Inesto Honored at She's Next Awards: A Milestone for Sustainable Tourism and Rural Regeneration

Last Friday marked a significant milestone for Inesto as we were honored at the She's Next Award, an initiative by Visa Italia in collaboration with Corriere della Sera. The award ceremony, held at the iconic Triennale di Milano during the "Il Tempo delle Donne" festival, recognized innovative women-led entrepreneurial projects that are making a difference in Italy.

Our founder, Paola Balduzzi, represented Inesto on stage, sharing our vision and achievements in sustainable tourism and rural regeneration. It was a moment of pride not just for our team, but for all the rural communities we've been working with across Italy.

The She's Next initiative is more than just an award - it's a powerful platform that amplifies the voices of women entrepreneurs and showcases their contributions to innovation and economic growth. Being recognized alongside other remarkable women-led businesses was both humbling and inspiring.

The event, expertly moderated by the energetic Giorgia Fumo, maintained a sharp focus on gender equality in entrepreneurship while celebrating the diverse and impactful projects of the awardees. We were particularly inspired by our fellow winners, Camilla Cavolani of Vetreria Gamberini and Roberta Pastore of Edu Project Trotula, whose innovative work in their respective fields is truly admirable.

This recognition from She's Next validates our mission and approach. At Inesto, we've been working tirelessly to create a sustainable model for rural regeneration through innovative tourism and remote work solutions. Our platform not only connects digital nomads and remote workers with beautiful, underappreciated rural locations but also provides tools for measuring the social, economic, and environmental impact of these interactions.

The award serves as a powerful motivator for us to continue pushing boundaries in our work. It reinforces our commitment to:

1. Expanding our network of revitalized rural communities across Italy and beyond

2. Enhancing our impact measurement tools to provide even more accurate and comprehensive data

3. Developing new partnerships to create more opportunities for sustainable rural development

4. Continuing to innovate in the intersection of technology, tourism, and social impact

We're deeply grateful to the esteemed jury of She's Next for recognizing the potential of our work. Their expertise and commitment to supporting female entrepreneurship are truly inspiring, and we hope to see many more editions of She's Next in Italy in the coming years.

As we celebrate this achievement, we're reminded of the responsibility it carries. This award is not just a recognition of our past work, but a call to do even more in the future. We're more motivated than ever to continue our mission of breathing new life into rural communities, promoting sustainable tourism, and creating meaningful connections between people and places.

We invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Whether you're a digital nomad looking for your next destination, a rural community seeking revitalization, or a company interested in measuring your CSR impact, Inesto is here to help create sustainable, measurable change.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey so far. The best is yet to come!

Stay tuned for more updates on our projects and innovations. Together, we can create a more sustainable, connected, and vibrant rural future.