LOS ANGELES—In celebration of Earth Day, recognized globally by over a billion people in 192 countries, Kind Traveler is proud to announce the expansion of its Every Stay Gives Back (ESGB) Program with 20 new hotels and 16 new charity partnerships representing 16 new destinations worldwide. This milestone strengthens Kind Traveler’s mission to transform travel into a force for kindness, creating measurable, positive impact in local communities and ecosystems while inspiring travelers to make every trip count.
With newly onboarded partners in Patagonia, Chile; Maui, Hawaii; Palermo, Italy; Victoria, Canada; Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.; Cannonville, Utah; and nine additional destinations across California in partnership with Visit California, Kind Traveler is ensuring that giving back to local community and environmental causes is woven into the heart of every journey. Since its launch in September 2023, ESGB has raised nearly $500,000 for local charities, proving the power of conscious travel.
Integrates Charitable Giving into the Travel Experience
Every Stay Gives Back is a pioneering, women-and-veteran-owned impact program that seamlessly integrates charitable giving into the travel experience. With every stay at a participating hotel—regardless of booking method—a portion of the revenue is directed toward vetted local charities supporting critical causes such as wildlife conservation, food security, disaster relief, environmental restoration, and more.
Every dollar is measured and shared with guests through traveler-friendly impact dashboards; guests can track how their stay directly contributes to these causes—ensuring transparency, fostering connection and education, and inspiring travelers to leave a positive footprint by encouraging additional ways to travel kindly.
Some of the measurable impact metrics found through live impact dashboards include:
- 91,652 servings of locally grown produce shared by Farm to Pantry with marginalized communities in Sonoma County
- 1,932 students served with educational art supplies with La Playa Centro Comunitario in Los Cabos
- 458 native seabirds rehabilitated by Wildlife Center of the North Coast on the Oregon Coast
- 633 homeless dogs rescued & cared for with SAGA Humane Society in Belize
Featured Hotel & Charity Partnerships
Kind Traveler’s latest partnerships include a diverse range of 20 hotels and 16 charity beneficiaries committed to advancing responsible and sustainable tourism:
- The Surfrider Malibu (Malibu, Calif.)—Supporting the Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation for disaster resilience.
- Regent Santa Monica Beach (Santa Monica, Calif.)—Supporting Marine Mammal Care Center for marine wildlife rehabilitation.
- westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection (Manhattan Beach, Calif.)—Supporting Marine Mammal Care Center for marine wildlife rehabilitation.
- Nonpareil Stays (Los Angeles)—Supporting Wolf Connection, a sanctuary for rescued wolves and wolfdogs.
- The Bower Hotel (Coronado, Calif.)—Supporting Emerald Keepers in sustainability initiatives on San Diego’s Coronado Island.
- Casa Cody (Palm Springs, Calif.)—Supporting Friends of the Desert Mountains for conservation and education.
- Acme House Co. (Palm Springs, Calif.)—Supporting Friends of the Desert Mountains for conservation and education.
- Coasting Homes (Mendocino County, Calif.)—Supporting Redwood Coast Land Conservancy for habitat restoration and connecting people to nature.
- Noyo Harbor Inn (Mendocino County, Calif.)—Partnering with Mendocino Land Trust for land conservation and habitat restoration.
- Mar Vista Farm + Cottages (Mendocino County, Calif.)—Supporting Redwood Coast Land Conservancy for habitat restoration and connecting people to nature.
- Ojai Retreat & Inn (Ojai, Calif.)—Supporting the Ojai Retreat Cultural Center fostering transformation through education and cultural exploration.
- Geneseo Inn (Paso Robles, Calif.)—Supporting Echo Shelter for food security initiatives.
- JUST INN (Paso Robles, Calif.)—Supporting Echo Shelter for food security initiatives.
- Dunton Hot Springs (Dunton, Colo.)—Supporting Bridge Shelter for community support.
- Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon (Cannonville, Utah)—Supporting Grand Staircase Escalante Partners to protect the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
- Nobnocket Boutique Inn (Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.)—Supporting The Lagoon Pond Association for water conservation.
- Hale Akua Garden Farm & Eco-Retreat (Maui, Hawaii)—Supporting Leilani Farm Sanctuary for farm and domestic animal welfare.
- Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa (Victoria, Canada)—Supporting Power to Be for inclusive outdoor experiences.
- Eko Patagonia (Aysén, Chile)—Supporting Fundación Renoval for food security and reforestation.
- La Bella Palermo (Palermo, Italy)—Supporting Medicare Onlus for cancer patient support and education.
With 70 percent of travelers prioritizing responsible tourism, according to a recent report in The New York Times, the demand for travel experiences that give back has never been higher. By choosing Kind Traveler’s partners, conscious travelers can make a direct and lasting impact on the communities they visit.
“As we celebrate Earth Day 2025, it’s clear that travel can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. Through Every Stay Gives Back, we’re not just reimagining hospitality—we’re proving that every journey can contribute to the betterment of local communities,” says Jessica Blotter, CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler.
