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Behind every place in our collection is someone who chose the harder, better way. These are their stories — and the travel designers who carry them to the world.
Chapter 01 · Negril, Jamaica
On the cliffs of Negril, Paul runs his philanthropic foundation as sister infrastructure to the hotel — funding schools and clinics — while a closed-loop supply chain quietly links two separately branded properties.
Paul Salmon — Founder & Owner, Rockhouse & Skylark
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Chapter 02 · Sacred Valley, Peru
Beside the train tracks to Machu Picchu, Joaquín turned philanthropy into a fixed line item in the P&L — and made a single climate decision visible to every guest who opens the menu.
Joaquín Randall — Manager & Co-Owner, El Albergue Ollantaytambo
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Chapter 03 · Nubra Valley, Ladakh
High in the Himalaya, Rigzin built village partnership into daily operations rather than a side program — with close to zero new infrastructure.
Rigzin Wangtak Kalon — Owner, Lchang Nang Retreat
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Chapter 04 · Sumba, Indonesia
On a surf coast in Sumba, the Seas designed buildings that remove the need for climate infrastructure, then turned the retreat's whole operating system into a course others can learn.
Christian & Ka'ale Sea — Founders, Ngalung Kalla
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The Travel Designers · In Focus
With 15+ years across Africa, Ashley curates purposeful safaris that pair exceptional wildlife experiences with meaningful support for conservation initiatives and local communities from Southern to East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
Plans journeys across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and beyond.
Meet Ashley
"Jason founded Landsby to drive systemic change in Canadian tourism — partnering with Indigenous communities and small operators to craft immersive, regenerative journeys that connect travelers deeply with the people and places of Canada."
Jason Sarracini · Landsby · Canada
"Kay creates luxurious journeys with an emphasis on sustainability, conscious design, local culture, and ecological aesthetics — connecting travelers to destinations in ways they never imagined."
Kay Hart · New Vibration Travel · Global
"Anuarite leads Africa Memories, a Rwandan travel company designing eco-friendly, community-rooted journeys across Rwanda and Uganda — from gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park to craft collectives and shared meals with local families, with proceeds supporting social programs across Rwanda."
Anuarite Annie Uwase · Africa Memories · Rwanda
"Sukeerti leads Soulful Safaris, curating purposeful journeys across the Indian subcontinent at the intersection of communities, culture, heritage, art, nature, and sacred forests — all rooted in a Tourism for Transformation approach."
Sukeerti Raikwar · Soulful Safaris · India
"Gary leads Coral Reef Safari, creating, funding, and promoting reef-positive businesses across Tanzania, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Belize — nature-based ocean travel that reinvests proceeds into marine protection and ocean rewilding."
Gary Lotter · Coral Reef Safari · Global
"Khalid co-founded Ekara Experience, a boutique DMC crafting singular, white-glove journeys across India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives — conscious, immersive, and designed so regeneration is a principle rather than an add-on."
Khalid Dilnawaz · Ekara Experience · India
"Caglar leads SGA Travel, crafting personalised journeys across Turkey that go beyond the guidebook — locally rooted partnerships, alternatives to over-touristed sites, and a genuine sustainability practice from Istanbul outward."
Caglar Gokgun · SGA Travel · Turkey
"With over 25 years of experience across 15 African countries, Emma curates nature-based safaris that leave a lasting impact on guests, the land, and local communities."
Emma Hill · Go2Africa · South Africa
"A Calgary-born outdoor enthusiast with over a decade in tourism, Aubrey crafts tailor-made journeys across Canada — from the Yukon's Tombstone peaks to Newfoundland's Fogo Island and the Great Bear Rainforest."
Aubrey Reine · Landsby · Canada
"Mary designs Southern African journeys that go beyond sustainability — connecting travellers with rewilding projects, ocean conservation, and community-led experiences across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and beyond."
Mary Keet · Go2Africa · South Africa
"Justin designs luxury African journeys that go beyond box-ticking — building itineraries around low-impact camps, ethical wildlife experiences, and operators reinvesting in conservation and community livelihoods across Southern and East Africa."
Justin Chapman · Go2Africa · South Africa
"With over 25 years of experience, Bilal crafts bespoke cultural and adventure itineraries across the Indian subcontinent, rooted in regeneration, low-carbon travel, and community empowerment."
Bilal Ahmed Chapri · Discovery Journeys India · India
"Heiko leads About Africa, a family-rooted Namibian travel company crafting luxury, regenerative journeys across Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia — from Namib Desert dunes to Etosha — partnering with owner-managed lodges and proudly operating OUT Namibia, the country's only IGLTA-affiliated travel brand."
Heiko Dorgeloh · About Africa Co NAMIBIA Ltd. · Namibia
"Sarah creates sustainable eco-hospitality experiences that protect, preserve and impact green spaces around the world through carbon-neutral, regenerative travel."
Sarah Dusek · Few and Far Collection · Global
"Rahim leads Expeditions by Twelve, crafting rare, owner-hosted journeys across São Tomé e Príncipe, Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique — built on generational relationships and partnerships with eco-conscious operators that protect Africa's most untouched landscapes."
Rahim Azad · Expeditions by Twelve · East Africa
"Yeishan leads Himalayan Echoes, a cultural and community-based travel collective curating purposeful journeys across Bhutan, Nepal, Sikkim, and Tibet — rooted in storytelling, sacred traditions, and regenerative mountain economies."
Yeishan Goel · Himalayan Echoes · Himalayas
"Gerald leads Mauritius Conscious Travel, working exclusively with locally owned partners across Mauritius and Rodrigues — coral reef and coastline stewardship, a guest code of ethics, and a signed Glasgow Declaration."
Gerald Ami · Mauritius Conscious Travel · Mauritius
"Anja curates unforgettable African safaris with deep expertise in gorilla trekking, multi-country itineraries, and immersive regenerative experiences across East and Southern Africa."
Anja Naude · Go2Africa · South Africa
"Rebecca leads Rebecca Adventure Travel, designing authentic, locally rooted journeys across Ecuador, the Galápagos, the Andes, the Amazon, Colombia and Peru — partnering with family-owned hotels and a bicultural team to deliver responsible adventure travel."
Rebecca Braak · Rebecca Adventure Travel · Ecuador
