Our history of sustainable travel
Our mission is to MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®. In 2025, our 5-year sustainability strategy How We Tread Right came to a close. With 8 of our 11 goals being achieved, and the rest ongoing, we are proud of our achievements, learnings, and progress. Our sustainability initiatives address the impact of our operations and our trips on the beautiful planet we call home, the wonderful people and communities who host us, and world’s precious wildlife. Our new strategy will be launching later this year - stay tuned!
It is a culturally sensitive approach to travel, defined by a deep respect for the environment and the communities you encounter. You foster relationships that contribute positively to the socioeconomic fabric and environmental preservation of the places you visit. Your travel experiences are educational, teaching you about environmental sustainability, diverse local cultures, and empower both you and local communities to thrive together.
According to the UNWTO, 'sustainable tourism should make optimal use of environmental resources that constitute a key element in tourism development, maintaining essential ecological processes and helping to conserve natural heritage and biodiversity.' With Trafalgar, you can be sure you'll be contributing to local sustainability through our collaborations with tourism boards like Switzerland Tourism and Tourism Scotland, and our initiatives that safeguard natural heritage, preserve biodiversity, and protect sites of architectural significance.
From educating you, the traveller, to supporting local and remote communities, funding environmental conservation, and providing income for millions globally, sustainable travel not only protects the people and finite resources of our planet, but also safeguards travel for future generations to come.
An easy win is to be more conscious of your waste: always use a refillable drinking bottle, bring your own shopping bags, and compost your food scraps. You could also choose to spend your money on travel operators and establishments with good sustainability track records or use more sustainable transport options like coach or train. Plus, you can have a look at the TreadRight Foundation checklist as a simple way to become a more responsible traveller.
When planning a holiday always look for travel operators who are actively addressing sustainability i.e. with climate action plans and sustainability strategies, and ensure investing in finding better, more sustainable solutions. Additionally, look out for companies that publicly and transparently report on the progress they’re making against their sustainability goals. For more information about Trafalgar, you can read our annual Impact Report.
Climate Action refers to any steps taken to address climate change and its impacts.
Stopping global warming takes a global effort and begins with urgent and rapid decarbonisation. That's why it's more important than ever to choose travel providers who are working to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations and trips. Read our climate action plan for more information on how we actively address our emissions.
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