What We Do & How We’re Different
Sustainable Travel International is a global leader in sustainable tourism development with in depth experience in, and a long-term interest and commitment to, maintaining travel philanthropy and sustainable tourism programs and partnerships with local NGOs, travel and tourism businesses, and related institutions around the world.
Unsurpassed Experience
STI’s management team has 18 years experience in travelers’ philanthropy and more than 30 years experience in the private sector of the travel and tourism industry. We have completed an in-depth industry analysis of Best practices in Travel Philanthropy in the Tour Operator and Accommodations sectors. STI’s background and track record, however, is not strictly academic.
STI has an intimate understanding of how to develop and implement successful business models that support sustainable tourism development outcomes. STI is the exclusive travel and tourism industry partner for leading philanthropic organizations like GlobalGiving and 1% For The Planet. These collaborative relationships are important because they connect STI’s corporate partners and projects and other reputable organizations around the world that have community and world-changing ideas with people who can support them.
STI has worked with many innovative companies to further their worldwide corporate social responsibility and philanthropic programs, including American Express, Ben & Jerry’s, Continental Airlines, Disney, Royal Caribbean International, Starwood, Whole Foods Market, and WWF. STI has also implemented regional travelers’ philanthropy initiatives. References are available upon request.
Market-Tested Solutions
From online donation portals and gift cards to program and project development at a business or destination level, STI offers a variety of market-tested solutions.
By leveraging the power of the web to create custom online donation portals, STI reduces costs, provides great transparency, and speeds the distribution of funds to more than 500 high-impact grassroots projects in more than 60 countries around the world. STI Gift Cards, on the other hand, have become a visible and unique alternative to traditional rewards and recognition gifts/programs as well.
STI can also vet your existing giving programs and conduct necessary due diligence to ensure that any given project is credible and achieves the desired results. STI also works with DMOs, inbound partners, and international aid agencies to develop projects and management systems in the destinations they serve.
Protecting Your Investment
While an average of 90 percent of your contribution is allocated to the project portfolios that Sustainable Travel International offers, the balance of covers either our or our partner’s overhead or is reinvested into our mission driven activities. As a not-for-profit organization, there is no “profit” at the end of the year; it is all allocated toward our sustainability initiatives.
Telling Your Story
Sustainable Travel International is very effective at gaining public exposure and media traction for industry leader partners. We proudly promote our client’s best practices, helping you tell your story and garner attention as an independent third-party.
Our marketing and media reach is significant, with more than 25,000 press contacts, an average of 500,000 monthly web visits and 25,000 monthly visitors, and an email list of nearly 30,000 conscientious consumers and travel professionals.
For More Information
Please call 800-276-7764 in the U.S., call +503-488-5500 outside of the U.S., or email Brian Mullis (brianm@sustainabletravel.com).
