
December 20, 2024
Road Scholar, a not-for-profit leader in educational travel for adults, has embarked on an ambitious journey to embed sustainability across its operations and itineraries. To support this transformation, Road Scholar partnered with Sustainable Travel International to implement a customized sustainable travel training program for staff and providers that aligns with...
Indagare partnered with Sustainable Travel International in its pursuit of carbon neutrality, offsetting all trip and office-related emissions. By integrating high-quality, expertly sourced carbon offsets into its operations, Indagare ensures its carbon neutrality efforts align with the exceptional experiences it offers its members and the purpose-driven values embedded in every...
International tours can generate tremendous benefits for people around the world, but only if local communities are embedded throughout their supply chain. We developed a tour evaluation system to help one of the world’s largest adventure travel companies, G Adventures, evaluate and boost their local impact. Tourism’s Ripple Effect on...
The islands of the Pacific are a popular destination for many travelers looking to trade in city life for secluded beaches, cultural authenticity and stunning natural environments. While the small size and remoteness of these destinations makes for ideal getaways, these characteristics also bring along many challenges. Visitors often put...
As ecotourism grows within Panama’s protected areas and their buffer zones, it is crucial to ensure minimum quality, sustainability and safety standards in the tourism operations. To accomplish this, Sustainable Travel International worked with the government and local stakeholders to create a sustainability standard for Panama’s tourism enterprises. This standard...