Travelers' Philanthropy

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Travelers Philanthropy Free Discussion Board Now Active

CREST and Travelers' Philanthropy announce the launch of our discussion board devoted to issues surrounding international sustainable development, philanthropy, and responsible travel. Current topics: 1) Philanthropy Dos and Don'ts, 2) HIV / AIDS awareness and the travel industry's responsibility. To read both topics and share your thoughts, click here. Registration takes only a moment, and no information you provide will be shared or used outside the system.

Costa Rica's Eduardo Villafranca Named 2008 Businessman of the Year

CREST and Travelers' Philanthropy congratulate Eduardo Villafranca, CEO of Grupo Islita, one of Travelers' Philathropy's tour operator partners. Mr. Villafranca has been named 2008 Businessman of the year by El Financiero, Costa Rica's premier business journal. To read the full article, click here.

Resources

To learn More about Travelers' Philanthropy:

Our Ecotourism Industry Partners:

Nature Air

Micato Safaris

CC Africa

Selva Verde

EcoAfrica Travel

Intrepid

Wilderness Safaris

The Harmony Hotel

Cristalino Jungle Lodge

Other Ecotourism Resources:

Voluntourism 101: A resource created by our friends at Pepy Tours.
See www.pepytours.com and click here for the Voluntourism 101 Operator Self Check Guide

The International Ecotourism Society: http://www.ecotourism.org