how we work with TOUR OPERATORS
What We Believe
We believe Black tour operators are cultural stewards, storytellers, and economic drivers. Yet, systemic barriers have kept too many from fully participating in—and benefiting from—the global tourism economy.
We don’t believe in waiting for inclusion—we build infrastructure, community, and opportunity that puts Black businesses at the center of their own growth. We see tourism not just as travel, but as a tool for cultural preservation, community development, and generational wealth.
Our Approach
We meet entrepreneurs where they are and guide them toward where they want to go—with real tools, honest insight, and culturally relevant support. Our work is grounded in three key pillars:
- Access to Knowledge: We offer training that’s practical, actionable, and designed for businesses operating on limited resources but big vision.
- Access to Networks: We connect entrepreneurs to peers, mentors, and partners who understand the power of shared experiences.
- Access to Opportunity: From pitch decks to grant alerts to visibility platforms, we help open doors that have historically been shut.
We provide a range of support tailored to both early-stage entrepreneurs and established operators looking to grow, pivot, or scale.
Our Services for Tour Operators
Disrupt for Change Academy Membership
Equity-Focused Consulting for Organizations
Disrupt for Change Academy Membership
A subscription-based training hub that includes:
- On-demand educational courses on tourism marketing, operations, and tour product development, travel trade and more!
- Downloadable worksheets, templates, and toolkits
- Quarterly office hours with industry experts
- Online community networking
- One-on-one business consulting and coaching
Coaching & Audits
Equity-Focused Consulting for Organizations
Disrupt for Change Academy Membership
- One-on-one support for business planning, pricing models, partnerships, and branding
- Deep-dive assessments with custom action plans to improve sustainability and growth
Equity-Focused Consulting for Organizations
Equity-Focused Consulting for Organizations
Equity-Focused Consulting for Organizations
- We help institutions (DMOs, museums, cultural orgs) better support Black-owned businesses and inclusive travel programming through partnership design, co-creation, cultural heritage tourism and tourism marketing strategy.
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