NTA Meaningful Travel Guide

At NTA, we believe meaningful travel has the power to change lives, both for the people who take the journey and for those who welcome them.

The NTA Meaningful Travel Guide is an invitation to explore meaningful travel, a growing movement that puts people, places, and the planet at the center of
every journey.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for fresh ideas, you’ll find approachable tips, real-world examples, and inspiration from fellow members who are
leading the way.

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being purposeful. It’s about small steps that lead to big impact. The NTA Meaningful Travel Team encourages you to use this guide to move forward to creating a better travel world for us all.

NTA gives thanks to the Meaningful Travel Team; Christina Werner, CTP; and our official nonprofit, Tourism Cares, for making this guide possible. For comments or questions, please email NTA Headquarters.

To explore additional education and opportunity for certification in your meaningful travel journey, see page 28 of the guide to learn more about Travelife and GreenStep, NTA Recommended Meaningful Travel Resources