Travel as a force for good

Alongside our The Travel Corporation (TTC) sister brands, we’re proud of more than a decade of championing travel to make a positive difference on the destinations and people we visit, and the wildlife we encounter along the way.

“Travel is an incredible gift. It opens our eyes to unique cultures and the captivating beauty of the natural world. But we believe that with this gift comes a responsibility – and we aim to protect the world as we know it for future generations.” Meet Brett Tollman, Eco-warrior & Chairman of Trafalgar and The Travel Corporation. His vision to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® saw the inception of the not-for-profit TreadRight foundation in 2008. Since then the company has made, and continues to make, a positive difference to people, the planet and wildlife.

Why is Sustainability so important to Trafalgar and its sister brands within The Travel Corporation portfolio?

Doing business the sustainable way isn’t a luxury. It is a necessity. If we don’t address the climate crisis our planet is facing, the consequences will be calamitous. As a trusted and respected industry player with a global footprint, we don’t shy away from this reality but rather embrace our responsibility to address it and other challenges faced by our business. This is why we publicly and transparently share progress on an annual basis through our impact report.

How are you addressing sustainability at Trafalgar and TTC?

For over a decade we have been committed to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®. We do this in two key ways. As a business we pledge to be conscious at all levels of our organisation –from the offices we work, to the trips we deliver thanks to our 5-year How We Tread Right Sustainability. Alongside this, our not-for-profit TreadRight foundation invests in nature based solutions to tackle climate change.

What more can you tell us about the efforts of TreadRight?

TreadRight has supported some 60-plus sustainable tourism projects worldwide to date. Support is provided through donations and grants to leading partners across the sustainable travel spectrum. Current initiatives include Rainbow Railroad, Project Vesta, GreenWave and The Tourism Pathways Project. And our newest partner is Trees For Life in Scotland, dedicated to harnessing the power of the Scottish Highlands as a nature based solution to climate change. This is just yet another wonderful initiative we’re proud to support, especially as it is a favourite destination among our guests.

UN SDG 5 - Gender Equality and 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.