THE WOMEN IN TRAVEL WALKING IN MEN'S SHOES
Ttg | March 8, 2023
This International Women’s Day we celebrate some of the women around the world who are busy dismantling stereotypes, by doing jobs typically the preserve of men in their societies, from Maasai engineers to Mokoro polers.
EARN A SPOT AT THE G ADVENTURES GLOBAL SUMMIT THROUGH THIS NEW INCENTIVE
Travel Weekly | March 1, 2023
From volunteering for ecotourism projects to developing one himself, from studying the subject under expert guidance to implementing them in practicality, Thomas’s journey is a dose of inspiration you don’t want to miss reading.
Travel Industry Executives Offer Advice for Advisors to Help Navigate 2023
Travel Pulse | January 31, 2023
As 2023 gets underway, the future of travel continues to look bright. The U.S. Travel Foundation projected in a recent report that despite inflation, all segments of travel will continue to surge at least over the short term, due to post-covid demand.
A new Community: G Adventures restructures, makes leadership changes
Karry On | January 16, 2023
Small group travel specialist G Adventures is forming a new holding company for its existing brands and acquisitions called G Travel Community (GTC).
This social-impact small-group adventure shows travellers an unseen side of India and Nepal
Condé Nast Traveller | January 4, 2023
Sustainability editor Juliet Kinsman takes a trip around Delhi, Agra and Kathmandu with G Adventures – and gets a glimpse of some lesser-seen projects.
TOURING VIETNAM WITH JUST YOU: AGENTS SHARE HIGHLIGHTS FROM TTG SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL HEROES FAM TRIP
ttg | January 2, 2023
TTG teamed up with G Touring (Just You and Travelsphere) to take a group of agents to Vietnam as part of the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes initiative, so they could learn what responsible tourism really means and how to sell it better. Here they share their highlights and top takeaways!
G Adventures and Planeterra direct ‘G Trek For Good’ funds to support Indigenous San Community in Botswana
Travel Daily News | November 29, 2022
All of the funds raised for Planeterra will be directed to supporting an Indigenous San Community in Botswana, who have been hard-hit due to the tourism drought caused by the global pandemic.
Indigenous Travel: How to Book Respectful, Responsible Experiences
TravelAge West | November 14, 2022
Sustainable, regenerative, responsible, meaningful — the buzzwords of pandemic-era travel reflect a change in the way many people are thinking about the world, and how they interact with it on vacation.
A Guide to Community Tourism Experiences
Verge Magazine | November 2022
What is community tourism, why are local communities embracing it and where can you go to join a community tourism project?
Planeterra gets recognised in Bright Ideas in Travel list
Travel Weekly | October 7, 2022
Planeterra has been recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s first-ever Bright Ideas in Travel list for its Global Community Tourism fund, a grant program that supports community-based tourism initiatives.
Travel trekkers conquer mountain challenge for ABTA Lifeline and Planeterra
TTG+ | October 17, 2022
More than £30,000 has been raised for charity after a travel industry team trekked to the top of Mount Toubkal – North Africa’s highest peak.
G Adventures climbers raise £30k for Abta LifeLine and Planeterra
Travel Weekly | October 17, 2022
Members of the UK travel industry have raised more than £30,000 for charity by climbing Mount Toubkal, the highest point in North Africa. The trek, organised by G Adventures and named G Trek for Good, saw the group climb the 4,167 metre summit and exceed their £20,000 target.
Innovative People-Centered Solutions for the Future of Tourism
Trainingaid | September 26, 2022
What are some good examples of tourism organizations investing in people, promoting decent work and meaningful careers, and supporting innovations that put people at the center?
Regenerative Travel Is the Next Phase of Responsible Tourism
Outside | September 22, 2022
It’s like sustainable tourism 2.0—with a focus on leaving destinations better than we found them.
Community-based tourism and how it works for a sustainable future
Inside Himalayas | September 16, 2022
An integral part of the global economy, the tourism industry has grown rapidly over the past few decades and is expected to continue its growth well into the future.
On Location: Ancient cities, baklava & tourism for good – G Adventures hosts agents in Turkey
Pax News | August 18, 2022
On Tuesday (Aug. 12), agents visited a Planeterra-supported women’s handicraft shop in the seaside town Ayvalık called Çöp(m)adam, which sells accessories made from throw-away materials.
Proyecto de Turismo Sostenible en Perú
Econoticias.com | June 7, 2022
El “Proyecto de Turismo Sostenible en Áreas Protegidas en un Mundo Post-COVID”, liderado por la UICN y co-implementado por la Fundación Internacional Planeterra, llevó a cabo una serie de capacitaciones sobre seguridad y salud para 160 personas en nueve comunidades amazónicas en las áreas protegidas de Río Abiseo y Amarakaeri.
Planeterra grants “holiday wishes” to communities worldwide
Travel Daily News | December 1, 2021
Non-profit plans to grant “holiday wishes” to community tourism initiatives worldwide.
After days of deals, travel industry brands mark Giving Tuesday by giving back
Travel Weekly | November 30, 2021
TORONTO — After the deals and discounts of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, corporations and other organizations are giving back today, on Giving Tuesday.
Putting Giving On Your Wish List With Planeterra
Travel Press | Nov 30, 2021
The Wish List allows supporters of Planeterra and community tourism, to be part of making “wishes” come true this holiday season after a difficult two years with limited income from international travel.
What does 'local' really mean? 5 tips to ensure local tourism is genuine.
Adventure Travel Networking | September 16, 2021
The tourism industry has been turning away from a mass tourism model toward a more locally focused one. Yet this surge in interest is also paired with uncertainty: What does “local” even mean?
Planeterra recruits five more directors
Travel Weekly | November 18, 2021
Non-profit organisation Planeterra has appointed five women as members of its international board of directors.
5 Tour Operators That Are Working Toward a More Sustainable Travel Future
TravelAge West | Oct 11, 2021
Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) travelers visiting Cambodia’s legendary Angkor Wat also often make a later stop in nearby villages, where the tour operator has helped provide water wells for many impoverished local families.
Panama Is Spending $300 Million With Lofty Goals for Community-Centric Tourism
Skift | October 8, 2021
The country’s new sustainable tourism master plan could set a precedent for the region if the government puts its money where its mouth is. But is Panama’s private sector ready to embrace sharing the tourism pie after a major downturn?
The Future of Travel
Verge Magazine | June 24, 2021
Has the global pandemic hit the tourism reset button? Industry insiders weigh in on what post-pandemic travel could—or should—look like.
Proyecto de turismo comunitario jamao ecotours ingresa a la red global de turismo comunitario de Planeterra
Infotur Dominicano | May 19, 2021
El Proyecto de Turismo Communitario Jamao Ecotours ha sido escogido como miembro de la “Red Global de Turismo Comunitario”, una Red Mundial creada por Planeterra, organización sin fines de lucro que ha reunido a más de 200 negocios turísticos comunitarios en 68 países.
Planeterra launches fundraising challenge to promote community tourism
Travel Daily News | May 17, 2021
Planeterra launched the Around the World Challenge, encouraging travel lovers to join the non-profit’s movement to support community tourism enterprises as travel reemerges post-COVID, all while celebrating the diversity and power of community tourism.
CTO joins with Canada-based group to promote community tourism
Jamaica Observer | August 06, 2021
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) on Friday said it is collaborating with a Canada-based non-profit organisation to support community tourism in CTO member countries.
How to travel more responsibly in Australia and beyond
Fair Tourism | July 19, 2021
In the Asia-Pacific region, an interest in ecotourism and nature-based tourism is gathering significant momentum. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) claims that nature-based tourism is now the fastest growing tourism sector globally!
A Crash Course On Community-Based Tourism & Its Importance Right Now
Travel & Leisure India | July 1, 2021
With sustainability being the need of the hour, the tourism industry is gradually, yet consistently, moving forward to embrace responsible and mindful ways of travelling, which minimises environmental harm to a great extent.
“WE HAVE LOOKED DEEPLY TO WORK OUT WHAT WE WANT TO BE”: PLANETERRA’S PRESIDENT ON USING COVID DOWNTIME WISELY
Travel Weekly | August 18, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has no doubt been a challenging time for us all, not least the travel industry, but it’s also provided an opportunity to rethink and reset our path towards a more sustainable future.
Planeterra, CTO team up for community tourism initiative
Travel Week | August 9, 2021
BRIDGETOWN — Planeterra and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) have a new partnership to scale up community tourism and change lives across the Caribbean.
Planeterra, CTO join forces to promote community tourism in the Caribbean
PAX News | August 6, 2021
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Canada-based global community tourism non-profit Planeterra have joined forces to support community tourism in CTO member countries.
12 sustainable destinations doing good for the planet
The Times | September 27, 2021
We celebrate the corners of this sprawling world of ours that are extra special when it comes to enriching the lives of people and protecting nature
Planeterra, CTO team up for community tourism initiative
Travel Week | August 9, 2021
BRIDGETOWN — Planeterra and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) have a new partnership to scale up community tourism and change lives across the Caribbean.
Bruce Poon Tip’s Planeterra Launches 2nd Annual Virtual Trek Challenge To Support Communities In Tourism Recovery
Open Jaw | August 21, 2021
Last year’s Planeterra Trek Challenge saw hundreds of industry professionals and travel lovers virtually climb the distance to the iconic Everest Base Camp trek – while raising over $100,000. Building on that success, Planeterra is launching the 2nd annual virtual Trek Challenge.
Planeterra lanza el movimiento por el Turismo Comunitario Global
Infotur Latam | April 30, 2021
Apoyar a las empresas de turismo comunitario tiene el potencial de cambiar millones de vidas a mejor mientras el mundo comienza a viajar de nuevo, así como de ofrecer experiencias locales inolvidables a los viajeros. Pero son pocas los negocios comunitarios que cuentan con el conocimiento y los recursos para poder aprovechar al máximo la cadena global de suministro del turismo.
Planeterra launches Global Community Tourism Network
Travel Weekly | April 20, 2021
Non-profit organisation Planeterra has created a network of more than 200 community tourism enterprises from 68 countries to share experiences and lessons.
Can This New Global Community Tourism Network Shift Business Models?
Skift | April 27, 2021
The concept of community-based tourism, in which businesses are owned and operated by local communities with revenue, in turn, targeting rural development, dates back to the 1970s. Pre-pandemic, a greater number of community enterprises were entering the tourism value chain as travelers increasingly sought culturally immersive experiences with travel dollars going directly to local communities.
Planeterra’s new ‘PACT’ prioritizes community tourism development in Panama
Travel Week | January 18, 2021
Planeterra, the global leader in community tourism enterprise development, has teamed up with the Panama Government, in partnership with the Panamanian Foundation for Sustainable Tourism (APTSO), Fundación Natura, for a joint venture, ‘PACT’, to work with communities across Panama to build community tourism experiences that improve the well-being of residents, visitors, and the environment.
Planeterra launches virtual Trek Challenge to rebuild community tourism
PAX Global Media | August 25, 2020
Planeterra Foundation, the non-profit partner of G Adventures and G Touring, has launched its first annual ‘Planeterra Trek Challenge’ and is inviting the travel industry to join a virtual trek to Everest Base Camp to help rebuild community tourism around the world following the devastating impact of COVID-19.
Together In Travel: Planeterra Supports Communities Most In Need
Karryon | May 26, 2020
Planeterra has launched the ‘Turn Travel into Impact from Home’ campaign, which assists local communities who rely on tourism for income, during these challenging times.
Special Report: The global impact of Covid-19 on tourism jobs
Travel Weekly | May 12, 2020
Katie McGonagle speaks to six tour leaders, accommodation providers and operator representatives in destinations from Australia to Peru
There's a shocking story behind this meal
The Observer | May 1, 2020
“No, gentle. You have to pinch with your fingers, like this. Slow! You have no patience!” She’d known me for 30 minutes and had me nailed: I am not patient, ever.
Non-profit launches Turn Travel into Impact from Home’ campaign
Inside Travel | April 28, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, halting the global tourism industry, local communities who rely on tourism for income are being severely impacted.
Planeterra Pivots To Help Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
Travel Press | April 27, 2020
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to halt the global tourism industry, local communities that rely on tourism for income are being severely impacted.
New Planeterra Campaign Aims To Help Communities Impacted By COVID-19
OpenJaw | April 23, 2020
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to halt the global tourism industry, communities that rely on tourism for income are being severely impacted, says Planeterra, G Adventures’ non-profit partner.
Planeterra supports communities most in need as projects pivot to help tackle COVID-19 crisis
Travel Daily News | April 23, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, halting the global tourism industry, local communities who rely on tourism for income are being severely impacted.
GLP Films Announces the Best Sustainable Tourism Films of 2020 (Sthree Craft Shop and Cafe Video)
GLP Films | March 19, 2020
GLP Films (GLP), the award-winning content marketing agency dedicated to sustainable tourism, announced the official selections for the 2nd annual “Best Sustainable Tourism Films” competition.
Local knowledge for eco-conscious tourism choices
Otago Daily Times | March 9, 2020
The latest travel book from Lonely Planet, Sustainable Escapes, discovers the world’s best eco-conscious travel experiences and places to stay. This is an edited extract.
G Adventures and Planeterra add not-for-profit experiences for International Women's Day
TTG | March 6, 2020
Five new projects aimed at empowering women and their communities have been announced by G Adventures and its not-for-profit partner Planeterra.
Where to Go in 2020
enRoute Air Canada | March, 2020
Where to Go in 2020 — From a parrot safari in New York to glamping on the shores of the “world’s aquarium” in Mexico.
The Ripple Effect: Redefining Community Tourism and its Power to Transform Lives
Skift | January 10, 2020
As the global travel industry enters a new era of responsibility, how we define and measure the impact of community tourism must evolve beyond the traditional understanding of community-based tourism as a tool for community development.
Tourism that Makes a Difference in India and Nepal
Virtuoso | January, 2020
Exploring beyond Everest in Nepal and connecting with locals in India deliver tourism for good.
Spotlight: Travel industry leaders to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Travel Weekly | November 14, 2019
A team of travel industry leaders will travel to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro raising money for G Adventures’ charitable foundation, Planeterra and Abta Lifeline.
50 reasons to celebrate with Planeterra and G Adventures
Travel Week | November 7, 2019
TORONTO — Planeterra, G Adventures’ non-profit aimed at “turning travel into impact”, had 50 reasons to celebrate at Livelihood Café earlier this week.
Here’s How Canadians Can Do Good Every Time They Travel
Far and Wide | September 27, 2019
On September 27 the United Nations marks World Tourism Day, highlighting the ways travel and tourism make a positive impact across the globe.
Planeterra is just 15 projects away from completing its Project 100 goal
PAX | November 6, 2019
The Planeterra Foundation, the non-profit arm of G Adventures, completed its 50 in 5 campaign ahead of schedule, one and a half years early, to be exact.
"Try not to overthink it": G Adventures' Sustainability Message to Agents
Travel Weekly | August 29, 2019
G Adventures’ vice president of social enterprise and sustainability has urged travel agents to sell products that aren’t just a commodity and “make them feel good”.
Creating Positive Change Through Tourism
The Discoverer | August 12, 2019
Standing in the crowded New Delhi airport, weighed down by carry-on luggage and fighting off yawns after a long flight, I was met with the familiar signs of the start of a trip.