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Credit - The National Audubon Society. Audubon is one of grant winners with a focus on expanding Ecotourism as an Economic Driver in Alaska with a Focus on Birding Trails.

HX Foundation Awards €118,000 in First Standalone Grants to 13 Global Projects

HX Foundation, the non-profit arm of HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), is proud to announce the recipients of its first standalone grant round, awarding €118,000 to 13 impactful projects worldwide. The funding will support a diverse array of initiatives focused on environmental conservation, community empowerment, wildlife protection, and sustainable development.

Leading Expedition Cruise Brand Recognized for Exceptional Commitment to Sustainability and Transparency

HX (HURTIGRUTEN EXPEDITIONS) WINS “ESG TRANSPARENCY AWARD” FROM EUROPEAN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE AND ACHIEVES TOP HONOR IN “EXCELLENCE CLASS”

HX has been awarded the coveted 2024 “ESG Transparency Award“ by the European Sustainability Initiative. The company achieved the highest distinction in the "Excellence Class" category and named "Leading Company" in the Transparency & Sustainability category, further solidifying its position as a leader in sustainable practices in tourism.

Scooping the prize out of 52 other companies.

HX Honoured with 2024 Princess Royal Training Award for Excellence in Workforce Development

HX has been recognised as one of the top 52 companies awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for 2024. Their ground-breaking training programme, “Guiding in Polar Bear Environments,” has been acknowledged as a leader in its field by HRH The Princess Royal, President at the awards ceremony which took place on the 21st November 2024.

Marine biologist and broadcaster, Monty Halls stands with Chloe Couchman EVP of Comms for HX and HX Foundation board member to launch The Big Blue Bag project pilot.

HX and the HX Foundation Partners with Broadcaster and Marine Conservationist Monty Halls for ‘The Big Blue Bag’ Project Pilot


The announcement was made at inaugural Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) conference where Halls and HX Foundation chair Tudor Morgan headlined as ‘Inspirational Speakers’

London, UK, 4th October 2024 – HX (previously known as Hurtigruten Expeditions) has today announced an exciting new partnership with renowned marine biologist and broadcaster, Monty Halls called The Big Blue Bag project

The critically endangered Galapagos Petrel is an endemic species of the archipelago threatened by habitat loss and invasive species. Photo Credit: Fundación de Conservación Jocotoco

Adventure travel company Hurtigruten Group’s foundation announces new donations

Protecting endangered birds in the Galapagos and more beach cleaning on Svalbard are among the projects receiving 2022’s last round of grants from Hurtigruten Foundation. The adventure travel company reiterates its promise to supporting initiatives in the areas it operates and urges more organizations to apply in the future.
- We are truly showing the global scope of our commitments with this r

Hurtigruten Group’s own foundation aims summer grants towards local destinations across the world

Hurtigruten Group’s own foundation aims summer grants towards local destinations across the world

Beach cleaning in Svalbard, a new walking path in Ålesund and turtle protection in West Africa are among the actions supported by Hurtigruten Foundation in their summer round of grants for 2022. The foundation aims its efforts towards local contributions in areas and waters where Hurtigrutens companies travel to.
- Hurtigruten Foundation is dedicated to the development of living local communiti

SAILING INTO THE FUTURE: MS Richard With in Raftsundet, Norway. PHOTO: Trym Ivar Bergsmo.

Hurtigruten Group launches ESG report – calls for more transparency from travel industry

Hurtigruten Group opens its books on emissions and social responsibility and commits to science-based targets in its new ESG report. The adventure travel group emphasizes how reducing emissions must be the number one goal for travel companies while calling for greater transparency in the industry – particularly from those that operate cruise ships.
“We operate in an industry which negatively im

Galapagos reserve landscape, San Cristóbal Island -Fundación Jocotoco. Photo: Jacob G. Salinas - Fundación Jocotoco og Diego Añazco

Got a sustainability project that needs funding? Hurtigruten Foundation wants to hear from you

Deadline for spring 2022 application submissions is May 1st.
Hurtigruten Foundation is inviting communities and organizations along coastal areas and remote destinations, where leading adventure travel company Hurtigruten Group explores, to apply for project funding. Protection of endangered birds in Galapagos, whale research studies on the Pacific Coast and in Antarctica, and an education proj

Hurtigruten Group continues global growth journey. Photo: Dennis Ballesteros

Hurtigruten Group strengthens partnership with significant investment in Metropolitan Touring


Hurtigruten Group has acquired a significant minority stake in Metropolitan Touring, one of South America’s leading travel companies and pioneers in the Galápagos Islands.
The long-term investment sees Hurtigruten Group take a 24.9% share in the company with headquarters in Quito, Ecuador, and further demonstrates Hurtigruten Group’s global growth ambitions in the adventure travel market.<

From left to right: Chairman of the VDRJ Rüdiger Edelmann, CEO Hurtigruten Group Daniel Skjeldam, travel journalists Marina Noble and Franz Neumeier and Captain of MS Otto Sverdrup Daniel Fjellaksel. Photo: Kay Fochtmann

Hurtigruten Group CEO honoured for “outstanding achievements” towards sustainability in the tourism industry

Hurtigruten Group CEO Daniel Skjeldam has received the 2022 Honorary Award from the Association of German Travel Journalists (VDRJ) for his “outstanding achievements” in tourism with emphasis on his efforts towards sustainability and for being a “role model” in the industry.
Rüdiger Edelmann, Chairman of the VDRJ said: "The Honorary Award pays tribute to companies and personalities in the trave

A walrus resting on an ice pack in Svalbard's waters. Pic credit: John Daniel Benton

The silent future of tourism: Hurtigruten Svalbard partners with Volvo Penta to test hybrid vessel

Hurtigruten Svalbard has teamed up with Volvo Penta to test a new hybrid vessel that will allow guests to experience the wonders of the Arctic archipelago without disturbing the habitat around them.
The near-silent, Marell M15 cruiser called ‘Kvitbjørn’ (polar bear in English) will allow for fully electric operation in the environmentally sensitive waters around Svalbard, which is hugely popula

HX, the world’s oldest and leading expedition cruise company

HX has been guiding curious travellers on mindful adventures since 1896. With headquarters in London and a global team of over 1,300 professionals, HX operates a fleet of five modern ships, offering voyages to over 250 destinations across more than 30 countries. Renowned for its pole-to-pole expeditions, HX combines sustainability, science, and education to create transformative travel experiences. Pioneering in sustainability, HX was the first cruise company to eliminate heavy fuel oils, ban single-use unnecessary plastics in its operations, and launch hybrid cruise ships. The company also supports scientific research, donating over 1,800 free cruise nights to onboard scientists, and runs the HX Foundation, providing grants to community projects focused on education and marine conservation.

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