ILOVETOUR are proud to announce that sustainable development is an integral part of who we are. We endeavour to ensure your sports tour follows our responsible touring strategies and pay attention to both natural and social environmental factors whilst committing to protect the environment and people in the countries we travel to.

Carbon Offsetting

As a member of the TUI Travel PLC Group of Companies, ILT are adopting a carbon management strategy which is just one way in which both ILOVETOUR and its tourists can be more carbon efficient, both in the UK and in the countries we visit. 

Starting in October 2010, all of ILOVETOUR flight inclusive tours will include a £1 per person contribution towards ClimateCare, a leading international offset provider, which invests the money in exclusive TUI Travel projects which are Gold Standard certified, meaning projects are good for people as well as the environment.

What have we done:

• Founders of Tourwatch an organisation formed by a group of leading student sports tour operators to promote ‘Responsible Touring’ amongst its customers.

• We conserver energy consumption within the office by turning off all electrical appliances over night and during unused periods.
• Day to day office recycling includes sorting of paper, plastic, ink and toner cartridges as well as printing to recycled paper for non client documents.
• Community projects – ILOVETOUR over the years have supported many local communities by donating sports equipment, clothing etc. These projects include sponsoring the Barbados National Rugby Squad, and the Maltese Netball Squad.  In addition to this other community projects have included providing clothing and sports equipment to communities such as South Africa.
• Provided voluntary rugby coaching

How can you help?

Save energy – turn off electrical appliances when not in use - hotel air-conditioning, lights and TVs.

• Learn the Lingo, how much do you tip, what are the local/religious practices?
• Recycle and re-use. Finished with your sports tour brochures? Pass them on to a friend or recycle them at home.

• Limit your Packing - The lighter your baggage, the less CO2 we produce, so keep your luggage to a minimum.

• Observe any policies your hotel may operate such as towel-and-linen policies.
• Go local. Buy locally-made souvenirs, take the bus and visit small, family-run shops wherever possible.

TUI Travel's Commitment

TUI Travel PLC is listed on the FTSE4Good Index in recognition of its commitment to sustainable development. For further information please visit TUI Travel's website www.tuitravelplc.com/sustainabledevelopment to see the Group’s sustainable development policy and latest report.