Core values are the nucleus that not only defines but drives business. It’s essential to provide tremendous value as a brand, but to sustain as a business that elevates people, planet and profit, it’s essential to define and operate in alignment with core values. At Life Beyond the Room, we believe in voicing our value and values as they guide our decisions around alignment with partners, employees and clients.
Life Beyond the Room’s mission is to preserve culture and tradition through meaningful and sustainable travel.
Our values guide every decision.
Let’s look at how these values are reflected in every aspect of our business and client experience:
1. Self Care
We prioritize self-care in the workplace by offering our employees the opportunity to work virtually, travel on our internal R&D trips and even participate in weekly virtual yoga classes which are offered to our entire team. We also partner with accommodations that incorporate elements of wellness into their venue in the form of spas, yoga, meditation and architecture that connect us to the natural world.
Our team is intentional about designing itineraries that are built around the concept of slow travel, incorporating time for rest and rejuvenation as well as leisure activities such as walking, hiking and biking so that our guests can engage with the outdoors and gain greater appreciation for the places they are visiting.
2. Deliver Excellence
At LBR, we hold ourselves to the highest standards when it comes to the client experience. We thoroughly vet each of our partners to ensure they align with this value in the form of punctuality, professionalism, authenticity and hospitality. Our travel designers and local managers are held to this standard when creating custom itineraries where they are expected to maintain a high level of detail, ultimately leading to a smooth execution of every travel experience. Our team goes above and beyond to exceed expectations and create a memorable journey with every itinerary we design.
3. Sustainability
The climate of our planet is changing and the travel industry has been a contributor to this challenge for a long time. This is why we seek sustainable travel experiences and accommodations in each of our partners. This shows up in the form of sustainable building design for our accommodations, the reuse and recycling of material, efficient modes and routes of transportation throughout each itinerary and our working relationships with small family-owned businesses. We recognize the importance of sustainability as a function of social, economic and environmental factors and seek to address all three in each of our travel experiences. Our aim is to leverage the transformative power of travel to leave a positive and lasting impact on the world for the next generation to enjoy.
4. Driven by Passion & Curiosity
We are a team of curious travelers and as such we are always seeking to learn more about the people, places and cultures with which we work. We encourage our travelers to take this approach during their journey especially when keeping an open mind to new and unexpected experiences. We try to introduce elements of nuance and cultural immersion into each of our itineraries, giving our clients an opportunity to depart their comfort zone and learn something new about new cultures and traditions, and even provide perspective on how they orient themselves in the world.
5. Play it Forward
We believe that travel should be a fun and lighthearted experience! The spirit of play is in each of us and sometimes we just need to be reminded by curating an environment that brings it out. We work with partners who share a play-hard work-hard mentality, allowing us to bring high-level hospitality with a grounded sense of approachability to each of our travel experiences. We are passionate about making sure we incorporate elements of play into each of our itineraries so you don’t forget what it’s all for!
6. Integrity
Integrity guides everything we do from pricing to who we work with. Our team of travel designers is dedicated to honest, fair and transparent practices in every facet of our business. We value our partners and clients in equal measure and are committed to delivering the most beneficial services for both. The many moving parts of our itineraries always present the possibility of unexpected changes or human error. It is our policy to take ownership and make it right. Part of holding ourselves to a high standard is holding ourselves accountable for our mistakes and those of our partners if and when they happen.
In summary, these values act as the guiding principles for our organization and those with whom we work. The alignment of these values allows us to deliver travel experiences backed by an unbreakable commitment to excellence, sustainability, integrity, curiosity, wellness and the spirit of play.
If you’re ready to change the way you see the world, schedule an exploration call with one of our Destination Experts today.
