Introducing the TUI Care Foundation

Protecting the natural environment and empowering lives in travel destinations.

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Giving back generously

Looking after our planet is a job for us all. At the TUI Care Foundation – an independent organisation initiated and supported by TUI – we’re on a mission to give back globally. We’re taking a stand for nature and the communities we interact with in holiday destinations around the world.

With over 60 projects in 30 countries, we’re building on the potential of tourism as a force for good to make a positive impact on the environment and the lives of local people around the globe. Since 2016, we’ve planted five million trees, protected three million endangered sea turtles, and supported 90,000 women to thrive in hospitality careers.

Making a difference through the love of travel is what we do – and we have you, our loyal customers – to thank for helping to make our work possible. When you book a holiday and chose to donate to the TUI Care Foundation, every penny you give makes a big difference. It supports our mission to preserve holiday destinations in a way that benefits the natural environment and local people, now and in the future. 

Our story

With over 60 projects in 30 countries, the TUI Care Foundation builds on the positive power of tourism to drive change and create lasting impact in holiday destinations around the world.

Protecting the natural world

Now you can also choose to adopt a turtle or a tree – take a peek at our global TUI Turtle Aid and TUI Forest programmes below to find out more about our work behind the scenes.

TUI Turtle Aid. The odds are stacked against sea turtles – only one hatchling out of a thousand will survive into adulthood. But together we can give them a fighting chance at a brighter future. Adopt a turtle today and help us to grow native turtle populations around the world.

TUI Turtle Aid

The odds are stacked against sea turtles – only one hatchling out of a thousand will survive into adulthood. But together we can give them a fighting chance at a brighter future. Adopt a turtle today and help us to grow native turtle populations around the world.

TUI Forests. Adopt a tree and breathe new life into the world. Help us to put thriving woodlands at the heart of our holiday destinations as we plant carbon-busting trees, support local livelihoods and create forest-based tourism experiences for all to enjoy.

TUI Forests

Adopt a tree and breathe new life into the world. Help us to put thriving woodlands at the heart of our holiday destinations as we plant carbon-busting trees, support local livelihoods and create forest-based tourism experiences for all to enjoy.

Our positive impact

We love local, and that’s why we’re on a mission to invest in the communities that make the holiday destinations we love thrive. Our programmes focus on the unique needs of a destination to drive positive social and environmental impact. From empowering creative artisans to mentoring budding entrepreneurs and training career-minded chefs, here are some of the ways your support is shaping the skills of generations to come.

Enabling education. We believe in leveraging tourism to create global jobs and to tackle social inequality. Through our TUI Academy, we’re equipping the next generation with the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in hospitality careers.

Enabling education

We believe in leveraging tourism to create global jobs and to tackle social inequality. Through our TUI Academy, we’re equipping the next generation with the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in hospitality careers.

Empowering communities. At its best, travel is about more than seeing the sights. It’s about connecting meaningfully with the communities we encounter. That’s why we’re partnering with artisans and social entrepreneurs to amplify the colourful cultures of our favourite holiday destinations and enhance entrepreneurial opportunities.

Empowering communities

At its best, travel is about more than seeing the sights. It’s about connecting meaningfully with the communities we encounter. That’s why we’re partnering with artisans and social entrepreneurs to amplify the colourful cultures of our favourite holiday destinations and enhance entrepreneurial opportunities.

Lively landscapes. We want to live in a world where the landscapes we love continue to thrive. That’s why we’re putting our efforts behind initiatives that care for our natural environment and support the communities that live and work in them.

Lively landscapes

We want to live in a world where the landscapes we love continue to thrive. That’s why we’re putting our efforts behind initiatives that care for our natural environment and support the communities that live and work in them.

Marine conservation. From planting 100,000 corals beneath the waves in Bali to caring for the world’s endangered sea turtles, we’re committed to doing our part to protect the natural world.

Marine conservation

From planting 100,000 corals beneath the waves in Bali to caring for the world’s endangered sea turtles, we’re committed to doing our part to protect the natural world.

In Pictures: A peep behind the scenes

Our work takes us to over 30 countries around the world, where we support education and training opportunities for young people, drive the protection of natural world, and help local communities to benefit directly from tourism. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our latest projects here.

A farmer picking vegetables.
A farmer supported by our Field to Fork project in Cape Verde
Rubbish on a rocky beach.
Our Zero Waste Project in Cyprus tackles single-use plastic
A girl holding up a picture of a smiley face.
Supporting relief efforts in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan
A turtle swimming below the surface of the sea.
Our Turtle Aid programmes have protected more than three million sea turtles
Two women in traditional Peruvian clothing.
In Peru, our Colourful Cultures programme supports artisans and entrepreneurs
Three people snorkelling and looking at coral.
Divers protect deep-sea corals in the Balearic Islands

Standing up for sustainability

At TUI, we believe in responsible travel. That’s why we’re taking huge strides to reduce our global emissions, tackle waste and support local economies in holiday destinations around the world.

Our sustainability strategy. Discover the steps we’re taking to reduce our environmental impact.Take a look at our sustainability strategy.

Our sustainability strategy

Discover the steps we’re taking to reduce our environmental impact.

Take a look at our sustainability strategy.

Green and Fair Hotels. We’ve added even more reasons to feel good about your stay. Choose a Green & Fair hotel to cosy up to the world’s must-see beach spots and cities from the comfort of these sustainably certified hotels.Discover our range of Green & Fair hotels.

Green and Fair Hotels

We’ve added even more reasons to feel good about your stay. Choose a Green & Fair hotel to cosy up to the world’s must-see beach spots and cities from the comfort of these sustainably certified hotels.

Discover our range of Green & Fair hotels.

Green and Fair Experiences. So, you want to discover new landscapes and traditions while leaving a positive impact on local communities? Travel like a local with Green & Fair Experiences – our curated list of globe-hopping sustainably certified tours.Discover our range of Green & Fair Experiences.

Green and Fair Experiences

So, you want to discover new landscapes and traditions while leaving a positive impact on local communities? Travel like a local with Green & Fair Experiences – our curated list of globe-hopping sustainably certified tours.

Discover our range of Green & Fair Experiences.

Share the gift of giving with the TUI Care Foundation

Give today to improve the lives of people living in travel destinations around the world.Donate to the TUI Care Foundation.

Give today to improve the lives of people living in travel destinations around the world.

Donate to the TUI Care Foundation.

Where will your next adventure take you?

Experiences with the feel-good factor . We’ve put together our experiences with planet-friendly practices in the TUI Collection. These authentic and responsible experiences take you to some of the world’s best attractions to discover unique cultures and make unforgettable holiday memories.Take a look at our top TUI Collection picks.

Experiences with the feel-good factor

We’ve put together our experiences with planet-friendly practices in the TUI Collection. These authentic and responsible experiences take you to some of the world’s best attractions to discover unique cultures and make unforgettable holiday memories.

Take a look at our top TUI Collection picks.

How we're adding more planet-friendly practices to our holidays

Our latest sustainability agenda, People, Planet, Progress, is all about making sure we achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. Read on to find out about some of the steps we’ve taken so far.

Discover the planet-friendly practices shaping your holidays.

FAQs

What is the TUI Care Foundation?

The TUI Care Foundation is an independent organisation that builds on the positive power of tourism to drive change and create lasting impact in holiday destinations around the world.

By creating projects that use tourism as a force for good, this independent Foundation works in partnership with global organisations to care for the natural world, improve the lives of young people and help local communities to thrive. 

How can I get involved?

The good news is there’s more than one way to join forces with the TUI Care Foundation. You can pledge whatever you like at tuicarefoundation.com. Plus, when you’re booking a TUI holiday, keep an eye out for the ‘adopt a tree’ and ‘adopt a turtle’ check boxes on the ‘customise your holiday’ page.

Your donation will go directly to projects that help our planet to thrive.