Applications for the 2024 competition are now open. See below for details.
The Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism Competition is the first worldwide competition focusing on social innovation and entrepreneurship in tourism.
Awards are presented in two categories:
• LAUNCH Track: For entrepreneurs with great innovative idea or initiative they want to grow.
• GROWTH Track: For entrepreneurs with existing projects and an MVP they want to develop further.
Solution-Oriented
By giving social entrepreneurs access to expert knowledge, a mentoring program and international visibility, the competition aims provide strong support for social tourism entrepreneurs and their efforts to help to transform the sector and shape a sustainable future for tourism in their destination.
The Competition was founded in 2019 by Professor Dr. Claudia Brözel from the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, with founding partners ITB Berlin, Berlin Travel Festival and Travel Massive.
Strong Network of Partners and Supporters
In 2024, the Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism is supported by booking.com, Amadeus, Lufthansa City Center, Travel Massive, the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, SINA, ITB Berlin, Teejit, and WIIF.
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🎉 Applications for the 2024 Social Tourism Competition are now OPEN: socialtourismcompetition.com
Apply in two tracks:
• LAUNCH Track: for new ideas
• GROWTH Track: for existing businesses
Applications close June 30, 2024.
Last 2 days to apply for the 2024 Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism – submit your entry by 30 June 2024 at socialtourismcompetition.com
We're calling all entrepreneurs in tourism with inspiring ideas or existing projects with social impact
💡 Apply in two tracks:
• LAUNCH Track: for new ideas
• GROWTH Track: for existing businesses
🏆 What is in for you:
• €3K fund for the first and second place winners in both tracks
• 8-week mentorship program for 10 finalists
• Access to video educational resources
• Expert feedback on your application
• Increased visibility for your project
• Networking opportunities
Learn more and apply today:
socialtourismcompetition.com
Searching for exciting Job opportunities connecting tourism, sustainability and data driven approaches:
Hi everyone!
I'm Thorge, a Master's student in Sustainable Tourism Management at HNEE in Eberswalde (Germany) currently working on my thesis under the first supervision of Claudia Brözel and with Maria Stoyanova as second supervisor. My thesis explores the potential of large language models for analyzing the expected social impact of social enterprises based on textual data.
Unfortunately, my original plan to continue working as a student employee until graduation is no longer possible due to my employer’s insolvency. As a result, I am now looking for new job opportunities earlier than expected. Claudia recommended setting up a post here, as this community might just have the perfect fit for my skills and interests.
After reading Ian’s recent post about the evolution of Travel Massive and the power of its community, I feel this could be exactly the right place to connect with like-minded people and explore new opportunities, too.
A Bit About Me and My Skills:
I hold a bachelor’s degree in tourism economics and decided to deepen my expertise in sustainability through my current master’s program. Over the last two years, I’ve gained practical experience working in a camper rental business, where I was involved in a wide range of tasks. My last role here was to manage the fleet of the station in Berlin with around 120 vehicles. In cooperation with my university I also set up a dashboard visualizing the CO2e emissions based on the booking data.
I’ve always had a strong affinity for numbers and data, which I further developed during my master’s program through courses like Business Intelligence & Data Mining and Environmental Data Analysis. These experiences provided me with tools and techniques for data modeling, visualization and interpretation, which I would love to apply in a professional environment. My studies and work have equipped me with analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of sustainable tourism strategies.
I really enjoy digging into data, identifying patterns and developing ideas and solutions for using given data. However, I am missing practical experience in data analysis tasks within a corporate environment and I would like to take the insolvency as a chance to gain exactly this knowledge before looking for a full-time job.
What I’m Looking For:
I’m seeking opportunities to contribute to data-driven projects, sustainability-focused initiatives, or digital transformation efforts in tourism. I’m exited to apply my broad skill set while deepening my understanding of digital infrastructure, data pipelines and analytics platforms. Additionally, I’d like to expand my programming skills, especially in Python and my knowledge in data visualization.
I’m looking for working student positions until I complete my master’s degree in June 2025. After that, I’m also ready for full-time roles. I live in Berlin, so a job here with remote options would be a perfect fit, but I am also open to completely remote job opportunities.
Let’s Connect!
If you’re working on exciting projects related to tourism tech, data analytics, or sustainability—or know someone who is—I’d love to connect! Feel free to reach out, share ideas, or discuss collaboration and job opportunities.
I’m exited to connect with you and explore ways to shape a sustainable future of tourism through data driven approaches. Feel free to reach out!
Cheers,
Thorge