Amisol Sustainability Scheme

Travel with purpose.
Leave a positive legacy.

At Amisol Travel, we believe tourism should create value for travelers, local communities, cultural heritage and the environment — and that every journey can become a force for positive change in Egypt.

Sustainability

Our commitment to sustainability.

The carbon footprint of every tour is calculated by the Carbon Footprint Center and offset through Egyptian farming cooperatives — a clear, four-step process applied to every traveller.

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Amisol family with sustainability certificates outside their hotel
Amisol heritage tour group with carbon credit certificates
Amisol travellers with sustainability certificates at Cairo airport
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Our Vision

Tourism as a force for good.

We are committed to delivering authentic and enriching experiences throughout Egypt while ensuring that tourism becomes a force for positive change.

Through our Sustainability Scheme, every journey contributes to preserving Egypt's heritage, supporting local communities, reducing environmental impact and creating measurable benefits for future generations.

Five Pillars

The framework behind every Amisol journey.

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Pillar 01

Carbon Conscious Travel

Our Commitment

  • •Prioritize lower-carbon transportation — trains, sleeper trains, Nile cruises and natural-gas vehicles wherever possible.
  • •Design itineraries that reduce domestic flights and unnecessary transfers.
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  • •Offset emissions through certified local carbon reduction and regeneration projects.

How We Deliver

  • •Carbon emissions are calculated for selected itineraries through our collaboration with the Carbon Footprint Center at Heliopolis University.
  • •Carbon credits are purchased through the Economy of Love initiative.
  • •Travelers receive a Sustainability Certificate showing the amount of carbon emissions offset through their journey.

Traveler Benefit

Every guest can travel knowing that their journey contributes to a measurable environmental impact within Egypt.

Pillar 02

Local Communities First

Our Commitment

  • •Employing local tour leaders, guides, drivers and representatives.
  • •Working with locally owned businesses whenever possible.
  • •Promoting authentic cultural experiences.
  • •Supporting traditional crafts and local entrepreneurship.
  • •Investing in community-based tourism initiatives.

How We Deliver

  • •Local residents are employed throughout our operations.
  • •Sustainability training is provided to our staff and partners.
  • •We encourage travelers to interact respectfully with local communities and to support local products and services.

Traveler Benefit

Tourism spending directly benefits Egyptian families, artisans, farmers and small businesses while preserving local traditions and cultural identity.

Pillar 03

Partnership with SEKEM & Economy of Love

Our Commitment

  • •Support Egyptian farmers and rural communities.
  • •Advance biodynamic and regenerative agriculture.
  • •Fund desert greening projects.
  • •Invest in carbon sequestration initiatives.
  • •Champion ethical and fair-trade agricultural supply chains.
  • •Foster long-term environmental and social development within Egypt.

How We Deliver

  • •Founded in Egypt in 1977 by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEM has spent nearly five decades transforming desert land into productive biodynamic farms.
  • •SEKEM's work has earned international recognition, including the Right Livelihood Award — often called the Alternative Nobel Prize.
  • •Through the Economy of Love initiative, Amisol channels travel into measurable rural development.

Traveler Benefit

When guests travel with Amisol, they are not funding distant projects they will never experience — they contribute directly to Egyptian communities, farmers and landscapes.

Pillar 04

Responsible Travel Experiences

Our Commitment

  • •Respect local customs and traditions.
  • •Minimize waste and avoid single-use plastics.
  • •Conserve water and energy.
  • •Support local businesses.
  • •Protect archaeological sites and natural environments.
  • •Travel at a slower, more meaningful pace.

How We Deliver

  • •Sustainability briefings during welcome meetings.
  • •Tour leaders educate travelers about local culture and responsible behavior.
  • •Encouragement of environmentally conscious travel practices.
  • •Clear explanation of how each traveler contributes to local communities and carbon reduction.

Traveler Benefit

Guests enjoy deeper cultural connections, more authentic experiences, and the knowledge that their travels support sustainable tourism.

Pillar 05

Sustainable Operations & Governance

Our Commitment

  • •Sustainability objectives integrated into company strategy.
  • •Management undergoes sustainability training and leadership development.
  • •Collaboration with accredited institutions to verify sustainability performance.
  • •Regular audits of suppliers and destination partners.
  • •Sustainability criteria embedded in supplier selection and contracting.
  • •Transparency, continuous learning and ongoing improvement.

How We Deliver

  • •Rigorous vetting of local suppliers and destination partners.
  • •Sustainability requirements within commercial agreements.
  • •Regular monitoring and performance reviews.
  • •Knowledge sharing and collaborative improvement programs.

Traveler Benefit

Amisol works only with partners who share our commitment to responsible tourism — building a Sustainable Partner Network across Egypt.

Why we chose SEKEM

Sustainability should begin where our journeys take place.

Rather than supporting anonymous projects elsewhere in the world, we have chosen to invest directly in the people, land and communities of Egypt. This is why Amisol has partnered with SEKEM — one of the world's most respected sustainable development initiatives.

Founded in Egypt in 1977 by Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish, SEKEM has spent nearly five decades transforming desert land into productive biodynamic farms, creating employment, improving education, promoting organic agriculture and supporting sustainable rural development.

We believe travelers should be able to see and understand the positive impact they create. Every Amisol journey helps support a more sustainable future for the destination they are visiting.

The Amisol Promise

When you travel with Amisol, you help…

  • ✓Reduce carbon emissions
  • ✓Support Egyptian farmers and rural communities
  • ✓Promote regenerative agriculture
  • ✓Preserve Egypt's cultural and natural heritage
  • ✓Create economic opportunities for local people
  • ✓Encourage responsible tourism practices
  • ✓Invest in Egypt's sustainable future
  • ✓Leave a positive legacy for future generations

Measuring Our Impact

Transparency and measurable outcomes.

Each year we aim to report on the metrics that matter for regenerative tourism in Egypt:

Carbon emissions measured
Carbon emissions offset
Number of local suppliers supported
Egyptian farmers benefiting through SEKEM initiatives
Percentage of local employment within our operations
Sustainability training delivered
Travelers receiving Sustainability Certificates
Community projects supported
Regenerative agriculture initiatives funded

Our Goal for 2030

Egypt's leading regenerative tourism company.

We aspire to connect travelers with authentic experiences while helping restore ecosystems, strengthen local communities, support Egyptian farmers and preserve Egypt's extraordinary heritage for generations to come.

Our Motto

Travel with Purpose.

Support Local Communities.

Empower Egyptian Farmers.

Leave a Positive Legacy.

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