When creating impactful experiences and memories that last a lifetime for our clients, we also have a responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and protect it for future generations. To be a force for good.
As we stride towards sustainability in our business, we are also sharing this mindset by educating our clients and partners on how they can also practice responsible travel. From creating inspiring content that encompasses sustainable initiatives, tips on travelling responsibly, and how you can support local communities when travelling (after all, many countries rely on tourism to strengthen their economies and help protect their natural habitats) to making positive changes closer to home by providing a supportive and rewarding work community.
The driving force behind our responsible travel strategy is our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Ambassadors – a team of 10 members of staff who are passionately leading the business on its journey to a being recognised as a Travelife certified travel partner by the end of 2023 and becoming carbon neutral by 2026. They meet monthly to discuss initiatives across our four chosen pillars; People, Planet, Philanthropy and Wildlife which are closely aligned with our six chosen UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Travel doesn’t just broaden your horizons or give you that well-deserved break - global tourism brings enormous economic and employment value. Before the pandemic, travel and tourism accounted for 10.3% of global GDP (US$9.6 trillion), 10.3% of all jobs (333 million) and 1 in 4 of all jobs created across the world. It drives prosperity and positive social and environmental impact; helping protect landscapes, reduce pollution, save endangered animals, preserve traditions and providing unique opportunities to women, minorities and young people. In many parts of the world, it is tourism that supports the local communities, without the need of fundraising or aid.
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