There is a time in the narrative of beauty and excellence when words must give way to deeds. For us at TRAVEL & SPA, the concept of “wellness” has never been limited to a single luxury experience or the beauty of a destination. True wellness is an ecosystem that flourishes only when nurtured by humanity and mutual responsibility.
In this spirit, the TRAVEL & SPA AWARDS 2025 were born. But we wanted to go a step further, turning the celebration of hospitality into a concrete act of giving back.
A radical choice: 100 percent for the good
We made a decision that we felt was necessary: to donate the entire amount of sponsorship raised for the event to solidarity. A donation that we chose to divide equally between two realities that represent, each in its own way, the frontier of help and hope: Dynamo Camp e Ark Project Foundation.
- With Dynamo Camp, we have helped support the right to happiness of children and young people with serious or chronic illnesses. Thanks to Recreational Therapy, that support is transformed into laughter, self-confidence and carefree moments that are medicine for the soul.
- With Project Ark, we took to the streets, bringing immediate help to those who have no place to call home. Hot meals, assistance and dignity for those going through the winter of life without a safety net.
The value of a network: thanks to our fellow travelers
None of this would have been possible without partners who have embraced this vision without reservation. They have not been mere sponsors, but true allies in this mission of solidarity. Deep thanks go to Gagiablu, Trabo, Atlas Group NCC, Italo Train e Pressreader. Their contribution became, directly and integrally, a brick in Dynamo Camp’s project and a hot meal for Project Ark.
Similarly, the resonance of this effort has been amplified by a network of media and newspapers that have understood the value of this supportive “off program.” Thank you to Radio Rai, the Newspaper, Visto, Vero, the Gist and L’AltraItalia for walking alongside us, taking this story beyond the boundaries of the travel industry.
Rendering hope
It is often said that good is done in silence. Instead, we believe that when it comes to publishing and partnerships, transparency is a must. Knowing that the prestige of an award like the Reader’s Choice translates into a physical therapy session at the pool in Limestre or a Street Unit operating at night in our cities is what gives deep meaning to our work.
TRAVEL & SPA’s journey continues, and it does so with the knowledge that the greatest excellence will always remain that of not looking the other way.
Thank you to those who believed in us. Thank you to those who chose to travel, with us, to solidarity.
Our impact in numbers: transparency of the heart
We wanted the TRAVEL & SPA AWARDS 2025 to leave a tangible mark. Thanks to the contribution of our partners and the participation of our readers, the 100% sponsorship donation turned into:
- 900 Hot Meals with Project Ark: concrete support for the Street Units and soup kitchens that every day offer refreshment and dignity to those living in extremely fragile conditions. A gesture that means closeness, warmth and listening.
- An all-inclusive week at Dynamo Camp for a family unit: we guaranteed an entire family the opportunity to experience Recreational Therapy at Camp Limestre. Seven days of activities, qualified assistance and, above all, lightheartedness, to regain strength and unity away from the daily challenges of illness.
“Solidarity is not a vague feeling, but a firm and persevering determination to commit to the common good.”
Our donation through the TRAVEL & SPA AWARDS 2025 is not meant to be a finish line, but a starting point. Our role as a newspaper is to be a bridge: between excellence and need, between those who can offer and those who have the strength to ask.
Join us: solidarity is a journey that never ends
The work of Dynamo Camp and Project Ark continues every single day of the year, even when the event lights go out. If this story has moved you or if you believe that every small gesture can make a difference, we invite you to walk with us along this path of hope.
Even a small contribution can become a hot meal or a moment of joy for a child. You can do your part here:
- Support the Right to Happiness: Donate Now to Dynamo Camp
- Bring warmth to those living on the streets: Donate now to Ark Project Foundation
Travel means opening one’s eyes to the world. Solidarity means reaching out to improve it.
