STORIES OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES & PARTNERS THAT MAKE TRAVEL AND TOURISM TICK

Kaitlyn Brajcich

Senior Manager, Communications & Training
Kaitlyn channels her enthusiasm and expertise into managing Sustainable Travel International’s marketing communications. She educates travelers and tourism professionals about best practices, encourages the industry to invest in climate action, and shares compelling stories of sustainability in action. She has been privileged to support Sustainable Travel International’s work in destinations like Barbados, Fiji, St. Kitts, Antigua and Barbuda, Chile, Samoa, Vail, and Mexico.

The biggest story of our changing climate is hidden beneath the waves, as coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. We invite you to join us as we take an up close look at a devastating bleaching event and explore what’s happening underwater. In collaboration with...

With their allure of outdoor adventure and breathtaking wilderness, mountain resorts are ever-popular tourism destinations. In fact, according to UNEP, mountain areas generate about 15-20 percent of global tourism. As with any popular tourism destination, it is important to make sure that growth and development in mountain resorts happens in...

Vail, Colorado (July 20, 2018) – Today, Vail announced their certification as a sustainable mountain resort destination. Vail is the first destination in the world to be certified to the Mountain IDEAL sustainable destination standard. Additionally, Vail’s adherence to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) destination criteria makes it the...

SEATTLE, WA – Southern Explorations, specializing in custom small-group trips and itineraries to Latin America, introduces a new carbon offsetting option for guests, delivered in partnership with Sustainable Travel International. Protecting the environment is central to Southern Explorations’ approach to adventure travel. They want to connect people and places while...

The new Child Welfare Guidelines launched by G Adventures, Planeterra, and ChildSafe are a useful sustainability tool for tourism businesses These days, more and more travelers are seeking authentic and transformative experiences that bring them face-to-face with local communities and immerse them in the local culture. However, as this desire...

With its white sandy shores and expansive coral reefs, it’s no surprise that the Mexican Caribbean is a popular tourist destination. However, tourists aren’t the only visitors that frequent the region. The Mexican Caribbean is home to several important sea turtle nesting beaches. Every year, from May to October, thousands...