Join Us
Your belief in the transformative power of tourism to create prosperity for people in a sustainable world is crucial. If you're dedicated to turning that belief into a reality, we're eager to connect with you.
Join our growing community of members and supporters to harness tourism as a force for good through collaborative action and innovative solutions.
Become a member
By joining The Long Run, you will demonstrate your dedication to nature and people, and start a journey of on going improvement in the areas of Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce.
Choose action over words and embark on a journey of continual improvement with The Long Run.
Accommodations
& Sites
Hotels, lodges, retreats, experiences
cost
£1500
joining fee
(waived for community-run projects)
0.5%
of revenue annually
(capped from £500 — £5000)
Benefits
Expert technical support to integrate sustainability into your operations.
Strategic planning that will help you to better understand and communicate your impact.
Exclusive monthly webinars, newsletters, and access to our online Circle forum.
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Collaborate and learn from a community of over 100 leaders in sustainable tourism and conservation.
Annual reporting templates.
Regional, global and online events to learn and communicate impact.
Connect with likeminded sales channels.
Showcase your project on the global stage through our media and strategic partners, including UN Tourism.
Work towards the rigorous Global Ecosphere Retreat certification.
Travel
Businesses
Tour operators, agents, DMCs
cost
0.5%
of revenue annually
(capped from £500 — £2000)
Benefits
Strategic planning that will help you to better understand and communicate your impact.
Exclusive monthly webinars, newsletters, and access to our online Circle forum.
Participation in in-person and online workshops, retreats, exchanges, and webinars.
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Annual reporting templates.
Opportunities to connect, learn with, and exchange with over 100 leaders in sustainable tourism and conservation.
Showcase your project on the global stage with our media and strategic partners, including UN Tourism.
Take part in regional, global, and online events.
Share your stories and impact with our growing digital audience.
Joining requirements:
Demonstrate a nature-led ethos and mission.
Show a tangible commitment to the 4Cs of Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce.
Provide two referrals (ideally from Long Run members but not essential).
Commit to continual improvement and collaboration, including annual impact reporting.
Sign The Long Run pledge.
Fill out your details and our team will get in touch, or book a call with us.
Find out more about benefits and costs of Long Run membership here.
Become a supporter
By becoming a Supporter of The Long Run, you will join a movement of businesses and individuals aligned in a mission to make tourism a force for good. You will be an active part of this mission by supporting our members and learning from them.
Friends
Agencies, media, suppliers, individuals
cost
£200
annual fee or in-kind support
Benefits
Access to monthly member-only webinars and newsletters.
Invite to in-person events (where space).
Partners
Travel businesses & organisations
cost
Consultancy worth over
£5000
Benefits
Access to monthly member-only webinars and newsletters.
Invite to in-person events (where space).
Donors
Aligned individuals & businesses
cost
From
£500-£10,000
(UK registered charity)
Benefits
Benefits on case-by-case basis.
Joining requirements:
Demonstrate alignment with The Long Run in commitment, ethos, and mission.
Provide two referrals (ideally from Long Run members but not essential).
Sign The Long Run pledge.
