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A Festive Guide to Christmas and Holiday Cheer in New York City with Like A Local Tours

New York City at Christmas is a magical experience, with every corner twinkling with festive lights and brimming with holiday spirit. From cozy markets to waterfront wonders, there’s something for everyone. We love to see our favorite spots on our tours all dressed up for the Holidays and hope you will too! Chelsea Market: A…

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December 12, 2024

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Giving Back: Supporting NYC Non-profits Through Like A Local Tours’ Giving Tuesday Campaign

As the holiday season approaches, many of us begin thinking about how we can give back to the community. This year at Like A Local Tours we are stepping up our holiday cheer efforts by directly supporting four incredible local charities and social impact organizations, and need your help to make the impact go farther!…

WE DID IT! Social impact on all of our public tours!

JULY 1, 2023 UPDATE: so far this year, in dollars, we have contributed $7,850 to our social impact partners!  (Photo courtesy of The Migrant Kitchen) We are so so so so excited to announce that we have added a social impact element to ALL OF OUR PUBLIC FOOD TOURS! Go us! But what is social impact tourism and what does this all mean? Social impact tourism, also known as responsible tourism or sustainable tourism, aims to have a positive impact on the local community, economy, and environment. At Like A Local, we focus on creating meaningful experiences, while also promoting social responsibility and cultural sensitivity. This involves working within the community to develop tourism activities that benefit both tourists and locals. And for us, this also means partnering with local non profits or businesses that have a social impact element….

First Social Impact Tour in Harlem, NY launched just in time for the Holidays

It’s no secret that corporate parties can be a pain to plan and budget for. The food, drinks, venue, & entertainment options take time to find and often require a hefty budget. This winter, leave holiday parties in the past and do something new with your team. Book the Sustainable Harlem Tour: the newest social…

Introducing our Social Impact Experience: Sustainable Harlem Tour

We are excited to announce the launch of our first Harlem based Social Impact Tour. This social impact experience will allow travelers and companies to connect with local organizations that do good in Harlem. On this tour guests are able to support hyper-local, community-based organizations and learn about the movements and people behind them, while…

The Benefits of Meaningful Community Engagement

Love exploring and want to do something meaningful while you do it? Our Social Impact Tours are a new way to explore a city, gain deeper understanding of the community around you and make a difference by volunteering. We offer Social Impact Tours that connect people from around the world to the stories, challenges and…

The Future of Tourism is Social Impact Tourism

Social Impact Tourism The responsible traveler today visits a place in order to get to know its people, culture and history. Social Impact Tourism promises to be an important part of our future as travelers and consumers – not only because it helps us travel more sustainably but also because it provides us with an opportunity…