Tourism potential in elevating livelihoods.

Tour operators and accommodations come in all sizes and all have a different impact on holiday destinations, either positive or negative. Where some tour operators exist for the sake of creating unique experiences for their clients, some tour operators exist for the sake of the local community. They aim to use tourism as a tool to create a better life and future for communities and to protect the environment. They exist to create a local positive impact. The idea that environmental conservation and sustainable tourism has the power to boost the less fortune communities out of poverty and to give them a purpose and pride of their culture. “with aims like to keeping tourists in countries for a longer period of time. Not just to see the traditional sites, but to experience local assets and connect to communities and their culture.” some tour operators simply existing to enhance the livelihoods of local communities by trading their talents in art, music and cultural diversity. This different approach compared the main stream tourism model, lets the community have a share of the opportunities that come from tourism.