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
Wilderness Trust
The Wilderness Wildlife Trust spearheads projects that deal with the needs of existing wildlife
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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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Hotel Carbon Management Initiative
Measuring, defining and calculating the impact of staying at or holding a meeting in a hotel
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Sustainability Partner Céline Cousteau
Contiki partners with leading environmentalist, adventurer and explorer, Céline Cousteau
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Unearthing Historic Battlefields
Uncovering the stories and impacts of wars throughout Europe’s history
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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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Save Vernazza
Helping the much-loved town of Vernazza get back on its feet after devastating 2011 storms
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The Oceana Ranger
Researching the habitats of marine life in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
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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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MAR Leaders in Sustainability
Demonstrating sustainable conservation initiatives in the Mesoamerican Reef Ecoregion
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Sustainable Coastlines
Getting our hands dirty for a worthy cause: cleaning up New Zealand's beaches
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Venice in Peril
Supporting the restoration of Venetian monuments, buildings and works of art
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Indigenous Sustainable Tourism Development
Developing community-based tourism initiatives in Australia's Kimberley Coast
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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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Australia's Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Contributing to research and management of Australia's most famous colony of Little Penguins.
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Volunteering for Tourism Cares
Projects to help save natural, cultural and heritage tourism sites from neglect
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Giant's Causeway
Helping conserve Ireland’s unique Giant’s Causeway, building sustainable visitor facilities
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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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Where We Work
Spearheaded by the Tollman Family
The People We Meet
Vicente Ferreyra
Vicente Ferreyra is a responsible tourism consultant and former MAR Leader, who is commitment to promoting sustainable tourism in Mexico.
Costas Christ
Costas Christ is an award-winning editor, columnist for National Geographic Traveller and one of the world’s top sustainable tourism experts.
Dr. Peter Dann
Known to bird lovers around Australia as ‘Dr. Penguin’, Dr. Peter Dann is a world-renowned leader in the study of Little Penguins.
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.
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.”