The TreadRight Foundation —
A not-for-profit foundation established by The Travel Corporation to encourage sustainable tourism within our own family of brands, and in the places we visit.
TreadRight Foundation Projects
Indigenous Sustainable Tourism Development
Developing community-based tourism initiatives in Australia's Kimberley Coast
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Stay Wild
Restoring and re-establishing native forest cover in the Scottish Highlands with Trees for Life
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Australia's Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Contributing to research and management of Australia's most famous colony of Little Penguins.
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The Oceana Ranger
Researching the habitats of marine life in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
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Volunteering for Tourism Cares
Projects to help save natural, cultural and heritage tourism sites from neglect
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Venice in Peril
Supporting the restoration of Venetian monuments, buildings and works of art
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Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest
Supporting initiatives to save South America's Atlantic Forest and its rich biodiversity
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Giant's Causeway
Helping conserve Ireland’s unique Giant’s Causeway, building sustainable visitor facilities
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The National Trust's White Cliffs of Dover Appeal
Supporting fundraising efforts to purchase the remaining 1.35km of the White Cliffs of Dover
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Sustainability Partner Céline Cousteau
Contiki partners with leading environmentalist, adventurer and explorer, Céline Cousteau
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Save Vernazza
Helping the much-loved town of Vernazza get back on its feet after devastating 2011 storms
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Scars of Freedom, Céline Cousteau
Scars of Freedom, a Cousteau Film chronicling a whale's struggle for survival in Chile
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Wilderness Trust
The Wilderness Wildlife Trust spearheads projects that deal with the needs of existing wildlife
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Sustainable Coastlines
Getting our hands dirty for a worthy cause: cleaning up New Zealand's beaches
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Unearthing Historic Battlefields
Uncovering the stories and impacts of wars throughout Europe’s history
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MAR Leaders in Sustainability
Demonstrating sustainable conservation initiatives in the Mesoamerican Reef Ecoregion
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Sustainable River Cruising
Tools for river cruising operators to reduce the environmental impact of their operations
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WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Awarding environmental best practice and sustainable tourism leaders
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Hotel Carbon Management Initiative
Measuring, defining and calculating the impact of staying at or holding a meeting in a hotel
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Where We Work
Spearheaded by the Tollman Family
The People We Meet
Michèle Lilley
Passionate about Vernazza’s unique territory, Michèle is one of the co-founders of Save Vernazza Onlus, an Italian not for profit organisation.
Celine Cousteau
Céline Cousteau uses photography & documentaries to spread stories of people working towards a healthier and more harmonious world.
Dr. Tony Pollard
Dr Tony Pollard is Director of the Centre for Battlefield Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, where he lectures & is a field archeologist.
Costas Christ
Costas Christ is an award-winning editor, columnist for National Geographic Traveller and one of the world’s top sustainable tourism experts.
The Pledge We Make
A MESSAGE FROM FOUNDER BRETT TOLLMAN
“The Travel Corporation has always believed strongly that travel and tourism companies play a vital role in protecting the world’s natural habitats, cultural heritage sites and communities.”