The Conscious Check In

Amy Wald
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The Conscious Check-In brings together the leaders who are shaping the future of travel and hospitality. Named a Top 40 Hospitality Podcast by the International Hospitality Institute, we spotlight visionaries behind unique destinations, unforgettable stays, and guest experiences that leave a lasting impact. Hosted by Amy Wald, founder of Greenluxe Inc., this podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of the world’s most inspiring eco-luxury hotels, forward-thinking resorts, and design-driven properties leading the shift toward regenerative travel. Through soulful, story-rich conversations with hoteliers, sustainability champions, and creative minds, each episode invites you to explore how purpose, beauty, and business can align to create unforgettable guest experiences—and a better world. Whether you're a hotel professional ready to future-proof your property, or a traveler in search of meaningful escapes, The Conscious Check-in is your guide to the people, places, and practices shaping the next generation of travel. ✨ Expect to hear about: Trailblazing sustainability programs & behind-the-scenes innovation Green certifications, wellness trends & planet-positive design Staff training, guest behavior shifts & building internal momentum Personal journeys from leaders redefining what luxury means today Every episode is a compass pointing toward a more intentional, experiential, and inspired future—for travelers and the industry alike. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast.

  1. HÁ 6 DIAS

    Transformational Travel and the Human Touch | Dan Christian

    Subscribe to our Newsletter How are sustainable travel and transformational travel reshaping the future of hospitality? In this episode, Amy sits down with Dan Christian, founder and host of the Travel Trends Podcast and a longtime travel industry executive, for a wide-ranging conversation on sustainable travel, storytelling, traveler behavior, and what’s next for the industry. Dan shares why sustainability is becoming table stakes, how transformational travel is moving from trend to expectation, and what travel brands, advisors, and hospitality leaders need to do now to stay relevant in a more conscious, experience-driven market. Timestamps / Episode Breakdown 00:02:03 – Meet Dan Christian: from travel executive to Travel Trends Podcast host 00:02:54 – A standout lesson in storytelling in hospitality and social-first travel marketing 00:04:40 – How travel content can influence careers, leadership, and industry learning 00:06:01 – Dan’s career journey through Lonely Planet, G Adventures, and digital transformation 00:11:02 – COVID, personal loss, and the launch of Travel Trends Podcast 00:13:52 – Where the industry is making real progress in sustainable travel 00:17:07 – Why sustainability used to rank low for travelers—and what changed 00:18:23 – Why sustainability is now table stakes for travel brands 00:19:02 – Closing the gap between traveler intent and actual booking behavior 00:19:55 – Why brands shouldn’t put the burden of sustainability on the guest 00:23:00 – The language problem: sustainability, regeneration, and consumer confusion 00:24:30 – What actually motivates conscious travel decisions: people, animals, and personal connection 00:27:34 – Reframing eco experiences through wellness, connection, and guest benefit 00:30:30 – The rise of transformational travel and why it matters now 00:35:34 – What travel advisors need to understand about selling transformative experiences 00:39:20 – What travel brands should stop saying—and start prioritizing instead 00:41:27 – The future of travel demand, overtourism, and why sustainability can’t be optional 00:46:10 – Dan’s favorite travel hacks and in-flight essentials 00:49:34 – An overrated destination, a scary travel story, and Dan’s “animal energy” Key Links Connect with the guest(s): Dan Christian Travel Trends Podcast Our platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Connect with us Partner with us LinkedIn Instagram About Greenluxe 1:1 with Amy Guest Bio Dan Christian is the founder and host of Travel Trends, a globally recognized B2B travel podcast focused on industry transformation, traveler behavior, and the future of travel. With over 20 years of experience across digital strategy, marketing, and travel leadership roles, Dan brings a sharp executive perspective on how brands can stay relevant, grow audience trust, and communicate change with clarity. About the Conscious Check-in Podcast The Conscious Check-In is a Greenluxe podcast exploring the future of sustainable luxury hospitality, travel, and tourism. Hosted by Amy Wald, founder of Greenluxe, the show brings together hoteliers, travel leaders, sustainability experts, and brand innovators to examine how responsible hospitality can create stronger guest experiences, deeper brand trust, operational value, and measurable impact. From conservation-led luxury and responsible tourism to guest loyalty, wellness, community, and the evolving expectations of modern travelers, each episode helps hospitality leaders turn sustainability into a smarter way to stay relevant. Wherever you’re headed next — travel deeper, stay inspired.

    1h

  2. 7 DE MAI.

    How to Visit the Galapagos Responsibly with Galapagos Safari Camp

    Subscribe to our newsletter How can travelers experience the fragile wonder of the Galapagos more sustainably — and still feel the once-in-a-lifetime magic of the “Darwin Effect”? In this episode of The Conscious Check-In, Amy sits down with Stephanie Bonham-Carter, co-founder of Galapagos Safari Camp, to explore how sustainable Galápagos travel can protect one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems while preserving the awe that makes the islands unforgettable. From creating one of Latin America’s first tented camps to redefining “appropriate luxury,” Stephanie shares how land-based Galapagos travel can offer a deeper connection to conservation, community, and place. Together, Amy and Stephanie discuss why smaller-scale hospitality matters, how thoughtful design can reduce impact, and why the future of luxury travel may be less about overengineering the guest experience — and more about making space for wonder. Timestamps / Episode Breakdown 00:02:16 – Stephanie Bonham-Carter on the origin of Galapagos Safari Camp 00:04:22 – From cattle pasture to conservation-led destination in the Galápagos 00:07:24 – Why land-based travel offers a different Galápagos experience than cruising 00:11:12 – Inside the tented camp concept: immersive design and quiet luxury hotels 00:14:17 – What “appropriate luxury” means in sustainable luxury hotels 00:18:22 – Responsible travel in one of the world’s most protected ecosystems 00:21:57 – Sustainable hospitality in action: rainwater collection, airflow, and low-impact operations 00:26:14 – Moving beyond trends: timeless lessons in nature-based tourism 00:29:06 – What defines nature-based hospitality when it’s done right 00:31:02 – Designing personalized guest journeys for adventure seekers and reflective travelers 00:34:13 – Wellness luxury travel without a spa: reconnection, stillness, and the natural world 00:38:24 – What gives Stephanie hope about the future of the Galápagos 00:42:40 – Stephanie’s advice for hoteliers: stop overengineering guest experiences Credits: photos and video footage provided courtesy of Galapagos Safari Camp. Key Links Connect with the guest(s): Stephanie Bonham-Carter Our platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Connect with us Partner with us LinkedIn Instagram About Greenluxe 1:1 with Amy About the podcast The Conscious Check-In is a Greenluxe podcast exploring the future of sustainable luxury hospitality, travel, and tourism. Hosted by Amy Wald, founder of Greenluxe, the show brings together hoteliers, travel leaders, sustainability experts, and brand innovators to examine how responsible hospitality can create stronger guest experiences, deeper brand trust, operational value, and measurable impact. From conservation-led luxury and responsible tourism to guest loyalty, wellness, community, and the evolving expectations of modern travelers, each episode helps hospitality leaders turn sustainability into a smarter way to stay relevant. Travel deeper, stay inspired.

    46 min

  3. 21 DE ABR.

    What Is Deep Travel? One Planet Journey's Richard Lindberg

    What if the problem with sustainable travel isn't the intention — it's the language? In this episode of The Conscious Check-In, Amy sits down with Richard Lindberg, co-founder of One Planet Journey, to explore a concept called deep travel — a philosophy built around why you travel, not just where. Richard breaks down the difference between sustainable, responsible, regenerative, and deep travel, unpacks the say-do gap that's stalling real change in the industry, and makes a compelling case that the responsibility for shifting travel behavior sits more with the industry than the traveler. Plus — a legendary pizza story from the Amalfi Coast you won't forget. What is deep travel?It's the shift from obsessing over the destination to understanding your deeper why — connecting meaningfully with local communities, cultures, and yourself in the process. One Planet Journey built their entire platform around it, and this conversation is one of the clearest explanations of the concept you'll find anywhere. What's the difference between regenerative and sustainable travel? 00:00:52 — Richard's sustainable travel hack: take fewer trips, do them better 00:02:21 — From tech entrepreneur to sustainability nonprofit to travel changemaker 00:04:43 — The slow European road trip that changed everything and sparked One Planet Journey 00:07:02 — What is deep travel and why it connects where sustainable travel language fails 00:09:28 — Deep travel vs sustainable vs responsible vs regenerative travel — the clearest breakdown you'll hear 00:11:49 — Why guilt, shame and doom are killing sustainable travel adoption (the clip you need to hear) 00:14:01 — The say-do gap: why travelers say they want responsible luxury travel but don't book it 00:16:02 — Should travelers be responsible for sustainability? Richard's answer might surprise you 00:18:03 — Why Richard believes sustainability must become the industry default, not a traveler choice 00:20:28 — The role of sustainable hotel certification and why it matters even when guests don't see it 00:22:46 — The underrated internal benefit of certification: what it does for your staff 00:25:01 — Food, culture and one legendary pizza story from the Amalfi Coast (Pepe Ingrani) 00:27:22 — Richard's sci-fi writing and how travel shapes his fiction 00:29:43 — The animal that reflects how Richard moves through the world 00:31:33 — Final fill-in-the-blank: why One Planet Journey exists Key Links Connect with the guest(s):One Planet Journey Our platformsApple Podcasts Spotify Connect with us Sign up to our Newsletter Partners with us LinkedIn Instagram About Greenluxe 1:1 with Amy About the podcastThe core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability, showing how conscious choices in travel and luxury hospitality can create meaningful experiences for guests while driving positive impact for people, planet, and business.

    29 min

  4. 27 DE MAR.

    Is Sustainable Luxury Real? Inside Africa’s Most Impactful Safari Brand

    What if the future of luxury travel wasn’t defined by excess—but by what it protects? Sustainable luxury travel is evolving—and nature-based tourism is leading the shift. In this conversation with Beks Ndlovu of African Bush Camps, we explore how safari tourism supports local communities, wildlife conservation, and the future of meaningful travel. In this episode of The Conscious Check-In, Amy Wald sits down with Beks Ndlovu, founder of African Bush Camps, to unpack how hospitality can go far beyond operations and become a powerful model for conservation, community impact, and unforgettable guest experiences. From building one of Africa’s most respected safari brands to redefining what luxury actually means today, this conversation explores: How sustainable hospitality shows up in real hotel operationsHow safari tourism supports wildlife conservation and local communitiesWhat travelers are really looking for in meaningful, transformational travelHow hotels can create deeper, more memorable guest experiences Whether you’re a hotelier, travel advisor, or a traveler seeking more purpose in where you go next, this conversation will challenge how you think about impact, experience, and the future of travel. Timestamps / Episode Breakdown 00:01:53 – Sustainable hospitality as a business modelBeks explains how African Bush Camps was built on conservation, community integration, and commercial success.00:03:57 – How guest spending supports conservation and local communitiesWhy transparency, impact reporting, and foundation funding matter in responsible tourism.00:06:24 – Turning guests into conservation advocatesHow on-property storytelling and foundation ambassadors deepen the guest experience.00:10:07 – The origin story behind African Bush CampsBeks shares how growing up near wildlife shaped his mission and approach to tourism.00:12:36 – Storytelling in hospitality: from information to inheritanceWhy guides, camp teams, and frontline staff are central to sustainable brand storytelling.00:14:26 – Hiring locally and building a culture of purposeLessons in talent development, retention, and community-based hospitality leadership.00:16:22 – What a luxury safari day actually looks likeA sensory look at the guest journey, from sunrise game drives to sundowners and campfire stories.00:22:48 – Managing guest expectations without overpromising wildlife sightingsHow ethical safari operators create anticipation, not performance.00:24:46 – Avoiding greenwashing with measurable impactWhy baseline surveys, metrics, and real-world outcomes are essential for credibility.00:27:05 – Tourism as a tool for economic developmentHow wilderness protection can support local jobs, entrepreneurship, and long-term stewardship.00:28:37 – Debunking myths about African safarisWhy safari is not a zoo experience, but an immersive journey into nature.00:29:38 – Leadership lessons for hospitality teams everywhereWhat hotels around the world can learn from empowering every team member as a storyteller.00:30:41 – How to plan a more meaningful safariWhy staying at least three nights in one place leads to a richer, more immersive experience.00:31:18 – What luxury means nowBeks defines luxury as space, silence, wilderness, and expert guidance—not just physical design.00:34:17 – The first decision every safari traveler should makeWhy working with an informed Africa specialist is key to planning an ethical high-impact trip. Key Links Connect with African Bush Camp: African Bush Camps Youtube Instagram Our platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify Connect with us Become a partner to the Podcast LinkedIn Instagram About Greenluxe 1:1 with Amy About the podcast The core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability and nature based solutions to drive conscious choices in travel and luxury hospitality. Using solutions based storytelling as a vehicle for meaningful experiences with guests while driving positive impact for people, planet, and the tourism industry .

    37 min

  5. 9 DE MAR.

    Inside Seatrade Cruise’s push for sustainable cruising | Jason Gelineau

    How can sustainable hospitality and wellness at sea transform the cruise guest experience?Hospitality veteran Jason Gelineau joins host Amy Wald to explore how sustainable hospitality is evolving across the cruise industry—from empathetic, people-first leadership onboard to real-world environmental action. Jason shares lessons from 30+ years at sea, including crew wellbeing, operational resilience, and the shift away from fear-based hierarchies. He spotlights 4ocean’s “pull-a-pound” partnership model, noise-reduction and wildlife-safe navigation, and how wellness luxury travel is reshaping guest expectations through fitness, enrichment, and mindful shore experiences. Ideal for hoteliers and travel leaders seeking actionable ideas that elevate guest experience and deliver impact. Timestamps / Episode Breakdown 00:00:00 — Welcome and guest intro: From Canada to Kingston to cruise leadership00:02:32 — Life at sea vs. land: Multicultural teams, long days, and empathy-led leadership00:04:44 — From hierarchy to humanity: Building approachable, people-first ship culture00:06:15 — Every role matters: Translating team sports into hospitality operations00:07:07 — Myths of ship life: MLC protections, evolved work culture, and grit00:09:41 — Transferable skills: Crisis-ready teams, supply chain pivots, and resilience00:10:46 — 24:7 leadership: Onboard HR realities, psychological safety, and crew support00:14:00 — Purpose and tradeoffs: Family, sacrifice, and long-term career fulfillment00:16:05 — Sustainability that lasts: Defining “sustainable” beyond straws and plastics00:16:50 — 4ocean partnership: Paid local cleanup crews and the pull-a-pound impact00:21:10 — Why it matters to guests: Values-aligned brands and traveler trust00:22:21 — Culture and care: Pride-in-service and cleaning “our shared backyard”00:24:03 — Working across cultures: Lessons from Erin Meyer’s The Culture Map00:26:31 — Beyond optics: Recycled products, wildlife-safe routes, and noise reduction00:27:55 — Wellness at sea: SeaTrade’s new Wellness Oasis and industry momentum00:29:55 — Designing for wellbeing: Balanced menus, in-suite fitness, and enrichment00:30:40 — Shore experiences: Yoga, hikes, kayaking, and nature-based tourism00:31:16 — The evolving traveler: Health-focused, experience-driven, values-led Key Links Our platforms Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-check-in/id1832522451Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YfXT8SElYqYEbhYqbD1AJ?si=00fad07476c14a70 Connect with us Sponsor this Podcast: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/partner-with-usLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconsciouscheckin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouscheckin/About Greenluxe: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/1:1 with Amy: https://calendly.com/greenluxeinc/sustainable-hospitality About the podcast The core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability, showing how conscious choices in travel and luxury hospitality can create meaningful experiences for guests while driving positive impact for people, planet, and business.

    32 min

  6. 20 DE FEV.

    Luxury Hotels Are Getting Experiential Hospitality Wrong | Hans M. Pfister, Cayuga Collection

    How do sustainable luxury hotels stay profitable, authentic—and truly regenerative?Amy Wald sits down with Hans from the Cayuga Collection to unpack how small, remote, sustainable luxury hotels can thrive operationally and deliver unforgettable guest experiences. They explore Cayuga’s management model, “luxury rewilded” philosophy, passive wellness, and concrete tactics for reducing waste without sacrificing service. You’ll learn practical approaches to boutique hotel sustainability, guest-experience innovation, regenerative tourism, and how to turn sustainability into loyalty and ROI—while keeping brand storytelling authentic and clear. Timestamps / Episode Breakdown 00:29 — Setting the scene: Isla Palenque and the promise of sustainable luxury hotels02:10 — The Cayuga model: Management for independently owned, eco-luxury properties03:24 — Why management over ownership: Global training, sustainability focus, and flexibility07:08 — Making the economics work: High ADR, loyalty cross-selling, and small-scale operations08:32 — All-inclusive vs. community-integrated stays: Spreading tourism dollars responsibly09:19 — Operational efficiencies: Group purchasing, banking, and lessons learned10:12 — Portfolio diversity: Different settings, same standards—service, sustainability, experiences13:55 — Design philosophy: Safe comfort meets nature immersion (bath outdoors, AC sanctuary)16:53 — Wellness vs. well-being: “Passive wellness” through nature, simplicity, and local ingredients20:20 — Overcoming sustainability fatigue: Story-led “Cayuga Journal of Sustainability”23:45 — Eliminating single-use plastics: Stainless refillables, guest education, and experience design26:19 — Local innovation: From bamboo to papaya-leaf straws—indigenous, low-impact solutions29:01 — Building teams locally: Pathways from entry roles to general manager; culture that delivers32:33 — Guest fit and service authenticity: Coaching teams and aligning expectations34:11 — “Luxury Rewilded”: Regenerating former farms into living rainforests and thriving habitats39:38 — Measuring impact: Academic research to quantify positive guest behavior change43:03 — Branding clarity: Why they don’t lead with “sustainability” in marketing—transparency wins44:40 — Back-of-house tours: Kitchens, laundry, water/waste systems—radical transparency in action46:20 — Local sourcing and leakage: 92% spend stays in-country; fewer imports, more community value48:00 — What’s next: Scaling inspiration across regions, teams, and travelers Key Links Connect with the guest(s): Hans (Cayuga Collection) on LinkedIn Our platforms Apple PodcastsSpotify Connect with us Sponsor this PodcastLinkedInInstagramAbout Greenluxe1:1 with Amy About the podcast The core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability, showing how conscious choices in travel and luxury hospitality can create meaningful experiences for guests while driving positive impact for people, planet, and business.

    50 min

  7. 22 DE JAN.

    Plastic-Free to Profitable at The Ranch at Laguna Beach | Kurt Bjorkman

    Can sustainable hospitality be true luxury? Inside The Ranch at Laguna Beach.Amy Wald sits down with Kurt Bjorkman, COO of The Ranch at Laguna Beach, to explore sustainable hospitality as a driver of luxury guest experience and real operational ROI. From bamboo room keys and plastic-free initiatives to community stewardship, Beyond Green certification, and “nature as our economy,” Kurt shares actionable, property-tested strategies. You’ll learn how guest expectations are shifting, why costs have flipped in favor of sustainable purchasing, and how to build culture, hiring, and design choices that elevate both impact and guest loyalty. Timestamps / Episode Breakdown 00:01 – Cruise ship roots: hospitality grit, guest connection, and leadership lessons 00:06 – The Ranch history: Indigenous gathering place to mid-century golf resort 00:12 – Preservation first: community-backed revitalization over teardown 00:14 – Strategy start: from basics to meaningful, place-based sustainability 00:17 – Stewardship mindset: operating as land and water guardians 00:19 – Overcoming barriers: budgets, ROI, and the new cost curve 00:21 – Case study: bamboo room keys reduce plastic and costs 00:23 – Procurement made easy: vendors now lead with sustainable options 00:25 – Big brand shifts: Hilton/Marriott phase out plastic water bottles 00:26 – Guest behavior: rising demand for eco-friendly hotels and amenities 00:28 – Leadership toolkit: scuba’s “stop, breathe, think” applied to operations 00:31 – Culture and hiring: the vibe check for true hospitality hearts 00:33 – Keeping it human: humor, humility, and guest joy 00:36 – Sustainability vs. regenerative: what language serves guests now 00:39 – Sense of place: designing for immersion in canyon and coastal sage 00:43 – Let nature teach: fewer signs, more felt experiences 00:44 – Urban lens: nature-based hospitality in cities (harbors, parks, rooftops) 00:45 – Reality check: regulatory complexity of nature-immersed properties 00:46 – Full circle: personal vision, purpose, and place 00:48 – Why The Ranch exists: people, community, and ownership alignment 00:49 – Learn more: Beyond Green recertification and rigorous standards 00:51 – Close: visit, learn, and experience green luxury Key Links Our platforms Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-check-in/id1832522451 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YfXT8SElYqYEbhYqbD1AJ?si=00fad07476c14a70 Connect with us Sponsor this Podcast: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/partner-with-us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconsciouscheckin/ About Greenluxe: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/ 1:1 with Amy: https://calendly.com/greenluxeinc/sustainable-hospitality About the podcast The core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability, showing how conscious choices in travel and luxury hospitality can create meaningful experiences for guests while driving positive impact for people, planet, and business.

    52 min

  8. 20/11/2025

    Biomimicry, Bamboo & Regenerative Design: A Masterclass with Louis Thompson

    Can bamboo architecture redefine sustainable hospitality and eco luxury travel?Award-winning eco-resort designer Louis (Louie) Thompson, CEO of Nomadic Resorts ( ⁨@Sixsenseshotels⁩  ,  ⁨@PlayaViva⁩  ) joins Amy to explore how bamboo, biomimicry, and biophilic design are transforming sustainable hospitality. From manta ray-inspired treehouses in Mexico to modular, nature-positive lodges, Louie shares practical insights on building regenerative, guest-loved experiences without greenwashing. You’ll learn why bamboo’s rapid renewability matters, how design shapes mental wellness, and what AI means for hyper-personalized, wellness-driven travel communities. Who this episode is for Conscious travelers, hotel owners, and hospitality leaders seeking high-impact, guest-centric sustainability strategies and regenerative design inspiration. Timestamps / Episode Breakdown 00:00 – Intro: From Mauritius to manta rays—meet Nomadic Resorts’ Louis Thompson 02:31 – Career origin: Six Senses, post-tsunami pivot, and “special projects” innovation 05:03 – Career advice: Find what you enjoy, get feedback, and stick with it 07:15 – Why bamboo: Rapid renewability, tensile strength, carbon benefits, and resilience 10:08 – Organic forms: How bendy bamboo enables biomimicry and biophilic design 11:21 – Native ranges: Bamboo worldwide and what that means for local sourcing 13:40 – Genius loci: Designing for place vs. modular, scalable eco hospitality 16:49 – Playa Viva case study: Manta ray bamboo treehouses built in 8 months 18:30 – Results: Global awards, guest immersion, and regenerative tourism in action 20:12 – Rethinking luxury: From objects to transformative experiences and wellness travel 22:49 – “Well-washing”: Spotting superficial wellness vs. evidence-based design 24:34 – Healthy buildings: Materials, VOCs, indoor air quality, and ethical frameworks 29:43 – Biomimicry 101: Nature-inspired function (gecko feet to lotus effect) 31:30 – Biophilic design: Prospect/refuge, mental health, and evidence-based spaces 34:03 – Urban tips: Plants, sunlight, textures, images, and air quality at home 36:10 – Spas of the future: Circadian lighting, acoustic landscapes, color therapy 38:10 – Neuro-architecture: Designing spaces to evoke security, calm, transformation 39:55 – Cocoon-inspired tents: Purpose-built hospitality for specific life moments 40:51 – AI-curated travel: Birds of a feather, niche communities, and brand evolution 43:30 – Net positive impact: Guest experience, community benefit, ecosystem regeneration 44:42 – Life in Mauritius: Walks, sunsets, and building Nomadic Escapes 45:45 – Food with place: Creole outdoor cooking and communal dining 46:48 – Legacy: Leave every site more beautiful and biodiverse Key LinksConnect with the guest(s): • Nomadic Resorts: https://www.nomadicresorts.com • Follow Louis on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-thompson-9825308/ Out platforms Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-check-in/id1832522451 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YfXT8SElYqYEbhYqbD1AJ?si=00fad07476c14a70 Connect with us Sponsor this Podcast: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/partner-with-us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconsciouscheckin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouscheckin/ About Greenluxe: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/ 1:1 with Amy: https://calendly.com/greenluxeinc/sustainable-hospitality About the podcast The core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability, showing how conscious choices in travel and luxury hospitality can create meaningful experiences for guests while driving positive impact for people, planet, and business.  ⁨@discoversoneva⁩

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The Conscious Check-In brings together the leaders who are shaping the future of travel and hospitality. Named a Top 40 Hospitality Podcast by the International Hospitality Institute, we spotlight visionaries behind unique destinations, unforgettable stays, and guest experiences that leave a lasting impact. Hosted by Amy Wald, founder of Greenluxe Inc., this podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of the world’s most inspiring eco-luxury hotels, forward-thinking resorts, and design-driven properties leading the shift toward regenerative travel. Through soulful, story-rich conversations with hoteliers, sustainability champions, and creative minds, each episode invites you to explore how purpose, beauty, and business can align to create unforgettable guest experiences—and a better world. Whether you're a hotel professional ready to future-proof your property, or a traveler in search of meaningful escapes, The Conscious Check-in is your guide to the people, places, and practices shaping the next generation of travel. ✨ Expect to hear about: Trailblazing sustainability programs & behind-the-scenes innovation Green certifications, wellness trends & planet-positive design Staff training, guest behavior shifts & building internal momentum Personal journeys from leaders redefining what luxury means today Every episode is a compass pointing toward a more intentional, experiential, and inspired future—for travelers and the industry alike. 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast.

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  • Criado por
    Amy Wald
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    21
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Amy Wald
  • Site do podcast
    The Conscious Check In