Insight Vacations has won a WTM World Responsible Tourism Award for its 'Make Travel Matter' experiences designed to positively impact local communities while adding depth to guest understanding of destinations.
Insight's 'Make Travel Matter' Experiences were developed to advance United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The experiences connect guests with people, the planet and wildlife and promote the values of sustainable tourism.
The award was given in the regional "Rest of the World" Gold category for "Growing the Local Economic Benefit."
Beginning in 2022, there will be at least one 'Make Travel Matter' experience on every Insight itinerary. All told, the premium guided tour operator now offers 73 unique experiences across 124 itineraries in 17 countries in Europe, as well as Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Jordan, Israel, India, Nepal, and North and South America.
The WTM Awards highlight responsible tourism initiatives that are inspiring others across the industry. The category for which Insight was honoured highlights how tour operators can help create additional livelihoods for local communities through supporting small businesses and micro-entrepreneurs.
There are 27 new experiences for 2022-2023, including 'Wonder Grottole' on the Country Roads of Puglia & The Neapolitan Riviera' guided tour. In this experience, guests can become a participant of change as they help restore an abandoned rural village.
"We are absolutely honoured to receive this WTM World Responsible Tourism Award for our 'Make Travel Matter' Experiences along with the continued support and guidance of our TreadRight Foundation," said Ulla Hefel Bohler, CEO of Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold.
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