Nuggets of knowledge that serve us well in the “real world” can often be applied more specifically to our work in tourism.
ROOTED IS a...
Solutions platform at the intersection of sustainable tourism, storytelling, and social impact.
Rooted's mission is to responsibly document, support, celebrate, and share sustainable travel-related initiatives that prioritize local communities and the planet – and to help others do the same.
Nepal
In the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park, local residents who used to kill wildlife that strayed onto farmland now keep poachers at bay.
Colombia
In Miravalle Territorial Area for Training and Reincorporation, ex-FARC guerillas laid down rifles for
rafting paddles and established a tourism business to sustain their village.
India
In Ladakh, a trekking company has electrified more than 100 remote villages, providing work for women and discouraging youth from migrating to urban areas.
Around the world, people have found creative ways of responding to some of the world’s most pressing issues.
It’s time we hear their stories.
Rooted is a resource and source of inspiration for new and seasoned professionals eager to approach the travel industry from a solutions-oriented and community-focused perspective. It provides ideas and insight for aligning tourism-related work with the UN's sustainable development goals.
Rooted is created and curated by JoAnna Haugen, a global citizen with decades of industry, international living, and traveling experience. Her goal is to help tourism professionals decolonize travel and support sustainable development using strategic storytelling.
For Content Creators
Unlock the potential of your critical role in the travel industry and responsibly use your influence.
For Travel Service Providers & Destinations
Support communities' holistic wellbeing and sustainable development goals by turning passive travelers into powerful word-of-mouth ambassadors.
For Travelers
Approach your travels with intention, a sense of curiosity, and an open mind.
Other Resources
The Resource Hub is a list of internal and external resources, carefully curated to make sure you have the very best, most comprehensive information at your fingertips, regardless of your role.
Recent Stories
The tourism industry’s highly focused KPIs fail to recognize that holistic resilience is at the heart of what makes a place great to visit.
Supporting and visiting non-profit organizations while traveling financially supports them while offering unique learning opportunities.
The tourism industry is in a position to change for the better if it supports every travel company along the sustainability journey.
Media coverage is a great way for travel service providers to reach potential travelers but few have information readily available for press.
Unlock new ideas, insight, and information for yourself and others by asking more pointed, thoughtful questions.
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