Intrepid Travel
New Research Highlights the Importance of Evolving Wildlife Tourism Policies
5 months ago - Recent findings and the popularity of wildlife tourism show that tour operators should have an animal welfare policy in place alongside other social responsibility protocols that should evolve as new information becomes available. Travel companies needing to develop or update such a policy can begin with the tips below.
Intrepid Travel Introduces 22 New ‘Impact Initiatives’ for 2022
1 year ago - To provide experiences that enrich destination communities and travelers alike, the new initiatives span 16 countries and include activities such as meals at local establishments supporting women, migrants and seniors; and immersive tours preserving Indigenous and ethnic minority legacies.
Intrepid Travel Launches Global Vaccine Equity Campaign
1 year ago - The world’s largest adventure travel company and certified B Corp is advocating for the safe return of international travel and improved access to COVID-19 vaccinations in low-income countries around the world.
Intrepid Travel Offers 40+ Decarbonized Tours Amid Tourism’s Recovery
1 year ago - The world’s largest B Corp travel company has introduced 42 new, low-carbon alternative tours. The move is part of a wider decarbonization plan that includes removing all flights under 90 minutes from the top 50 trips, where possible, by the end of 2022.
Aiming to Spark a Ripple Effect of Action, Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency
2 years ago - Despite the fact that COVID-19 essentially grounded international travel for the better part of 2020, the tourism industry’s collective decision to address the climate emergency has gained exponential momentum over the last few months.
A Sustainable Future for Tourism Requires Kicking the Bucket (List)
2 years ago - Bucket lists are powerful sales and marketing tools — and applying the concept to “must-see” destinations or activities is a natural fit. But that model is changing; and with the industry’s shift in focus from quantity to quality, it’s time to rethink the travel-focused bucket list.
Bid Adieu to This Dumpster Fire of a Year! The 2020 SB Holiday Gift Guide
2 years ago - No offense, 2020 — but it is high time we put you to bed and look toward the future. After the year we’ve had, we all deserve a little pampering — and so do the makers of these thoughtful, ethically made products …
New Guide to Help Travel Businesses Decarbonize During the Pandemic
2 years ago - Carbon-neutral travel giant Intrepid Travel aims to assist others in rebuilding responsibly, for a more sustainable return to tourism.
’10 Million Better’ Campaign Rallying Travel, Tourism Industries Around Protecting Destinations, Communities
7 years ago - At the World Travel & Tourism Council 2015 Global Summit in Madrid today, Sustainable Travel International (STI) unveiled an industry-wide campaign, entitled “10 Million Better,” to monitor and scale up social and environmental benefits from travel and tourism.The 10-year initiative convenes leading tourism corporations, organizations and destinations around the globe with the goal of tracking and demonstrating improvements in the lives of at least 10 million people and their families by 2025. Improvements to be monitored include growth of income and opportunity, and better protection of destinations’ natural, cultural and heritage sites.