The Long Run

Long Run Alliance Members are institutions – mostly tourism-driven enterprises or businesses involved in sustainable agriculture - that directly manage or significantly influence the management of a natural area of conservation value with defined geographical boundaries. They are committed to achieving sustainability through the 4Cs (conservation, community, culture and commerce).

As a Long Run Alliance Member you will have access to a host of benefits. These include:

1. Global recognition for leadership in sustainability: : Access to a small, like-minded international alliance that will be a driving force in promoting and developing more sustainable thinking around the globe.
2. Exclusive access to information exchange forums: The Zeitz Foundation’s exclusive intranet enables you to connect with other passionate and committed Long Run Alliance Members and Global Ecosphere Retreats^® (GER) certified Long Run Destinations (LRDs) to share experiences and exchange ideas in a secure environment while giving you access to expert advice and guidance.
3. Added channels for innovation and co-creation:  The Zeitz Foundation’s exclusive intranet also provides a platform for support and the exchange of best practice and lessons learned on issues related to conservation, communities, culture and commerce (the 4Cs) which allows for the co-creation of innovative approaches/strategies for the benefit of all members.
4. High-impact marketing opportunities: The Zeitz Foundation actively promotes LRAMs and their efforts to achieve sustainability in a variety of international print media (e.g. Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Elle, Vanity Fair and Travellers World) and other news outlets, at international trade shows (e.g. International Tourism Exchange (ITB) Berlin) and through social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and the Zeitz Foundation’s websites www.thelongrun.com and www.zeitzfoundation.org.