Tourism as a Force for Good: The Untours Foundation's Mission

In this episode of the Tourpreneur podcast, Chris speaks with Jonathan Coleman from the Untours Foundation and Zakia Moulaoui Guery from Invisible Cities. They discuss the transformative power of tourism and how both organizations are making a significant impact in their communities.

The Untours Foundation focuses on impact investing in social enterprises, while Invisible Cities trains individuals affected by homelessness to become tour guides, sharing their unique stories. Together, they explore the intersection of tourism, social change, and community empowerment.

In this conversation, Zakia and Jonathan discuss the importance of networking, partnerships, and financial support, particularly for social enterprises like Invisible Cities. They highlight the significance of building trust and rapport with stakeholders, the milestones achieved by Invisible Cities, and the role of corporate partnerships in supporting their mission.

The discussion also covers future plans for expansion and offers advice for other tourism businesses looking to partner with Untours.

Chapters

00:00 The Untours Foundation: A Journey of Impact
07:24 Invisible Cities: Transforming Lives Through Tourism
23:53 Networking and Partnerships in Travel Business
26:52 The Importance of Financial Support
30:05 Building Trust and Rapport in Business
31:55 Milestones and Achievements of Invisible Cities
35:12 Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy
38:42 Future Plans for Expansion
41:52 Advice for Social Enterprises and Tourism Businesses