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We are grateful for the recognition we have received over the past 15 years.
2008 - Best project in natural resource management, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.
2009 - Reference model in "The role of education for sustainable development in natural resource management, research and international cooperation", UNESCO, Univ Greiswald.
2009 - Reference model in "Conservation and Management of Biodiversity in Tropics", Univ. Göttingen, Germany.
2010 - National award for best project to "Promote Culture in Natural Protected Areas". CONANP.
2011 - Recognition for "Best nature tourism product in Mexico", SECTUR.
2012 - Reference model at the "International Development Design Summit", Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
2013 - High impact social enterprise in Mexico, New Ventures, 2013.
2014 - present. Training Company and Evaluation Entity for Nature Oriented Tourist Guides based on NOM-09-TUR-2002 in Mexico.
2016 - Honorable Mention for Nature Conservation in Mexico, CONANP.
2018 - International Visitor Leadership Program, US Embassy.
2019 - Future Leaders Connect, for public policy design in Mexico, British Counsil.
2019 - Visionaris, high-impact social enterprise, UBS Bank, Switzerland.
2019 - CEMEX-TEC Community Entrepreneurship Award Finalists.
2020 - Silver Winner World Travel Market Latin America Responsible Tourism Award
2022 - Three Global Inspiring Tour Operators Award. Adventure Travel Trade Association.
2024 - Coordinators of the LATAM Responsible Tourism Recognition in the category of Biodiversity Conservation, World Travel Market
Did you know that in the Caribbean and Latin American regions, women are the majority in the tourism workforce? According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in 2019, women accounted for 54% of the global tourism workforce. However, despite this presence, women tend to have lower paid and less recognized jobs in tourism.
Women leaders, innovation and local development in nature tourism
The same UNWTO report, women occupy 60% of jobs in the "cleaning and maintenance" category, while they account for only 39% of managers and senior officials in tourism. In addition, women carry out a large volume of unpaid work in family tourism businesses.
Faced with this situation, at La Mano del Mono we are committed to strengthening capacities in the tourism industry by working with local women to improve their opportunities and quality of life in the sector, promoting sustainable practices and fostering the creation of support networks among them. Our work recognizes the role of women in the care of biodiversity and culture, thanks to their close relationship with nature and traditions throughout the centuries.
For the La Mano del Mono team, women are key to promoting sustainable tourism to ensure the long-term conservation of natural and cultural resources, as they can encourage responsible practices among visitors and their communities. In addition, their participation in tourism-related decision-making can contribute to the creation of more equitable and just policies and practices, providing opportunities for women to take on leadership roles, thus contributing to their economic and social empowerment. After all, the active participation of women in nature tourism will foster creativity and innovation in the industry to improve the quality of the tourism experience, as well as the development of more sustainable and responsible practices.
If you are a woman passionate about nature and want to contribute to the conservation of the environment and the sustainable development of communities, nature tourism can be an excellent option for you! Join La Mano del Mono and together we will work towards a more responsible and sustainable tourism!
Local women for global change
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