Robin Pointon, Managing Director and Founder at GO Travel Solutions, a sustainable travel consultancy based in Leicester, has been named a Team Modeshift Honorary Member. This recognition was given at the 2024 National Modeshift Convention in Leeds, acknowledging Robin’s significant contributions to sustainable travel.
Modeshift, a membership organisation for sustainable travel practitioners, awards the Honorary Member title to individuals who have made a meaningful impact on promoting sustainable travel.
The organisation’s work addresses important global issues such as climate change, air quality, physical activity, road safety, congestion, health and wellbeing, and equal opportunities through encouraging sustainable travel choices.
Robin said: “It’s great to receive this recognition from Modeshift. Sustainable travel is both a professional focus and a personal passion for me. I believe that by combining this passion with partnership working, we can address some of the most pressing health and environmental issues facing our world today.”
Modeshift Chair, Ross Butcher, said: “I’m thrilled to award Robin with Honorary Member status. Each year, we celebrate individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Modeshift and the wider field of sustainable travel.
“Our industry addresses some of the most critical challenges facing the world today—climate change, air quality, physical activity, road safety, congestion, health, equality, and more. With the combined expertise, experience, and passion of Team Modeshift, we can—and will—achieve incredible things when we work together.
“Congratulations, Robin!”
As an Honorary Member, Robin will continue to support Modeshift’s mission to increase levels of sustainable travel, advocate for best practices, and promote the growth of the organisation.