Achieve | Every Gathering Gives Back

Kind Traveler is proud to partner with Achieve Incentives & Meetings to bring Every Gathering Gives Back™ to life through corporate meetings and incentive travel.

Together, we’re reimagining what it means to gather—ensuring that every experience gives back by supporting Kind Traveler-vetted local community and environmental charities and creating a meaningful, lasting impact for the destinations and communities that make each moment possible.

 

Member since December 2024

$ 9,000

Total Funds Donated

$ 10

per attendee contribution

100 %

donated to local charities

The Clean Wave

$ 2500

total funds raised for The Clean Wave

44

pounds of plastic will be removed from local beaches through beach clean-up efforts in Costa Rica for every $10 donated to The Clean Wave

11,000

pounds of plastic removed from local beaches through beach clean-up efforts with The Clean Wave

Na'atik Language and Culture Institute

$ 2500

total funds raised for Na'atik Language and Culture Institute

5

children books provided to the school library with every $10 donated to Na'atik Language & Cultural Institute

1,250

children books were delivered to the school library of Na’atik Language & Cultural Institute in Felipe Carillo Puerto, Mexico

Dominican Joe Kids Foundation

$ 4,000

total funds raised Dominican Joe Kids Foundation

5

days of snacks and juice provided per student with every $10 donation

400

students received snacks + juice for five days

Achieve Incentives & Meetings 

Achieve Incentives & Meetings is a global event planning firm with over 70 years of experience creating unforgettable incentive trips and gatherings that spark connection, inspiration, and joy. Recently recognized with a 2026 SITE Crystal Award for Most Impactful Effort Toward Corporate Social Responsibility, Achieve continues to set the standard for how incentive travel can incorporate social impact. Because their leadership and ownership has roots in the nonprofit world, giving back is woven into every experience they design. Through their Destination Donation Fund, Achieve supports Kind Traveler-vetted local charities in the places host events, while inviting attendees to be part of the impact—through meaningful moments such as volunteering, giving, and celebrating local culture. The result is more than just a remarkable event—it’s a gathering that gives back, creating a deeper connection to the places and communities that make each experience truly unforgettable.

 

Impact Partners


The Clean Wave

The Clean Wave is a community-driven environmental nonprofit based in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, dedicated to protecting “la pura vida” through conservation, education, and sustainable practices. What began as grassroots beach clean-ups has grown into a broader movement focused on waste reduction, community engagement, and ecosystem restoration. Achieve Incentives & Meetings supports The Clean Wave’s Coral Reef Rehabilitation Project, helping to restore marine biodiversity and protect the coastal environments vital to both local communities and the destination’s future.


Na'atik Language and Culture Institute:

Na’atik Language and Culture Institute is a community-based nonprofit in Quintana Roo, Mexico, dedicated to improving opportunities for Mayan communities through education and cultural exchange. Named after the Maya expression “To’on na’atik”—meaning “We’re understanding each other”—Na’atik provides accessible English language education, scholarships, and social support to help local youth pursue higher education and meaningful careers. Through Achieve Incentives & Meetings’ support of the Library & Intercultural Hub, Na’atik is expanding access to learning resources and creating a space that fosters connection, understanding, and long-term community empowerment.

 

Dominican Joe Kids

Dominican Joe Kids is a nonprofit based in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, dedicated to expanding access to quality education for children impacted by poverty. Founded on the belief that education is the foundation for opportunity, the organization provides students with strong academic support, daily nourishment, and pathways to higher education and vocational training. Through its holistic approach, the foundation empowers youth to break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.


Related Stories:

To help inspire others across the global event industry - and elevate how impact is integrated into their overall strategy - Achieve developed these articles to showcase the difference being made.

Doing Well by Doing Good

Event Gifting That Gives Back