Our Partners

Hotel booking and management specialists for groups worldwide of 10 or more.

10 or More is a long term supporter and donor.

A diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, and lodges with a focus on protecting nature, embracing cultural diversity, and forging positive connections with local people.

Beyond Green are one of the founding sponsors of our Where next? initiative, a global movement to put climate adaptation and resilience at the heart of tourism’s climate transition.

The organisation responsible for managing and marketing tourism in Colorado, USA, with a mission is to empower the tourism industry by inspiring the world to explore Colorado responsibly and respectfully. 

Colorado is one of six destinations piloting and sponsoring our Destination Climate RiskScan initiative. We also worked with the Colorado Tourism Office to provide training and coaching for DMOs across the state on climate action planning.

Responsible for promoting the Cook Islands as a visitor destination and providing comprehensive management of tourism for the country. Cook Islands Tourism is one of six destinations taking part in and sponsoring the pilot of our Destination Climate RiskScan Initiative.

The official Regional Tourism Organisation responsible for promoting Queenstown as a premier four-season lake and alpine resort. Destination Queenstown is one of six destinations taking part in and sponsoring the pilot of our Destination Climate RiskScan initiative.

Expedia is an online global one-stop travel agency.

Expedia Group has been a long term supporter and strategic partner. Expedia Group has supported a number of initiatives including our flagship online training programme, Destination Climate Champions. Thanks to their generous support, this free course provides DMOs and NTOs the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop an effective Climate Action Plan and improve destination resilience.

A market leader for travel add-ons such as airport parking, hotels, lounges and travel insurance.

Holiday Extras is a long-term supporter and partner and has been collecting customer donations to support our work since 2011.  Most recently, the team at Holiday Extras has provided generous pro-bono support for the development of this website.

“The Travel Foundation. are always looking for innovative ways to make working with them as easy and light-touch as possible.” Anthony Clarke-Cowell, Associate Communications Director at Holiday Extras

A company that helps travel businesses, hotels, and destinations pursue their vision for their future.

Preferred Travel Group (PTG) is one of the founding sponsors of our Where next? initiative, a global movement to put climate adaptation and resilience at the heart of tourism’s climate transition. We have also worked with the team at PTG to support climate action planning and training.

Experts in data-led placemaking and urban strategy.

Resonance are supporting the cities strand of our Destination Climate RiskScan initiative, including by offering climate action grants to subsidise project costs for up to three city destinations.  

A consortium of organisations in this ski region in northern Italy, known for its diverse ski resorts and stunning landscapes.

Skirama Dolomiti is one of six destinations taking part in and sponsoring the pilot of our Destination Climate Riskscan Initiative.

A comprehensive travel search engine, that helps users find and book flights, hotels and car rentals.

Skyscanner is working with us on the Shared Horizon initiative which aims to bring together the aviation and tourism sectors, bridge any gaps in the sector’s response to climate change, and offer a chance to share mutual support, ideas and challenges.

International tour operator, travel agent and hotel company. Businesses include Contiki and Red Carnation Hotels.

The Travel Corporation is a long term supporter and most recently a founding sponsor of our Where next? campaign.  We recently worked with the Travel Corporation on a ground breaking collaboration with VisitScotland which focuses on developing lower carbon itineraries in Scotland that also support local communities and businesses.

The Together NZT project focuses on sustainable tourism partnerships, aiming to develop tools and pathways for Net Zero Tourism.

Through Together NZT, we are working with Ko Samui, Thailand as one of the six destinations piloting and sponsoring our Destination Climate RiskScan initiative. The collaboration also includes PMUC, TSRI and Marine Biodiversity Research Group, and Ramkhamhaeng University.

Responsible for overseeing the transformation of the Canary Islands’ tourism model, strengthening its ability to generate value and wellbeing for citizens, promoting a stronger commitment to climate neutrality, and enhancing its resilience and competitiveness.

Turismo de Islas Canarias is one of the founding sponsors of our Where next? initiative, a global movement to put climate adaptation and resilience at the heart of tourism’s climate transition. We have also supported the team with the development of climate action plans and with the RegNext initiative which aims to ensure that tourism becomes a driver of environmental and social regeneration.

Speciaizes in creating bespoke travel experiences.

Zuri Adventures supported our work through fundraising at the Authentic Adventures: Meaningful Travel Showcase, helping raise awareness and resources.

The European Travel Commission is a unique association in the travel sector, representing the National Tourism Organisations of the countries of Europe. Its mission is to strengthen the sustainable development of Europe as a tourist destination.

We’ve supported the ETC to create their climate action plan and worked with them to create a Sustainable Tourism Implementation and Toolkit. We are currently working with ETC to understand how supply and demand in Europe will be shaped by climate change.

An online travel platform that connects travellers with local travel agents to create tailor-made trips.

We are supporting Evaneos’ work with local suppliers in destinations.

A global hotel group.

We supported Iberostar to develop stakeholder analysis and materiality reports across five destinations. Building on that work to understand local tourism challenges and priorities, we’ve now partnered with Iberostar to develop an impact and risk assessment framework for destinations.  

NBTC is the Netherlands’ national destination management organisation.

We have worked with the NBTC on a variety of initiatives, including to support climate action planning for DMOs.

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an International Inter-governmental Organisation dedicated to regional integration in the Eastern Caribbean.

We have supported the OECS with the development of their Climate Action Plan for the region.

An online multi modal transport journey planner, offering travel services globally.

Our CEO, Jeremy Sampson delivered a tailored, global trends outlook session for the Rome to Rio team.

Based in London, the Spanish Tourist Office, is the representative of the Tourism Institute of Spain (Turespaña), which is the public body of the General Administration of the State that is responsible for the promotion of Spain as a tourist destination, abroad.

We are working with the team to develop destination management models to future proof tourism.

A leading independent travel company delivering a personal, bespoke travel service since 1994.

We have worked with Travel Counsellors on various initiatives, including creating a framework to support their development of Enriching Escapes, a set of itineraries designed to maximise the positive impacts of their customers’ trips. 

 “We are a business that puts people at its heart and that includes how we support our people, customers and our wider communities, both in which we live and in which we send our customers to every day. As a fast-growing travel business, it’s our duty to make sure this is done in a responsible way – the partnership with the Travel Foundation will help to ensure our only impact is a positive one.”  Steve Byrne, CEO

The organisation responsible for managing and marketing tourism in Nevada.

We’re working with the Travel Nevada team to maximise the benefits of tourism for communities across the state. The aim is to ensure tourism plays a key role in strengthening local rural economies, while promoting environmental stewardship and enhancing quality of life for all Nevadans.

Travel Oregon is a semi-independent state agency that works to inspire travel that uplifts Oregon communities.

We’re partnering with Travel Oregon to explore destination stewardship solutions and develop a framework that supports places to manage visitation and to maximise value for communities and local businesses.

The national tourism authority of Portugal, responsible for the promotion and sustainability of tourism activities.

We are working with Turismo de Portugal to apply our destination RiskScan approach at a national level.

As a nonprofit organization, Visit California’s mission is to develop and maintain marketing programs – in partnership with the state’s travel industry – that inspire travel to, and within, California.

We supported Visit California with training for their DMOs to support economic recovery following the Covid pandemic.

The destination marketing and management organisation for Durango and La Plata County, Colorado, USA

We supported the development of Visit Durango’s Climate Action Plan – as a result Visit Durango became the first destination in Colorado to publish a climate action plan.

Finland’s national DMO. Visit Finland promotes international travel to Finland in cooperation with the Finnish travel industry.

We supported Visit Finland with the development of their Climate Action Plan.

The destination management organisation for the west of England, bringing together the business community, local authorities and other stakeholders to maximise the potential of the visitor economy in the region.

We delivered two workshops for businesses in the destination, focussed on future proofing their operations and sustainability in marketing and communications.

The national tourism agency for England, helping build a regenerative visitor economy, support growth & inform industry with research & insights

We’ve worked with VisitEngland on a variety of initiatives, including climate action training for businesses in the North York Moors and production of tourism business case studies showcasing sustainable and regenerative approaches.

Scotland’s National Tourism Organisation.

We have worked with VisitScotland on a variety of initiatives, including a ground breaking collaboration with the Travel Corporation which focuses on developing lower-carbon itineraries, that also encourage visitors to explore lesser-known destinations and help local businesses reduce their environmental impact and strengthen their connections with local communities.

ABTA is the UK’s largest association of travel agents, tour operators and other travel companies. 

ABTA has been a long-term strategic partner and we participate in its Sustainability Committee. 

Leading global technology company providing software solutions for the travel and tourism industry.

Amadeus has provided generous pro-bono support including for the development of our case study library.

BehaviorSMART uses knowledge about human behaviour to design and execute solutions that make tourism more commercially successful and sustainable. Through capacity building, advisory services and co-created behaviourally-informed innovations BehaviorSMART works with businesses, destinations and tourism professionals to trigger behavioural change and enhance tourism’s desired impacts on people, businesses and places.

We collaborate with BehaviorSMART on a variety of projects, including working together to support Preferred Travel Group, providing training for staff.

A collaboration between Breda University of Applied Sciences, NHL Stenden University and HZ University of Applied Sciences.

CELTH is a key research partner for us, including most recently for our Destination Climate RiskScan initiative, for which they are a key strategic and delivery partner.

A pretigious ivy-league university in New York, USA.

We worked with Cornell University’s Centre for Sustainable Global Enterprise and other partners to create the ground breaking research report ‘Destinations at Risk, the Invisible Burden of Tourism’. Together with Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business, we then went on to create the Sustainable Destination Management online course, in order to fill the gap identified in the report, in developing the capacity and leadership for sustainable, equitable destinations.

A consulting company for DMOs in Latin America, that empowers communities in tourism destinations and advocates for deep collaboration and a multidisciplinary and multispecies approach when designing the future of DMOs.

Cuidadores de Destinos is the Travel Foundation’s Country Partner for Chile and is a founding supporter of the Where next? campaign.

A consultancy working with destinations, governments, tourism businesses and international agencies to design tourism systems that work for people, place and the planet.

Destination Capacity is a valued delivery partner, including for climate action training for DMOs across New Zealand and the South Pacific.

A leading global marketing and communications agency.

FINN Partners is a strategic communications partner and founding supporter of the Where next? initiative, providing significant pro bono expertise to help amplify its impact and collaborating with us on further joint initiatives.

The national tourism organisation for Greece.

We participate in the GNTO’s Sustainable Travel Agora – bringing together sustainability specialists to discuss how tourism can best support nature, heritage and local wellbeing in destinations.

A global non-profit that supports destinations and businesses in improving quality and sustainability.

Green Destinations is one of our fellow founding members of the Future of Tourism Coalition.

Provides news and inspiration about lower carbon travel and holidays that provide positive impact in the destination.

Green Traveller is a long term strategic and delivery partner. Most recently, we have worked together to support VisitEngland with the creation of inspiring ‘Better Business Case Studies.’ Green Traveller is also a key strategic partner for our Where next? initiative.

An institution dedicated to the education and training of professionals in the hospitality industry.

Hotel School the Hague are a strategic partner for our Where next? initiative, including their students’ supporting us with research to inform what a just transition looks like for the hospitality sector.

A global consultancy focussed on strategy development and implementation as a catalyst for tangible transformation within a place.

Place Generation is a strategic partner and supporter, including through providing advice to our expert team.

Non-governmental organization with a focus on helping local organizations and communities use tourism as a catalyst to improve people’s lives, protect their natural environments, and celebrate their culture.

We work in collaboration with the Planeterra Foundation, including as advisors and strategic partners for our Where next? initiative.

Experts in risk and resilience, aiming to harness the power of technology to develop resiliency and sustainability strategies and solutions for the tourism sector.

Risklayer are a strategic partner for both our Destination Climate Riskscan and our Where next? initiatives.

Sustentur is the leading sustainable tourism initiative in Mexico. Since 2014, Sustentur has led more than 40 projects for national and international institutions, worked in 8 countries and 20 states in Mexico, supporting the consolidation of 6 sustainable tourist destinations and trained more than 5,000 specialists. Sustentur is founder of the Sustainable & Social tourism Summit, the most important sustainable tourism event in Mexico.

Sustentur is the Travel Foundation’s Country Partner for Mexico and has worked with us on a variety of initiatives, including to support climate action planning in the region.

A membership organisation supporting a global community of purpose-driven tourism businesses to accelerate positive impact.

A strategic partner in our Nature RiskScan initiative.

A non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability and meaningful travel within the travel and tourism industry.

Tourism Cares is a fellow founding member of the Future of Tourism Coalition and Tourism and strategic partner in our Where next? initiative. 

The national organization in Canada dedicated to developing a skilled, resilient, and inclusive workforce for Canada’s tourism sector.

Tourism HR Canada is a strategic partner for our Where next? campaign.

Travalyst is an independent not-for-profit organisation that partners with leading travel and technology companies to unite the industry, share trusted sustainability data and empower travellers, businesses, and policymakers to make informed choices that benefit both the planet and communities.

We have collaborated with Travalyst on a variety of initiatives, including to deliver the global sessions on climate action in tourism during the COP30 Climate Summit. Travalyst are a strategic partner for our Where next? campaign.

An agency of the United Nations that promotes responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

As co-authors, we worked closely with UN Tourism on the creation of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism (for which we are now UN Tourism’s implementation partner) and we continue to collaborate on initiatives to create new opportunities to accelerate climate action.

A non-profit organisation that funds and supports small businesses that create jobs, have diverse ownership, advance economic justice, and build a regenerative economy.

The Untours Foundation is a strategic partner for our Where next? initiative.