Relatório de Progresso em Sustentabilidade
A MAD Tours & Events atua como uma empresa de turismo boutique, com operação em home office e colaboração direta com freelancers, guias locais e fornecedores independentes. A sustentabilidade está integrada de forma transversal ao nosso modelo de negócio, desde o desenho dos itinerários até a seleção de parceiros, a comunicação com os clientes e o relacionamento com as comunidades locais. Nosso compromisso está focado em viagens de baixo impacto, valorização do destino e melhoria contínua das práticas responsáveis.
1. Responsabilidade climática e conscientização sobre carbono
2. Apoio ao meio ambiente e à biodiversidade
As part of our carbon contribution and carbon offset strategy, MAD Tours & Events directs collected funds to carefully selected environmental and biodiversity projects aligned with the destinations in which we operate. The organizations supported are chosen based on their credibility, measurable environmental impact, and relevance to climate mitigation and ecosystem protection.
Durante os anos de 2024 e 2025, a MAD Tours & Events apoiou ativamente a proteção ambiental e da biodiversidade por meio de doações direcionadas a organizações alinhadas com nossos destinos:
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Hawaii Wildlife Fund, dedicada à proteção da vida marinha, conservação costeira e educação ambiental no Havaí.
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Trees New York, organização focada em reflorestamento urbano, resiliência climática e educação ambiental na cidade de Nova York.
3. Capacitação e formação em sustentabilidade
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Planejamento responsável de itinerários
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Boas práticas ambientais durante os tours
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Respeito às comunidades e culturas locais
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Proteção da vida selvagem e princípios do turismo ético
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Comunicação clara, ética e transparente com os clientes
4. Estratégia de hospedagem sustentável
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Pesquisa ativa de hotéis com certificações ambientais ou práticas sustentáveis comprovadas
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Identificação clara de hospedagens sustentáveis nos itinerários por meio de comunicação dedicada e símbolos visuais, (como o ícone
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Atualização contínua das opções oferecidas, incluindo propriedades inovadoras como o Populus Hotel em Denver, reconhecido como o primeiro hotel com balanço de carbono positivo nos Estados Unidos
5. Operações responsáveis e engajamento dos clientes
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Prioridade para passeios a pé, transporte público e mobilidade de baixo impacto
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Colaboração com guias locais independentes e pequenos fornecedores
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Utilização de documentação de viagem digital e ferramentas de feedback via QR code, incluindo questões relacionadas à sustentabilidade
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Estímulo a comportamentos responsáveis por parte dos viajantes, por meio de comunicação antes da viagem e durante a experiência no destino
6. Conclusão e compromisso com a melhoria contínua
We are at stage 3 – Travelife Certified.
Travelife
Travelife Certified - Sustainability Statement Our company has achieved Travelife Certified recognition. Travelife Certified is the highest recognition level within the internationally recognised Travelife sustainability programme for tour operators and travel agents. Travelife Certified recognition is awarded following a comprehensive independent on-site audit based on the Travelife Certified Standard. During the audit, it [...]
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Charity
Charities We Support At MAD Tours and Events we wanted to give back, and it was important for us to spotlight a cause we all believe in. Our Commitment to Sustainability: Partnering with Trees New York At MAD Tours and Events, we believe that sustainability is not just a trend — it’s a responsibility. As [...]
