{"id":14320,"date":"2021-06-01T14:47:11","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T14:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.odyssea-voyage.com\/?p=14320"},"modified":"2021-06-01T14:49:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T14:49:05","slug":"make-travel-matter-with-globus-family-of-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.odyssea-voyage.com\/en\/make-travel-matter-with-globus-family-of-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Travel Matter with Globus Family of Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a year of slowing down, we\u2019ve discovered a newfound appreciation for slower travel with an emphasis on responsible and sustainable travel efforts. We caught up with St\u00e9phanie Bishop, Managing Director of the Globus family of brands, to find out how travelers can help make travel matter.<\/p>\n

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Q:\u00a0Tell us a bit about Globus family of brands and the types of trips the company offers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Globus family of brands consists of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon Waterways. Together, these award-winning travel companies offer wayfarers and wanderers unparalleled tours, independent vacation packages and river- and small-ship cruise vacations. With more than 90 years of international travel experience, the Globus family of brands is dedicated to enriching the lives of travelers by turning foreign destinations into familiar harbors where the expense of travel is forgotten and replaced by invaluable experiences.<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0How is Globus family of brands working to include more travel-conscious trips for responsible travelers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For nearly a century, the Globus family of brands has cast a light on the world\u2019s most fascinating places and people. Along the way, we\u2019ve helped travelers uncover ancient traditions while meeting the locals dedicated to preserving them; to walk historic hallways while giving back to the societies that safeguard them and to put down guidebooks while picking-up a greater understanding of the world and its people. We\u2019ve done this while also investing in the planet, preserving sacred places and helping humankind.<\/p>\n

And, while nothing is more exciting than tracing the paths of historic legends, nothing is more rewarding than doing so with the most minimal footprint.<\/p>\n

The Globus family of brands is making every effort to conserve and preserve each destination \u2026 to protect waterways and wildlife while shining a light on organizations that do the same. With\u00a0The Lighthouse Project<\/em>, we\u2019re not only casting a light on a sea of needs, we\u2019re inviting fellow travelers to get involved \u2013 on trip and at home.<\/p>\n

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Q:\u00a0How does The Lighthouse Project choose which nonprofit organizations to spotlight each month?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We officially launched The Lighthouse Project on Earth Day and chose The Ocean Cleanup \u2013 a global non-profit organization that is spearheading the largest cleanup in history to rid our oceans and rivers of harmful pollution \u2013 as our first spotlight organization. We have been proud partners with The Ocean Cleanup for a couple of years and felt compelled to place them in the limelight for our launch, wanting to raise awareness of their great work and give people an opportunity to support their efforts around Earth Day.<\/p>\n

Over the coming months, we will spotlight other organizations we work with \u2013 and those we visit on tours or river cruises \u2013 in timely and relevant ways. We will update our focus and help raise awareness of other needs on a monthly basis.<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0Is it possible for group travel to also be sustainable and responsible?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Group travel with Globus family of brands (escorted tours and river cruises) provides globetrotters a sustainable and responsible way to see the world.<\/p>\n

Touring:<\/strong>\u00a0As the inventors of \u201ccarpooling,\u201d we believe, wholeheartedly, that touring is a responsible, sustainable way to see the world. Globus and Cosmos are advocates for the destinations we visit. When we visit busy \u201cmust-see\u201d sites, we strive for balance \u2013 for the attractions and our guests. Professional local guides schedule small groups \u2013 often at less busy times \u2013 to manage our traveler flow and ensure any and all local guidelines are met. These guides also take our travelers through each place in an effort to go against the flow and share behind-the-scenes stories and insights to help our travelers care about and connect with the destinations they explore.<\/p>\n

In highly trafficked areas, the Globus family of brands has diversified excursion offerings, taking guests on cobblestones less traveled via foodie walking tours, painting classes, cooking lessons, hiking, biking and canoeing. And, while we take small groups to the world\u2019s most popular places, in the past two years, we have also introduced a series of off-the-beaten-path itineraries, inviting travelers to explore and experience more of the world.<\/p>\n

In addition, Globus now offers off-season Escapes to the world\u2019s most popular destinations, helping balance the flow of traveler traffic, while continuing to positively contribute to the local economy year-round.<\/p>\n

River Cruising:<\/strong>\u00a0The vibrant and beautiful natural surroundings of the world\u2019s rivers are a benefit of river cruising. And, Avalon Waterways is dedicated to preserving this precious environment. In the last decade, we have made great strides investing in a state-of-the-art fleet of Suite Ships and top-of-the-line technology to limit energy, consumption and emissions plus waste and recycling programs to reduce our environmental footprint, save water and foster a sustainability culture among crew and guests worldwide.<\/p>\n

In the past two years, we have also:<\/p>\n