🌍 #WillametteWednesday Spotlight: Oregon Black Pioneers 🌍 Tourism Cares is proud to highlight our incredible Impact Partner, Oregon Black Pioneers–Oregon's only historical society dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich and often overlooked history of African Americans in the state. By safeguarding these narratives, Oregon Black Pioneers ensures that the history of Black communities in Oregon is preserved for future generations, contributing to a more inclusive understanding of our shared past. Attendees at our Meaningful Travel Summit in the Willamette Valley will also have the opportunity to experience an immersive and enlightening walking tour with Oregon Black Pioneers. Learn more about them by checking out our Meaningful Travel Map: https://hubs.ly/Q02NCs0z0 #WhenTourismCares #MeaningfulTravel #OregonBlackPioneers #MeaningfulWillametteValley
Tourism Cares
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Norwood, MA 13,277 followers
Advancing the travel industry's impact to help people + places thrive.
About us
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the long-term survival of the travel + tourism industry. By inspiring each other to make travel a force for good, we can ensure the future prosperity of the people and places who rely on it. And by creating mutual respect and commitment between people and the planet, we believe we can change the world through travel. Whether you are a dedicated travel professional or leading a global corporation, you will find events, tools, resources, and activities to propel your business into a sustainable future.
- Website
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http://www.tourismcares.org
External link for Tourism Cares
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Norwood, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Tourism Industry Volunteer Programs, Internships, Sustainable Tourism, Events, Professional Development, and Industry Collaboration
Locations
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Primary
20 Vernon Street
Norwood, MA 02062, US
Employees at Tourism Cares
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Paula Vlamings
Chief Impact Officer at Tourism Cares
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Dan Flores
Head of Tourism at Satisfi Labs /Sales leader/ Global Tourism Strategist/Public Speaker/Thought Leader/Board Member/Development Executive/AI Tech…
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Werner-Georg Kunz-Cho
Vice Chairman
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Ken Shapiro
Vice President, Editorial Director
Updates
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Exciting news! Tourism Cares, the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), and B Tourism have joined forces to positively transform the tourism industry. This alliance aims to tackle industry challenges like overtourism and climate change by promoting regenerative practices and supporting travel companies in adopting sustainable methods. The collaboration represents a commitment to using travel as a force for good, enhancing both the industry and global communities. Read more below!
Check out all the details about our exciting new partnership with Tourism Cares and the Center for Responsible Travel! We looking forward to collaborating with these incredible organizations to uplift and promote sustainable tourism around the world. #btourism #responsibletourism #regenerativetourism
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🤝 Creating Connections through Tourism The Tourism Cares Global Meaningful Travel Summit with Panama explored the crossroads of community, connection, and conservation within the travel and tourism industry. Through hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and meaningful experiences, participants learned how different segments of the travel industry can contribute to community empowerment and environmental stewardship, ensuring that tourism is a force for positive change in Panama and beyond. To learn more about how Tourism Cares' Meaningful Travel Summits can build meaningful connections between locals and the tourism industry, check out: https://hubs.ly/Q02NnVmT0 #MeaningfulTravel #WhenTourismCares #SustainableTourism #MeaningfulPanama
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Kaanapali, West Maui, is gradually recovering from last year’s devastating wildfires, but visitor numbers remain low. In the recent TravelAge West article, "Is West Maui Back to Normal? A Look at Tourism in Kaanapali Now," the Westin Maui Resort & Spa is encouraging travelers to return, highlighting that their presence supports local recovery efforts. Learn more about how responsible tourism in Maui can make a positive impact by reading the article below: https://hubs.ly/Q02N5jXH0?
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🌟 New Resource Alert: What is Meaningful Travel? 🌟 At Tourism Cares, we focus our mission and programming around "meaningful travel" – but what does the term actually mean? Visit our new resource page to dive into how meaningful travel benefits host communities, protects cultural and environmental treasures, and builds responsible connections between travelers and destinations. Click below to explore and discover how you can get involved! https://hubs.ly/Q02MVPRb0
Meaningful Travel: Creating Positive Impact through Tourism — Tourism Cares | Travel and Tourism Industry Nonprofit
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We are only one month away from our 2024 North American Meaningful Travel Summit in the Willamette Valley, and we want to wish a heartfelt thanks to our partners and sponsors who are making this event possible! The Summit will be hosted by Willamette Valley Visitors Association and its partner Travel Lane County and sponsored by: ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors, Expedia Group, Experience Kissimmee, Destination Greater Victoria, International Inbound Travel Association (IITA), Rocky Moutaineer, MMGY Global, Simpleview, Western Leisure, Inc., 4VI Group, Travel Oregon, Brand USA, and Trip Mate. Thank you for your dedication to shaping a more sustainable future for travel. We cannot wait to see you all at the Summit! 🔗 There's still time to register, but act quickly—spaces are filling up fast! https://hubs.ly/Q02MVxy40
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⏰ Last Week to Book Your Room ⏰ Time is running out! This is the final week to book your stay at the Graduate Eugene for the Meaningful Travel Summit with the Willamette Valley. The room block closes this Friday, August 30, so don't miss out on securing your spot at this special, industry-friendly rate: https://hubs.ly/Q02MxRGC0 #WhenTourismCares #MeaningfulWillamette
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Discover how Feynan Ecolodge, one of Tourism Cares' remarkable Impact Partners in Jordan, is setting a powerful example of conservation through community-based tourism. Featured on Azure Road, a new sustainable travel and wine publication, the article explores how this eco-friendly lodge empowers local communities while preserving Jordan’s natural beauty. Dive into the story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Mllmt0
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Please welcome The Guardian US to the Tourism Cares member community!
The Guardian US is proud to be a member of Tourism Cares! By supporting their work, we collectively create positive social, environmental, and economic impacts for the people and places of travel. We're also looking forward to meeting our fellow members at the Meaningful Travel Summit in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, September 30 – October 2. Visit www.tourismcares.org to learn more! #WhenTourismCares #GoSomewhereGood #travel #tourism
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We are excited to announce that Tourism Cares' CEO, Greg Takehara, will be speaking at the 2024 World Tourism Day Forum, hosted by the Center for Responsible Travel and RISE Travel Institute. This year’s theme, “Tourism, Justice, and Peace: Bridging Barriers and Amplifying the Voices of the Unheard” will look at tourism through a critical lens and give participants the chance to collaborate, network, and activate solutions. The Forum will examine tourism’s intersection with themes such as climate justice, migration, soft diplomacy, community empowerment, justice, reconciliation, and more. Date: September 24-25, 2024 📍Location: Monday Night Garage, Atlanta's historic West End. Join us for this unique opportunity to drive meaningful change! 🔗 To register, visit:https://hubs.ly/Q02Md0180 #JusticeInTourism #Peacebuilding
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