About us
Travel Indigenous
Travel Indigenous
We are a collective of travel visionaries, dedicated to advocating for regenerative journeys. We are passionate about connecting indigenous communities with responsible travelers, and respecting and giving back to our mother earth every step of the way.
With extensive experience in fostering relationships with local communities, as well as the many technicalities involved in travel, Travel Indigenous is a leader in the growing field of regenerative tourism.
Our vision
Connect travelers deeply with authentic local stories, cultures and land.
Our mission
Create & offer sustainable, community based, experiences & amplify local communities’ voices and foster positive engagement with travelers.
Our Impact Program
We are dedicated to giving back to local communities and empowering them to take part in the sustainable tourism sector. We believe that sustainability starts with people, native communities whose traditions and practices have long preserved their landscapes and lives.
Through this Program, we aim to foster economic opportunities for local communities, while preserving cultural practices, and strengthening community-led tourism.
Besides the experiences we offer, travelers can support local communities directly by purchasing their products, sharing their stories and contributing to the preservation of their culture and heritage in all outlets possible. We are open to collaboration with partners from individuals to governments to Corporate, that share our values and mission to support local communities.
DIVERSE & FUN
We Aspire To Make Your Trip Exceptionally Diverse & Fun
Founded By Leading Women In The Travel Industry
Meet the founder
Darine Dairiah
Darine is a sustainable tourism expert and entrepreneur with over 13 years experience in community-based and regenerative tourism. As a passionate advocate for indigenous and local communities’ inclusion in tourism, she is constantly elevating travel experiences by integrating a cultural and ecological focus into every journey.
Co-founder
Huda A.K.
Huda is a passionate traveler with a background in business development and value proposition. With over 17 years of experience in her field, Huda has achieved a great track record of fostering relationships that has helped her build bridges with local communities globally, strengthened by her immense sense of belonging to mother nature and its people.
Functional recovery assistant and wellbeing advocate.
Adel Bin Hdaya AlFalasi
Adel is a mental health advocate who is actively and courageously battling the stigma around mental health challenges. Adel was recognized as the Mental Health Hero Overcoming Barriers of 2023.
Through his artistic expression, Adel is transforming personal struggles into a mission to inspire and empower others.
His exceptional connectedness to Emirati culture is fundamental in curating Travel Indigenous’ wellbeing retreats and experiences.
Advisor
Shadi Al Said
Senior technology executive and entrepreneur with over 22 years of experience, Shadi is an expert in leading global products and engineering teams. They have worked with a blend of startup and multinational companies, with demonstrated success in realizing visions and bringing products to market.
Advisor
Mohammad M. Alazaizeh
Mohammad is an Associate Professor at the College of Communication and Media Sciences, Zayed University, where he teaches and mentors students in tourism and cultural communication. With over eight years of academic experience in the field of tourism management, Dr. Mohammad offers his unique perspective as a volunteer advisor to our team.