Student‑Powered Innovation For A More Inclusive Experience Economy

The Impact Collaborative is proud to introduce ACCESS FORWARD: A Global Tourism Initiative-a student‑powered, youth‑led innovation network and community‑driven platform for destinations and hospitality brands worldwide.
By connecting university talent with local residents, businesses, destination leaders, and global partners, we are building a new standard for tourism that is more accessible, inclusive, responsible, and sustainable-rooted in authentic representation-with Black communities and other historically underestimated groups and cultures at the center. ACCESS FORWARD is transforming the experience economy and helping ensure that prosperity is shared by the communities that make destinations unforgettable.

Picture a destination teaming up with ACCESS FORWARD and a diverse student cohort to research real resident and visitor needs, then design locally led initiatives, products, tools, and campaigns that highlight Black‑owned and locally owned hotels, restaurants, cultural institutions, and tour operators-alongside Indigenous, Afro‑Latinx, Caribbean, and other underrepresented voices-driving new visitor traffic, richer narratives, and measurable revenue back into the communities that shape its identity.

Under the umbrella of The Impact Collaborative, ACCESS FORWARD is led by:

·      Entrepreneurship For Everyone (EFE) - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving as fiscal sponsor and ecosystem steward, keeping the work transparent, connected, and scalable.

·      EdVenture Partners (EVP) - experiential learning specialist with 35 years' experience and global university partnerships.

·      Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine - media partner and authority on African‑American conventions, incentives, and leisure travel, ensuring Black voices and businesses are visible and prioritized within this global effort.

·      Hey Brandee, Your AI‑powered Brand Studio - uniting world‑class strategy, AI intelligence, and done‑for‑you execution to keep the ACCESS FORWARD brand cohesive, data‑informed, and action‑ready.