Experience New England

Travel Better. Travel Responsibly.

Experience New England

Mission statement

We create and promote responsible travel experiences that support local communities, preserve cultural heritage, protect the environment, and help travelers connect more deeply with the places they visit. Through curated experiences, education, and hilghlighting local heroes, we aim to make tourism a positive force that benefits both traveler and destinations

Who We Are

We are Northeasteners with a shared passion for travel, education, sustainability and community. As consultants and creators, we help shape responsible travel experiences that connect people and places in meaningful ways. Our goal is to make travel more thoughtful, more local, and more impactful – for everyone involved. 

Christine Dunton-Tinnus


Christine Dunton-Tinnus
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Kate Whorf


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Kate Whorf

What We Do

We support travelers, local businesses, and destinations in making travel more responsible and meaningful.

We help businesses and destinations improve their offerings, operations, and messaging to align with responsible travel practices. At the same time, we guide travelers toward experiences that are thoughtful, locally rooted, and impactful.

By connecting the right travelers with the right experiences, we help ensure that tourism benefits the people and places at the heart of it.

Experiences

We design travel experiences that celebrate local stories and character — rooted in community, cultural integrity, and respect for place. Every experience is built in partnership with local people and shaped to support both the visitor and the destination.

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Learn. Connect. Inspire.

We connect people and organizations to share knowledge about responsible travel practices. We also help businesses, DMOs, and destinations develop both internal and external educational programs that promote responsible tourism.

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Spotlighting Pioneers

We spotlight the people and organizations leading the way in responsible tourism. By sharing their stories, we inspire conscious travelers and motivate broader support for responsible and meaningful travel.

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Benefits for Your Business in New England

Attract Visitors Year-Round

Offer off-season experiences that reduce overcrowding and bring in steady business throughout the year.

Promote Responsible Tourism

Help visitors connect with New England’s culture, history, and nature through experiences that emphasize respect and care.

Stand Out as a Local Leader

Showcase your unique story and values, whether you’re a family-run inn, lobster shop or a local restaurant, cultural site or destination, and compete with larger brands.

Support Sustainability and Community Resilience

Protect New England’s special places while reducing your environmental footprint and supporting your community’s resilience.

Join a Regional Movement

Partner with local businesses to create a values-driven tourism economy that benefits everyone.

Why?

Market Access
Connect with travelers who prioritize responsible tourism and value authentic experiences.

Sustainable Impact
Contribute to the conservation of New England’s natural and cultural resources.

Local Stewardship
Help foster local partnerships that protect New England’s unique heritage and landscapes.

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