Founded in 2002, Sustainable Travel International (STI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to providing education and outreach services that help travelers, travel providers and destinations support environmental conservation and protect cultural heritage while promoting cross-cultural understanding and economic development.

STI's current priorities include:

• Provide capacity development through Education & Training to travelers, the travel trade, and local stakeholders and assist them in making positive contributions to environmental conservation and socio-cultural sustainability.
• Develop, adopt, and promote sustainable tourism standards and industry best practices through the Sustainable Tourism Eco-Certification Program™ (STEP) and other initiatives that are aligned with the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria.
• Support the establishment of local Travelers' Philanthropy projects and investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and forestry-related carbon offset projects that offer co-benefits and help to mitigate unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions.
• Empower destinations to use tourism and related market-based solutions to support sustainable development and generate tangible, measurable results that affect change.

To download a brochure containing an overview of STI's programming for businesses and travelers, please click here.