WORLDVENTURES MAKING AN IMPACT IN NYC

Plano, Texas—November 4, 2016 - Team leaders from WorldVentures™ joined more than 300 volunteers in a day of giving back with Tourism Cares, the non-profit, philanthropic arm of the travel and tourism industry. “Tourism Cares for New York Harbor”; was the final of five events that took place during a yearlong effort to clean up and beautify national parks during the centennial year celebration.

To celebrate the finale of this successful campaign, the event was hosted in New York City at three of the nation’s most iconic parks: Liberty State Park, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

WorldVentures teamed up with volunteers from 80 companies, where they joined forces and participated in a full-day of mulching, painting and repairs to make a difference at these historic parks.

“To see all these people from across the travel industry coming together and pitching in and helping out to clean up the parks and get things ready, it’s a real gratifying experience”, said WorldVentures Director Product Marketing Grand McCloud.

Altogether, volunteers gave a total of 1,800 hours of service at a value of approximately $48,000 to the state and national park staff, according to the recently released impact report.

Of that, volunteers mulched 60,000 cubic feet, protected nearly 300 trees and planted 1,000 bulbs at Liberty State Park and Statue of Liberty. At Ellis Island, volunteers painted 648 feet of chain link fence and 78 posts, restored 2,000 historic roofing tiles and prepared 200 sandbags for future flooding.

About WorldVentures

WorldVentures is a privately held company based in Plano, Texas, that sells travel and lifestyle community memberships providing a diverse set of products and experiences. The company’s goal is to help Independent Representatives, DreamTrips™ Members and employees achieve more fun, freedom and fulfillment in their lives. WorldVentures uses the direct-sales model to go to market with active Representatives and members in 29 markets. www.worldventures.com.

About Tourism Cares

Tourism Cares, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the charitable community of the travel and tourism industry. Tourism Cares, unites the industry in three initiatives where, in addition to individual company efforts, we can make a greater difference by working together. Founded by NTA and USTOA in 2003, with representation from ASTA, IATAN and many of the industry’s leading companies and associations, we span and connect the entire industry around giving back. For more information, visit, www.tourismcares.org