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The commercial potency of tourism connects it intimately with a wide range of other industries and sub-sectors, giving it a unique power to create positive social and economic impact. Recognising this, the BLCF allocated nearly a quarter of its total funds to this sector, and the rewards are being reaped in far-ranging ways all over the world. Unlocking value for poor communities meant understanding the many linkages to other economic sectors such as crafts, transport and agriculture. The supported projects therefore have a variety of linkages with the various subsectors including tourism certification, community-based tourism, tourism and the agricultural sector, pro-poor tourism initiatives, capacity building and tourism marketing.

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Agriculture/Tourism Links Twin Peaks A sustainable tourism venture linking the two legendary mountain destinations of Machu Picchu and Kilimanjaro is... Gambia's Growth Industry The benefits of Gambia’s famous sunshine are no longer reaped only by the tourism industry, due to a successful marriage...

Certification City of Flowers Responsible tourism is helping create development from the Maya heritage, conserve the environment and benefit local... Destination Rainbow Nation A drive to upgrade and professionalise Fair Trade in South African tourism is working to ensure that local people benefit...

Community-based Tourism Wild at Heart A unique multi-country community based wildlife tourism project has succeeded in respectfully partnering with traditional tribes... Gorilla Territory Volcanoes Safaris lead an exemplary ecotourism attraction linkage which maximises the unique attraction offered by... New Shoots in Namibia An innovative partnership with local stakeholders is positively impacting the Doro !Nawas community, and bringing new...

Pro Poor Initiatives Following a Hero’s Footsteps Legendary revolutionary Che Guevara once championed subsistence farmers. His power lives on today in Bolivia, through... Youth Appeal First class, comprehensive hotel training programmes across the world are giving young people are crucial route out of...