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Together, we can Turn Travel into Impact

Embrace Community Tourism

Planeterra is on a mission to connect communities to the benefits of tourism and involve underserved communities in meaningful and life-changing ways.

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Community tourism.

Refers to travel experiences owned, led, and run by communities—including non-profits, cooperatives, and social enterprises.

For over 20 years, Planeterra has developed and supported community-owned enterprises while promoting responsible travel.

Celebrate community tourism

Planeterra, in partnership with G Adventures, proudly presents the GX World Community Tourism Summit, an annual event showcasing the impact and potential of community tourism.

Planeterra Partners Passionate individuals and organizations committed to making a real difference through travel across India.

Engage Community Tourism

Together, we can transform how tourism experiences communities and how communities experience tourism.

Find out how you can create impact.

As a Traveler:

Choose to support a local organization on your travels and make a genuine difference. Explore the community tourism enterprises and organizations we support.

As a Travel Agent:

  • Book your next adventure with a travel agent who supports communities, such as :

Alternatively, encourage your clients to donate to Planeterra, or commit a percentage of your commissions to support our work. Contact us to learn how you can promote community tourism through your business.

As a Travel Company:

Partner with us and champion our cause. Get in touch to collaborate by emailing info@planeterra.org.

Together, let’s turn travel into impact and inspire a tourism industry that benefits everyone.

As a Community

Join a global network of 550+ community tourism enterprises making a real impact. Explore more here.

SUPPORTERS OF COMMUNITY TOURISM

A big thank you to our sponsors for making it possible for us to celebrate community tourism