Internova Travel Group joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
It builds on its sustainability initiatives which includes “Everyone Belongs,” a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
The group, which represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations, established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee to address gaps and implement strategies that support its diversity goals.
Its agent network is predominantly in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom and spans more than 80 countries
In 2022, Internova partnered with Sustainable Travel International.
They launched the Climate Action and Climate Positive Programs, which provided carbon footprint assessment and offset options for corporate, leisure, and meetings and events customers t.
Internova Travel Group has collaborated with over 30 organisations focused on social causes, including global relief efforts like the Ukraine Crisis, and contributed collectively over 2,000 volunteer hours.
Through the Family Bonds Foundation, it provides financial assistance to individuals in the travel industry facing hardships.
Also, Internova Green Circle, an eco-luxury sustainable initiative, is promoting advocacy, education, and supporting conservation projects.
“We are committed to advancing our ESG goals and creating lasting positive change for the future,” said J.D. O’Hara, CEO of Internova Travel Group.
“We warmly welcome the Internova Travel Group as a new member of GSTC and value their commitment to supporting our mission. We wish them every success on their journey towards sustainability,” says Randy Durband, CEO of GSTC.
