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.
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 increase in social media usage and photography has led to a blatant disregard for respect. Could banning photography be a solution?
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Giving people access to books, information, and other resources boosts economic vitality and supports people on a community level.
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The best charitable organizations involve and empower local communities. Here’s how to make the most of well-intentioned gifts.
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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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