Trees4Travel
Volunteers take part in a tree-planting initiative in Kissimmee, supporting local sustainability and community beautification efforts.
Every trip helps grow something greater
Planting a greener future, one journey at a time
What if every journey to Kissimmee left the planet a little greener? Through our partnership with Trees4Travel, that's exactly the goal. When qualifying groups book their event at a Kissimmee meeting hotel through our meeting incentive, we plant trees in their honor. We apply the same thinking to our own team's business travel, so the miles we log promoting the Big, Bold Heart of Florida give something back, too.
Each tree takes root in a reforestation project that helps revive natural habitats, protect wildlife, and create jobs for communities where the planting happens. Alongside the trees, we invest in United Nations–certified renewable energy carbon credits to help offset a share of the emissions that come with travel. It's a simple step with a lasting reach, and one more way we're working to make Central Florida a destination that cares for the world beyond its borders.
Our Commitment
Responsible tourism, rooted in action
Responsible tourism means caring for the places and people that make travel possible, both here at home and around the world. Trees4Travel supports Experience Kissimmee’s sustainability strategy by helping reduce the environmental impact of tourism through reforestation and certified carbon reduction initiatives. The program complements the organization’s efforts to offset a portion of emissions associated with meetings, events, and business travel while supporting ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, and community development projects around the world.
What Trees4Travel Does
Three ways every trip gives back
- Plants trees in reforestation projects that help revive damaged landscapes and give wildlife room to thrive.
- Invests in renewable energy through United Nations–certified carbon credits that support verified emissions reductions.
- Strengthens communities by creating jobs and long-term benefits for the people living where planting takes place.
Our Impact So Far
Small steps, big roots
| 235,496+ | Reforestation total trees planted across Africa, Nepal, and Haiti |
| 38,645 | Metric tons of carbon credits invested in renewable energy projects |
Why It Matters
Good for the planet, good for people
Few things in nature pull carbon from the air as effectively as a growing tree. Forests also filter water, hold soil in place, and provide homes for countless plants and animals, helping restore the biodiversity that healthy ecosystems depend on. Reforestation brings benefits to people, too, from new jobs to more resilient local landscapes.
Of course, trees need years to reach their full potential, and young saplings can be delicate. That’s why each tree planted is paired with a carbon credit from a renewable energy project certified by the United Nations. These credits follow recognized international standards, so the emissions reductions behind them are independently verified. Together, the trees and the credits make every trip a meaningful climate contribution, today and for years to come.
How You Can Be Part of It
There’s a place for everyone in this story
- Residents - Stewardship starts close to home. Explore local efforts to protect Central Florida’s natural beauty and find community events where you can lend a hand.
- Partners and Nonprofits - Have an idea that could help our destination grow greener? We’d love to hear it. Reach out to our Destination Stewardship team to explore collaboration opportunities.
- Visitors - Every trip to Kissimmee is part of a bigger picture. Learn how travel and tourism help keep our destination healthy and welcoming for generations to come.
- Meeting Organizers - Bring your next meeting to Kissimmee and make an impact while you’re here. Groups that qualify for our meeting incentive and book at a Kissimmee meeting hotel can have trees planted in their honor.