Center for Responsible Travel

From across the globe, we are honored to have Mitsis Group as a Breakout Room sponsor for this year's World Tourism Day Forum! 🇬🇷🌍 Mitsis Hotels exemplifies the power of tourism as a force for good. With a strong presence across Greece, Mitsis is committed to empowering communities through initiatives like 75% local recruitment, supporting over 140 local producers and suppliers, and sponsoring local events. Their dedication to community welfare is further demonstrated by their support in times of crisis and partnerships with social welfare nonprofits, like Make-A-Wish Greece and Ark of the World. Mitsis Hotels shows how businesses can create meaningful impact, and we are proud to partner with them in fostering tourism that benefits both people and places. 🔗 Register today to join our Forum! https://loom.ly/F3d8EM8 #empoweringcommunities #worldtourism #WTD2024 #CommunityEmpowerment #responsibletravel

Only THREE WEEKS until our Mock Scenario Workshops at the World Tourism Day Forum! 🌍 These hands-on sessions are designed to tackle real-life challenges in the travel industry, pushing participants to think creatively and collaborate across diverse sectors. Here’s what to expect: Goals: Participants will dive deep into current industry issues, brainstorming and developing innovative solutions that can shape a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient tourism sector. Contextualizing the Theme (45 mins): Expert facilitators (Brooke Hansen, Dr Jonathon Day, Roni Weiss, Tiffany Rhodes & Winnie Mulamba) will open with a brief introduction of the assigned scenario. Groups will analyze key issues, then brainstorm potential solutions, focusing on ideas that are innovative, feasible, and impactful. Scenario Solutions Development (45 mins): Working collaboratively, groups will develop their top 2-3 solutions considering practicality and implementation, then summarize the findings into a concise, impactful presentation. And did you know? When you register by September 14th, you'll be entered into our Free Trip Giveaway – a $5,000 travel package courtesy of our Platinum Sponsor, Intrepid Travel! 🎉Choose your dream destination: Colombia, Jordan, Sri Lanka, the Canadian Rockies, or the U.S. South. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eYY8UDvJ #WorldTourismDay #Giveaway #SustainableTourism #TravelIndustry #DrivingChange

With much excitement, we announce that Signia by Hilton Atlanta will be joining as a Silver Sponsor for this year's World Tourism Day Forum! 🌟 Their deep commitment to Atlanta and our 2024 Forum theme is evident in their dedication to community involvement and local hiring initiatives. As noted in their ethos, “We have a responsibility to Atlanta, a responsibility to the state and to the city to hire from the local demographic that is here and we take it very seriously. Number one, we believe that happy team members make happy guests. So, our priority is to keep our team members happy. We manage from the heart and we are not afraid to show our team members or guests our vulnerabilities. We’re not afraid to hear what they have to say. We are not afraid to give them a second chance.” Thank you, Signia by Hilton Atlanta, for your unwavering support and partnership to the cause. Together, we're unlocking new opportunities and advancing meaningful conversations around tourism’s role in justice and peace. 🔗 Register today to be a part of the conversation: https://loom.ly/5W7PJ4Q #WorldTourismDay #SigniaByHilton #CommunityImpact #TourismJusticePeace #Atlanta

Engage, Learn, and Explore: Register for our 2024 World Tourism Day Forum    Only 16 days left to register for the 2024 World Tourism Day Forum, happening September 24-25 in Atlanta! Don’t miss your chance to join us for powerful discussions on tourism’s role in justice, peace, and community development.   But wait, there’s more!   🎉 When you register by September 14th, you'll be entered into our Free Trip Giveaway – a $5,000 travel package courtesy of our Platinum Sponsor, Intrepid Travel! 🌍 Choose your dream destination: Colombia, Jordan, Sri Lanka, the Canadian Rockies, or the U.S. South. Bring a guest and make it a trip of a lifetime!   Already registered? You’re automatically entered too!   Secure your spot now and get ready to be part of meaningful conversations about tourism.    🔗 Register today - https://lnkd.in/ejcQCSFt   #WorldTourismDay #TourismJusticePeace #ResponsibleTravel #AtlantaEvents #TravelGiveaway

Still need a place to stay after the Forum? Then consider the Darwin, our incredible host hotel and Breakout Room Sponsor for this year's World Tourism Day Forum! 🏨 🌟 Exuding the essence of our Forum values, the Darwin Hotel is a symbolic love letter to Atlanta down to the smallest details-- from its artful lobby that commemorates Atlanta’s cultural icons, art, and music, to its locally sourced beverage and menu selection to start and end your day. As a participant of the 2024 World Tourism Day Forum, you have the exclusive opportunity to book a discounted room at the Darwin Hotel. Thanks to their generosity, the Darwin Hotel is offering rooms at a very friendly rate of $139 for their Cozy Queen and $149 for their King Room. 🔗 Book your stay using the CREST room block and make the most of your Forum experience: https://loom.ly/Pp8MAvk #WorldTourismDay #Hospitality #Sustainability #WTDForum2024 #BoutiqueHotels

"All the misunderstandings that people have about the safari industry stand uncorrectable because large, foreign-owned companies control the narrative about us and our own country... Now it’s our time to tell our own story." 🎥 In 2022, panelist Rachel Levy began producing Hidden in Plain Sight, a groundbreaking film that exposes the economic leakage and exploitation within Tanzania's safari industry. Only about 15% of safari companies throughout Africa are under Black ownership, while the labor force across the continent is over 90% Black. The result: economic leakage of profits so large that the UN estimates that for every $100 (USD) a tourist spends on a vacation, only $5 remains in the country. This award-winning film has been showcased at prestigious venues like Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, amplifying voices that have long been silenced. By centering the narratives of Tanzanian guides and operators, the film reclaims the story for those who live and work in these communities. 🔗 Join us at the 2024 World Tourism Day Forum to hear more from Rachel on Authentic Storytelling for Just and Equitable Travel! Register here: https://loom.ly/F3d8EM8 #WTD2024 #TravelMedia #Equity #Justice #sustainabletravel #worldtourismday

🌍 Join us for a critical event on Tourism, Justice, and Peace! Explore the vital role of tourism in promoting peace, supporting justice, and building resilient communities. We invite you to learn more about this important discussion and encourage you to spread the word within your networks. Let’s work together to make tourism a force for good. 🌟 Check out our event website and register there! https://lnkd.in/ez3hsGck #TourismJustice #WorldTourismDay #PeaceBuilding #ResponsibleTravel #CommunityResilience

With much gratitude we thank Intrepid Travel for their generous support as a Platinum Sponsor for this year's World Tourism Day Forum! 🌍✨ Intrepid Travel has long been a pioneer in promoting social justice and peace through tourism. From empowering local communities to advocating for human rights, Intrepid’s efforts include: 💻 Publishing an Ethical Marketing Policy to define their commitment to be more inclusive in marketing 📝 Working with First Nations consultants and advisors to Reconciliation Action Plan, a strategic plan that helps organizations identify how they can make a genuine contribution to reconciliation through their business 👩🏻🤝👩🏿 Reporting on gender equality progress, offering leadership roles to women, and advocating for their rights Intrepid Travel exemplifies how tourism can be a force for good, fostering justice, peace, and sustainable development. We are honored to have them as a key partner for our forum. 🔗 Are you a like-minded businesses and org interested in making a positive impact through tourism? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and join us in driving meaningful change! https://loom.ly/B5FCCZU #SustainableTourism #SocialJustice #Peace #CommunityImpact #TourismForGood Photo Credit: Intrepid Travel

🌍 Putting together a conference with the theme of "Tourism, Justice, and Peace" is no small feat. Tackling such bold subject matter—beyond the scope of traditional sustainable tourism conferences—requires passion, dedication, and, importantly, the support of like-minded partners. We're incredibly proud to be supported by a diverse mix of both local and international sponsors who believe in our mission and are committed to driving positive change in the tourism sector. Their backing not only makes this event possible but also fuels the meaningful conversations and collaborations that will take place. We’re unbelievably appreciative of their support and can’t wait to welcome their delegates to the 7th annual World Tourism Day Forum in Atlanta from September 24-25. Together, we’ll bridge barriers, amplify voices, and pave the way for a more just and peaceful tourism industry. ✨ Interested in joining us? There’s still time to register and be part of this important gathering. Get tickets here 🎟 ---> https://lnkd.in/eYY8UDvJ #WorldTourismDayForum #TourismJusticePeace #SustainableTourism #Conference #Sponsors #AtlantaEvents #TourismForChange

Are you passionate about finding real-world solutions to the most pressing issues in tourism? Join us for a dynamic, hands-on experience during our Mock Scenarios Workshops at our 2024 World Tourism Day Forum! 🌍 🗣️ How It Works 🗣️ Led by academics and civil society leaders, these tacilitators will introduce a real-life scenario from a destination to spark in-depth discussion on tourism, justice, and peace. Participants will engage in cross-sector dialogue, sharing diverse perspectives from civil society, academia, the private sector, and multilaterals. 📝 The Outcome 📝 Each group’s ideas and insights will be compiled to contribute to a comprehensive white paper that will be developed post-event. This white paper will outline actionable recommendations to address tourism challenges through a peace & justice lens. This is more than just a workshop—it’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact. Don’t miss out on the chance to contribute your voice and ideas to the future of tourism. 🎟️ Grab your ticket today to be part of this dynamic, hands-on experience: https://loom.ly/AAq5HW0 #WorldTourismDay #SustainableTourism #TourismForPeace #CollaborativeSolutions