Hospitality

“Traveling to heal”, an idea comes back to me every time I reflect on how tourism is slowly returning to its deepest purpose: to connect, to care, and to transform. I don’t travel just to see new places; I travel to understand them, to leave something meaningful behind, and sometimes to find a part of myself that only emerges when I’m far from home. For a long time, sustainability was the ceiling of the industry. Reducing plastic, respecting the environment, promoting responsible practices — that was enough. But the world has changed. We now face a planet under stress, marked by climate crises, biodiversity loss, and widening social gaps. In this reality, the goal can no longer be “to do no harm.” We have the responsibility —and also the opportunity— to heal. This is why regenerative tourism resonates with me so deeply. It goes beyond sustainability and invites us to give back more than we take. It’s not theory or trend; it’s a different way of moving through the world, one that seeks to restore ecosystems, strengthen communities, and preserve cultural identity. It turns the traveler into something more than a spectator — into an ally. What fascinates me about this movement is

Entrepreneurship

Behind every successful venture lies a story of vision, resilience, and passion. As an enthusiast of gastronomy and tourism, I am driven by curiosity to discover how projects in these industries are born and evolve. Behind each success there are stories of passion, vision, and effort, and it is precisely that energy that inspires me to closely follow new proposals in the sector. In a world where trends change rapidly and creativity makes all the difference, I am excited to see how some initiatives manage to stand out and create memorable experiences. A clear example of this is the story of Álvaro Clavijo, who, from Bogotá, has taken his restaurant El Chato to the ranks of the world’s best. What stands out in his proposal is not only technique or international recognition, but how he has managed to project local identity onto global stages, becoming an ambassador of a more creative and sustainable Colombian cuisine. For me, stories like his show that gastronomy, when driven by purpose, has the power to transform realities and open doors beyond the table. In tourism, there are also examples worth highlighting. I find the journey of Amos Wekesa in Uganda particularly inspiring. Starting with very few