HiveRooms Corporation has been living with the mission to extend opportunities for local businesses towards the tourism industry to continuously contribute to the community development where small-medium enterprises can thrive, grow sustainably, and create significant impact in the society.
With the gap between the tourism and the local business community, HiveRooms aims to connect and uplift through innovation and inclusive economic growth. HiveRooms proudly partners with the Women’s Association of Basawon in Bantayan Island, Cebu.
This group of women in the coastal areas of Bantayan Island has been one of the backbones of their community, giving their hearts to weaving to earn profit and live a sustainable life while significantly contributing to the economic growth of Bantayan Island.
As part of the partnership, HiveRooms has introduced programs with a mission to help increase profitability for these women’s associations. Given the market in the tourism industry, HiveRooms introduced the WAB’s handmade crafts and services to its partnering hotels and resorts, as well as offering an inclusive and unique guest experience.
Through this partnership of incorporating local products into the tourism value chain, it allows both tourists and local residents to experience authentic local culture while directly contributing to the community.
Beyond the purpose of gaining profit and economic growth, this partnership is established on sustainable and inclusive development. The women’s empowerment this group has brought to the local economy is what HiveRooms furthered into the tourism industry, as HiveRooms believes that this partnership supports education, health, and long-term livelihood programs.
This partnership represents the commitment of HiveRooms to supporting communities like Basawon, where progress and improvements are crafted and thrive to make a significant impact.