Our Community
We collaborate with stakeholders throughout the tourism industry, including conservation-minded eco-lodges, retreats, and experiences, as well as destination management companies, tour operators, and agents. Working together, we listen, learn, and collaborate to elevate sustainability standards for all.
Our Members = Accommodations & Sites + Travel Businesses
Each member is carefully evaluated on the following criteria:
A nature-centric ethos and mission.
A tangible dedication to Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce (4Cs).
A commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration, with progress details available on their profile page.
Annual impact reporting aligned with global frameworks and priorities.
Agreement to The Long Run pledge.
Accommodations & Sites.
This membership category includes hotels, lodges, retreats, and experiences. Members work towards positive impact across the 4Cs in the destinations they operate in.
Accommodation and site members follow a tailored yet flexible journey:
An essential milestone on this journey is the attainment of the Global Ecosphere Retreat® certification. Members who achieve this certification showcase excellence across the 4Cs of Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce by:
Meeting 100% of the rigorous Global Ecosphere Retreat® standard, encompassing over 80 indicators across the 4Cs.
Obtaining Global Ecosphere Retreat® certification through an external, onsite audit.
Providing annual monitoring and evaluation reports, undergoing recertification every six years, and participating in midterm evaluations every three years.