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Sustainable Tourism Fund Invests in Asia

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
2
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The investments by the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund, a partnership between Booking Holdings — Agoda, World Wildlife Fund, and the Untours Foundation, are expected to positively impact the tourism industry in Southeast Asia by promoting sustainable practices and community development. This initiative enhances the reputation of Booking Holdings — Agoda and its partners, potentially attracting environmentally conscious travelers and investors to the region's sustainable tourism sector.

Tourism Environmental Services
Event Summary

The Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund, a collaboration between Booking Holdings — Agoda, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Singapore, and the Untours Foundation, has announced its second round of investments. This round provides USD 25,000 in loan capital to Livingseas Asia in Indonesia and Bambike Ecotours in the Philippines. Livingseas Asia focuses on dive tourism and coral reef restoration in Bali, while Bambike Ecotours connects bamboo agroforestry with regenerative tourism in the Philippines. The Fund aims to support small and medium-sized tourism enterprises that integrate environmental restoration, climate resilience, and inclusive economic development. Early results from the inaugural cohort, including Local Alike in Thailand, Ecohotels in the Philippines, and Sejiva in Indonesia, show encouraging environmental and community impact. Tim Hughes (disambiguation) of Booking Holdings — Agoda and Sarah Payne of the Untours Foundation highlighted the importance of these investments in fostering impact-driven travel and strengthening local livelihoods.

Entities Involved
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Booking Holdings — Agoda
Booking Holdings — Agoda is a key partner in the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund, contributing to its sustainability strategy and Eco Deals program, which supports conservation initiatives and small tourism enterprises.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Untours Foundation
The Untours Foundation is a key partner in the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund, providing affordable and flexible financing to changemaking businesses and managing the fund's investments.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Livingseas Asia
Livingseas Asia, an Indonesia-based company, received USD 25,000 in loan capital from the Fund to expand its dive tourism and coral reef restoration initiatives in Bali.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Bambike Ecotours
Bambike Ecotours, based in the Philippines, received USD 25,000 in loan capital from the Fund to develop Ligtasin Cove, a bamboo-built tourism destination for coastal ecotours and reforestation.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Indonesia
Indonesia is a key region for the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund's investments, with Livingseas Asia and Sejiva operating within its borders, focusing on environmental restoration and community-led tourism.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Philippines
The Philippines is a key region for the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund's investments, with Bambike Ecotours and Ecohotels operating within its borders, focusing on sustainable tourism and community development.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Thailand
Thailand is a region where the Sustainable Tourism Impact Fund's inaugural cohort, including Local Alike, has demonstrated environmental and community impact through regenerative tourism activities.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Tim Hughes (disambiguation)
Tim Hughes (disambiguation), Vice President of Corporate Development at Booking Holdings — Agoda, expressed support for the investments, highlighting their role in integrating environmental restoration and community well-being into tourism.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Sarah Payne
Sarah Payne, Senior Director of Impact at the Untours Foundation, expressed encouragement regarding the impact created by the inaugural cohort, emphasizing the expansion of regenerative tourism models.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
ngo
World Wildlife Fund
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Nubank
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Indonesia related ↔ Philippines
Indonesia asean-peers ↔ Thailand Indonesia views Thailand as a key regional partner within the ASEAN framework, sharing mutual economic interests and sup
Philippines related ↔ Thailand
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