In response to Morocco's 6.8 magnitude earthquake in September 2023, our Morocco Earthquake Appeal raised over $20,000 for reconstruction efforts aimed at helping the High Atlas villages that had been profoundly affected.
We became listed as Partners for Responsible Travel Programs of Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, verifying our care of the porter’s well-being on Kili climbs.
Our Australian Walking Holidays division achieves Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation, the highest level of certification from Ecotourism Australia
Distributed AU$15000 to local partners in Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Mongolia and Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the pandemic.
Raised AUD$60000 through our Grants 4 Ground Staff campaign to support ground crew in Nepal and Peru who were impacted by the ongoing pandemic. A large portion was raised through our Climb Kozi 4 Ground Staff challenge.
Raised AUD$42000 through our Lend a Hand campaign to distrubute hundreds of emergency food packages to our staff in Nepal, Kenya, Tanzania, India and Peru who were not earning income due to Covid.
Winner - Adventure Travel Wholesaler of the Year, The Travel Awards, Australia
Winner of the 2019 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards for Ecotourism for our Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort.
Single Use Plastic (SUP) Pledge made with plans to be SUP free in our supply chain by 31 December 2030
Became members of the Flight Centre Travel Group Supplier Advisory Group
Implemented our Positive Impact program to mitigate the carbon produced on all trips
Became working members of the ReThink Orphanages group
Became members of the Coalition of Ethical Wildlife Tourism
Winner of the Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards for Ecotourism for our Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort
Established eco campsites in Nepal to further combat deforestation
Began the Huilloc Cook Stove Project and since then we have installed over 80 healthy cook stoves within Huilloc and surrounding communities, providing healthier homes for families
Long-listed in the category of Best Innovation by a Tour Operator for the 10 Pieces Litter Collection Initiative – World Responsible Tourism Awards
World Expeditions Foundation raised over AU$250,000 for the Nepal Earthquake Appeal. These funds rebuilt earthquake impacted classrooms at four remote mountain community schools, assisted with immediate relief needs within a number of mountain communities and assisted with house rebuilds for a number of porters
Established award winning eco campsites along the Larapinta Trail, leading the way for sustainable indigenous tourism
Developed our Animal Welfare Code of Conduct
Signed the World Animal Protection Elephant Friendly Pledge
Developed our Child Welfare Policy
World Expeditions Foundation established to provide access to quality education to marginalised students
Removed Elephant Riding from our program
Removed Orphanage Tourism from our program
Became the Coalition Partners of the International Institute of Peace Through Tourism, advocating for travellers to be ambassadors of peace
Became the founding members of the 10 Pieces Litter Collection group, now in place in Nepal, Bhutan, Peru and Tanzania
‘Greenest Travel Brochures’ for our 2012/13 brochure – Travel Weekly
Most Outstanding Travel Product Award – Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW)
Assisted in the renovation and repair of the Sanjiwani Public Health Mission in Ghandruk, Nepal over seven years
Provide travellers the opportunity to mitigate the carbon produced by their air travel
Inaugural 2008 Leadership Award – Responsible Travel and Tourism Forum (RTTF).
50 Tours of a Lifetime for our Arnhem Land Marine Rescue Community Project – National Geographic
World’s 25 Best New Adventures for our Arnhem Land Marine Rescue Community Project – National Geographic Adventure
Highly commended for ‘Best In A Mountain Environment’ category – First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards
Environmental Achievement Award for our ‘Responsible Travel Guidebook’ publication - World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Became founding supporters of the International Porter Protection Group
Community Projects - became the first Australian tour operator to develop a trip for travellers that involved them in community projects across the globe
Launched our inaugural trekking holidays in Nepal with a dedication to conserve natural environments and wildlife and support local communities at every level of the operation. Since our inception, we have been leaders in Thoughtful Travel, creating genuine and sustainable itineraries that minimise the impact of our presence, protect what is delicate and to leave a positive influence.
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