This wasn’t just about seeing wildlife, it was about understanding how travel can protect it. This Educational trip was a milestone for our advisors and our industry. We’re proud to partner with Micato in ushering in a new chapter in luxury travel, one that’s grounded in sustainability, education and global stewardship.
Luxury travel advisors gain insight into conservation, community empowerment and responsible tourism in Kenya
NEW YORK (May 30, 2025) – In a bold move signaling the future of sustainability in luxury travel, Global Travel Collection (GTC), the most powerful and prestigious community of luxury travel advisors, and Micato Safaris, the world-renowned luxury safari operator, partnered to host their first joint sustainability-focused Educational trip, demonstrating that conscious and responsible experiences have a place in the high-end travel market.
Six travel advisors from GTC’s portfolio of leading luxury travel agency brands took part in a journey through Kenya’s national parks. Throughout the trip, they experienced how sustainability and luxury can go hand in hand, through eco-conscious lodges, conservation programs and community empowerment initiatives.
“This wasn’t just about seeing wildlife,” said Angie Licea, President of Global Travel Collection, “it was about understanding how travel can protect it. This Educational trip was a milestone for our advisors and our industry. We’re proud to partner with Micato in ushering in a new chapter in luxury travel, one that’s grounded in sustainability, education and global stewardship.”
As the first joint sustainability-specific Educational trip for both organizations, it highlighted Micato’s commitment to environmental and social initiatives and the company’s long-standing belief that the most powerful tool for sustainable change in Africa is education. Micato’s initiatives include employing local Kenyan staff to create authentic, community-rooted experiences; investing in renewable solar energy, recycling and strict no-plastic policies; supporting anti-poaching efforts and endangered species protection; and funding the educational and community outreach of its nonprofit foundation AmericaShare and its affiliate, Huru, which keeps girls in school during their periods by supplying them with reusable sanitary pads, produced in Huru Global headquarters in Nairobi.
“Not only did I learn about Kenya’s people, culture and wildlife, I also saw how deeply Micato supports sustainability and education,” said Alan Orloff, a luxury travel advisor with Global Travel Collection. “I’ve seen firsthand how exceptional they are, from their ground staff to their support teams. This experience makes it even easier to recommend Micato to my clients.”
Building on those comments, Micato’s Managing Director Dennis Pinto said, “Education and community development have been at the heart of Micato’s mission since we opened our doors 60 years ago. Through The Micato One for One Commitment, we send a child to school for every guest on safari. Thanks to valued partners like Global Travel Collection and our guests, going on safari with Micato helps support our programmes and educate many thousands of children. This educational journey with GTC reaffirmed Micato’s belief that luxury travel can be transformational. We were proud to partner with Global Travel Collection to inspire advisors who influence discerning travelers around the world.'”
As part of Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies, GTC proudly supports Internova’s Green Circle initiative. Through this program, a portion of bookings made by a GTC travel advisor contributes to global environmental and conservation efforts. In addition, both Internova and GTC have made donations to Micato-AmericaShare and Huru, furthering their commitment to social impact.
Advisors interested in joining Global Travel Collection (GTC) can learn more and explore affiliation opportunities by contacting joinus@GlobalTravelCollection.com.
About Global Travel Collection
Global Travel Collection (GTC), part of Internova Travel Group, is the most influential collection of international luxury travel advisors. More than 1,500 GTC advisors are industry leaders in providing premium travel services to leisure travelers, corporate executives and the entertainment industry. GTC’s combined global reach and leverage translate into value, recognition and preferential treatment for its world traveler clients.
