HBTT offers You Rewards When You Travel SustainablY
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We are well aware we spend days on end traveling via plane. We also deeply value the beauty of our planet and harbor sincere concerns about the persistent environmental issues affecting our world. When you choose to embark on a journey with HBTT, our unwavering commitment to sustainability takes center stage.
In collaboration with our esteemed sustainability partner, The Elm Project, we guarantee that with every trip booked, 1% of your total booking price will be donated towards reforestation efforts at no extra cost to you.
for every $1 donated, 1 tree is planted.
Founded by the visionary Katrese Moll, The Elm Project is an aspiring 501(c)3 nonprofit driven by a profound passion for waste reduction and reforestation. TEP paints a vision of a future where the forces of nature and industry unite to forge a harmonious and flourishing planet.
Please check out theelmproject.com for more information on how to participate further.
FAQs
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We didn’t know we wanted to select sustainability as a travel niche as so many exist. One day, we joined a webinar and realized the entire hour presentation was everything we wrote on our “HBTT values” napkin, based on our own preference of travel and dreams for our business, of course. These values were shoulder season, avoiding tourist locations, offsetting emissions, corporate responsibiiity and more…we were sold, but really, it was meant to be.
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Sustainable travel can benefit local communities by providing economic opportunities, preserving cultural heritage & supporting conservation efforts.
When travelers engage in activities like purchasing locally-made souvenirs, dining at locally-owned restaurants, and participating in community-based tourism projects, they contribute to the livelihoods and well-being of local residents.
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You can practice sustainable travel by choosing eco-friendly accommodations, supporting local businesses, minimizing waste and energy consumption, respecting wildlife and natural habitats, and participating in community-based tourism initiatives. Opting for eco-friendly transportation like trains or bicycles offsetts carbon emissions can contribute to sustainable travel practices.
If you book your travel with HBTT, your emissions will automatically be offset via our reforestation program.
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