The 2026 Global Vision Awards

"What unites all these luminaries is a mission to lessen the negative impacts of travel while boosting the many benefits that seeing the world can bring to both individuals and the communities they visit. As always, our list was compiled with the help of many travel-industry sources, including a panel of experts."

"The largest private landowner in the United Kingdom, Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen, has a 200-year vision to rewild 220,000 acres in the Scottish Highlands. To achieve it, he has created WildLand, which works to replant native Caledonian pine forests, restore peatlands that have been drained over centuries, and reintroduce endangered species such as capercaillie and ptarmigans."

Travel + Leisure's 2026 Global Vision Award winners represent diverse organizations and individuals committed to responsible travel and positive global impact. The award class includes established nonprofits, large-scale companies, and emerging leaders, unified by missions to minimize travel's negative effects while amplifying its benefits. One notable winner is WildLand, created by Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen, which manages 220,000 acres in the Scottish Highlands with a 200-year vision for rewilding. The organization replants native forests, restores peatlands, and reintroduces endangered species while investing in rural communities through tourism infrastructure like adventure centers and historic estate accommodations.

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