Let's start a Better Trips Revolution.
Together we can transform tourism into a global force for good.
The Problem.
Tourism contributes 10% of the pollution driving the climate crisis.
And despite the fact that tourism & hospitality is a 9-trillion dollar industry and creates 1 in 10 jobs globally, fewer than 15% of profits typically stay in the economies of local communities, and workers in this sector are among the lowest paid and least protected in the world.
The more you learn, the grimmer it gets.
Consider for example, that in the last 30 years the number of international tourists has increased from X million to Y million and a growing 65% of these dream of experiencing wildlife and wild-places in far-off lands, yet in the same period, protected lands and wild habitats have shrunk globally by 40% and less than 2% of global philanthropy is dedicated to conservation. Double yikes.
But this can all change.
Demand better tourism practices — what you buy is what the industry will become.
The Answer:
Fly less.
Traveling is a privilege. How you travel has the power to change the world.
Leave a lighter impact on people and the planet. Spend more time exploring closer to home, and when you do opt for a long-haul, buy from local experts who deliver higher quality experiences for you AND better impacts for the world.
Travel better.
Plan your trips with help from locals.
Local experts know what the guidebooks don't. Trust them to guide you away from the cliche and point you towards experiences you could never imagine on your own. You'll enjoy a better trip — one that's tailored just for you and designed around the principals you care about.
Buy what you believe in.
Vote with your wallet. Ensure your travel — and your travel dollars — truly support local economies while protecting and respecting local culture, wildlife, and wild places.
Demand better tourism practices — what you buy is what the industry will become.
STEP ONE.
Book with better agencies.
Buy from local companies that care for their people and the planet.
Every local agency featured on our platform meets our strict standards for quality and impact, and we automatically make your trip 100% carbon neutral.
On top of this, we make it easy to connect with agencies that are:
Eco-Certified or AwardWinning
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<1% of travel agencies in the world carry a credible sustainability certification. Earning a certification is not easy; so you can be confident that the agencies that have actually done the work to get certified are truly at the vanguard of what it means to deliver tourism responsibly. Showing support for today's certified agencies is an important first step in raising standards across the tourism industry. Trips sold by certified agencies produce more than 5x more profit for local economies and these agencies also meet high quality standards in terms of customer service.
Look for "Eco-Certified" agencies to reward small business that have gone the extra mile to prove they care for their people and the planet.
Local-Owned
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... blah blah ... Supporting small, local-owned businesses is a powerful way to create positive local impact ... blah blah ...
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Woman-Owned
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... blah blah ... Supporting woman -owned businesses and/or businesses that create important economic opportunities for women (for example by training female guides) is a powerful way to create positive local impact and support diversity and equality around the world ... blah blah
Look for our "Woman-Owned" agencies ... blah blah ...
STEP TWO.
Ask for a better trip.
Evaneos is a marketplace. And in marketplaces, buyers have all the power. We connect you with the world's best local travel experts. The rest is up to you.
Choose Conscious Accommodation
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Support Local Businesses
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Protect Wild Places & Wildlife
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Climate change is accelerating and our plant has lost 80% of species diversity in the last 40 years. Meanwhile millions of tourists travel around the world each year for the chance to walk on a glacier or see a lion and <4% of global philanthropy goes towards the environment protection.
Look for our "wildlife and wild-place protectors." These committed travel companies know how to get you up-close-and-personal with the wild while also actively supporting significant conservation.
Look for new perspectives
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Travel Slower
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A typical vacation in Thailand includes >20 hours spent sitting in cars which produces ~680 kgs of GHG. Going to the USA? You're looking at >50 hours in traffic and 1.5 tons of GHG. Including a car-free segments in your next trip will lighten your footprint and open the door for new experiences.
Look for our "Car-Free Experts." Ask them to plan your next itinerary (or perhaps just one or two days of it) to be car-free. Turn the journey part of your
Be Plastic Free
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By 2030 plastic will out-weigh fish in the ocean. Enough said.
Look for our "plastic free activists" to support local travel agencies that are working to train guides and inspire hotels and restaurants to reduce the amount of single-use plastic on your trip.
STEP THREE
Think about where and when.
Last but not least. Starting new trends ...
Travel Close-to-Home More Often
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Be climate-clever. Travel to your next vacation destination by train, car, bus, or bike and reduce the GHG emissions from your holiday by 70%. Plus you'll enjoy some extra green in your wallet too.
Look for our "local discovery experts." These European-based travel planners specialise in weekend and week-long getaways in your hometown (or near by) that will surprise you.
Consider Less Common Destinations
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Go Off-Season
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90% of international leisure travel takes place over the same 9 weeks each year. Skip the crowds, reduce over-crowding, and help support local communities with more consistent income throughout the year.
Look for our "off season experts." These local travel agents know how to show you the best of their destinations any time of year. Stop following the crowds.
Stay Longer
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One 3-week vacation creates 65% less GHG emissions than two 10-day vacations. Lighten your climate footprint while exploring and enjoying a destination more deeply. Prioritise the quality of your time, not the quantity of your trips.
Look for our "longer-stay experts" to help you make a home-away-from home and design a trip to help you build deep connections with the place you visit.
Transform Tourism
We are proud to partner with incredible organisations and initiatives and are always looking for new ways to be better.
