We collaborated with five towns — Biddeford, Saco, Westbrook, Gardiner, and Rockland — to co-create market-ready #CommunityTourismExperiences that are authentic, sustainable, and locally owned.

🔗 Learn more at planeterra.org/our-work-in-maine/

#SustainableTourism #ResponsibleTourism

“It seemed the primary response that most responsible tourism companies were having was—to put it in rather frank terms—to hire Northern, white consultants or companies to measure their carbon footprint and then pay for offsets,” says Jamie Sweeting @planeterra.bsky.social

🎥 Want to learn more? Watch our Fireside Chat with Jhon Ccoyo, Tourism Coordinator at Parque de la Papa, to hear firsthand how tourism is helping preserve tradition and strengthen communities: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uP9...

This is a powerful example of how #communitytourism creates meaningful connections and generates income to protect both biodiversity and culture.

Travellers visit the park to learn about traditional Andean agriculture, seed conservation (in partnership with the Svalbard Global Seed Vault), and Indigenous weaving practices, while directly supporting the local economy.

Located in the stunning Sacred Valley of Peru, Parque de la Papa is made up of five Quechua communities working together to preserve over 1,300 varieties of native potatoes, along with the ancient knowledge and traditions that sustain them.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting collaboration! Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting collaboration! mailchi.mp/f7ef5543af2f...

#CommunityTourism #InternationalBiodiversityDay #NaturePositiveTourism

A win for communities, travellers, and the planet — and such great news to celebrate International #BiodiversityDay, don’t you think? 🌍

Here's some exciting news: applications for the 2025 edition are now officially open!

Planeterra Global #CommunityTourism members can submit their applications by April 30, 2025.

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We couldn't be prouder of all their achievements👏🏽
Red Rocks is one of the many community-led organizations that have thrived thanks to Planeterra’s Global Community #Tourism Fund in 2022, 2023, and 2024.