Transforming fragmented cultural assets into a unified, community-driven foundation for sustainable and responsible tourism development.

Thai Hai did not become a tourism village by inventing an experience. It first rescued Tày stilt houses and protected a way of life, then restored a damaged landscape. Tourism came later. That reversal is its most transferable lesson: before asking how to attract visitors, decide what must still be alive when they arrive.

Since 1987, Borneo Adventure has been working with communities in the upper Ai River, promoting tourism that supports local communities and advocates conservation. Through this partnership, communities have been brought out of poverty, areas of orang utan habitat have been protected and women have been involved in the workforce. Their experience provides a model for sustainable and responsible tourism in Sarawak.

A grassroots, woman-led eco-village in Bali proves that community-based tourism can fight land displacement and empower an entire village.

From Shared Trust to a New Generation of Leaders “Ban Nai Nang” derives its name from the Malay term “Sungai Kanang,” meaning “happiness and well-being.” More than the name of a place, it reflects the spirit of the community—a way of life rooted in nature, culture, and a strong sense of belonging. When community-based tourism was first introduced, local people raised questions about the opportunities it might create and the impacts it could bring. These perspectives were not

Tropical Trekking operates with a strategic mission to explore and showcase the natural landscapes and rich ethnic minority cultures of Vietnam's Central Highlands. The organization’s operational framework is built upon three foundational pillars, such as the responsible management and sustainable exploitation of natural resources; the preservation and promotion of indigenous cultural heritage to establish sustainable livelihood mechanisms for local communities and a pioneeri

Food consumption patterns vary significantly across communities, influenced by cultural traditions, environmental conditions, and local knowledge systems. These variations contribute to the diversity of staple foods and reflect how communities adapt to their surroundings. In this context , community-based food systems play a crucial role in promoting sustainable living by strengthening local livelihoods, enhancing food security, and reducing dependence on external food suppli

Building community resilience has increasingly started to be an important thing flagged out by many community-based tourism (CBT) practitioners as an essential part of achieving climate-resilient tourism. Many CBT projects treat climate resilience as a technology and infrastructure problem (early warning systems, sea walls, solar, water tanks). However, the United Nations (2022) stated that climate resilience is inseparable from community livelihoods and wellbeing. Social cap

Building Khmer-led tourism that protects living culture while delivering fair, measurable local benefits.