Sustainable destination management — our commitment to people and planet

Community projects — strengthening local economies

Many of our DMC partners focus actively on community projects with strategies to strengthen the local communities they work in. From supporting local artisan cooperatives in Morocco to funding education initiatives in East Africa and partnering with indigenous communities in Latin America — our DMC partners put community benefit at the centre of their operations. Every program arranged through Body and Soul International has the potential to directly benefit the local communities who make it extraordinary

Women empowerment — enabling economic opportunity

Women play a crucial role in economic development — and our DMC partners actively support women's empowerment across their destinations. We encourage and celebrate DMC partners who create pathways for women to gain education, professional experience and economic independence — whether through training local female guides, partnering with women-owned suppliers or supporting women's entrepreneurship programs in their communities.

Environmental protection — responsible stewardship

Our DMC partners are deeply conscious of the impact of tourism on the natural world. From waste management education and clean-up programs to wildlife protection initiatives and low-impact transport solutions — our network applies sustainable practices that seek to minimise and mitigate environmental impact. We actively seek DMC partners who share our commitment to conservation and ecosystem protection — and we encourage every partner to pursue recognised sustainability certifications. We support DMC partners pursuing Biosphere certification — the international sustainable tourism standard recognised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.

Working together — collective sustainability goals

Sustainable destination management is not achieved by individual organisations working in isolation — it requires collaboration between DMC partners, local communities, government bodies and international organisations. Body and Soul International actively facilitates the sharing of best practices across our network — connecting DMC partners who are leading the way in sustainability with those who are beginning their journey. When we pool expertise, resources and commitment — we achieve impact that no single organisation could achieve alone.

Body and Soul International supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals — the global framework for responsible business and sustainable tourism