Solimar Africa is based out of Kampala, Uganda and was founded in 2010 as the leading organization for the USAID-Sustainable Tourism in the Albertine Rift (USAID-STAR) program. Led by Chief of Party, Kaddu Sebunya, Solimar Africa is interested in the implementation of future sustainable tourism projects throughout Africa.

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Solimar Europe was originally founded in Sofia, Bulgaria, as a sister company of Solimar International.  The objective of Solimar Europe is to establish a strong presence in Europe and access projects and funding in the region. Managing Director Milena Nikolova brings significant experience in marketing and tourism, specifically, consumer and travel behavior, destination branding, experiential consumption and others.  Through cooperation and partnership with consortiums and experts, Solimar Europe is interested in engaging in the implementation of sustainable tourism projects in Southeast Europe, the former Soviet republics and surrounding regions

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The Geotourism Investment Fund is a financing mechanism established to fund community-based sustainable tourism enterprises — focused primarily on accommodations development — identified and supported by the Global Sustainable Tourism Alliance. The fund intends to bridge the gap between communities lacking access to financial services and global capital by linking social investors with opportunities to better the lives of local communities around the world.  The opportunities offer triple bottom line returns on investment (ROI): competitive financial returns, environmental conservation and socio-cultural benefits.  Visit www.geotourismfund.com for more information.

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