Charter - Travel Kinship

A Curated Collection of Like-Minded DMCs & Hotels

At Travel Kinship, we believe the best DMCs are more than logistics providers and the best Hotels are more than just a place to sleep with fancy sheets— they are guardians of place, storytellers, and partners in creating journeys that change lives. We carefully select only those DMCs and accommodations who share our values and vision:

Owner-Led & Human-Centered

  • Founder/owner remains actively involved.

  • Relationships and trust come before scale.

Purpose-Driven & Ethical

  • Commitment to sustainable travel and ethical business.

  • Decisions made with people, place, and planet in mind.

People-First Employment & Partnerships

  • A culture of respect and care for staff, guides, and suppliers.

  • Fair pay and fair contracts across the supply chain.

  • Investment in personal and professional development for their teams.

  • Long-term, trust-based relationships with local partners.

Creative & Experience-Focused

  • Known for crafting journeys that are immersive, transformative, and deeply authentic.

  • Itineraries that are truly personalised and well thought out with the traveller in mind.

Innovation & Product Development

  • A commitment to ongoing product development, staying ahead of consumer trends.

  • Regularly creating new experiences that respond to what discerning travelers are seeking — from wellness and positive impact to culture and adventure.

  • Ensuring advisors always have something fresh, relevant, and exciting to present to their clients.

Community & Environment Engagement

  • Strong ties with local people and initiatives that preserve culture, heritage, and nature.

  • Giving back is part of how they operate, not an afterthought.

Excellence in Service

  • Concierge-style support for advisors and their clients.

  • Transparent, responsive, and trusted partners.

Technology with a Human Touch

  • Use of modern systems and software to ensure efficiency, reliability, and professionalism.

  • A balance of tech-enabled operations with a high-touch, customer-first ethos that consistently exceeds expectations.

Shared Values & Collaboration

  • Alignment with Travel Kinship’s ethos of positive impact, integrity, and creativity.

  • A true partnership mindset — working together to grow, innovate, and inspire.