Finisterra Travel Forwards Global Conservation Efforts By Joining Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF). ATCF members provide direct funding to support natural and cultural projects
in worldwide destinations
July 10, 2024— Finisterra Travel is proud to announce their membership in the Adventure Travel
Conservation Fund (ATCF), an international nonprofit focused on funding on-the-ground conservation
projects around the world. The ATCF provides members in the travel and outdoor industry an avenue to
directly support projects that are critical to protecting the future of adventure travel.
“Adventure and outdoor organizations have an opportunity to come together as members of the ATCF to
protect international travel destinations where we all love to explore, learn and play,” says Soraya Shattuck,
ATCF Executive Director. “Without the conservation of these unique environments, cultures and
communities, we risk losing the very experiences that we seek when we travel.”
The adventure tourism industry is highly dependent on conserving the world’s natural and cultural
resources, which is why Finisterra Travel and ATCF members from across the globe are uniting to protect
threatened communities, cultures and wild places for current and future generations. Once a year, the
ATCF awards grants to organizations seeking conservation funding. Grant recipients are nominated and
voted on by members of ATCF, whose membership dues fund the chosen conservation projects.
“The adventure travel community has the power, the resources, and the responsibility to make an
incredible impact on the world,” said outdoor industry pioneer Steve Barker, Founder of Eagle Creek and
ATCF Board Chair. “Through ATCF, companies around the globe unite their influence and passion to support
organizations that protect, preserve and improve destinations, resources, and indigenous cultures so they’ll
be around for years to come.”
“Since its inception, Finisterra Travel has been committed to sustainable and responsible tourism. Our
support of the ACTF allows us to extend our reach even further to support projects that truly make a
difference,” says Keri Montgomery, Owner and Founder, Finisterra.
Both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, which may include conservation groups, indigenous people
groups, tour operators, or accommodations, can receive project funding from ATCF. To learn more about
the funding criteria, or to apply for a future ATCF grant, please visit the projects page on the ATCF website.
To learn more about joining ATCF and becoming a member organization supporting global conservation,
please visit adventuretravelconservationfund.org.
ABOUT FINISTERRA TRAVEL
Finisterra Travel operates as both a tour operator and travel agency. Created to lead and design custom
travel experiences promoting travel world-wide, we are committed to using collective expertise to curate
unique, joyful and relevant experiences for curious-minded travelers, and working with ethical partners to
contribute to long-term tourism sustainability. Supporting small, locally owned businesses, and facilitating
authentic experiences between visitors and locals are integral to our operation.
ABOUT THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL CONSERVATION FUND (ATCF)
The mission of the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF) is to directly fund local projects engaged
in the conservation of unique natural and cultural resources of adventure travel destinations. The ATCF is
an international nonprofit focused on funding conservation projects primarily outside the United States and
Canada. The ATCF members are a diverse group of leading adventure travel and outdoor recreation
businesses who share a common ethos and commitment to protecting the resources from which the
adventure tourism industry depends on. For more information, visit adventuretravelconservationfund.org.
Press Contacts:
Finisterra Travel: Keri Montgomery, Owner and Founder, Finisterra Travel
keri@finisterra.ca
ATCF: Soraya Shattuck, Executive Director of the ATCF
atcf@atconservationfund.org
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