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Cantrav Celebrates Biosphere Certification, Marking a Major Milestone in Sustainable Tourism Leadership Across Canada

Vancouver, BC — November 24, 2025 — Cantrav, Canada’s leading destination management company, is proud to announce that it has achieved official Biosphere Certification from the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), an international recognition aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This certification reflects Cantrav’s deep commitment to responsible, purpose-driven tourism and its ongoing efforts to support a more sustainable and regenerative future for the meetings and events industry across Canada.

This achievement marks an important milestone in Cantrav’s multi-year sustainability strategy, grounded in the belief that tourism should contribute meaningfully to the social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being of the communities it touches. The Biosphere Certification is awarded only to organizations that demonstrate continuous improvement across key areas such as climate action, community empowerment, inclusivity, cultural preservation, and sustainability education.

“From the very beginning, our goal has been to ensure that every event we design has a positive impact — on our clients, on local communities, and on the planet,” said Matt Coyne, President. “Achieving Biosphere Certification shows that we are not only committed to action — we are delivering on it.”

Cantrav’s certification aligns with the sustainability work underway in Canada’s leading destinations, many of which are actively pursuing their own Biosphere initiatives. Through the support of Destination Greater Victoria (the first urban destination in Canada and the United States to be Biosphere Certified) and ConnectSeven Group, Cantrav obtained its certification. With offices nationwide, Cantrav collaborates closely with Indigenous partners, local businesses, and regional tourism organizations to ensure visitors experience the authenticity and diversity of the places they gather.

As Cantrav celebrates this milestone, the company remains focused on its larger vision: to help shape a thriving future for tourism in Canada — one extraordinary, sustainable experience at a time.

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