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 […]
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 […]
Good Trip Adventures
Good Trip Adventures is on a mission to make the great outdoors a place where everyone feels welcome. Too often, adventure travel has been built for a select few, but Good Trip Adventures is changing that. With expertly crafted trips across 33 national parks, they take the stress out of planning so travelers of all […]
PashooPakshee
PashooPakshee is a social enterprise that bridges the gap between tourism, conservation, and community development by training women in marginalized communities throughout India to create handcrafted, environmentally conscious souvenirs that reflect the rich cultural heritage and biodiversity of their regions. These products, which range from keychains and handicrafts to regionally inspired designs for museums and […]
Wearsos
Wearsos is on a mission to transform waste into opportunity, empowering women in rural Costa Rica and uplifting communities. By upcycling retired airline seats, Wearsos crafts sustainable, high-quality products like backpacks, passport holders, luggage tags, and fanny packs – helping divert tons of waste from the landfills. But it isn’t only about the bags, it’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
