Responsible Tourism
Travelmarvel, as a part of the APT Group, has long been committed to responsible tourism. We have continually focused on achieving best practice in economic, social and environmental responsibility. The mission of the group's not-for-profit charitable fund, OneTomorrow, is to make a positive and enduring impact on nature and the communities we touch. This is achieved through immediate and long-term influence in various environmental and humanitarian causes. We also embrace the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To make a more powerful impact, we have chosen to focus on three goals: Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education and Life on the Land.
What is Responsible Tourism?
The world is waking up to the need for more sustainable ways of travelling, and here at the APT Travel Group (ATG) we understand we have a responsibility to our planet. Responsible travel is all about being socially and culturally aware, minimising our environmental footprint and travelling in a way that takes into consideration the locals, environment and individual cultures. We encourage this sustainable way of travel through journeys with the ATG companies of APT, Travelmarvel, TravelGlo, Captain’s Choice, Antarctica Flights, and Botanica World Discoveries, and through our not-for-profit OneTomorrow charitable fund.
Our Responsible Travel Commitments
ATG cares about giving its guests unforgettable journeys – ones that benefit everyone involved. We endorse a range of initiatives across the company, working together so you can travel with the assurance that the places you visit are impacted positively. Below is a snapshot of the various initiatives we are running.
OneTomorrow Charitable Fund
By forming OneTomorrow, a not-for-profit initiative of the APT Travel group, we are taking the necessary steps towards responsible travel, continually finding ways to move closer to the ultimate goal of sustainability. Through guest and workplace giving programs, and a range of fundraising efforts, we are collectively working to help people and places around the world.
Reducing Plastic Waste on Tour
Each minute of every day, the equivalent of a truckload of plastic enters our world’s waterways. At ATG, it is part of our vision to change this. From July 2019, all single-use plastic bottles have been removed on Travelmarvel Mekong and Irrawaddy river cruises. Brand-new Travelmarvel ships on Europe’s waterways are now fitted with environmental water stations. And on journeys aboard Noble Caledonia ships, refillable water bottles are provided to all guests. We are continuing to work with our supplier partners in these areas to work towards eliminating single-use plastic bottles in other areas on tour.
Supporting Indigenous Communities in the Kimberley
EcoTourism Certificate
ATG has been leading the way in touring to the Kimberley for a significant time, offering tours that have minimal impact on the natural environment. We are the only major tour operator to have Advanced Eco-Certification in the Kimberley.
Plant-a-Tree Scheme
We’ve reduced the amount of paper used company-wide, choosing to go digital wherever possible. We envision a future where guests on tour with ATG will be able to opt to receive their travel documents electronically. When you choose to go paper-free, OneTomorrow will plant a tree in bushfire-affected communities. This way, we can help support a more sustainable future.
Progress so far
- OneTomorrow recently made a $12,000 donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to aid mental health services.
- In July 2020, OneTomorrow made an emergency grant of $15,000 to Opportunities of Development Thru Art (ODA) in Cambodia.
- In May 2020, OneTomorrow made a $20,000 donation to Rural Aid.
- In support of bushfire relief, staff fundraising events were held on 15th January 2020. These included a second-hand clothing recycle boutique, a sausage sizzle lunch, raffle prizes and gold coin donations. $10,100 was raised in just a single day, thanks to the generosity of staff donations and the matched OneTomorrow funding.
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Accreditations
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OneTomorrow Charitable Fund
The APT Travel Group's charitable fund, OneTomorrow, raises funds through workplace and guest giving programs to support charitable institutions in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide.