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Sustainable Travel International is committed to improving the lives of people around the world and the environments they rely upon through tourism. By leveraging the power of travel and tourism, we aim to improve community well-being, preserve cultural heritage, and protect environments for future generations.

Our Mission: Improving lives and protecting places through travel and tourism

Our Belief: Travel and tourism can protect the world’s natural and cultural riches and create economic opportunity.

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CMRC Program Mentioned in “Men’s Journal”

One of our projects, the Cuba Marine Research and Conservation Program (CMRC), was recently mentioned in Men’s Journal! The article described the unique combination of science and travel that is incorporated …

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Participate in research in Cuba

Ever dreamed of seeing Cuba? Wonder what keeps those old rat rod cars running? What about all the hype about Cuba’s well-preserved coastal habitats? This year The Ocean Foundation received …

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The Ocean Solution

By Richard Salas With the decline of the big-fish species in the last 50-60 years our ocean’s food web is out of balance, which spells trouble for us all.  The ocean …

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