G Adventures launch new community tourism projects ahead of GX

G Adventures and its non-profit partner, Planeterra, are delighted to announce Incredible India has come onboard as the headline sponsor for the GX World Community Tourism Summit being hosted from 24 - 28 September, 2024, as they also announce the four new social enterprises that have been developed for travellers to India that GX guests will experience during their time in the country. 

Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures and Planeterra, says both organizations are extremely grateful for the support of the Ministry of Tourism. 

“Community tourism is an increasing focus for Incredible India, so sponsoring GX is a natural fit as tourism returns and builds back in a better way. We are delighted to be able to collaborate with Incredible India as we showcase our newest community tourism experiences. 

“These are all designed to give back through travel and help change the lives of local people through the economic support of tourism, as well as delivering memorable and life-changing activities to our travellers,” says Poon Tip. 

The four new initiatives:

• Anoothi India -  a textile workshop led by women from marginalized communities in the Jaipur region. 
• Pink City Rickshaw - offers women from low-income households in Jaipur sustainable livelihoods as they proudly drive designer e-rickshaws the initiative promotes eco-friendly transportation to help reduce pollution in the city.
• Sheroes Hangout -  a café that offers acid attack survivors livelihoods and support. It challenges stigmas and helps women from disadvantaged backgrounds find opportunities for personal growth and recovery.
• Sunder Rang - The arts and crafts centre based in Chandelao, Rajasthan, provides training and a platform for rural women to showcase their traditional handicrafts. 

These enterprises join G Adventures’ and Planeterra’s long-standing community tourism experiences  including Women With Wheels’ airport transfer service, and Salaam Baalak Trust’s Delhi City Walk, which trains and empowers youth to enter the tourism and hospitality space.