We’ve Won! Best Sustainable Tour Operator at WYSTC 2025

Empowering young people to create lasting change for people, places and the planet.

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Camps International has been named Best Sustainable Tour Operator at the 2025 Global Youth Travel Awards, held during WYSTC.

This award recognises our commitment to ethical, educational travel that empowers young people while creating lasting impact for communities and the environment worldwide.

Camps International winning Best Sustainable Tour Operator 2025 at the WYSTC Awards

Travel That Changes the World

For over 20 years, Camps International has been redefining what responsible travel looks like. Our expeditions give young people the chance to step outside the classroom and into the real world — to work side by side with our partner communities, learn about global issues first-hand and return home with a new sense of perspective and purpose.

Over the past two years, our student travellers have:

Completed 209 community and conservation projects globally, contributing more than 450,000 hours of hands-on work.
Planted over 6,000 trees and helped protect 85,000 acres of land since 2023.
Reported remarkable personal growth, with 95% of students saying their expedition increased their global awareness, independence and resilience.

In addition, our UK students have shown extraordinary commitment to making travel accessible for all, with over 95% of students taking part in fundraising activities and raising around two-thirds of their expedition costs through our tailored guidance and support.

Building Shared Impact Through Travel

Our expeditions bring people together, combining community projects, environmental action and genuine cultural exchange. Every journey is built on mutual benefit, creating experiences that positively impact both our travellers and our partner communities.

From building classrooms and clean water facilities to protecting endangered ecosystems and restoring local habitats, every project is community-led and designed to meet long-term goals. Our teams live and work alongside our local partners year-round, ensuring that progress continues well beyond each expedition season.

This award is a testament to the dedication of our students, schools, staff and partner communities around the world. It celebrates the belief that young people, when given the opportunity to engage meaningfully with global challenges, can create genuine and lasting change. We’re honoured to see that recognised on an international stage.

Sharon Palmer Managing Director, Camps International UK and Middle East

Winning this award reinforces what we’ve always believed: when young people travel with purpose, everyone benefits.

This recognition isn’t the end of our journey, it’s a reminder of why we do what we do. As we look to the future, we remain committed to expanding our positive impact, supporting more schools, and deepening our partnerships with the communities that make these life-changing experiences possible.