Join us for the Final Pitch Contest and Award Ceremony of the 2026 Social Entrepreneurs in Tourism (SET) Competition!

On November 23, the 10 finalists will pitch their ventures live to an international Jury and audience. The Jury will select the winners in two categories: Launch Track and Growth Track.

Save the date:
📅 November 23, 2026
🕑 14:00 CET
📍 Online – Livestream available

This year's competition set a new record with 238 applications, the highest number in our history. These ten changemakers stood out for how they use tourism to protect ecosystems, create fair jobs, and put real value back into local communities. They have completed a mentorship program with international experts and are now ready to present their ideas.

🟩 Launch Track Finalists

Ampuy – Bolivia 🇧🇴
Chipatso Recycling Center – Malawi 🇲🇼
SOCYT – Egypt 🇪🇬
TahaK: Tahanan sa Kalikasan – Philippines 🇵🇭
Mancub – Czech Republic 🇨🇿

🟦 Growth Track Finalists

Xperience Stockholm – Sweden 🇸🇪
Red Rocks Initiative for Sustainable Development – Rwanda 🇷🇼
Joint Indigenous Tourism Hub – Uganda 🇺🇬
3 Sisters Adventure Trekking – Nepal 🇳🇵
Nagenahiru Environmental Learning Center – Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Meet all finalists and shortlisted projects: socialtourismcompetition.com/finalists-2026

🏆 Winners will receive financial support, international visibility, and tailored support from our network of partners.

🔔 Register on Travel Massive to watch live.

🎥 The event will be livestreamed and recorded.

💡 Learn more about the Competition at www.socialtourismcompetition.com