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Embracing a solutions-focused approach in storytelling and operations recognizes tourism's unique position in the world as a catalyst for positive impact. In communities around the globe, tourism generally and travelers specifically can be used in innovative ways to support and even accelerate solutions to the world's greatest social, cultural, and environmental issues.

In particular, social enterprises and locally-focused organizations put a hyper-local lens on such initiatives. This ground-up approach gives agency to residents in a place-based capacity while considering local challenges and context.

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Innovative Solutions for Curbing Tourism’s Food Waste Problem

Food waste is a massive environmental challenge in the travel and tourism industry. These companies have found solutions to the problem.

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Innovative Solutions for Curbing Tourism’s Food Waste Problem
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The Ripple Effect at Sabita’s Table: How Local Travel Empowers Host Communities

Female-led social enterprises and community homestays in Nepal and India are transforming tourism revenue into local empowerment and lasting resilience.

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The Ripple Effect at Sabita’s Table: How Local Travel Empowers Host Communities
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Literacy: One Solution, Countless Positive Impacts

Giving people access to books, information, and other resources boosts economic vitality and supports people on a community level.

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Literacy: One Solution, Countless Positive Impacts
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#GivingTuesday and Beyond: Why Communities Matter in Altruism

The best charitable organizations involve and empower local communities. Here’s how to make the most of well-intentioned gifts.

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#GivingTuesday and Beyond: Why Communities Matter in Altruism
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Waste Not: Food Waste Solutions Needed to Address Growing Global Problem

One-third of food produced globally goes to waste. Luckily, the tourism industry is waking up to the food waste problem.

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Waste Not: Food Waste Solutions Needed to Address Growing Global Problem

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