The Travel Corporation’s fourth Annual Impact Report says as travellers return in greater numbers, the conversation must shift from growth to balance—a change TTC has been advocating for, says chief sustainability officer Shannon Guihan.
“That is why, across our brands, we are taking meaningful steps to reduce pressure on overcrowded destinations and to ensure our trips bring benefit, not burden.” Examples of such meaningful steps, it says, include supporting local businesses and food systems. This is achieved by including at least one local dining experience on 84% of itineraries, and 88% now featuring at least one Make Travel Matter experience, which are selected for the positive social or environmental benefits they have for the people and places visited.
. . . Progress
TTC has also achieved a 20% increase in itineraries visiting developing regions. Guihan says TTC understands the value that tourism can bring to communities when managed in partnership with key stakeholders. “Ultimately, tourism shouldn’t happen to a community; it should happen with them,” she says. “If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that tourism must evolve proactively, transparently, and together.”
. . . Emissions
TTC has a goal of reaching net zero GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 baseline year, and the company says it has reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 23% and Scope 3 emissions by 20%. This drop is attributed to prioritising biofuels and an investment of USD353,307 in decarbonisation projects across its business via the industry-first Carbon Fund in 2024, it adds.
For more details on TTC’s 2024 official Impact Report, which spans Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki, Costsaver, Luxury Gold, AAT Kings, Adventure World and Uniworld, see HERE.
