Stories
From ground-breaking conservation initiatives to on-the-ground dispatches and stop in your tracks photography, nothing brings our work to life quite like the stories of the inspiring people and places which make up the Long Run community.
Honouring the Guardians of the Wild
Honouring the guardians of the wild — meet the rangers protecting people, planet, and sustaining peace.
The Long Run Joins UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030.
It all begins with an idea.
Insights to Inspire: Twelve Hours of Impact and 12 Talking Points to Drive Change.
Last week, The Long Run made history by hosting the tourism industry’s first-ever Virtual Impact Show. Over a span of 12 hours, 300 individuals were captivated by the insights of 30 sustainable tourism and conservation leaders. Each presenter took us on a unique journey, unveiling their commitment to making an impact, their strategies for achieving this mission, and the tangible outcomes for people and nature.
The Long Run’s Global Ecosphere Retreat® standard — one of tourism’s most comprehensive — opens for public consultation.
The Long Run's Global Ecosphere Retreat® standard and certification is widely considered one of the industry's most rigorous. In line with the organisation's commitment to integrity and transparency, the standard has been updated and is open for public consultation until 3rd November 2024. This transparent, multi-stakeholder approach aligns with The Long Run's values of collaboration, accessibility, and inclusivity.
Linking profit with natural and social assets in our 4th C, Commerce
The Long Run members prove that tourism can be a force for good in regenerating, protecting, and conserving nature. It can foster conservation efforts, engage local communities, and empower individuals to take action, making us all part of the solution.
Community in action at our 2023 Annual Members’ Meeting
Watch The Long Run community in action at our Annual Meeting at Nikoi Island in 2023.