Help Us Transform Tourism for a Better Future

For over 21 years, the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) has been at the forefront of championing sustainable tourism policies and practices around the world. CREST is a hub of tourism knowledge, empowerment, and action for destination communities, and we are dedicated to ensuring that travel benefits both people and the planet.

Our Journey and Impact

At CREST, we believe in the power of tourism to drive positive change. Our mission is grounded in a world where equity, justice, creativity, collaboration, and data-driven efforts drive transformational change in the tourism industry. We strive to work with communities, provide valuable resources, and support tourism leaders so that travel enhances the well-being of the places we love and protects our natural and cultural heritage.

Transformative Forums: Our 2024 World Tourism Day Forum on Tourism, Justice, and Peace was a perfect representation of our mission. This event brought together thought leaders from around the world to discuss, co-ideate, and shape the future of responsible tourism.
Destination Stewardship: We've crafted comprehensive Destination Stewardship Plans for regions like Lake Tahoe and Taos, New Mexico, and supported stewardship efforts in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Our projects balance tourism demand with environmental and cultural preservation, ensuring sustainable growth.
Conservation Efforts: In Chilean Patagonia, our two-year project funded by the US Fish and Wildlife Service helped conserve the endangered huemul. This initiative demonstrated how tourism can support conservation and community development.

How Your Donation Supports CREST's Vision

Your generous support will help CREST continue to advance our mission:

Improving and Fostering Meaningful Livelihoods: Your donation supports efforts to create sustainable jobs and career opportunities for the folks that live in destinations.
Leveraging Tourism Dollars for Good: Support for CREST allows us to co-create innovative strategies to leverage tourism economies to create meaningful change, promote sustainable development, and implement conservation efforts in communities.
Developing Community-Driven Tourism Strategies for Destinations around the World: We are working with destinations to create and implement technical solutions that ensure tourism benefits local communities and environments.
Educational Publications and Research: We produce vital studies, comprehensive reports, resident sentiment surveys, and white papers that drive innovative conversations on sustainable tourism.
Hosting Impactful Events: Your support will enable us to organize forums, conferences, and workshops that bring together diverse voices to discuss and promote responsible tourism policies and practices.
Building Strategic Partnerships: We are forging collaborations with universities, local entrepreneurship groups, and global institutions to expand our reach and impact, and act as a thinktank for the tourism space.
Rebranding and Expanding Our Mission: We are evolving CREST into a think tank, creating new membership models, webinars, event sponsorships, and forums that foster industry leadership and innovation.

Donate Now to Support CREST's Mission

Thank you for your generous support. Together, we can build a future where travel truly benefits everyone.

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