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Forget about lying on the beach and sipping fruity drinks at at all-inclusive, or lounging pool-side while deciding between eight restaurants on a cruise ship. Bruce Poon Tip, the Calgary-raised founder of G Adventures, wants you to help make the world a better place on your next vacation. Read More ›

Tour operator G Adventures has announced a $1-million collaboration with the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB), to finance and develop a sustainable community-based tourism program in Central and South America. Read More ›

Tourism is one of the global industries in which women play an enormous role, representing between 60 and 70 percent of its employment. As travelers and global citizens, it is important to understand how traveling sustainably can benefit the lives of women around the world. I spoke with Paula Vlamings, the Executive Director of Planeterra, about the nonprofit’s efforts to empower women in the tourism industry worldwide. Read More ›

Travelling alone can be difficult for anyone, regardless of gender. Ms Vlamings suggests travellers “always listen to the local knowledge, understand the conditions and cultural norms before you go, and try to be as smart about your choices as possible”. Read More ›

Most sisters are doing it for themselves, but some don’t have that privilege. Planeterra says the travel industry can do its bit to ensure women across the world can join the chorus this International Women’s Day. Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin, eat your heart out. Read More ›

As G Adventures’ foundation, Planeterra funds a variety of projects around the world to provide sustainable solutions to local problems in travel destinations, many focused on women’s empowerment. We focus on basic needs such as health and education, conserving the environment, and small business development. Read More ›

Today is International Women's Day, observed around the globe in a number of ways. Rallies, exhibits and academic symposia are focusing on issues of and concerning women. But what about every other day? Those of us in the tourism industry enjoy a first-hand view of women's roles, positions and predicaments around the world. And we're in a great position to take positive steps for women. That's why organizations such as Planeterra are so important. Read More ›

n honour of International Women’s Day, Canadian Living intern Leslie Emmons interviewed Paula Vlamings from Planeterra Foundation, the fund-raising arm of G Adventures. As Executive Director of Planeterra and a seasoned traveller, Paula is keenly aware how tourism can change the lives of women everywhere. Read More ›

In time for International Women's Day, director of Planeterra Foundation discusses how sustainable tourism empowers women worldwide Read More ›

Planeterra celebrates with Daytime International Women's Day and how the tourism industry can empower women. Read More ›