Tours, cooking classes, festivals, and events
Kulin Nation Country / Naarm (Melbourne), Victoria
Completed the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard
Back in 2009, a couple living in Naarm/Melbourne sought to break down cultural barriers by introducing curious Melbournites to their cultural background through Indian Food and its history.
Now as the founders of boutique tour company Foodie Trails, they boast a range of foodie experiences immersing guests not only in the tastes and history of Indian foods, but cuisines from across the globe.
A city that sees waves of migration, Naarm/Melbourne has a wealth of culture, food and history that Foodie Trails tap into through their walking tours, festivals, events, and foodie gifts.
They sought an easy way to assess their sustainability practices across all four pillars of sustainability that was affordable and fit into their busy schedule using Ecotourism Australia’s Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard.
“We represent a multitude of cultures through food and its history at our tours, events and festivals,” stated Founder of Foodie Trails, Himanshi Munshaw Luhar. “Using the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard to compare our cultural practices to sustainability criteria, and to see how other components of our operations perform, was a great first step to learning about where we are at on our sustainability journey.”
Foodie Trails shines through maximising the cultural benefits of their operations as a celebration of local and international cultures. The company also facilitates meaningful engagement with the Koorie Heritage Trust in Naarm/Melbourne and have consulted with Aboriginal corporations to create authentic experiences of culture, community and food through their operations.
Munshaw Luhar said, “We know we excel in cultural sustainability, and it was excellent to be recognised for our efforts through the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard. The scorecard report also provided insights into what we would improve upon, including tips to make that happen that suit our business.”
Ecotourism Australia’s save-as-you-go online portal takes the pressure off applying, particularly for Foodie Trails who are leading guests on culinary tours for hours at a time during the day.
“The portal was simple to use and submitting out documentation was straightforward, so it made the process of completing the criteria very approachable. It also allowed us to complete the application segments so we could return at a time that suited us,” said Munshaw Luhar.
You can find Foodie Trails’ enriching cultural foodie experiences across Naarm/Melbourne. Discover what’s on offer: https://www.foodietrails.com.au/
Foodie Trails completed their Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard on 14 June 2023 and is a snapshot of their current sustain ability practices. The scorecard is not a certification and is valid for 12 months upon completion.
The 2025 Annual General Meeting
of
Ecotourism Australia Limited - ACN 110 755 694
will take place on
Monday 20 October 2025
at 11:00am AEST / 12.00pm AEDT
and will be held online via Zoom.
This is an important opportunity for members to engage in the governance of our organisation and shape its future direction.
At this year’s AGM, the Board of Ecotourism Australia will present a proposed new Constitution for member approval. The proposed Constitution has been designed to:
- Introduce a balanced structure of member-elected Directors (maximum 5) and Board-appointed Directors (maximum 4)
- Update Director terms from 2 years to 3 years, with a maximum of two terms (6 years total)
- Meet current regulatory requirements for a Company Limited by Guarantee
- Be modernised and contemporary to meet Ecotourism Australia’s strategic imperatives and our objects
- Provide a streamlined and concise governance framework.
As required under the Corporations Act 2001, the new Constitution must be formally adopted by members through a special resolution at the AGM. This means that at least 75% of members present and voting will need to support the resolution for it to pass. Your vote is therefore important in shaping the future governance of Ecotourism Australia.
The draft Constitution will be made available to members shortly, so you have time to review it ahead of the AGM.
We have an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Directors for the Ecotourism Australia board. Please note that while EOIs will be open, no new Directors will be appointed before the AGM.
Your participation is vital to ensure our governance reflects the strength, professionalism and sustainability goals of our membership. Further supporting materials for the AGM will be shared shortly.
Thank you for your continued support of Ecotourism Australia. We look forward to your involvement at the AGM.
