About
Animondial is a pioneering consultancy dedicated to transforming the travel and tourism industry through nature-positive practices and robust animal welfare standards. Working with tour operators, hospitality groups, and destination managers worldwide, Animondial guides businesses through a structured sustainability journey: assessing impacts and dependencies on nature, committing to a Nature Positive Tourism approach, transforming operations to minimise risk, educating teams to embed commitments, disclosing outcomes in line with global reporting frameworks, and restoring biodiversity in destinations. At the core of their offering is NATOUR IMPACT, an online evaluation tool that benchmarks business performance against legal obligations and industry best practices, aligning with all major global reporting standards and frameworks such as TNFD, SBTN, and UN biodiversity targets. Animondial's experts co-authored ABTA's Animal Welfare Guidelines and landmark reports produced in collaboration with the World Travel & Tourism Council, UN Tourism, and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, endorsed by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Trusted by leading travel brands including EXO Travel, Scott Dunn, and DER Touristik Group, Animondial is ideal for tour operators, travel agencies, hospitality businesses, and destination management organisations seeking credible, expert-led guidance on sustainability, biodiversity, and responsible wildlife tourism.
Key Features
- NATOUR IMPACT Assessment Tool: An online evaluation platform that benchmarks a tourism business's performance against legal obligations, industry best practices, and global sustainability reporting standards.
- Nature Positive Tourism Framework: A structured six-step process — Assess, Commit, Transform, Educate, Disclose, Restore — guiding businesses toward measurable nature-positive outcomes.
- Animal Welfare Policy Development: Expert guidance on developing and refining wildlife protection and animal welfare policies aligned with globally recognised standards such as ABTA's Animal Welfare Guidelines.
- Biodiversity Disclosure & Reporting: Support for reporting on nature-related risks, dependencies, and impacts in line with frameworks such as TNFD, SBTN, and UN biodiversity conventions.
- Destination Restoration & Regeneration: Strategic programs to regenerate destinations, restore ecosystems, and bring back biodiversity in collaboration with local stakeholders.
Use Cases
- A tour operator wants to assess and disclose its nature-related risks and dependencies using a globally recognised framework before publishing its annual sustainability report.
- A hotel group seeks expert guidance on developing an animal welfare policy for wildlife experiences offered in its destinations.
- A destination management organisation commissions Animondial to design a biodiversity restoration programme to regenerate a protected natural area impacted by overtourism.
- A travel company needs to educate its product and sustainability teams on integrating Nature Positive Tourism principles into their supply chain vetting process.
- A travel brand prepares for TNFD or SBTN disclosure requirements and uses NATOUR IMPACT to benchmark current performance and identify priority actions.
Pros
- Industry-leading expertise: Co-authors of ABTA's Animal Welfare Guidelines and nature-positive tourism reports endorsed by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, giving clients access to globally recognised thought leadership.
- Comprehensive end-to-end service: Covers the full sustainability lifecycle from initial impact assessment through to transformation, education, reporting, and active restoration.
- Trusted by major travel brands: Proven track record with well-known organisations such as DER Touristik Group, Scott Dunn, and EXO Travel, demonstrating real-world applicability and credibility.
Cons
- Niche focus: Services are highly specialised for the travel and tourism sector, making the offering less relevant for businesses outside this industry.
- Premium consultancy pricing: As a specialist professional consultancy, costs are likely to be significant, which may be a barrier for smaller travel operators or startups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NATOUR IMPACT?
NATOUR IMPACT is Animondial's online evaluation tool that provides a comprehensive assessment of a travel or tourism business's performance against legal obligations and industry best practices related to animal welfare and nature, aligning with global sustainability reporting frameworks.
Who are Animondial's services designed for?
Animondial works with tour operators, travel agencies, hospitality groups, destination management organisations, and other travel and tourism businesses that want to improve their sustainability, animal welfare, and biodiversity credentials.
What is Nature Positive Tourism?
Nature Positive Tourism is an approach pioneered by Animondial that calls on tourism businesses to go beyond minimising harm — actively restoring and regenerating nature, protecting animal welfare, and halting biodiversity loss as part of their core operations.
What global frameworks does Animondial align with?
Animondial's services and tools are aligned with major global sustainability frameworks including TNFD, SBTN, UN Convention on Biological Diversity targets, WTTC guidelines, and UN Tourism standards.
Has Animondial produced any industry reports or guidelines?
Yes. Animondial's experts co-authored ABTA's Animal Welfare Guidelines and the landmark 'Nature Positive Travel & Tourism' reports, created in collaboration with the World Travel & Tourism Council, UN Tourism, and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
