We were created from a community of
friendship that began in Boston sixteen years ago. Our co-founder, Andrew Murphy, has been focused on
community-based tourism for 23 years. Sojourner is an integral part of the communities in which
it operates, and we build community among our staff, among our guests, and among our partners,
collaborators, and suppliers. For Sojourner, community manifests in a variety of ways:
Reflecting and respecting the community
• Art, history, and culture
• Respecting our surroundings
Hiring and developing talent in the community
• Building our team
• Developing talent (local scholarship for those studying business and hospitality)
• Internships and training
Sourcing from, and partnering with, the community
• Feeding our family locally (family being the combination of our employees and guests)
• Partnering with local businesses
• Investing part of profits into supporting local organizations