MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

A PASSION FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

and a penchant for giving back.

As part of our dedication to sustainability and ensuring the future of travel remains bright, we focus on making a positive impact and advocating for environmental, social and economic responsibility with the help of our amazing partners. Travel has provided us the chance to give back and lift up others, and we strive to do so whenever possible.

TRE A DRIGHT FOUNDATION

Founded in 2008 by Uniworld’s parent company, The Travel Corporation, The TreadRight Foundation encourages sustainable tourism and aims to #MakeTravelMatter. They’ve completed dozens of projects that have benefited the environment as well as local culture and heritage.

Leading environmentalist and explorer Céline Cousteau proudly ser ves as TreadRight Ambassador. Céline has traveled the world while working to preserve marine life as well as indigenous tribes in the Amazon. Visit TreadRight.org to learn more.

SINGLE- USE PL AS TIC S ELIMINATION INITIATIVE

We’re setting our sights on a plastic-free future. Under the guidance of The Travel Corporation, we will ban more than 60 types of single-use plastics—including straws, water bottles and plastic bags—across all operations by 2022.

So far, we’ve reduced plastic waste by 27,373 kilograms, decreased chemical waste by 80% on our ships over the last two years, eliminated most plastic straws, water bottles and all related items from all ships and offices and worked with suppliers to avoid plastic wrapping on goods.

MA KE TR AVEL MAT TER® EXPERIENCES

Uniworld has committed to implementing MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences (MTM) into our incredible trips and itineraries. As a company of travel lovers, we know what makes an impactful travel experience that benefits the places we explore. When you choose an MTM Experience you can be certain you are directly advancing global efforts to achieve the United Nations Global Goals.

IR AQ A L - A MIR WOMEN’S COOPER ATIVE

Founded in 1993, the Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Cooperative aims to make local women financially i ndependent, raise their standard of living by increasing their income and preserve local heritage. By traveling on our Amman & Petra extension, in partnership with The TreadRight Foundation, you’ll support the Jordanian women of this cooperative.