- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=National Geographic Releases First Ever Sustainable Tourism Impact Report Highlighting Social and Environmental Impact of Unique Lodges of the World Collection https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/80332?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/80332?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/80332?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=National Geographic Releases First Ever Sustainable Tourism Impact Report Highlighting Social and Environmental Impact of Unique Lodges of the World Collection&body=News from 21st Century Fox https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/80332?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Corporate Responsibility](/categories/corporate-responsibility) # National Geographic Releases First Ever Sustainable Tourism Impact Report Highlighting Social and Environmental Impact of Unique Lodges of the World Collection Apr 3, 2017 8:00 AM ET Campaign: [Sustainability at 21st Century Fox](/news/campaign/sustainability-21st-century-fox) ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/NatGeoLodges_1786910541.jpg "Unique Lodges of the World, National Geographic ") Unique Lodges of the World, National Geographic [21st Century Fox Social Impact](https://impact.21cf.com/) Launched in 2015, the [National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World](http://www.nationalgeographiclodges.com/) is a collection of 55 world-class hotels spanning 30 countries and 6 continents that offer guests rare experiences with parts of the world that not many get to know. Each lodge is deeply rooted in its community and dedicated to protecting surrounding ecosystems and cultures—and harnesses their vitality to safeguard them for the future. On March 27, National Geographic released the first [Sustainable Tourism Impact Report](http://natgeolodgesimpact.com/), compiled from data from each of the member lodges that measures the impact of their practices, from use of renewable energy to protecting endangered wildlife. The report details this impact and highlights stories about some of the innovative sustainability projects at the lodges, and serves as inspiring proof that tourism—when done thoughtfully and carefully—can be a powerful force for good in the world. To join the Unique Lodges of the World cohort, each interested property underwent a rigorous on-site inspection by the National Geographic Sustainable Tourism team, who reviewed their operations based on the four pillars of sustainable tourism: protection of natural heritage, protection of cultural heritage, support for local communities, and environmentally friendly practices. The launch of the collection and release of the report is particularly timely, as the United Nations recently designated 2017 as the [International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development](http://www.tourism4development2017.org/). The UN’s goal, embedded within the universal Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, is to motivate the travel industry and bolster tourism’s role in inclusive sustainable economic growth, resource protection, cultural conservation, and conflict resolution. The Unique Lodges of the World Collection’s core mission aligns with this goal, and the report demonstrate how tangible results are already being produced. In less than two years, lodge collection members have rehabilitated and protected over 3.7 million acres of land and sea, referred to as their collective conservation footprint. They have given over $76 million in direct contributions to historic and cultural site preservation, which lies at the heart of National Geographic’s mission to embrace and protect all aspects of heritage, from language, music, textiles, and art to landmarks, architecture, and sacred sites. Having invested over $3 million in community initiatives, the lodges support education, health, and small business development, and they are actively engaged in reducing waste, recycling materials, and cutting carbon emissions—these efforts have diverted over 3 million pounds of waste from landfills around the world. “When travel is done the right way—the sustainable way—then local people and visitors alike benefit from the power and promise of travel to alleviate poverty, protect nature, and safeguard cultural heritage for future generations,” said National Geographic’s Costas Christ, Senior Advisor for Sustainable Tourism. *Learn more about the [ Unique Lodges of the World](http://www.nationalgeographiclodges.com/) and read National Geographic’s [Sustainable Tourism Impact Report](http://natgeolodgesimpact.com/) today.* [![21st Century Fox](/sites/default/files/Clients/21CF_Logo_Master_CMYK.jpg)](/profiles/21st-century-fox) ### More from 21st Century Fox ###### [Go Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming Adventure Film “Call of the Wild” and Learn How Twentieth Century Fox Went Green on Set](/news/go-behind-scenes-upcoming-adventure-film-call-wild-and-learn-how-twentieth-century-fox-went) Feb 25, 2019 7:00 AM ET ###### [Fox 2000 Goes Green Behind the Scenes of Upcoming Drama Film “The Woman in the Window”](/news/fox-2000-goes-green-behind-scenes-upcoming-drama-film-woman-window) Feb 21, 2019 7:00 AM ET ###### [GLAAD Media Awards Recognize “Love, Simon,” “Deadpool 2,” and More Fox Projects for Outstanding LGBTQ Representation](/news/glaad-media-awards-recognize-love-simon-deadpool-2-and-more-fox-projects-outstanding-lgbtq) Feb 1, 2019 3:00 PM ET ###### [21CF and U.S. State Department Host Second-Annual #HiddenNoMore Program, Helping Advance Women Around the World in STEAM Fields](/news/21cf-and-us-state-department-host-second-annual-hiddennomore-program-helping-advance-women) Jan 18, 2019 7:05 PM ET ###### [21CF Sponsors Nat Geo Photo Camps to Teach Young People the Power of Visual Storytelling](/news/21cf-sponsors-nat-geo-photo-camps-teach-young-people-power-visual-storytelling) Dec 20, 2018 7:30 PM ET ###### [21CF Meets Goal of Positively Impacting 1 Million People in 2018](/news/21cf-meets-goal-positively-impacting-1-million-people-2018) Dec 13, 2018 8:00 AM ET ###### [Fox Continues Green Production Efforts on Season Two of “Legion,” Reduces the Show’s Carbon Footprint by Nearly 50%](/news/fox-continues-green-production-efforts-season-two-legion-reduces-shows-carbon-footprint-nearly) Nov 6, 2018 7:00 AM ET ###### [Youth-Serving Organizations Can Apply to Receive Access to Free Screenings of ‘The Hate U Give’ Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film, Fox 2000 and AMC Theatres](/news/youth-serving-organizations-can-apply-receive-access-free-screenings-hate-u-give-courtesy) Oct 4, 2018 8:00 PM ET