With the upcoming World Wildlife Day on March 3rd and World Water Day on March 22nd, the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) 40 award-winning brands, releases their 2024 MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Checklist. Recognizing the importance for travelers to travel sustainably, the not-for-profit foundation and TTC have updated their checklist as an informative way to help clients become more responsible travelers as well as to protect and make a positive impact on the planet, its people, and wildlife.

The checklist covers four main recommendations including “Planning and Packing” such as bringing a reusable bottle, locating water refill stations, and downloading the Tap app to find water anywhere. The second recommendation is “Getting Around”, focused on minimizing the carbon footprint of transportation choices with the tip of trying out a local bike share program. Also, the checklist provides guidance on choosing businesses such as hotels, airlines or tour operators based on those who have a commitment to responsible travel through initiatives such as a sustainability strategy with measurable goals, or a Climate Action Plan as a roadmap to reduce emissions. For example, The Travel Corporation releases an Annual Impact Report which shares progress on their sustainability goals aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thirdly, with the ‘Sleeping and Eating’ recommendation, guests are encouraged to choose accommodations which have recycling, waste and water conservation programs, and use renewable energy. The last recommendation consists of “Experiences that Matter” which focuses on supporting experiences and businesses that empower communities and protect wildlife, including ethical shopping and not supporting illegal wildlife trade by avoiding any purchase of wildlife products. Clients can download the interactive 2024 MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Checklist.

Learn more about TreadRight’s sustainable travel initiatives at treadright.org/travel.