Award Winning Direct Mail for Exodus Adventure Travels
Client
Exodus Adventure Travels
Services
Sectors
Overview
Exodus Adventure Travels, the UK’s longest-running adventure travel company, partnered with Webmart to enhance their travel agent marketing efforts. With sustainability at the heart of their ethos, Exodus wanted to optimise their seasonal direct mail campaign to drive acquisitions while significantly reducing their carbon footprint.
Webmart delivered an innovative solution, combining cutting-edge tools like EcoMetrics and Enviromail, resulting in a 57% carbon footprint reduction, improved response rates, and recognition with the SMP Sustainability Award 2023.
The Challenge
Exodus Adventure Travels faced two primary goals:
Reduce Environmental Impact: Align their direct mail campaigns with their commitment to sustainability by cutting emissions and improving efficiency.
Boost Acquisition Rates: Improve the performance of their seasonal mailer to drive new customer engagement.


The Solution
Webmart utilised its innovative EcoMetrics approach to craft a sustainable and results-driven campaign:
1. Calculate
- Every campaign element—ink, paper, printing, and finishing—was meticulously analysed to determine its carbon footprint.
- All estimates included both a standard price and a carbon-neutral price, ensuring transparency for informed decision-making.
2. Mitigate
- Data cleansing improved targeting accuracy, reducing mail volumes while increasing relevance to a responsive audience.
- The mailer was redesigned from a 6pp A5 leaflet in an envelope to a Maltese cross format, reducing paper use without compromising impact.
3. Offset
- Carbon emissions were offset using Enviromail, Webmart’s climate-positive mailing solution. This also raised awareness among recipients through the PPI logo.
4. Communicate
- Detailed reports enabled Exodus to include results in their greenhouse gas protocol measurements, reinforcing their ESG commitments and communicating their environmental achievements to stakeholders.
The Results
This partnership between Exodus and Webmart set a benchmark for excellence in sustainable travel agent marketing:
Enhanced response rates
Achieving better engagement with a more targeted audience.
57% reduction in carbon footprint
Equivalent to 1,064kg of carbon saved.
Industry recognition
Winning the SMP Sustainability Award 2023.
Improved perception
Showcasing Exodus’ commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
Looking Ahead
Sustainability and impactful marketing can go hand in hand. If you’re a travel agent and want to optimise your marketing campaigns while reducing your carbon footprint, Webmart has the tools and expertise to deliver. Contact us today to create a greener, more effective marketing strategy.
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