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Get Listed on the Meaningful Map of North America by Tourism Cares
As travel continues to evolve, the demand for more authentic sustainable travel experiences continue to grow. As a direct call to action, Tourism Cares has created a tool for travel professionals that satisfies that demand and actualizes the power of travel. The Meaningful Travel Map of North America connects travel professionals to social and environmental impact experiences and opportunities throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada that are bookable now and ready to explore.
As travel continues to evolve, the demand for more authentic sustainable travel experiences continue to grow. As a direct call to action, Tourism Cares has created a tool for travel professionals that satisfies that demand and actualizes the power of travel.
The Meaningful Travel Map of North America connects travel professionals to social and environmental impact experiences and opportunities throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada that are bookable now and ready to explore.
North America Meaningful Travel Summit in Victoria on September 28-30, 2022 | Tourism Cares
The North America Meaningful Travel Summit is an event connecting industry professionals with local changemakers in places around North America. The goal is to learn from one another, infuse more sustainability into the businesses with the knowledge gained, and to volunteer in and with the local community.
The Summit will take place in Victoria, BC September 28 - 30, 2022 and is open to all travel + tourism industry professionals.
The North America Meaningful Travel Summit is an event connecting industry professionals with local changemakers in places around North America. The goal is to learn from one another, infuse more sustainability into the businesses with the knowledge gained, and to volunteer in and with the local community.
The Summit will take place in Victoria, BC September 28 - 30, 2022 and is open to all travel + tourism industry professionals.
The North America Meaningful Travel Summit provides:
Connections to and volunteering with vetted non-profits and social enterprises
Education sessions around universal topics in sustainability and meaningful travel
Networking opportunities with other travel and tourism professionals
Actionable best practices in destination stewardship
Themes addressed throughout education/volunteering:
Travel and tourism’s role in the conservation of natural resources and preservation of biodiversity (exploring land and water use, animal welfare practices)
Exploring the intersection of Indigenous practices + destination stewardship