1. Sustainable Travel International Non-profit focused on Non-profit focused on providing programs that help travelers, businesses and destinations protect the environment, preserve cultural heritage and contribute to economic development. Leave the World a Better Place®

2. Travelers’ Philanthropy DEFINED Voluntary movement of conscientious consumers and responsible travel companies who are donating resources and talent to protect and positively impact the cultures and environments they visit.

3. Why Travelers’ Philanthropy? Government budgets and aid are decreasing, increasing the level of need. Charitable giving continues to increase as the number of wealthy households increases. Travel businesses that protect the destinations they visit improve relationships and their product. Corporate responsibility improves market differentiation and increases consumer demand.

4. Mobilize the travel industry investment in local projects.Mobilize the travel industry investment in local projects. Motivate travelers to become stewards of the destinationMotivate travelers to become stewards of the destination Create a positive policy climate for philanthropyCreate a positive policy climate for philanthropy Enhance the capacity of local NGOs and philanthropic organizationsEnhance the capacity of local NGOs and philanthropic organizations Why Travelers’ Philanthropy?

5. Travelers Giving Back WHY GIVE BACK Experience authenticity and cultural immersion Looking to make a difference and support local causes Seeking educational opportunities and camaraderie

6. HOW IT WORKS Travelers Giving Back Donation Mechanisms Voluntary donationVoluntary donation Customer levyCustomer levy Voluntary opt-outVoluntary opt-out Voluntary opt-inVoluntary opt-in Dollar-a-Day or nightDollar-a-Day or night Matching componentMatching component

7. Travelers Giving Back Lack of development experienceLack of development experience Misperceptions about local needsMisperceptions about local needs Avoid fostering dependencyAvoid fostering dependency Safeguard against corruptionSafeguard against corruption CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME

8. Travelers Giving Back Staff understand the program and its benefitsStaff understand the program and its benefits Program is integrated into booking and sales systemsProgram is integrated into booking and sales systems Guests are educated about the programGuests are educated about the program Guests get to meet local people and visit projects during their tripGuests get to meet local people and visit projects during their trip Post-trip follow-up and reportingPost-trip follow-up and reporting ENSURING YOUR SUCCESS