Research
Project implementation
Tourism policy development
Strategic planning
Institutional development
Sustainable tourism development
Financial support/ fundraising
Product development and sales
Teaching
Others: livelihoods, natural resource management

Founded in 1972 in West Virginia, catering to experiential education, TMI became an international organization in 1987 when it helped to create new protected in Nepal. And in Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Its mission is to conserve high priority mountain ecosystem, improve livelihoods, and promote the well being of mountain people and mountain culture through applied research, outreach and education. In Nepal, more than a dozen projects have been initiated so far. Local partners with increased capacity are now operating programs in agriculture, traditional weaving, community development, forestry, and tourism.

Ongoing activities related to sustainable tourism
Developing a cultural trail off the popular trekking trail in the Khumbu region.

Geographic areas location (DDC/VDC) of ongoing activities
Khumbu


Planned activities related to sustainable tourism
· Enterprise development
· Promote cultural tourism
· Strengthen local capacity to manage tourism activities

Geographic areas location (DDC/VDC) of planned activities
Khumbu, Dolpa (in process)

Past activities related to sustainable tourism
-Implemented a comprehensive eco-tourism program in Makalu- Barun by improving local trials and bridges, strengthening management skills of local people, developing promotional materials, improving lodge condition.
-Earnings from tourism products (weaving and handicraft production from allo) tripled- over half the income now goes to 600 allos weavers organize in 15 production clubs in Sankhuwasabha.
-Developed community-based eco-tourism plans for Langtang National Park and Helambu Buffer zone.
-Build capacity of village organizations and national park staff to plan, manage and monitor community-based eco-tourism.

Geographic areas location (DDC/VDC) of past activities
Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu Districts: Kima thanka, Chepuwa, Hatiya, Pathibara, Makalu,Yaphu, Mangtewa, Tamkhu, Bala, Sisuwa, Bung, Cheskam, Dudh kunda and Salpa pokhari.

Langtang National Park and Buffer zone: Sing Gompa, Langtang village, Kutumsang, Shermathang, Tarkegyang Melamchigyang, Helambu, Gosaikunda.

Tourism Plans and reviews
Tourism infrastructure development
Capacity building
Research & publication
Cooperation/ networking with other partners
Trainings
Fundraising
Environmental awareness/preservation
Culture and heritage conservation
Monitoring & evaluation
Rural tourism development
Conservation and preservation
Social inclusion & gender
Participatory methods
Tourism curriculum development
Project management