Red Rocks Rwanda
Red Rocks Rwanda is a social enterprise that blends tourism, conservation, and sustainable development to uplift communities around Volcanoes National Park. Founded in 2013, Red Rocks Rwanda offers more than just accommodation and eco-tours — it brings local people into the heart of the tourism supply chain, ensuring that they benefit directly from the industry […]
Access Trax
Access Trax is on a mission to remove the physical barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from fully enjoying the outdoors and traveling to new destinations. Their innovative portable pathway system enables wheelchair users and those with limited mobility to traverse challenging terrains like sand, gravel, and uneven surfaces with ease. The company’s work goes […]
Kapawi Ecolodge
Kapawi Ecolodge is an award-winning ecolodge and reserve in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, offering travelers an opportunity to engage with the Achuar indigenous community while immersing themselves in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Kapawi was developed in partnership with the Achuar Nation to promote sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and the […]
Global Coralition
Global Coralition is an organization that seamlessly blends art, science, and community engagement to regenerate our marine ecosystems. By creating and installing large-scale art sculptures in the ocean, which then transform into thriving coral reefs and marine habitats, Global Coralition not only revitalizes damaged ecosystems but also sparks both local and global awareness about the […]
AdvenChair
The AdvenChair is a human-powered, all-terrain wheelchair designed by The Onward Project LLC to enable people with mobility challenges to explore the great outdoors. Engineered for rugged environments, the AdvenChair provides access to trails, switchbacks, and even creek crossings—places typically inaccessible with standard wheelchairs. Its ergonomic design includes a removable front wheel, making it easy […]
Wanderstay
Wanderstay is revolutionizing the hospitality industry by offering affordable and thoughtfully designed accommodations that foster meaningful connections among travelers. Founded in 2018 by Deidre Mathis, the first Black woman to own a hostel in the U.S., Wanderstay offers two distinctive properties in Houston: the Wanderstay Houston Hostel and the Wanderstay Boutique Hotel. Inspired by her […]
Astungkara Way
Astungkara Way is redefining tourism in Bali by offering regenerative travel experiences that connect visitors with the island’s rich agricultural traditions and support local communities. Astungkara Way’s signature project, the Coast-to-Coast Trail, spans Bali from south to north, offering immersive, educational experiences focused on sustainable agriculture, community education, and environmental regeneration. Through a range of […]
Pink Coconuts
Pink Coconuts is an LGBTQ-focused travel platform that helps hospitality businesses enhance guest experiences by providing specialized, mobile training designed to create safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ travelers. Founded by Zi Donnya Piggott, a Barbados-born LGBTQ advocate, Pink Coconuts empowers hospitality businesses to meet the needs of diverse guests through quick, 10-minute daily sessions […]
iAccess Life
iAccess Life is a mobile app that helps businesses improve their accessibility for people with disabilities by using innovative technology and real-time feedback. Founded by Brandon Winfield, who was inspired by his own challenges with navigating inaccessible spaces, iAccess Life equips businesses with actionable insights to improve accessibility, particularly for those with mobility impairments/ Through […]
Black Travel Summit
Founded in 2019 by archeologist-turned-entrepreneur Anita Moreau, the Black Travel Summit (BTS) is dedicated to supporting, empowering, and creating opportunities within the Black travel community. Over the past few years, the Black Travel Summit has built an ecosystem centered around their annual multi-day conference and shorter in-person and digital events throughout the year which focus […]
