At TOFT India, we believe that true conservation goes beyond protecting wildlife – it is about ensuring that the communities living closest to nature also thrive. Our collaboration with Abercrombie & Kent India (A&K) through its philanthropic arm, A&K Philanthropy, is built on this conviction, and together we are demonstrating how responsible tourism can transform lives while safeguarding wild places.
In India, tourism is not just an industry – it is a story of people, places, and culture. Every day, travelers explore the Himalayas, relax on Kerala’s backwaters, and wander through Rajasthan’s deserts. But behind every journey lies a challenge: how can tourism grow without harming the communities and environment? How to avoid overcrowding?
In India, tourism is not just an industry – it is a story of people, places, and culture. Every day, travelers explore the Himalayas, relax on Kerala’s backwaters, and wander through Rajasthan’s deserts. But behind every journey lies a challenge: how can tourism grow without harming the communities and environment? How to avoid overcrowding?
India has taken another confident step onto the global tourism stage, securing the 39th position among 119 economies in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024.
Tourism has long been viewed as a significant contributor to global emissions. But what if we flipped the narrative? What if tourism, when designed consciously, could become a driving force for climate resilience, conservation finance, and community empowerment?
Ram Pratap Singh, Founder, and Hashim Tyabji, Co-Founder of the Indian School of Nature (ISN), are spearheading a movement that does exactly that—redefining the role of tourism in our climate and conservation journey. At ISN, sustainable travel isn’t just a niche—it’s a mission.
The TOFT Forest Heroes Programme is a heartfelt initiative dedicated to recognising and supporting those who stand on the frontlines of human-wildlife conflict. These unsung heroes—forest guards, watchers, beat guards, and patrolling personnel—often risk their lives and livelihoods while protecting our forests and wildlife. Tragically, many of them become victims of the very conflict they strive to manage
Tour Operators for Tigers (TOFT) has been recognized as a Sustainable Travel Innovator in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards, honouring our pioneering work in eco-friendly tourism and conservation efforts in India & Nepal.
TOFT, in collaboration with Kanha Tiger Reserve and MGM Eye Institute, Raipur, organized the Kanha Eye Camp 2025 on February 21–22, across Mukki, Garhi, Kathiya, and Sijhora. This initiative provided free eye screenings, prescription glasses, and guidance to treatments to local communities who otherwise have limited healthcare access. Cataract surgeries will be facilitated for those who want to.
In today’s travel industry, sustainability is no longer just an expectation—it’s a necessity. As part of our mission to promote responsible tourism, we’re spotlighting Travelife’s “Responsible Marketing” online module—a powerful tool designed to help travel professionals seamlessly integrate sustainability into their business strategy, products, and overall brand communication.
TOFTigers, established in 2004 to support the Tiger Project, has spent the past two decades championing responsible tourism practices. Through relentless efforts, it successfully built a strong network of over 200 stakeholders, including accommodation providers, Indian travel agents, and international tour operators, all united by a shared commitment to sustainability.
