Travel Differently is now a member of The Long Run

6th February 2026

We’re proud to share that Travel Differently is now a member of The Long Run. The world’s largest nature-based tourism organisation dedicated to accelerating positive impact through conservation, community, culture, and commerce.

The vital work of the Long Run

Since 2009 The Long Run has worked at the intersection of nature conservation and sustainable tourism.

Rooted in the vision that tourism can create lasting prosperity for people living on a healthy, resilient planet, The Long Run support a global community of tourism industry change-makers, from eco-lodges to tour operators, dedicated to accelerating positive impact through a framework combining conservation, community, culture, and commerce.

The Long Run only worth with members that understand the delicate balance and connection between human and natural ecosystems and how they co-exist. They advocate for innovative solutions and collaborative action to harness tourism as a force for good. Read more about the vital work The Long Run and its members have achieved so far…

To become a member of the Long Run, each company is required to demonstrate its commitment to the 4C’s: Conservation, community, culture and commerce. Below are the 4C commitments we have pledged to The Long Run

Conservation

We collaborate exclusively with partners and lodges that actively protect, promote, and help restore natural landscapes and wildlife.

As part of our Climate Emergency Plan, we are committed to reducing any environmental impact of our operations and trips wherever possible. Through carbon reduction and responsibly balancing emissions, we cannot yet eliminate.

Community

We work in partnership with local communities, collaborating with local DMCs, guides, and locally owned accommodations. By keeping it local, revenue stays within the region, supporting employment, small businesses, and community sustainability.

Across our supply chain we work towards a better way to travel. By working closely with our ground partners and maintaining open feedback loops, we continuously reflect, learn, and improve. Ensuring what we do is having a positive impact.

Culture

We design and actively promote meaningful experiences connecting our guests directly to the people and cultures across South America, highlighting and preserving the rich cultural heritage found across the continent.

We offer slow travel by design, creating trips that focus on longer stays, fewer destinations and time built in for real interaction. No tick boxes, no ‘performative’ shows just real, meaningful experiences that give back.

Commerce

Travel Differently partners exclusively with local, boutique organisations who share our same values and enable us to drive meaningful change across all areas of operation. One percent of profits is donated to impactful organisations, such as the World Land Trust, linked directly to the destinations guests visit.

In Summary

We are proud to have become a member of The Long Run and we take our responsibility to this membership pledge seriously. Our commitment to the 4C’s forms everything we do and travelling with purpose is at the core of our identity. We will continue to work exclusively with local, boutique ground partners across Latin America who share a strong commitment to conservation and sustainability. All our accommodation and guiding services are locally owned and operated, with experiences designed to be meaningful, immersive, and respectful. From low-impact exploration of natural environments to community-led cultural exchanges, each trip we design is thoughtfully crafted to positively support the destinations and communities visited. Read more on our wider commitments to Responsible Travel here.

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