Tripseed has announced its latest recognition as a member of the Social Enterprise Thailand Association (SE Thailand), approved by the Board of SE Thailand in September 2024, reinforcing its commitment to driving social change within Thailand’s tourism industry. By joining SE Thailand, Tripseed becomes part of an influential network dedicated to promoting ethical, responsible, and inclusive business practices across the country.
Tripseed’s membership aligns with its ongoing mission to address deep-rooted challenges in the tourism sector, including economic leakage, gender inequality, and inclusivity. As a Destination Management Company (DMC) focused on creating sustainable travel experiences, Tripseed is honoured to stand alongside other social-purpose businesses working to make a meaningful impact on local communities.
A Shared Mission for a Fairer Tourism Industry
Tripseed’s inclusion in SE Thailand reflects its long-standing efforts to reshape Thailand’s tourism landscape, particularly by addressing issues such as the foreign-dominated DMC sector and unequal opportunities for local businesses. The company’s initiatives are aimed at ensuring that tourism revenue benefits local individuals, businesses and communities, and stays within Thailand’s economy, fostering a more economically inclusive marketplace.
With the addition of Tripseed, the Social Enterprise Thailand network is now comprised of around 100 social purpose businesses around the country. In the Travel and Tourism sector specifically, Tripseed joins other exceptional travel companies such as Local Alike, SiamRise, and FindFolk, as one of only six members committed to driving the industry forwards in a more ethical way, prioritising purpose ahead of profit.
“This membership represents a significant milestone for us,” said Ewan Cluckie, Director of Growth at Tripseed. “Joining SE Thailand not only validates the work we’ve been doing but also connects us with a broader community of social entrepreneurs who are committed to transforming their industries. Together, we’re creating a path for a more sustainable and equitable tourism sector.”
Collaboration for Sustainable Tourism
Tripseed’s focus on social-purpose tourism offers not just a blueprint, but a long missing alternative for overseas travel agents and tour operators looking to create lasting and honest positive impacts in their destinations. By working with Tripseed, travel professionals can help reduce harmful practices like economic leakage and genuinely support the livelihoods of local communities.
“Overseas travel agents and tour operators have a critical role to play in responsible tourism,” Cluckie added. “By partnering with social-purpose businesses like Tripseed, they can ensure that tourism dollars stay within the local economy and help to address social inequities.”
Nattakorn Asunee Na Ayudhaya, General Manager of Social Enterprise Thailand (SE Thailand), welcomed Tripseed’s membership stating “We are thrilled to welcome Tripseed as part of the SE Thailand network. Their dedication to addressing critical issues such as economic inequality and social inclusion aligns perfectly with our mission. We look forward to collaborating with Tripseed to explore innovative ways to create lasting, positive impacts in Thailand’s tourism sector.”
