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November Sustainable Tourism News: Check Out These Award-Winning Campaigns

Check Out These Award-Winning Leave No Trace Campaigns

“We believe in the power of partnerships to make a lasting impact on the world of sustainable and regenerative tourism,” says Andrew Leary, Director of Sustainable Tourism and Partnerships. Several DMOs (Sonoma County Tourism is pictured above) and a state environmental agency have been recognized in 2023 for their outstanding Leave No Trace campaigns.
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November is Native American Heritage Month

Image used with permission from the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association. Whenever you’re traveling to a Native Nation or Native Community, remember to learn and educate yourself directly from those Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian voices.
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Online ‘Leave No Trace 101’ Training Now Available

More than 10,000 people have taken the Leave No Trace 101 online class since it was introduced in August. The 45-minute training covers the fundamentals of responsible behaviors in outdoor areas and is available in English and Spanish. Please feel free to share the training widely in your networks.
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In the News

  • Self-Guided Hiking and Cycling operator Macs Adventure recently joined Leave No Trace’s roster of corporate supporters. Better yet, they are rolling out a staff training program to ensure customers benefit from Leave No Trace learning opportunities.
  • View a recoding of the Senate Commerce Committee’s recent hearing titled Sustainable Tourism for a Thriving Economy.
  • A silent auction benefitting Leave No Trace just launched with items worth a combined $24,000 MSRP—find yourself some goodies, and feel free to share this widely.

Save the Date

  • Leave No Trace will host its first-ever global summit event next fall. Mark October 7-9 2024 on your calendars and stay tuned for updates — sustainable travel and tourism will play a prominant role.