Introducing: 15 New Planeterra Projects

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Introducing: 15 New Planeterra Projects

By Rhea SimmsSeptember 13, 2017No Comments

Planeterra is excited to introduce to you the amazing partnerships that have been established over the last year. From Whistler, Canada to Bohol, Philippines, these new partnerships spread across the entire globe. This year we are introducing three new...

Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2017

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Celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2017

By Rhea SimmsJuly 28, 2017No Comments

August 9th marks the United Nation’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Planeterra works closely with indigenous groups across the globe to create meaningful employment and training opportunities in tourism. These programs work to...

Training Underway at LinkAge Restaurant

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Training Underway at LinkAge Restaurant

By Rhea SimmsJuly 25, 2017No Comments

Planeterra has been working hand-in-hand with Friends International to launch their first co-financed social enterprise restaurant in Burma/Myanmar. LinkAge Restaurant will help support at-risk former street youth find training in the tourism industry. ...

Talking Sustainable Travel with The Native Traveler

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Talking Sustainable Travel with The Native Traveler

By Rhea SimmsJuly 18, 2017No Comments

The United Nations declared 2017 the International Year for Sustainable Tourism - but what does that mean for you? Planeterra's own Kelly Galaski joined the Native Traveler to talk about what Sustainable Tourism means for us here at Planeterra and for...

Looking Back at 2016

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Looking Back at 2016

By Rhea SimmsJuly 12, 2017No Comments

Dear Friends and Supporters,2016 was a very big year for Planeterra. We officially launched our CAD$5 million “50 in 5” campaign, with a goal of including 50 new social enterprises into G Adventures tours in 5 years. These will be in addition to the...

Bolivia Community Project Leaders Visit Cusco, Perú

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Bolivia Community Project Leaders Visit Cusco, Perú

By Rhea SimmsJune 02, 2017No Comments

In April 2017 five community members from Jukil Community Lodge in Bolivia travelled to Cusco, Perú as part of a week-long internship program supported by Planeterra. The trip’s purpose was to contribute to the strengthening of their knowledge about...

Construction Underway in Colombia

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Construction Underway in Colombia

By Rhea SimmsJune 01, 2017No Comments

Planeterra has partnered with Wiwa Tours, the only indigenous tour operator on the Lost City Trek in Colombia, to develop opportunities in tourism for the Kogui and Wiwa indigenous groups along the trek. Check the progress that communities members are...

Planeterra Community Projects Attend Largest Travel Show in Perú

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Planeterra Community Projects Attend Largest Travel Show in Perú

By Rhea SimmsJune 01, 2017No Comments

Perú Travel Mart is the most important strategic meeting of the tourism industry in Perú. The event has brought international buyers together with local suppliers since 1987. In 2017, for the very first time, two of Planeterra’s partners were exhibitors...

An Alternative Tour of Delhi

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An Alternative Tour of Delhi

By Rhea SimmsApril 21, 2017No Comments

Walking through the streets of Delhi, guided by Ruhi, I am shown what life is like for children living on the streets in the crowded city.

Khushi’s Journey

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Khushi’s Journey

By Rhea SimmsApril 21, 2017No Comments

Would you ever dream to wake up at 5:00AM and clean your car? This is something Khushi likes to do every single day. Khushi works as a driver with Women on Wheels, a taxi service in Delhi that is run by women for women. She has been driving for the past...