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L<\/span>aunched in 2015, the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World<\/a> is a collection of 55 hotels spanning 30 countries and 6 continents that offer guests rare experiences with parts of the world that not many get to know. On March 27, National Geographic released the first Sustainable Tourism Impact Report<\/a>, compiled from data from each of the member lodges that measures the impact of their practices, from use of renewable energy to protecting endangered wildlife. The report details this impact and highlights stories about some of the innovative sustainability projects at the lodges, and serves as inspiring proof that tourism\u2014when done thoughtfully and carefully\u2014can be a powerful force for good in the world.<\/p>\n

In less than two years, lodge collection members have rehabilitated and protected over 3.7 million acres of land and sea, referred to as their collective conservation footprint. They have given over $76 million in direct contributions to historic and cultural site preservation, which lies at the heart of National Geographic\u2019s mission to embrace and protect all aspects of heritage, from language, music, textiles, and art to landmarks, architecture, and sacred sites. Having invested over $3 million in community initiatives, the lodges support education, health, and small business development, and they are actively engaged in reducing waste, recycling materials, and cutting carbon emissions\u2014these efforts have diverted over 3 million pounds of waste from landfills around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen travel is done the right way\u2014the sustainable way\u2014then local people and visitors alike benefit from the power and promise of travel to alleviate poverty, protect nature, and safeguard cultural heritage for future generations,\u201d said National Geographic\u2019s Costas Christ, Senior Advisor for Sustainable Tourism.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the \u00a0Unique Lodges of the World<\/a> and read National Geographic\u2019s Sustainable Tourism Impact Report<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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