Education, Conservation,
Preservation
Whether delivering unwanted bikes to
villages in need in Africa or donating a
percentage of our trip fees to preserve our
country’s national parks, we are
passionate at Austin-Lehman about
deepening our philanthropic reach, both
locally and globally. Our initiatives
enhance our guests’ experiences, improve
the lives of the people in the places we
visit and propagate the importance of
traveling with an open heart and a small
footprint.
Sustainable Travel International
STI is a leading non-profit dedicated to
sustainable tourism development. Through
initiatives such as STI’s Carbon
Management Program and Travelers Giving
Back™, ALA is committed to supporting
environmental conservation, preserving
cultural-heritage and contributing to local
economic development in each of the
places we visit.
International Galápagos Tour
Operators Association
IGTOA’s mission is to provide enjoyment,
education, adventure and inspiration to
present and future generations of travelers
through the preservation of the Galápagos
Islands. ALA donates a percentage of each
Galápagos trip fee to IGTOA.
About Austin-Lehman Adventures
ALA is committed to
low-impact, ecologically and socially responsible
travel
ALA: a Local Company with a Global Vision
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In September of 2012, Austin-Lehman Adventures, in conjunction with the
World Wildlife Fund, representatives from the Crow tribe and others hosted a
delegation of 14 Namibian tourism industry representatives. Together, we took
a 10-day “No Borders Tour” of Southeastern Montana and Wyoming – visiting
both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Delegates met with property
owners, managers and government officials to explore how they manage these
wide-open spaces and incorporate sustainable adventure tourism activities. In
turn, our international guests shared their Land Conservancy model, how it
works in Namibia, and how it might apply to Native American tribes and their
reservations, as well as tourism in Montana and Wyoming.
“
KUDOS to Austin-Lehman Adventures for recognizing Namibia as a leader in Sustainable
Tourism. Taking it a step further to invite and host a delegation of 14 Namibian Tourism
Leaders on a “No Borders Tour” of the West went above and beyond. Sharing best tourism
practices will not only benefit Namibia but industry leaders in the US, as well, for many
years to come. ALA clearly “Walks the Talk” and delivers on its commitment to the
Sustainable Tourism Movement. Well done!”
Keith Sproule, World Wildlife Fund
