our sustainability strategy

In 2008, our parent company, the Travel Corporation (TTC) asked a question: how do we make travel matter? In response, our TreadRight™ Foundation was formed to ensure our love of travel was protected for future generations. Our vision was simple, to ensure our impact on the planet we call home, the people we visit, and the rich wildlife we encounter is a positive one.

With more than 60 projects underway worldwide, 2020 saw the next evolution of our commitment, with the launch of our How We Tread Right 5-year sustainability strategy that focus on 11 goals tied to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our strategy is our commitment to address the issues that impact travel — and our planet — the most: climate, food, waste, travel experiences, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and wildlife. Learn more about our efforts, including our net zero journey, at impact.ttc.com

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences

These conscious travel experiences are included on our trips, with each experience being assessed against a set of criteria tied to the UN Global Goals and endorsed by industry experts.

TTC brands are committed to include one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on 50% of all tour itineraries by 2025. You’ll find these experiences marked on the itinerary pages within this brochure.

On our trips you’ll make a difference by:

• Supporting local businesses off the tourist trail and year-round

• Preserving rich cultures, generations-old traditions and wildlife

• Traveling paper-free, on plastic-free coaches and supporting initiatives like tree planting, beach clean-ups and maintaining heritage sites