Travel can be much more than simply visiting places, taking pictures and buying souvenirs. When executed mindfully, and with the minimum impact, travel can be a powerful tool for positive change, inspiring awareness, tolerance, and commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

Since 1990, TIES’ global network of travel professionals, responsible companies, industry associations, sustainability advocates and travel enthusiasts has demonstrated the tangible and intangible benefits that ecotourism can provide for local communities and destinations. Our sccesses and the numerous achievements of the ecotourism communities worldwide are a testament to the strength of this vastly diverse and dynamic segment of the global tourism industry.

In 2010, TIES is celebrating 20 years of leadership and innovation by the members of our global network. As we look back and recognize the important roles that our members have played in promoting the growth of ecotourism worldwide, we are also marking this important occasion with renewed and strengthened commitment to supporting our members’ work ensuring a sustainable future for communities and destinations around the world.

As you will see in the extensive list of members in this guide, the world of ecotourism and sustainable travel is made up of numerous voices representing a diverse array of knowledge and expertise that will help you, the traveler, make responsible travel choices.

By choosing wisely, you can make positive contributions to conservation, communities and sustainable travel around the world, one eco-trip at a time.

Dr. Kelly Bricker
Chair, TIES Board of Directors

Questions? Call +1 202 506 5033 x11 or email greenguide [at] ecotourism.org