They say we do not inherit the land from our parents, we borrow it from our children.
We don't have to travel less to save the planet, we just have to travel smarter. While the climate crisis unfolds, we can build a travel industry that doesn’t force us to choose between reducing travel and meeting sustainability goals.
Travelers and corporations who care can be a force for change in the local communities they are visiting, or have never been.
Traumatic videos and stories have risen from the rubble of the 7.8 magnitude quake that struck Turkey and Syria February 6. The devastation of the already war-torn Syria is unimaginable.
For helping Syria Earthquake relief specifically, it is recommended to donate to groups on the ground , like the White Helmets, instead of government agencies. For Turkish NGOs, AHBAP or AKUT are working to rescue & provide shelter, food, and medical supplies to those in need, without political affiliation.
To make actual process in the fight against climate change, a collective effort to go carbon neutral across all industries is essential.
In 2010, Melbourne-based tour company Intrepid Travel became carbon neutral. In 2018, it became the travel industry’s largest B Corporation—that is, a certified social enterprise. In 2019, it hired a climate scientist, Dr. Susanne Etti, to lead the organization’s decarbonization efforts for its trips and its global operations.
A tree is a simple yet profound tool to remedy the planet. Ecologist Thomas Crowther have determined that planting 1.2 trillion trees would neutralize a decade of carbon emissions! At the Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos, Guests are invited to clear a small patch of ground, prepare the soil and plant a young tree of an endemic species on the Royal Palm Estate.
The Miconia Robinsoniana is an endemic shrub found in the highlands of the Galapagos; this is their only natural habitat. Its survival is critical to the balance of the eco-system so The Royal Palm runs a reforestation program. Now you can contribute to the future of these forests, by planting your very own tree! Five minutes of your time equals a lifetime for a plant!
When we begin to regrow trees & forests all over the world, other life like birds, insects, reptiles. mammals return as well.
The cruise industry is pursuing net carbon neutrality by 2050! For a luxury yet environmentally conscious Galapagos experience, hop aboard the Celebrity Xpedition, Xploration, and Celebrity Flora. Celebrity plans their entire Galapagos voyage in conjunction with the Galapagos National Park. This journey follows strict environmental guidelines, and naturalist guides are certified by the Galapagos National Park. They have also established the Galapagos Fund, an onboard conservation program that gives guests an opportunity to participate in the ongoing conservation of the islands.
For more adventure cruising worldwide, Hurtigruten's second hybrid fuel-and-electric ship, the polar-class MS Fridtjof Nansen, set sail along the Norwegian coast. The ship can run its engines on batteries, reducing emissions by 20 percent. The new 245-passenger icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot, from the French company Ponant, sails for up to eight hours using zero-emissions electricity and the rest of the time on LNG
Whether you want to wander off-the-beaten path or wonder at iconic sights; enjoy engaging with a group of new friends from around the world or savor the serenity of being in the moment on your own, Globus has the perfect style to suit your tastes, passions, and pursuits. For those who are looking for every way in the world to see the world, Globus offers a ticket to awesome. From award-winning classic tours made famous by Globus travelers to passion-packed vacations with even more choices, independence, private itineraries, and off-the-beaten-path surprises, Globus has the travel style to match every wayfarer, wanderer, and wallet.
Delta’s goal is to replace 10 percent of its jet fuel refined from fossil fuel with sustainable aviation fuel by the end of 2030. Delta has even started executing industry-leading sustainable fuel agreements with corporate customers to support a future of more sustainable business travel.
In 2021, transportation accounted for 31 percent of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—the largest share of any sector—with auto travel making up most of transportation’s GHG emissions. Charging stations are sprouting everywhere, and Middway Car Rental makes it easier to rent luxury electric vehicles for your California roadtrip. According to AFAR Magazine, San Diego is one of the most EV friendliest cities: There are more than 1,500 chargers across the city, according to EV trip-planning app Plugshare, and San Diego came third in charging network ChargePoint’s recent list of top U.S. cities for EVs - after the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle.