TUI Care Foundation invites travellers to experience its global impact first-hand

International

New immersive experiences connect visitors with marine conservation, sustainable food systems, cultural heritage and circular economy projects worldwide

The TUI Care Foundation has launched a new portfolio of immersive experiences designed to bring travellers and local residents closer to its global sustainability projects. The curated activities allow participants to engage directly with initiatives ranging from marine ecosystem protection and sustainable agriculture to cultural heritage preservation and circular economy innovation.

“The experiences reflect the TUI Care Foundation’s mission to connect holidaymakers with good causes,” says Alexander Panczuk, Managing Director of the TUI Care Foundation. “They show how tourism can benefit local communities, cultural heritage and natural ecosystems when it is used as a force for good. Each experience is hosted by local partners and communities involved in the projects themselves, offering visitors a rare opportunity to learn, connect and contribute.”

Marine conservation from reef to community

In Bali, participants can snorkel above coral restoration structures in Padangbai and learn how local communities, young conservationists and trained divers collaborate to revive damaged reefs as part of the TUI Sea the Change programme. Similar marine-focused experiences are offered in the Dominican Republic, where guests join marine biologists on a guided catamaran tour to explore coral restoration areas and understand the role of healthy reef systems in supporting coastal livelihoods.

Sustainable food systems and island resilience

Cape Verde offers insight into innovative agriculture through visits to Milot Hydroponic’s farm, part of the TUI Field to Fork programme. Guests discover how sustainable food production is being developed on an island with limited arable land, combined with exploration of coastal villages, desert landscapes and the salt lakes of Pedra de Lume.

Circular economy in action

In Zanzibar, the Foundation’s Destination Zero Waste programme comes to life at the Chako upcycling centre. Visitors see how discarded glass is transformed into artisan tableware, lamps and decorative items, creating skills, employment and economic opportunities while reducing waste in a fragile island environment.

Culture, creativity and heritage

In Cambodia, the TUI Colourful Cultures programme enables visitors to experience Phare, the Cambodian Circus, performed by young artists trained at the Phare Ponleu Selpak school supported by the Foundation. In Lanzarote, guests explore how responsible tourism, local architecture and land use have evolved in harmony with nature, reflecting the island’s biosphere status and long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship.

Storytelling and women-led guiding in cities

The most recently launched experiences include guided city tours in London developed under the TUI Futureshapers London programme. Led by women guides, the tours combine personal storytelling, cultural heritage and landmark visits. One such experience is hosted by Nadia, a London-based guide with roots in Damascus, who introduces guests to Syrian culture and migration histories through narrative, place and a traditional tea ceremony. The programme supports women in training as tour guides and building pathways to financial independence.

All experiences are available via TUI Musement, TUI’s tours and activities platform. Further details can be found at:

https://tuicarefoundation.com/experiences/