Our Projects

Real Stories of Resilient Communities and Regenerative Tourism

At Target 8.9, our projects reflect our commitment to transforming tourism into a platform for inclusive growth, innovation, and environmental sustainability. From island nations to rural towns, we work hand-in-hand with local partners to build solutions that create jobs, empower entrepreneurs, and preserve culture and ecosystems.

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Where We Work

Current Destinations
Cape Verde, Cambodia, Jamaica, Turkey
Planned Destinations
Thailand, Vietnam, Barbados, ABC Islands

Featured Projects

TUI Futureshapers Spain 1

Digital Horizon Spain
Spain
Accelerating Innovation for a Resilient Tourism Future
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Local Harvest for Tourism
Cape Verde
Cultivating resilience through climate-smart agricultural innovation
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Atlantic Innovation Anchor
Cape Verde
Empowering local visionaries to transform the tourism landscape
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The Creative Currents
Jamaica
Empowering creative communities through cultural tourism
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Mulgarise

MuğlaRise
Turkey
Growing Together: Innovation, Community, Tourism
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Blue Wave

BlueWave Montego Bay
Jamaica
Riding the Tide of Tourism Innovation
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Sal Impact Hub

Sal Impact Hub
Cape Verde
Where Ideas Thrive & Communities Flourish
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  • Our Theory Of Change

We believe tourism can do more than drive GDP—it can transform lives.
Our impact model connects policy, finance, innovation, and community action to:

  • Build resilient, future-ready tourism destinations

  • Create dignified, sustainable jobs

  • Protect local culture and ecosystems

  • Unlock inclusive, place-based development

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