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President, Planeterra. Believe that when done right travel can change people's lives. Working to reduce poverty through community tourism.

Amherst, MA
Joined April 2009
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When #women are empowered, they not only create a positive impact on their lives but also on the well-being of their communities✨ Visit bit.ly/theWishList2022 and donate to their Wish List. Together, we can unleash the potential of #communitytourism to #empowerwomen
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Planeterra is supporting the @WTTC's Vision for #NaturePositive Travel & #Tourism, in collaboration with Animondial and endorsed by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. 🌎Visit action.wttc.org/vision-for-n… to learn more and become a #guardianofnature #COP15 #COP15montreal
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Week 2 of the #WishList campaign is underway, and we are extremely grateful for all the support we have received so far. Thank you! You are helping us change lives through #communitytourism. Our next wish is to #empowerwomen in every corner of the globe✨ bit.ly/theWishList2022
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Our team is growing📢 We are looking for a Community Development Specialist for the #EMEA region. Could this be you or someone you know? To learn more about this position, visit bit.ly/CommunityDevelopmentS… #communitytourism #hiring #workwithplaneterra #communitydevelopment
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Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winner of the @glpfilms Sustainability Storytelling Competition: @sierragorda!👏🏼 Sign up to see their #sustainability story launch at: glpfilms.com/ssc #sustainabletourism #storytelling #sustainabletourisminitiatives
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We're thrilled to announce that our Global #CommunityTourism Fund has been recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s first-ever #BrightIdeasinTravel list🙌🏽 Visit planeterra.org/conde-nast-tr… to learn more. Ps: If you'd like to support the Global Community Tourism Fund⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Happy #WorldTourismDay🌎️ Today, we are celebrating how the #travelindustry is reshaping the roles of communities in #tourism Visit planeterra.org/world-tourism… to read our special message for #WTD2022 #communitybasedtourism #communitytourism #sustainabletourism
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The power of (community) tourism✨ Have a good week everyone!
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Tourism is no longer just an elite hobby. It has become a global industry that we are all connected to in one way or another. Make your connection a positive one with #TheLastTourist.
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The #GlobalCommunityTourismNetwork is made up of a diverse range of people and enterprises, and according to our partners, the network and its Planeterra Learning Hub are “very revolutionary”. ➡️Visit communitytourism.org to learn more about the GCTN. #communitybasedtourism
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To continue ensuring that economic opportunities are created, places are protected, and cultures are celebrated through travel, we are working towards the following 2030 aspirational goals! #communitybasedtourism #planeterra #tourism #planeterracares #responsibletourism
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La Asociación Puesta Del Sol es una iniciativa de turismo rural comunitario de la Comunidad La Palma. The Puesta del Sol Association is a community rural tourism initiative from the Community of La Palma. 📍Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua. #communitybasedtourism #planeterracares
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We are excited to partner with @GLPfilms to support their Sustainability Storytelling Competition! Submit your untold sustainability story ​​bit.ly/3z00o9T for a chance to win a custom video produced & distributed by GLP & partners! Submissions open May 1-Jul 31, 2022
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Did you hear we launched a Global Community Tourism Fund? A fund that provides small grants and mentorship to Community Tourism Enterprises in order to accelerate growth and impact through new or improved quality of tourism experiences! Learn more at planeterra.org/community-fun…
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Read our latest blog to learn more about our work with Good Work Foundation in South Africa through CFLI @CanHCZA ! Check it out here: planeterra.org/cfli-south-af…
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Planeterra is excited to announce that we have partnered with the social impact startup socialbnb to support community tourism enterprises around the world! Learn more about our partnership here: planeterra.org/socialbnb/
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YOU DID IT! ⁠ ⁠ You helped raise US$26,000 to grant all 5 wishes on our holiday wish list this year! If you didn't donate yet, donations are still being matched! Donate here: classy.org/campaign/the-wish… Thank you for your support in 2021 - have a happy and prosperous New Year!⁠
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✨Happy Holidays✨from the Planeterra family, to yours! #HappyHolidays
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