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What comes after the age of mass tourism? If you love the travel industry or the place where you live and want to make it better, this show is for you.
The Travel Beyond podcast brings you the people and places taking action toward a sustainable, just, and thriving future for all. The solutions are in sight.
We partner with leading destinations working toward an industry that respects the needs of residents, visitors, and the environment – a regenerative future where all people can flourish.
You’ll learn how other places are dealing with climate risks and environmental preservation by hearing from like-minded thinkers who have been moving toward regenerative travel for their whole careers.
 
Our past guests include:

Cathy Ritter, formerly the CEO of the Colorado Tourism Office.Marsha Walden, Destination Canada’s CEOMat Woods and Tim Barke, CEOs of the Aoeteroa New Zealand destination management organizations behind Carbon Zero by 2030. Hedwig Sietsma, Director of Climate Policy at KLMDamcho Rinzin from the Tourism Council of Bhutan.Strategists and tourism leaders from the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions and from Amsterdam & Partners.
Listen to stories of a better world, and return home inspired.
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What comes after the age of mass tourism? If you love the travel industry or the place where you live and want to make it better, this show is for you.
The Travel Beyond podcast brings you the people and places taking action toward a sustainable, just, and thriving future for all. The solutions are in sight.
We partner with leading destinations working toward an industry that respects the needs of residents, visitors, and the environment – a regenerative future where all people can flourish.
You’ll learn how other places are dealing with climate risks and environmental preservation by hearing from like-minded thinkers who have been moving toward regenerative travel for their whole careers.
 
Our past guests include:

Cathy Ritter, formerly the CEO of the Colorado Tourism Office.Marsha Walden, Destination Canada’s CEOMat Woods and Tim Barke, CEOs of the Aoeteroa New Zealand destination management organizations behind Carbon Zero by 2030. Hedwig Sietsma, Director of Climate Policy at KLMDamcho Rinzin from the Tourism Council of Bhutan.Strategists and tourism leaders from the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions and from Amsterdam & Partners.
Listen to stories of a better world, and return home inspired.
For timely stories and insights for tourism destinations, subscribe to Destination Think's weekly newsletter.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Don’t copy, be inspired: Learning from Copenhagen’s longest-serving mayor | Copenhagen E1

    Don’t copy, be inspired: Learning from Copenhagen’s longest-serving mayor | Copenhagen E1

    “Don’t copy, be inspired.” What’s it like to have a long-term vision and then see it come true? We get into it with Jens Kramer Mikkelsen, Copenhagen’s longest-serving mayor. From 1989 to 2004, Jens led the city by assembling a broad coalition of support for major infrastructure projects that have helped make Copenhagen the vibrant global capital it is today.
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    • 36 min
    The two biggest jobs ahead for travel destinations | Copenhagen E2

    The two biggest jobs ahead for travel destinations | Copenhagen E2

    Travel destinations can gather support to lead large-scale sustainability actions, says Wonderful Copenhagen CEO Mikkel Aarø-Hansen. He shares how his destination management organization, in coalition with others, influenced the cruise industry to pollute less. Mikkel also tells us about the two biggest jobs ahead for sustainability-minded destinations and their leaders.
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    • 49 min
    “This beautiful place was fought for.” – Načiks (Tofino) E1

    “This beautiful place was fought for.” – Načiks (Tofino) E1

    This season of Travel Beyond shows a way forward for every place threatened by climate risks or grappling with what it means to host visitors on Indigenous territory. Welcome to Načiks (Tofino).
    During 2023’s bustling summer, the only route in and out of Tofino, British Columbia was blocked by wildfires for 17 days. Brad Parsell of Tourism Tofino shares how the community responded and why every positive change a travel organization can make relies on rock solid relationships. Elder and former Chief Moses Martin of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation tells us about the 1980s-90s War in the Woods and the impact Indigenous stewardship has had on protecting the lush environment so many visitors now enjoy. 


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    • 57 min
    Stewardship solutions from Ahousaht First Nation – Načiks (Tofino) E2

    Stewardship solutions from Ahousaht First Nation – Načiks (Tofino) E2

    A social enterprise and a stewardship fee from tourism businesses are two ways Ahousaht First Nation is regaining the ability to control its tourism destiny. Head Hereditary Chief Hasheukumiss (Richard George) and Hereditary Chief ?ikaatius (Tyson Atleo) are co-owners of Ahous Adventures on behalf of the Nation. They describe these solutions and others they’re using to care for nature, lift up their people, and point the way to a flourishing future.
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    • 44 min
    Tribal Park Allies: Forming a coalition to steward the environment – Načiks (Tofino) E3

    Tribal Park Allies: Forming a coalition to steward the environment – Načiks (Tofino) E3

    In 1984, a logging blockade led to the creation of the first Tribal Park near Tofino, British Columbia. Four decades later, the Tribal Parks Allies program is building a coalition of support for restoration among members of the tourism industry. The project brings in reliable funding for Indigenous-led sustainable projects and cultural revitalization. Saya Masso, Lands and Resource Director at Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, explains the positive impact alongside a history lesson about those who have protected the forests.
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    • 38 min
    Why wilderness is a myth: Tribal Parks Guardians and the language of respect – Načiks (Tofino) E4

    Why wilderness is a myth: Tribal Parks Guardians and the language of respect – Načiks (Tofino) E4

    The travel industry has been selling “wilderness” adventures for a long time. But does wilderness really exist? This episode we learn from two Tla-o-qui-aht leaders about their culture’s care for the environment, why many Indigenous languages have no word for wilderness, and how Indigenous knowledge can unlock new ways of practicing respectful travel. We also learn about the ʔiisaak Pledge and how Tribal Parks Guardians are protecting the lands many people visit.
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    • 52 min

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