Community-Based Tourism (CBT) can be a great way to empower communities and support sustainable local development by providing alternative livelihoods, expanding economic opportunities, creating a sense of pride, and supporting development needs in a way that is in line with long-term priorities.
So why do so many CBT projects fail?
In the upcoming TrainingAid Live Session, Kelly Galaski (Program & Operations Manager for Americas & Europe, Planeterra Foundation) will discuss key challenges with CBT initiatives, and share practical insights on how to develop market-ready and financially viable community tourism products.
TrainingAid Live Session, March 31st, 2016
- Title: Key Factors in Successful Community Tourism Product Development
- Presenter: Kelly Galaski, Program & Operations Manager (Americas & Europe) for Planeterra Foundation
- Date & Time: Thursday, March 31st, 2016 - 10am EST (New York), 4pm CET (Berlin), 10pm ICT (Bangkok)
- Registration: Sign up for free here
About the Planeterra Foundation
Planeterra Foundation is a non-profit organization established by global travel company G Adventures. Planeterra's projects around the world support social enterprise development to connect underserved communities to the tourism value chain.