Promote sustainable cooperation between travelers and those who have traveled

This is how the organization increases "Venice Authentica“With their platform, for example, the acceptance between tourists and locals. Travelers can book activities on the platform and either learn how to make Murano jewelry themselves or how to decorate typical Venetian masks. There is also an interactive map showing shops that are run by Venetians and offer high quality products. Both sides like that: travelers get to know the “real Venice”, the locals in turn benefit financially, as the profits do not go to large corporations.

Organizations that promote sustainable cooperation can also be found in other destinations. The "International Greeters Association“Offers free city tours worldwide. The special thing: The Guides are locals who take travelers with them into their everyday lives and show them their favorite corners of the city. This often leads travelers off the beaten tourist track.

Spend your vacation away from the crowds and help curb plastic consumption

In addition to social sustainability, other organizations focus on eliminating the negative impact tourism has on the environment. The non-profit organization "Cleanwave“, for example, is committed to reducing plastic consumption in Mallorca and other parts of Spain. On the Balearic Islands alone, 1,5 million plastic bottles are used every day, which in turn pose a real threat to the surrounding natural resources, especially the oceans. Thanks to the initiative, there are now over 70 drinking water stations on Mallorca that are filled with water filtered by osmosis. At the stations, you can fill up your own stainless steel bottles or those produced by “Cleanwave” for free, thus putting an end to the flood of plastic. The organization recently launched an app that shows all the filling stations nearby.