LATA Sustainable Travel Mentor Programme
The LATA Sustainable Travel Mentor Programme is an innovative initiative designed to empower LATA members to embrace sustainable travel practices through peer-to-peer learning. By connecting experienced sustainability champions with members eager to make meaningful changes, this programme fosters collaboration and drives industry-wide transformation.
By joining the programme, you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to redefining the future of travel. Whether you are ready to give back as a mentor or eager to learn and grow as a mentee, this initiative offers a powerful platform to accelerate sustainable practices, drive innovation, and shape a more sustainable future for Latin America.
Programme Structure
Over a structured six-month period, participants engage in monthly one-hour mentoring sessions that provide tailored guidance on overcoming challenges and implementing effective sustainability strategies.
Mentors have the unique opportunity to share their expertise, support sustainable growth, and gain recognition as industry thought leaders, while expanding their professional network within the LATA community. Mentees, on the other hand, receive personalised support that addresses their business’s specific sustainability challenges empowering them to fast-track their progress and achieve measurable improvements.
MEET THE MENTORS
Meet out first LATA Sustainable Travel Champions. They are individuals recognised for their exceptional leadership in advancing sustainable travel practices across Latin American travel industry. These trailblazers implement innovative solutions, inspire industry-wide change, and achieve tangible outcomes that positively impact the environment, local communities, and traveller experiences.
Apply to become a mentee
As a mentee, you gain invaluable support and insight from LATA Sustainable Travel Champions, gaining the tools to fast-track their sustainability goals, overcome barriers with expert mentorship, and develop a clear plan for measurable improvements.
Benefits include:
- Personalised guidance: Receive one-on-one mentorship tailored to your business’s unique sustainability challenges and opportunities.
- Practical solutions: Learn actionable strategies to enhance your sustainability efforts, from reducing carbon footprints to engaging local communities.
- Expand your knowledge: Gain deeper insights into sustainability certifications, best practices, and emerging trends in the industry.
- Build connections: Join a growing network of sustainability-focused professionals and businesses within the LATA community.
- Achieve recognition: Advance your sustainability journey and enhance your company’s reputation as a responsible travel business.
become a mentor
Are you a LATA Sustainable Travel Champion? Do you demonstrate outstanding commitment and leadership in advancing sustainable travel practices? LATA Sustainable Travel Champion are trailblazers who inspire positive change, setting benchmarks for responsible tourism in Latin America.
What Defines a Sustainable Travel Champion?
- Innovative Practices: Implementing creative and impactful sustainability initiatives that address key areas such as environmental conservation, community engagement, and cultural preservation.
- Industry Leadership: Advocating for sustainability across the travel sector and influencing peers to adopt responsible tourism practices.
- Collaborative Spirit: Sharing expertise, resources, and knowledge to build a more sustainable and resilient travel community.
- Tangible Results: Demonstrating measurable outcomes in reducing environmental impact, enhancing local communities, and improving traveller experiences.
LATA Sustainable Travel Champions will be celebrated across LATA’s communication platforms and featured in trade press, showcasing their efforts to a wide audience of industry professionals, partners, and travellers. This recognition positions Champions as thought leaders, further amplifying their influence and impact within the sector.