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The Region of Araucania, Chile is hosting the Araucanía Travel Fest, an incredible event that celebrates tourism and nature, bringing industry experts, tourism professionals, and community leaders to explore sustainable travel and the positive impact of tourism on local communities🌍 Our colleague, Joel Callañaupa, will be participating in the event to discuss market-based solutions to empower communities through tourism, including the successful Planeterra community tourism model. Check out more about the event and follow along here: https://lnkd.in/dfWRD7xa

The amazing G Adventures CEOs are doing it again! Raise the World launched just two weeks ago, and it's already raised over $14,000 USD🎉 Raise the World is a unique initiative where G Adventures CEOs come together to raise funds for Planeterra through on-tour and post-tour donations🌎 Every contribution helps build local economies, protect cultural heritage, and create sustainable livelihoods—creating a positive ripple effect that lasts long after the trip ends. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated so far, and to those who continue to support this cause. Every donation, big or small, makes a real impact✨ 🔗 Learn more about Raise the World: https://lnkd.in/di7muH8E

Check out this beautiful short documentary film by Shivya Nath, which highlights the incredible work of our community partners in the Sacred Valley of Peru: https://lnkd.in/dRv4kpJg Featured in the documentary are: 🌎Ccaccaccollo Women's Weaving Co-op 🌎Tinkuy Community Tourism 🌎Parwa Restaurant These community-led social enterprises are creating valuable livelihood opportunities and empowering local and Indigenous women. As mentioned by Shivya, community-led enterprises create livelihood opportunities close to home, especially for local and Indigenous women. This helps preserve their living cultures and builds resilience against the impacts of climate change on agriculture🌱 _______________ #CommunityTourism #ResponsibleTourism #SustainableTourism #SocialEnterprises #WomenInTourism #ResponsibleTravel

🎧 #throwback to episode 12 of The Tourism RESET My next guest is Thomas Armitt, global manager of Planeterra, a non-profit that uses community tourism to change lives. In this episode Tom emphasises the importance of community tourism - where travel experiences are owned, led and run by communities and social enterprises. We discuss nuances between community-based, community-led, and community tourism and Tom highlights the interconnectedness of climate change, biodiversity, and human health. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/3NRrgPu Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/3NRrfuU Blog: https://buff.ly/3C6zWPn #tourism #podcast #knowledgesharing

Looking for some inspiration this weekend? 🌍✨ Tune in to this insightful audio interview where Meg Wright from the Financial Times speaks with Planeterra's very own Thomas Armitt. They dive into how tourism can play a crucial role in protecting the environment and empowering local communities. 🎧 Don’t miss out on inspiring stories and practical insights: https://lnkd.in/d6_aYRWi _____________________________ #CommunityTourism #SustainableTravel #VisionaryRealms #TourismForChange #Empowerment #EnvironmentalConservation

🌎Join the Planeterra Team as a Development Officer! Do you have experience in fundraising and a passion for expanding our network of supporters? Help us amplify our global impact by joining our dynamic team. As a Development Officer, you'll oversee donor relations, coordinate events, and fulfill sponsorships, ensuring strategic engagement across various channels. For more details, please read the attached document. 📅 Apply by: Friday, November 22, 2024. To express your interest, complete this form: https://lnkd.in/dQiuTu-Z ➖➖➖➖➖ #JoinOurTeam #JobOpportunity #CommunityTourism #NonProfitJobs #NonProfitCareers

🌍 We are heading to World Travel Market (WTM) London today! Join us at our inspiring session on the circular economy at 14:00 in the Orange Theatre. Listen to Will Plummer of Trust My Group, Rebecca Brett of HBX Group, Thomas Armitt of Planeterra and Tess Longfield of Sabre Corporation in conversation with Duncan Chater of Bloomberg Media on what is needed from the travel industry to reduce emissions. #resilience #resiliencecouncil #wtm24 #sustainability Laurie Myers

Attending World Travel Market (WTM) London? Don’t miss this panel ⬇️featuring Planeterra’s very own Thomas Armitt. Tom will be exploring how community tourism can advance a circular economy and address climate change. Alongside an impressive lineup— Tess Longfield from Sabre Corporation, Rebecca Brett from HBX Group, Will Plummer from Trust My Group, and Duncan Chater from Bloomberg Media—they'll discuss practical ways to bring circularity to destinations for a more sustainable future. 🌎Panel Title: "Embracing a Circular Economy Addresses Climate Change" 📍Location: Orange Theatre 🗓️Date & Time: Tuesday, 5th November | 14:00 - 14:45 https://lnkd.in/dAukyYnu Looking forward to seeing you there! ➖➖➖➖➖➖ #CommunityTourism #CircularEconomy #WTM2024 #WTMLondon2024 #SustainableTourism #TravelForGood #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture

📢 #WeAreHiring - Planeterra is seeking a Community Tourism Development Specialist for South and Central Asia! In this role, you will play a key part in building and nurturing relationships between Planeterra and our partners in the region. Your mission will be to ensure smooth operations while aligning with the needs and aspirations of the communities we serve. Interested in learning more? Check out the attached document for details. 📍 Location: Flexible (Remote), preferably based in Delhi, #India To apply, please complete this form by November 10, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dQiuTu-Z Know someone who would be a great fit for this role? Help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🌏 ________________ #JoinTheTeam #CommunityTourism #CommunityTourismDevelopment #TourismJobs #HiringNow #JobOpportunity #TravelIndustry

💡New on the Planeterra blog:  Aayusha Prasain shares a powerful reflection on her journey through travel, community, and the impact of our partnership with Community Homestay Network. She highlights the importance of rethinking #tourism narratives, reminding us that “tourism often serves as one of the largest sources of information people have about a country, offering a unique window into its soul, which comes with great responsibility. Don't miss her insightful take on responsible tourism and the stories we share about communities: https://lnkd.in/dKi4riMv 🗨️If you’d like to contribute your own story to the Planeterra blog, reach out! We’d love to hear from you! ➖➖➖➖➖ #ResponsibleTourism #CommunityTourism #CommunityDevelopment #Storytelling #ImpactfulTravel #CommunityLedTravel #GXIndia