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Why responsible travel matters
Co-founder of Pluto, Harry Williams, describes his company's commitment to responsible tourism and why we must all make better choices when travelling.
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In the long term there is only sustainable tourism.
For people, for places, for those yet to come – support our work.
“Sustainable tourism is something the company is investing in both emotionally and financially, and we are glad have the experts at the Travel Foundation to guide us.”
Steve Byrne, CEO Travel Counsellors
“The Warm Welcome initiative is great for tourism in Jamaica, because it allows our individuals both directly and indirectly involved in tourism to feel a part of the product, to feel that tourism really does benefit them.’
Anna Reader, Product Quality Officer, Jamaica Tourism Product Development Co.
“Our project with the Travel Foundation has taken an evidence-based approach to focus on the issues that really count both for tourism, and the people of Cabo Verde, to thrive.”
Thomas Ellerbeck, TUI Care Foundation Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Our annual review looks back at some of the many highlights from 2018. Achievements that would not have been possible without the generosity and commitment of our partners and supporters – thank you.
Environmental protection and marine conservation projects on a small developing island nation which depends on the tourism industry.
In Turkey we're working with destination partners to help identify ways to preserve the natural resources of Fethiye and the surrounding region whilst continuing to provide economic benefits.
We are working in Montego Bay to increase the scale and spread of tourism revenue to local businesses and communities.
In Cabo Verde we have set up a Destination Council, showing how local tourism stakeholders can work together to manage the impacts of tourism.
TUI Care Foundation is helping rural communities in Turkey to benefit from tourism by selling locally made products to hotels, restaurants and gift shops.
The Travel Foundation is undertaking research into the value of different tourism markets to a destination.
Our goal is to contribute to the eradication of the invasive lionfish species, supporting the conservation of native reef fish stocks around Saint Lucia.
This project will find ways to reduce the pollution and waste created by tourism, and make it a more efficient industry in terms of water, energy and land use.
Co-founder of Pluto, Harry Williams, describes his company's commitment to responsible tourism and why we must all make better choices when travelling.
Continue ReadingWhat can we, the tourism industry and its stakeholders, really do to protect the marine marvels whose riches we borrow for pleasure and profit?
Continue ReadingWe went back to Fethiye last year to see how the project was faring, and were pleased to see it continuing to prosper.
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