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Tourism Cares is a U.S.-based nonprofit that unites travel companies and professionals to make tourism more sustainable and beneficial for host communities and the environment. It works to use travel as a force for good by improving social, environmental, and economic outcomes in destinations worldwide. Through programs, events, and educational initiatives, Tourism Cares helps businesses integrate sustainability into their operations, from supply chains to customer experiences. It also brings together industry stakeholders through summits and collaborations so they can share best practices and jointly support community-led tourism projects.
A core initiative is the Meaningful Travel Map, which connects travel professionals with vetted local enterprises that create positive social and environmental impact in destinations across multiple continents. Tourism Cares provides grants, training, and site-based learning trips that highlight responsible tourism models and support conservation, cultural preservation, and inclusive economic development. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Massachusetts, the organization has evolved from volunteer clean-up efforts into a global platform for sustainability, professional development, and industry collaboration. Its mission is to advance meaningful, sustainable travel and safeguard the long-term future of the travel and tourism industry by centering communities, equity, and climate action, while mobilizing thousands of professionals and channeling funding to on-the-ground initiatives worldwide.
