TORONTO — New host agency ONVIGO has announced a partnership with Trees4Travel.
Shean Carmichael, Director of Operations at ONVIGO, notes that Trees4Travel allows travellers to help understand and reduce their carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the planet.
ONVIGO’S Shean Carmichael
“We are delighted to announce this partnership with Trees4Travel,” says Carmichael. “Now, travellers who book with our ITAs (Independent Travel Advisors) can be assured that their dream vacation can also be a force for good!”
ONVIGO launched in March 2024.
Trees4Travel connects each planted tree with a United Nations Certified Emissions Reduction renewable energy project, effectively doubling the positive impact of each trip, says Trees4Travel cofounder Nico Nicholas.
“Collaborating with ONVIGO is important for our mission,” says Nicholas. “Our aim is to illuminate the positive potential of travel by cultivating forests which serve to mitigate emissions, rejuvenate biodiversity, and bolster communities in developing nations. Moreover, we’re committing to renewable energy initiatives globally. It’s crucial for every stakeholder in the travel ecosystem, from tourists to operators, to comprehend the ecological footprint left by tourism and to adopt a stance of accountability by making conscientious decisions, taking deliberate actions, and contributing to climate-positive endeavours.”
Trees4Travel’s co-founding partner Elkie Nicolas added: “We are swiftly expanding our global partnerships to empower travel enterprises and their patrons to adopt a transformative, regenerative stance in their operations. Through easy, cost-effective, and significant climate contributions, we are facilitating benefits for both the earth and its inhabitants. Our efforts aid in advancing nearly 15 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, underscoring our commitment to sustainability and responsible growth.”
Travel agents can make “an enormous positive impact” through educating travellers about responsible and regenerative actions, they say. “They are essentially on the frontline helping travellers make choices, so it is vital that travel agents understand the important role that they have in guiding their clients to make smarter and more sustainable choices that benefit rather than damage the earth.”
Tress4Travel’s Nico and Elkie Nicholas
For more details on how Trees4Travel works see https://www.trees4travel.com/.
