Pack Light Global
Pack Light Global is reimagining what travel can look like for midlife Black women by creating small-group cultural journeys designed for ease, connection, and belonging. Founded in 2019 by storyteller and cultural strategist Dawn Booker, the company was built in response to a simple reality: Black women, especially over 40, are often overlooked in mainstream […]
Local Alike
Local Alike is redefining what travel means in Thailand by placing community, regeneration, and shared prosperity at its heart. Founded in 2011 by social entrepreneur Somsak “Pai” Boonkam, Local Alike was built on the belief that tourism should be a tool for local development rather than exploitation. What began as one project in a small […]
Eco Hotels Philippines
Eco Hotels Philippines is redefining what it means to stay sustainably in the Philippines. Founded by husband and wife team Alessandra Atienza and Don Ramon Bagatsing, the company was created to show that hospitality can be both regenerative and refined. What began in 2013 as a single eco-lodge in Tagaytay built from recycled materials has […]
Sejiva
Sejiva is reimagining how people travel across Indonesia by placing regeneration, connection, and purpose at the center of every journey. Founded in 2023 by three visionary travel companies, Sebumi, Traval, and Wise Steps Travel, Sejiva was born from a shared belief that tourism can restore harmony between people, nature, and culture. From coral reef restoration […]
ClickEat
ClickEat is rethinking the future of food packaging by replacing single-use plastics with compostable, plant-based alternatives that return safely to the earth. Founded in Chile by Oscar Herrera and José Allard, the company was built on the belief that everyday products can fight climate change if designed for circularity. Today, ClickEat produces certified home-compostable cups, […]
Kara-Tunga
Kara-Tunga is transforming the way the world sees Uganda’s Karamoja region. For many years this northeastern corner of Uganda was spoken about only in terms of poverty and struggle. Kara-Tunga is showing a different story. Karamoja is a place of vibrant culture, breathtaking wilderness, and resilient people who are proud of their heritage. Since 2016, […]
Invisible Cities
Invisible Cities is a social enterprise in the United Kingdom redefining what it means to explore a city. By training individuals who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides, Invisible Cities offers immersive, off-the-beaten-path tours that challenge stereotypes, celebrate resilience, and bring untold stories to life. Founded in Edinburgh in 2016 by social entrepreneur […]
wmnsWORK
Women and non-binary individuals make up a significant portion of the tourism workforce, yet they remain underrepresented in leadership and ownership. wmnsWORK, founded by Iris Serbanescu in 2022, is closing this gap by providing the first tourism-specific accelerator program designed to support women and non-binary entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business journeys. The […]
ResiRest
ResiRest is transforming how communities benefit from tourism by connecting travelers with local families for authentic, home-cooked meals. Founded in 2016 by Geert Kroos, this social enterprise operates in 49 countries and 400 communities, offering a way for travelers to step beyond typical tourist experiences and engage with local culture in a meaningful way. As […]
Blue Apple Beach
Blue Apple Beach is more than a boutique hotel. It’s a bold experiment in what hospitality can be when sustainability, community, and great design come together. Nestled on the shores of Tierra Bomba Island, just a short boat ride from Cartagena, Colombia, this 11-room boutique hotel and beach club offers guests a vibrant escape where […]