Legacy Actions in Our Tourism Operation with Communities
1. Training and Local Empowerment Programmes
At Transfers & Tours Colombia, we implement training programmes for local residents in Bogotá, Medellín and other destinations with which we have a social responsibility, focusing on tourism and hospitality skills. These programmes include courses in tourist guiding, customer service, foreign languages, and small tourism business management.
Impact:
- We empower community members with valuable skills that improve their employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
- We encourage local economic development by training residents to provide quality tourism services.
- We promote sustainable tourism through the active participation of the community in the tourism industry.
2. Promotion of Handicrafts and Local Products
In collaboration with artisans and producers from Bogotá and other destinations in Colombia, we establish markets for handicrafts and local products. We create spaces within our tourist itineraries where visitors can learn about and buy local products, such as handicrafts, traditional foods and beverages.
Impacto:
- Generamos ingresos directos para los artesanos y productores locales, apoyando la economía de la comunidad.
- Preservamos y promovemos la cultura y las tradiciones locales al exponer a los turistas a productos auténticos y hechos a mano.
- Fomentamos el turismo responsable al incentivar la compra de productos locales y reducir la huella de carbono asociada con el transporte de mercancías.
3. Projects for Conservation and Environmental Sustainability
We develop and support environmental conservation projects in the regions of the country where we promote tourism products, such as the reforestation of degraded areas, the cleaning and maintenance of water bodies, and the implementation of sustainable tourism practices. We involve tourists and local residents in environmental volunteering activities.
Impact:
- We protect and improve the natural environment in tourist areas, ensuring that future generations can enjoy these resources.
- raise environmental awareness among tourists and the local community, promoting sustainable and responsible practices.
- strengthen the relationship with the community by working together to preserve the environment, improving the quality of life and the tourist appeal of the region.
4. Development of Community Tourism Infrastructure
Trabajamos con las comunidades locales para desarrollar y mejorar la infraestructura turística, como senderos ecológicos, centros de visitantes y señalización informativa. Involucramos a la comunidad en el diseño y construcción de estas infraestructuras para asegurar que reflejen y respeten las necesidades locales y el entorno natural.
Impacto:
- Mejoramos la experiencia turística al proporcionar instalaciones adecuadas y bien mantenidas.
- Creamos oportunidades de empleo y desarrollo económico para la comunidad local a través de proyectos de infraestructura.
- Fomentamos un sentido de orgullo y propiedad en la comunidad, al involucrarlos directamente en la mejora de su entorno.
5. Proyectos Educativos y Culturales
At Transfers & Tours Colombia, we organise and support educational and cultural programmes that promote knowledge and appreciation of local history, culture and traditions. This includes workshops, talks and cultural events for tourists and residents. At Transfers & Tours Colombia, we organise and support educational and cultural programmes that promote knowledge and appreciation of local history, culture and traditions. This includes workshops, talks and cultural events for tourists and residents.
Impact:
- We enrich the tourist experience by providing a deeper understanding of local cultures.
- We preserve and revitalise local cultural traditions by encouraging their practice and dissemination.
- We promote cultural pride and identity in local communities, strengthening their cohesion and resilience.
At Transfers & Tours Colombia, we firmly believe in the power of tourism to generate a positive and lasting impact. These legacy actions not only benefit local communities, but also enrich the experience of our clients, who take with them a deep respect and appreciation for the culture and natural environment of the places they visit.