Be a Sustainable Traveler!
The Rainforest Alliance's SustainableTrip.org is a database of sustainable hotels and tour operators in Latin America and the Caribbean. Visit SustainableTrip.org »
Sustainable Getaways
Take a photo tour of some of Latin America's most unique destinations. View the slide show »
Tourism Trailblazers Reflect on a Decade of Sustainable Tourism
Top 10 tourism trailblazers join the Rainforest Alliance in celebrating 10 years of sustainable tourism.
Our Work in Sustainable Tourism
Tourism, one of the world’s largest industries, employs more than 235 million people worldwide and generates some 9.2 percent of the global GDP. While tourism is a vital source of income for many developing countries, it can also result in pollution, deforestation, inefficient energy use and cultural exploitation.
The Rainforest Alliance offers training to tourism businesses -- including hotels and lodges -- that provides them with the tools and techniques they need to run efficiently and sustainably. Businesses that have completed our program earn the right to use the Rainforest Alliance Verified™ mark on promotional materials.
As a traveler, how can you know you're having a positive impact on the places you visit? Through SustainableTrip.org and other tools, the Rainforest Alliance provides travelers, tour operators, and travel agents with a comprehensive listing of destinations that are not only beautiful, but also benefit communities, flora and fauna.
Be a Sustainable Traveler!
The Rainforest Alliance's SustainableTrip.org is a database of sustainable hotels and tour operators in Latin America and the Caribbean. Visit SustainableTrip.org »
Sustainable Getaways
Take a photo tour of some of Latin America's most unique destinations. View the slide show »
Tourism Trailblazers Reflect on a Decade of Sustainable Tourism
Top 10 tourism trailblazers join the Rainforest Alliance in celebrating 10 years of sustainable tourism.