by: Laura Rankin To-date, the travel industry has largely failed to recognize the impacts of colonialism and the fact that many tours and itineraries occur upon stolen land. We rounded up seven Indigenous-led and community-based tourism experiences that are empowering travelers to learn about Indigenous cultures, and be better allies, from destinations around the world. […] The post Seven Global Experiences That Support the Preservation of Indigenous Cultures appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more

by: Laura Rankin There are heaps of booking sites out there and even more travel experiences to be had, so choosing how to book and where to go can feel daunting – especially when you’re trying to travel in a way that supports local communities and protects our environment.  That’s why we’ve identified six booking […] The post 6 Booking Companies for Sustainable Travel Experiences appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more

By Kayla Baptiste As a young Black woman traveler, the way I move throughout the world would be different for various reasons. Before I even decide on a destination to visit, I do the necessary research, including doing a deep dive into the societal norms regarding race. Even my ability to travel — since I […] The post ‘Check your passport privilege’: How travelers can become more mindful about the ways they move throughout the world appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more

By Tejal Thakkar The words ‘sustainable travel’ conjure up images of rainforests and eco-lodges for many. While traveling to sustainable destinations in rural settings can be an incredible experience, we often travel to urban destinations as well, both for work and pleasure. Though not always as obvious, there are ways to travel in a more […] The post Planning a city break? How to travel sustainably when visiting urban centers appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more

by: Abbie Synan While travel is happening on every corner of the map, our curiosity for the world we in live grows, and so has the propensity for continued exploration. Over time certain destinations have been more sought after than others and these popular places have developed some concerning issues, one problem being due to […] The post Visiting Vulnerable Destinations: Ways to Protect our Planet appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more

In honor of International Women’s Month, we asked three influential female travel experts and founders to share what they’ve learned about sustainable tourism, as well as actionable steps travelers can take to support women.  Beth Santos, Founder and CEO, Wanderful Beth affirms that supporting women and traveling responsibly go hand-in-hand. “When we think about women […] The post Supporting Women Through Regenerative Tourism: Advice from Three Female Travel Founders appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more

The start of another year is all about new beginnings, and whether you’re hitting the reset on daily habits or reevaluating your hobbies, incorporating new and best practices in your travels can be more than just “hitting the reset”, but a chance to continually be working towards being more mindful travelers. Here are a few […] The post 8 Ideas for Creating Better Travel Habits appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more

By Abbie Synan Black history month offers us a chance to reflect on ways we can decolonize different aspects of our lives; whether that is on our bookshelves at home, in our news cycles in our media consumption, unlearning problematic history lessons or incorporating better habits on our travels. Black history travel can include discovering […] The post Destinations Around the World to Learn and Celebrate Black History appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more

by Abbie Synan We take into consideration what we wear, where we travel and what foods we consume, but how much do we think about sustainable spirits and our impact on the environment through a cocktail glass. There are several distilleries and alcohol producers across the world who are challenging the way that our drinks […] The post Sustainable Spirits; 21 Inspiring Places Mixing up Mindful Drinks appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more

by Laura Rankin Our travels are often some of the most exciting and enriching experiences of our lives, but they can also be environmentally damaging. Travel has been implicated as a significant contributing factor to the climate crisis as well as related issues such as biodiversity loss and environmental injustice.  It’s never been more critical […] The post 8 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint When Traveling appeared first on Impact Travel Alliance ..read more