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Khiri Reach pledges to One Million Trees Reforestation Project in Cambodia

Khiri Reach, the 16-year old charitable arm of Khiri Travel, has joined Wildlife Alliance’s ambitious long-term One Million Trees initiative to reforest illegally cleared land in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains.

Challenges arise when travelers find tours that are too authentic

Off the beaten track’ tours are designed to show the unfiltered realities of local life, which can sometimes include aspects that are surprising or challenging for travelers.

Crave Travel: Offseason culinary tours

Enter Crave Travel, a tour operator founded by Sasha VanDenBosch and Ashley Crane whose mission is to send travelers on small-group, culinary-focused trips - in the offseason.

Travelzoo encourages travelers to take personal pledge for conscious travel

Safeguarding the future of travel begins with each of us. Travelzoo, a global Internet media company, calls on travelers around the globe to make a personal #TravelforTomorrow pledge to become a conscious traveler.

Explore carbon-neutral tours in various Thai destinations

The Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Association (TEATA) is rolling out 20 new, inspiring tours designed to reduce carbon emissions and fully offset the rest, in local, Thai projects.

First Nature Tours inspires transformation via regenerative travel

First Nature Tours (FNT) is making waves in the world of travel. Founder Kieron Wilde recently shared FNT's journey on the Outside Magazine podcast "The Daily Rally," discussing how regenerative travel can transform both the world and its travelers. 

Intrepid Travel launches carbon labelling program

Intrepid Travel, the certified B-Corp and carbon-neutral tour operator, is now offering carbon labeling on over 500 itineraries, including its most popular trips, to offer greater transparency in how a trip impacts the Earth. 

How a tour operator maximises the positive impacts of travel on people and cultures – Interview with Natalie Kidd

Interview with Natalie Kidd, the Managing Director Asia, Intrepid Travel about the socio-economic impacts of travel and what Intrepid does to maximise the benefits for the local communities .

Sustainability certifications are high on TUI’s Agenda

Labels and certifications are common in many different sectors and contexts – from the Fair Trade, one of the most recognised sustainability labels globally, to the EU organic seal for food. The travel industry also has numerous certification schemes. For TUI, these are a key driver for more sustainable tourism.

All Legoland Resorts in North America to Become Certified Autism Centers

Legoland California, Legoland Florida, and Legoland New York Resorts announced that all parks will become Certified Autism Centers (CAC) by spring 2023

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