BeachCorps President David Searby was quoted in an article “Transformative Vacations: A New Trend in Cruise Travel” in Cruise Critic that included an overview of impact travel.
“Charitable travel has grown steadily into a $2 billion industry,” says David Searby, president of BeachCorps, an organization that connects vacationers with volunteer work to support long term sustainability campaigns. “The industry is working toward that goal: an enjoyable vacation with real impact.”
Author Amanda Orr notes: “As a pioneer in creating a shore excursion program aimed at voluntourism, Crystal’s own “You Care, We Care” arranges opportunities, all over the world, for both passengers and crew to come together and make a difference in a day. Founded in 2011, efforts include beach cleaning in Puerto Vallarta, arts and crafts at a children’s burn center in Lima, maintenance of a salmon hatchery at the Sound Science Center in Sitka and helping zookeepers feed animals at the Rostock Zoological Garden in Germany.”
Photo: from Cruise Critic Article
