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Since 1953, Metropolitan Touring has operated with a single conviction: travel should leave the world better than it found it. Today, our three expedition vessels and three boutique lodges don’t just minimize harm — they actively support ecosystem conservation, fund scientific research, and strengthen the communities at the heart of every destination. This is what we mean by regenerative travel: tourism that creates real, measurable value for people and nature.
Annual Report
This is Metropolitan Touring’s second Sustainability Report, covering January–December 2025. It documents our progress in consolidating a sustainability strategy across our expedition vessels and lodges, as well as our territorial impact on the local communities of the Galápagos, Quito’s Historic Center, and the Andean Chocó. Guided by our RAÍCES values and the GRI Standards framework, this report reflects our commitment to regenerative tourism: not just minimizing harm, but actively contributing to the ecosystems and communities at the heart of every destination.
Local students and suppliers who have come aboard to discover their territory and strengthen their connection to the conservation of the islands.
Hectares conserved through our carbon offset model, supporting sustainable livelihoods for local communities in the Andean Chocó.
Of food and supplies for our Galápagos operations sourced locally, strengthening local supply chains and producers.
Of our management committee are women — because equitable leadership drives more equitable destinations.
At Metropolitan Touring, we believe tourism can be a force for positive transformation. That’s why, since 2017, we have implemented a Carbon Neutral and Regenerative Fee that not only offsets the emissions generated by your journey, but also supports the regeneration of the destinations where we operate.
In 2025, we measured and verified 15,287 tCO₂e across all our operations — certified by SGS under the INTE/ISO 14064-1:2019 standard — ensuring that every offset is transparent, measurable, and real.
Our commitment goes beyond reducing impacts: we strive to ensure that every trip actively contributes to restoring nature and improving the wellbeing of local communities.
Corporate governance plays a key role in our sustainability strategy and actions. We have therefore implemented a range of policies and processes, as part of our company’s continuous improvement program, to ensure we walk the talk.
Metropolitan Touring operates three expedition vessels and three boutique lodges, all guided by a strong commitment.
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