Hi everyone, it's great to have you!

Please reach out any time if you have any questions about the competition :)

Feel free to join our online Award Ceremony and Pitch Contest between our 10 finalists on 13th September, here's the link:

www.linkedin.com/events/pitchcompetition-awardceremony26832658031352807424/

Best,
Lisa (Project Lead based in Berlin)

Hi Everyone,

If you missed the event but are curious who won (spoiler alert: all the pitches were fantastic!), check out the replay on YouTube:

Thanks and take care!
Lisa

The applications for 2022 Competition will open on June 1st! Keep an eye out on the social media channels for more updates:

www.instagram.com/socialtourismcompetition/
www.linkedin.com/company/competition-social-entrepreneurship-in-tourism

Call for Mentors for the Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism 2022!

We're looking for industry leaders to join the team as mentors for the finalists of the Competition. You would coach one team that’s been shortlisted for a period of 8 weeks from September to October.

See more details and apply: www.travelmassive.com/jobs/become-a-mentor-for-the-social-entrepreneurship-competition-5527312517

The finalists for 2022 have been announced!

African Xplorer
Nomadic, immersive and tailor made trips in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo and Benin by offering Camper Van 4X4 rental.

Your Ancestral Teacher
Online teaching platform for community-based skills in textiles, ceramics, food-making, and more.

SmArt for Sustainability
NFT travel experiences in Latin America.

Immersive local Experiences in Himalayas
To showcase the real beauty of Nepal and provide immersive travel experiences.

The Valueable Network
Promoting inclusive employment of people with intellectual disabilities in the hospitality industry.

Homely
Our mission is to democratize access to safe and standardized bed and breakfast services.

Agritourism Development Corporation
Uniting local farm entrepreneurs and employees, and promoting their products in the target markets.

Wheel the World
A booking platform for people with disabilities and seniors to travel the world.

Safari Wallet
Personalized travel marketplace that gives local African travelers freedom of travel, with flexible payment plans.

Tourism for Gen-Zs
Creating bespoke experiences in Africa while using tourism to ensure decent working conditions for Afro Gen-Zs.

Learn more at: socialtourismcompetition.com/initiatives-2022

👉 Watch online the final Pitch Contest and Awards Ceremony on November 28: www.travelmassive.com/events/pitch-competition-and-award-ceremony-2022-social-tourism-competition-1894394753

The 10 finalists went through an 8-week mentorship program and are ready to pitch in front of the Jury. The winners will be chosen on the day. Stay tuned and watch live (you'll get the recording as well).

Learn more about the finalists: socialtourismcompetition.com/initiatives-2022

On Wednesday, 8 March 2023 at 13:00 - 13:45, there will be a slot for the Social Entrepreneurship Competition winners of 2022 and a discussion led by prof. Claudia Broezel.

Topic: Fostering Sustainable Tourism through Social Entrepreneurship: Best Practices and Challenges. Meet the winners of the Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism (2022)

When: Wednesday, 8 March 2023 at 13:00 - 13:45

Where: Hall 5.3 Hybrid Studio + Online

The session can be accessed / watched online with an ITB Virtual ticket.

Link:
www.itb.com/en/itb-berlin-for-visitors/itb-convention/itb-convention-program/#/event/fostering-sustainable-tourism-through-social-entrepreneurship-best-practices-and-challenges-meet-the-winners-of-the-social-entrepreneurship-competition-in-tourism-22-https-socialtourismcompetition-com--083ec872-f77f-4b49-9262-9e57a3744586