A sustainable travel movement helping business, nature and people work together for a better future.

THE

LONG

RUN

is a membership organisation of nature-based tourism businesses committed to driving sustainability. The community is global in scope and growing. The aim is to maintain a healthy and productive planet for posterity. Collectively we conserve over 21-million acres of biodiversity & improve the lives of 750,000 people. We seek to support, connect & inspire nature-based businesses to excel in following the highest standards of sustainability encompassing Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce (4Cs).

CONSERVATION

Thriving ecosystems and biodiversity are integral to the survival of people and our planet. Conservation is safeguarding this biodiversity to support global needs.

COMMUNITY

People matter; it is the right of every person to have their basic needs met, and enhancing the well-being of communities is a fundamental obligation of all.

CULTURE

Celebrating cultural diversity and commonality nurtures understanding and fosters connections. Respecting cultural difference is crucial to our future.

COMMERCE

Trading has been central to the development of civilizations over thousands of years and is likely to remain so, and so sustainability must be central to business.

THE LONG RUN COMMUNITY COLLECTIVELY…

Protects over 30,000 plant and animal species

Commits to Sustainable Development & Creating Positive Impacts

In 22 Countries

Supports over 6,300 jobs

Celebrates 120 cultures

Invests over $12 million in the 4Cs

Safeguards over 21 million acres of nature

Improves the lives of over 750,000 people

ACTING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

All members of The Long Run strive to become recognised as Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER)®. The GER® standard is one of the most rigorous sustainability standards in the tourism industry. This standard was granted recognition by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in 2015, and is only awarded to organisations that demonstrate a holistic balance of the ‘4Cs, excel in conserving nature and improve the wellbeing of the communities they belong to.

Why The Long Run

Our world faces social and environmental challenges of unprecedented magnitude and complexity. We believe that business, and tourism specifically, can help reverse these trends. By joining our community and harnessing our collective experience, our members contribute to shaping a new paradigm in sustainability.
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Sustainable Destinations

The Long Run is a collection of rare experiences. Each destination member is a guardian of our planet where the 4Cs is an integral component of their business. These destinations are pioneers in advancing practices of sustainability and set the standard for authentic and responsible travel.
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Become A Long Runner

There are many ways to get involved for The Long Run. By joining our community as a destination member or supporting us as an organisation or individual, you will belong to a unique community of leaders in sustainable tourism that continuously strive in finding solutions to the biggest challenges of our times.
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  • Cottars joined The Long Run because it was an organisation focused on securing land for the conservation of natural biodiversity. However, it has also allowed Cottars to distinguish itself from its competitors and to be a first choice for environmentally aware travel agents and clients.

    - Calvin CottarOwner, Cottar’s Camp, Kenya

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BE INSPIRED by some amazing stories from our members, supporters and friends around the globe. Get INSIGHT into the people and places that put The Long Run philosophy into practice and who are dedicated to achieving sustainability through the balance of the 4Cs.