“We are just so incredibly proud to be recognized by ASTA for our sustainability initiatives across our brands at The Travel Corporation, and in particular, our focus on ensuring that we bring positive impact to the local communities and incredible destinations that we are bringing our guests to,” said Julie Higgins, Director of Hotel Operations and Uniworld Sustainability Officer, GRC Global River Cruises GmbH. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is part of the Travel Corporation Family of Brands.
These are just a few of TTC’s recent achievements that led to their winning of ASTA’s Green Partner in Travel Award:
▶️ TTC’s five-year sustainability strategy consisting of 11 goals, including achieving a 20% increase in itineraries visiting developing regions from their 2021 baseline. In 2023 they achieved a 37% increase.
▶️ The Make Travel Matter Experiences, itineraries available across their family of brands are designed to make a positive social or environmental impact on the communities and those who experience them. Their goal is to include at least one Make Travel Matter Experience on 50% of TTC itineraries by 2025. TTC offered 824 MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences in 2023, supporting communities, the environment, and wildlife.
▶️ Addressing the environmental impact of their tours through decarbonization, aiming to reach net zero by 2050. Their near-term, long-term and net zero targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2023, they invested $1,880,533 USD through their industry-first Carbon Fund to the reduction of their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions across the group.
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