Unsustainable tourism practices and over-tourism have been placing strain on local communities, economies and ecosystems around the world. Issues such as overcrowding, traffic congestion, tourism leakage, increased cost of living for the locals, exploitation of local resources, disregard for cultural heritage, modern slavery, animal cruelty, ecosystem disruption, and environmental damage make sustainable travel education a necessity to protect and rebuild travel destinations. Sustainable travel education equips travelers with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to understand the underlying oppressive systems that give rise to these interconnected issues, and experience travel in a way that respects and creates enduring positive impact on the community, economy, animals, and environment of the places they visit.