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Cultivating

A global community of conscious travelers

RISE traveL INSTITUTE

RESPONSIBLE | IMPACTFUL | SUSTAINABLE | ETHICAL

We're a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

with a mission to create a more just and equitable world through travel education.

We envision a world where travelers practice and promote responsible, impactful, sustainable and ethical travel that uplifts global communities and protects natural ecosystems.

WHAT WE DO

We offer an online curriculum featuring certificate programs, short courses on sustainability and ethics in travel, and free resources to inspire responsible travel practices. Through conferences, webinars, documentary screenings, and diverse events, we create spaces for critical conversations about justice, migration, and the impacts of travel. Beyond the virtual sphere, we connect our alumni with meaningful, real-world conscious travel experiences through our annual Experiential Journeys. All our programs are rooted in a systems perspective and decolonial principles, designed to deepen engagement with sustainability and justice issues.

Protect the places you love

and make them better

Learn more about what sustainable travel means to us

Media Mention and INDUSTRY Recognition

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Winner, Social Impact Award

Bessie Awards 2022

by Wanderful

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Finalist, Tourism Education

Awake Tourism Challenge 2022

by UNWTO

Winner of DEI Champion of the Year Award - Company

Winner, DEI Champion (Company)

IWTTF Awards 2024

by International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum

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Honorable Mention, "Visitors" Category
Meaningful Tourism Award 2022
by Meaningful Tourism Center

Finalist of the Regenerative Travel Impact Award 2021

Finalist, Activist of the Year

Regenerative Travel Impact Awards 2021

by Regenerative Travel

What People Say About Us

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"As a proud, founding volunteer member of the RISE Travel Institute, I have had the great pleasure of seeing this organization grow since its inception in 2020 to where we are today, with multiple partners and compelling course offerings. We're a devoted team of global professionals who work on these important topics to inspire responsible, impactful, sustainable and ethical travel through education."

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Eva Mossberg

Community Lead & Partner Manager, ATTA

Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships, RISE Travel Institute

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RISE Travel Institute A NJ Nonprofit Corporation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

EIN #85-1525205

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Thanks for your interest in becoming part of the RISE traveler community!

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