A Virtual Event for conscious travelers, eco-minded explorers, and everyday adventurers who want to protect the planet while discovering it.
What You'll Learn:
What is Sustainable Travel?
Understand the core concept and why it matters for our planet.
How to Choose Eco-Friendly Accommodations
Learn how to find and book green-certified hotels and stays.
Sustainable Transportation Options
Explore low-impact travel methods like trains, bikes, and carbon-offset flights.
Reducing Plastic Use While Traveling
Easy swaps and tools to stay plastic-free on the road.
Supporting Local Communities & Businesses
Tips on being a responsible tourist while helping the local economy.
How to Pack Light & Smart
Minimize your footprint and still have all you need for your trip.
Offsetting Your Travel Carbon Footprint
Simple tools and programs that let you travel more mindfully.
Eco-Friendly Travel Gear & Essentials
Top products that help reduce waste and last longer.
Wildlife & Nature Protection Tips
How to interact responsibly with nature and animals during your trip.
Sustainable Travel Planning Tools
Discover Tour Mama’s top apps, websites, and checklists for responsible travel.
Benefits of This Event:
About Us
Tour Mama is an independent tourism board and travel platform dedicated to promoting global tourism, destinations, airlines, and travel-related brands and companies. At the same time, Tour Mama serves as a multi-service booking solutions that helps travelers easily access flights, hotels, transport, and travel experiences—all in one place.
What is Sustainable Travel?
Understand the core of mindful, responsible tourism.
Sustainable travel means leaving a positive footprint—on the planet, on local cultures, and on the future of tourism. We’ll explore how travel impacts the environment and communities, and how you can reduce harm while enriching your experience.
Tips:
- Avoid over-touristed destinations; seek hidden gems.
- Be culturally respectful and environmentally conscious.
- Support local communities and small businesses.
- Minimize your personal waste and emissions.
Suggestions:
Start your journey with Tour Mama’s “Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Travel” — available during the event.
Choosing Eco-Friendly Accommodations
Sleep green—support places that care.
Not all hotels are created equal. Learn how to choose stays that follow eco-practices like water conservation, renewable energy use, and community hiring. These accommodations make your trip meaningful while minimizing environmental harm.
Tips:
- Search for certified green hotels (e.g., EarthCheck, Green Key).
- Prefer family-run guesthouses or eco-lodges.
- Check if they recycle, compost, or conserve energy.
- Choose accommodations that hire locals and give back.
Guide:
Use filters like “Travel Sustainable” on Booking.com or “Eco Friendly” on Agoda.
Sustainable Transportation Options
Greener ways to get around.
Transportation is one of the biggest contributors to tourism emissions. We’ll cover the smartest low-impact options—from intercity trains to public transit and eco rentals—to get you around without costing the earth.
Tips:
- Travel by train or bus instead of short-haul flights.
- Walk or cycle to explore cities.
- Use shared rides or electric transport when needed.
- Offset emissions from flights when you fly.
Suggestions:
Explore route comparisons and emissions with Omio, Rome2Rio, or EcoPassenger tools.
Reducing Plastic Use While Traveling
Travel light, travel clean.
Plastic pollution is one of tourism’s worst impacts. We’ll teach you how to go plastic-free on the road with practical habits and reusable alternatives that save money and the planet.
Tips:
- Carry a reusable bottle and filter.
- Say no to plastic bags, straws, and cutlery.
- Travel with solid shampoo bars and refills.
- Shop from bulk or package-free stores.
Suggestions:
Use the RefillMyBottle app to find refill stations worldwide.
Supporting Local Communities & Businesses
Travel that uplifts, not extracts.
Tourism should empower. This session teaches you how to make ethical choices that directly benefit local economies—through food, shopping, tours, and experiences.
Tips:
- Eat at family-owned restaurants or food stalls.
- Book local guides for deeper cultural connection.
- Purchase handmade souvenirs directly from artisans.
- Avoid global chains unless absolutely necessary.
Suggestions:
Try EatWith, GetYourGuide, and Viator to find community-led travel experiences.
How to Pack Light & Smart
Less weight, more impact.
Overpacking wastes energy and resources. We’ll show you how to create a travel kit that’s compact, versatile, and environmentally friendly—so you move lightly through the world.
Tips:
- Pack multi-use items and lightweight layers.
- Bring reusables like cutlery and totes.
- Choose solid or refillable toiletries.
- Use packing cubes to stay organized.
Offsetting Your Carbon Footprint
Balance your impact.
Carbon offsetting is a great way to neutralize your unavoidable emissions. Learn how to calculate your impact and fund certified programs that protect forests, fund clean energy, or restore ecosystems.
Tips:
- Use calculators before booking flights.
- Offset through trusted platforms like MyClimate or Gold Standard.
- Support local projects with long-term impact.
- Combine offsetting with real emission reductions.
Eco-Friendly Travel Gear & Essentials
Equip yourself for ethical travel.
The right travel gear helps you avoid waste and stay prepared. From solar chargers to biodegradable wipes, we’ll recommend reliable, sustainable tools for a conscious journey.
Tips:
- Switch to a bamboo toothbrush and compostable toiletries.
- Carry a solar charger for your devices.
- Travel with a reusable shopping and laundry bag.
- Use reef-safe sunscreen and eco wipes.
Wildlife & Nature Protection Tips
Admire, don’t exploit.
Animal tourism is often exploitative. We’ll teach you how to spot ethical wildlife experiences and avoid activities that harm animals or ecosystems. Travel with compassion, not curiosity alone.
Tips:
- Avoid animal rides, selfies, or shows.
- Don’t touch or feed wild animals.
- Stay on marked trails to protect biodiversity.
- Choose certified wildlife sanctuaries only.
Sustainable Travel Planning Tools
Plan smart from the start.
The best trips start with informed choices. We’ll walk you through the digital tools, apps, and platforms that make it easier to book ethical, low-impact travel—every step of the way.
Tips:
- Use sustainable filters on booking sites.
- Plan with Google Maps’ eco-routes.
- Store tickets digitally, avoid paper waste.
- Use platforms like WayAway, 12Go, and Tour Mama’s toolkit.
Flight
Skyscanner, WayAway, Google Flights
Accommodation
Booking.com, Agoda, Airbnb
Transport
12Go, Rome2Rio, Rentalcars
Itinerary Planner
Google Maps, Wanderlog, Notion, Keep Notes.
Budgeting
Trail Wallet, TravelSpend
Packing
PackPoint, Travel Checklist
Insurance
VisitorsCoverage, SafetyWing
Connectivity
Airalo, ExpressVPN
Navigation
Google Maps, Maps.me
Language & Translation
Google Translate, Duolingo
Currency Conversion & Budgeting
XE, TravelSpend, Trail Wallet
Travel Communities & Local Guides
Rome2Rio, Couchsurfing, Meetup
Our Services
Flights, Hotels, Tours & Activities, Transport (Car, Train, Bus & Ferry, Yacht & Cruise, Pick & Drop), Rent (Bike, Car, Moto, Micro, Scooters, Quads & Bicycles), eSim, Insurance, Meal Host, Compensation, Storage, Audio Guide, Cashback, Priority Pass, Coupon & Deals, & Travel Essentials
FAQs
Anyone who wants to travel more responsibly—beginners, frequent travelers, students, and professionals are all welcome.
You’ll learn how to travel sustainably—from choosing eco-friendly stays to reducing waste and protecting local communities.
Yes, all attendees will receive digital resources like our Eco Travel Guide, Packing Checklist, and more.
For this specific event, no certificates will be issued—but we’re planning this for future events.
