STORIES
Accounting for 1 in 10 jobs around the world, the travel industry has a huge global footprint. From supporting grass-roots charity projects and anti-poaching initiatives, to being vocal about their sustainability philosophy and passion for their local community, we are consistently inspired by businesses around the world that share in our belief that travel should be a force for good. Here we shine a light on some of these sustainability pioneers…
MULBERRY MONGOOSE: BEAUTY FROM BRUTALITY
Tucked away on an elephant path in Zambia’s South Luangwa are some truly remarkable women (and one gentleman), waging a war on snare poaching and transforming this brutal material into unique, handcrafted jewellery – embodying the spirit of the African bush.
MEET THE MENTOR: PETIT MIRIBEL
High in the Andes mountains of Peru lies the Sacred Valley, a land of ancient ruins, high altitude villages and the home of Petit Miribel, founder of the Sol y Luna Foundation, a charity providing education and care for over 200 children, supported by the beautiful, sustainable Sol y Luna hotel.
TIAKI PROMISE
New Zealand’s Tiaki Promise is a meaningful pledge that asks that visitors tread lightly and travel respectfully, protecting New Zealand’s natural bounty and rich culture for generations to come.
ANDY HOGG, THE BUSHCAMP COMPANY
Andy Hogg, MD and Founder of The Bushcamp Company in the South Luangwa National Park, has dedicated his adult life to ensuring his camp and all other facets of tourism in the South Luangwa, work together to support and sustain their communities and wildlife.
THE SUSTAINABLE SRI LANKA INITIATIVE
Sri Lankan through and through, husband and wife team Rajindra and Chamintha Jayasinghe own and operate Ayu in the Wild, a bespoke tour company that takes you off the beaten track to discover the authentic side to Sri Lanka, through local eyes.
MEET THE MENTOR: PORTIA HART
Hotelier, entrepreneur and passionate sustainability advocate Portia Hart runs the laid back boutique hotel and beach club, Blue Apple and Green Apple, a not-for-profit social enterprise established to ignite social and environmental change.
THE LAUNCH
Five travel companies have come together to launch The Conscious Travel Foundation, a social enterprise supporting grassroots projects in destinations across the world.