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Your Journey to Meaningful Travel Starts Today.

Discover a worldwide network of unique, authentic, and sustainable tourism experiences across the globe that benefit communities and travelers.

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Travel that Makes a Difference.

Our network of nearly 800 suppliers consists of purpose-driven organizations that are ready to be explored - and make a difference! Here’s a snapshot of the types of businesses featured on the Meaningful Travel Map:

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Community Tourism

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Culture Keepers

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Environmental Champions

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Indigenous Experiences

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Social Enterprises

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The Meaningful Travel Map helps to further all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a shared set of global priorities adopted by countries around the world to address poverty, protect the planet, and ensure people and communities can thrive now and in the future.

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