Tourism Cares Relaunches Meaningful Travel Map, Making Sustainable Travel Booking Easier

Tourism Cares has introduced an updated version of its Meaningful Travel Map, designed to make it easier for travelers and travel professionals to book sustainable travel experiences. The relaunch aims to connect travelers with tourism businesses that prioritize positive social and environmental impact.

Enhanced Platform for Responsible Travel

The Meaningful Travel Map, originally launched in 2018, has been redesigned to streamline the process of finding and booking responsible travel options. The platform highlights a curated selection of tourism organizations that support local communities, protect cultural heritage, and promote environmental stewardship.

“We want to make it simple for travelers and the travel industry to find and support organizations that are making a difference,” said Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares. “The new map provides a user-friendly way to discover meaningful experiences that benefit both visitors and destinations.”

Features and Accessibility

The refreshed map offers improved search functionality, allowing users to filter experiences by location, type of activity, and impact focus. Each listing includes detailed information about the organization’s mission, community involvement, and sustainability initiatives.

Travel professionals can use the platform to identify partners that align with their clients’ values, while individual travelers can explore opportunities to engage with local communities and support responsible tourism practices.

Global Reach and Ongoing Expansion

The Meaningful Travel Map currently features more than 200 tourism organizations across 40 countries. Tourism Cares plans to continue expanding the platform by adding new partners and destinations in the coming months.

“Our goal is to grow the map so that every traveler can find meaningful experiences wherever they go,” Takehara stated. “We invite tourism businesses that are committed to positive impact to join the platform.”

About Tourism Cares

Tourism Cares is a non-profit organization focused on advancing the travel industry’s positive social and environmental contributions. The group collaborates with travel companies, destinations, and community organizations to promote responsible tourism worldwide.