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Adventure Travel Conservation Fund At the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF), we believe in the power of travel to protect and conserve.

We believe that all travelers and the global travel community can become stewards for the planet. The time has come for adventure travel industry leaders to come together and step forward to advocate and support projects that allow sustainable adventure tourism to grow into the future.

29 women applied. 22 are moving forward. 🦏🌿That's the result of a recruitment drive across four villages in Zimbabwe thi...
12/08/2026

29 women applied. 22 are moving forward. 🦏🌿

That's the result of a recruitment drive across four villages in Zimbabwe this quarter, the next step in building a team of women wildlife protection scouts.

Candidates completed a written application, fitness assessment, and comprehension test. Now, the 22 who advanced will take on an intensive 2- to 3-week selection course led by Cobras and Cheetah scouts, with around 8 expected to move forward into several months of basic training.

Meanwhile, the current Cheetah women scouts are already at work in their communities, doing liaison work, gathering intelligence, reporting concerns, and delivering environmental education, the same frontline roles these new candidates are training to join.

This project is expanding women's roles in wildlife protection while strengthening community-led conservation across the region.

Full update at the link in bio.

2026 Grantee | Nominated by Pandion Consulting via

Hey adventurers! 🌍Another incredible journey awaits in the 2026 ATCF Travel Conservation Auction! ✨ is returning to the...
11/08/2026

Hey adventurers! 🌍

Another incredible journey awaits in the 2026 ATCF Travel Conservation Auction! ✨

is returning to the auction this year and is donating a 5-night trip for two to explore the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in the U.S. state of Washington.

For Wilderness Travel, travel is about more than exploring incredible places. Their commitment to community-based, sustainable tourism helps balance profit and purpose by keeping travel dollars in the communities you visit and directing them to trip leaders from the region, locally owned hotels and restaurants, and grassroots organizations that protect surrounding cultures and ecosystems. 🌱

One Wilderness Travel guest, Steve L. from Stamford, CT, described his trip as “without a doubt one of the best trips I’ve taken in my entire life,” attributing this to the thoughtfulness of the crew and staff and calling it an “outstanding experience” for him and his kids. 💚

🌊With beautiful Pacific Northwest landscapes and unique wildlife, this island adventure offers the perfect opportunity to experience the region’s natural beauty while supporting conservation through travel.

🗓️ The auction opens September 27 (World Tourism Day).

🔗 Get a head start on your auction wish list! Visit travelauction.org for sneak peeks and sign up for insider updates.

🌍 Big adventures. Bigger impact.Do you love sustainable travel that protects the places we love to explore? Then save th...
08/08/2026

🌍 Big adventures. Bigger impact.

Do you love sustainable travel that protects the places we love to explore? Then save the date and get ready to bid with purpose.

The ATCF Travel Conservation Auction offers an incredible selection of once-in-a-lifetime trips, world-class gear, and unique experiences that support conservation efforts around the world.

This week we’re showing off some amazing, donated trips from remarkable brands who prioritize protecting our planet’s most precious ecosystems and communities.

Take a sneak peek at just a few of this year’s adventures, then mark your calendars for September 27, when bidding officially begins on World Tourism Day.

Browse. Bid. Protect.

🔗 Visit travelauction.org for more details and to sign up for our newsletter for sneak peeks at donated trips and gear.

🌊🐢 Explore one of the world's most iconic wildlife destinations with This Fall, the 2026 Travel Conservation Auction fe...
05/08/2026

🌊🐢 Explore one of the world's most iconic wildlife destinations with

This Fall, the 2026 Travel Conservation Auction features a 7-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the M/Y Beluga, with wildlife encounters, valuable cultural experiences, beautiful landscapes, and the chance to explore one of the planet's most unique ecosystems alongside expert guides.

For more than 45 years, Enchanted Expeditions has been leading meaningful, small-group adventures that connect travelers with the natural and cultural wonders of the Galapagos through responsible travel.

✨ Want a first look at this year's trips and experiences? ➡️ Sign up through the link in our bio for exclusive auction updates and sneak peeks before bidding begins on September 27, World Tourism Day.

[EN] This year, we once again renewed our membership in the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund!Aniyami has been part of ...
05/08/2026

[EN] This year, we once again renewed our membership in the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund!

Aniyami has been part of the ATCF network since 2019, alongside travel companies that recognise the responsibility tourism carries for people and places.

By bringing the industry together, the ATCF helps direct funding to locally led conservation projects that support the long-term protection of destinations worldwide.

We’re grateful to be part of this community and honoured to stand alongside businesses working toward a more responsible travel industry.

[ES] ¡Este año hemos renovado una vez más nuestra afiliación al Adventure Travel Conservation Fund!

Aniyami forma parte de la red del ATCF desde 2019, junto a empresas del sector turístico que reconocen la responsabilidad que el turismo tiene con las personas y los lugares.

Al reunir al sector, el ATCF ayuda a dirigir fondos hacia proyectos de conservación liderados a nivel local, que contribuyen a la protección a largo plazo de destinos de todo el mundo.

Nos alegra pertenecer a esta comunidad y es un honor colaborar con empresas que trabajan para construir un sector turístico más responsable.

🪸 5,472 corals planted across 15 genera🗑️ 644.7 kg of ocean trash removed🔬 A new restoration method tested and taught to...
04/08/2026

🪸 5,472 corals planted across 15 genera
🗑️ 644.7 kg of ocean trash removed
🔬 A new restoration method tested and taught to local instructors

Over 64% of Sabah’s reefs are at risk, impacting marine biodiversity and also the coastal communities who rely on them for food, income, and tourism, which are under severe threats.

Behind those numbers is a group of community members in Bira and Kota Kinabalu who spent quarter 2 becoming certified Ocean Gardeners, completing their Coral Restoration Certification and Level 1 Freediving along the way.

Next up: active restoration, site maintenance, and community talks as the team scales their impact across both locations.

Local people, trained and empowered to protect the reefs they depend on. That's community-driven conservation.

2026 Grantee | Nominated by

Full update at the link in bio.

Backroads is proving that travel can build something lasting. Relationships, creativity, and a shared responsibility for...
31/07/2026

Backroads is proving that travel can build something lasting. Relationships, creativity, and a shared responsibility for caring for the places we depend on.

From trail restoration in Norway to coastline cleanups in Iceland, from community arts rides in Cuba to expanding solar and electrified vehicles across their fleet, Backroads weaves conservation and community into the way they operate, not as an afterthought, but as part of the journey itself.

It's exactly the kind of company commitment ATCF was built to champion. As part of ATCF's collective of 200+ adventure travel businesses, that commitment sits alongside a shared industry effort supporting grassroots conservation across the globe.

Is your company part of the movement? Learn more about ATCF membership. Link in bio.



Photo Credit to: Backroads

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE!Voting closes today for our 2026 grant cycle. ATCF members, this is your chance to make a ...
30/07/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE!

Voting closes today for our 2026 grant cycle. ATCF members, this is your chance to make a real impact and help shape the future of our conservation work.

We hope everyone's had the chance to cast their vote. We can't wait to see which incredible grassroots projects rise to the top as this year's finalists.

Not a member yet? Join us and be part of the impact. Link in bio.

Pictured: 2026 ATCF Grant Recipient: Integrating Women into the COBRAS Unit, a Community Rhino Conservation Initiative integrating women into anti-poaching efforts in the Tsholotsho District, Zimbabwe. Learn more: adventuretravelconservationfund.org/integrating-women-into-cobras

VOTING IS STILL OPENUntil July 30th, ATCF members can vote on which 2026 grantee projects receive funding. Each project ...
27/07/2026

VOTING IS STILL OPEN

Until July 30th, ATCF members can vote on which 2026 grantee projects receive funding. Each project is designed to focus on an area of tourism and align with our three priorities: Climate Resilience, Community Resilience, and Biodiversity.

Sticky Rice has been a member since 2023. Members like Sticky Rice are part of the collective impact driving real change in our grassroots efforts.

Every vote counts. Cast yours today and help decide which grassroots projects get funded this year.

Not a member yet? Join ATCF through the link in bio.

Welcome to our newest and renewing ATCF members!Whether you joined us for the first time this quarter or chose to contin...
25/07/2026

Welcome to our newest and renewing ATCF members!

Whether you joined us for the first time this quarter or chose to continue the work, that decision matters. It's a commitment to something bigger than any single company can achieve alone.

Together, ATCF members have powered over $800,000 in conservation work across more than 50 grassroots projects in 29 countries.

Interested in joining the community? Link in bio to learn more and become a member.

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