Travel 2.0

In 2020, the seed for a revolutionary concept in holiday experiences was planted with the launch of Charitable Travel, a social enterprise – a new dawn in tourism with purpose over profit. Charitable Travel was grounded legally and ethically in the principles of community benefit and philanthropy, proudly carrying the #travelforgood banner. As this ethos…

Ten years ago, Candace Kellough and Tom Lane decided to cut their backpacking journey short when inspiration stopped them in their tracks. Whilst hiking the coastline between Barcelona and Monaco in 2013, they contemplated creating a bracelet that could record their travels, adventures and experiences.  Returning home to the UK earlier than expected, the pair…

With a career that spans over 25 years working in wellness, travel, retail, yachting and hospitality, Laura Montesanti is not only well versed across the industries but has also gained a deep understanding of how they interconnect and complement each other. Having attended countless travel and wellness trade shows in her career that spanned London,…

In the global conversation on sustainability, Estonia emerges as a shining example, punching above its weight in environmental protection, digital innovation, and social cohesion. Despite its relatively small size, this Baltic nation has managed to carve out a remarkable path towards sustainability. So, what exactly makes Estonia so sustainable? For centuries, Estonians have lived their…

If you’ve got a phone and you’re living in 2024, the likelihood is you’ve at least heard of TikTok. Whether you spend hours a day scrolling through its riches or aren’t ready to approach the beast yet, you know your brand should probably get onto it in some capacity. What was once considered a ‘dancing…

Wherever we are in the world, when business calls, we set our alarms, and go by foot, by car, by train or by plane. For each, the reason for travel will be different in terms of business intent, but for all, the common theme is meeting, discovering, sharing, learning, and ultimately building the next great…

We connected with Claire McCune from Tourism Ireland. We were aware of the strides they are taking in advising and influencing more sustainability behaviours for both visitor and travel trade across the Island of Ireland. What is clear is the scale of the movement across the island by so many and the obvious demand by…

Here at _For Good, we had a wonderfully in-depth conversation with TravelLocal’s co-founder Huw Owen. Exceedingly easy to talk to, Huw was generous with his time and gave us more than we could have imagined. The only issue was, what to leave on the cutting room floor, or not! Huw Owen: ‘You’re gonna ask me…

Flying into the Turks and Caicos Islands, the first sight that grabs your attention is the unbelievably turquoise blue water that surrounds the 40-island archipelago. That water, teeming with marine flora and fauna, is the lifeblood of the Turks and Caicos Islands tourism industry. From relaxing on the white-powdery sands of the award-winning Grace Bay…

Lydia is the Resident Marine Biologist at Vakkaru Maldives, and takes guts on a journey of discovery through the underwater world, around the island, house reef and beyond. Lydia is a master in marine biology and coastal environments,  She is a passionate PADI OWSI with over 70 certifications, and has experience diving and working in…