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TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2010 – Global voluntourism organization Planeterra announces a new partnership with UK-based STA Travel, the world’s largest student, youth and budget travel organization. STA Travel is committing $1 million over five years to a responsible tourism program led by Planeterra which will develop mutually beneficial volunteer travel and community projects targeted to …

For Immediate Release Richard G. Edwards, Director Planeterra Phone: 416-260-0999 Email: richard@planeterra.org www.planeterra.org Earth Month with Planeterra – A 10% Discount on All Voluntour Travel Booked in April and Gold Sponsorship of 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards TORONTO, April 8, 2010 – Celebrating sustainable communities around the world and travelers’ opportunities to give back globally, …

China opens up to voluntourism with a unique opportunity to work with Pandas and experience the countryside as a non-tourist TORONTO, March 24, 2010 – With fewer than 1,000 giant pandas left in the world, travelers on Planeterra’s new Project China voluntour will have an opportunity to directly participate in efforts to protect this endangered …

Concerned Groups and Individuals Asked to Make Online Donations to Peru Flood Relief and If Traveling to Cusco Bring Essential Items, Clothing and Food TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2010 – Over 12,000 people have been uprooted and/or severely impacted by the late January rains and flooding in Peru’s Sacred Valley between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Planeterra …

New Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Sustainable Tourism Companies in Costa Rica

Planeterra’s “Project Cuzco Kids” Will Provide Volunteer Opportunities for Adventure Tour Participants Exploring Peru’s Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley.