Travel Beyond

“ I think there's lessons to be learned if we're willing to listen. ” The North has a lot to teach us. We listen and learn about what drives this community’s values and its approach to making tourism work for locals. With thanks to the Town of Inuvik for sponsoring this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“ We've learned to live on one of the harshest areas of this planet by working together. ” Gwich’in Grand Chief Ken Kyikavachik and Inuvialuit artist Bambi Amos tell us about staying connected to the land and Indigenous culture amid today’s challenges. With thanks to the Town of Inuvik for sponsoring this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s only once scenario that Bernadett Papp and her team identified that will allow for tourism to meet Paris Agreement goals by 2030. And surprisingly, that solution still lets us travel –just a little differently. Learn more about the scenario, restrictions that are needed, and what people and governments need to do differently in order for tourism to continue to flourish. Hosted on Acast. Se...

We work in tourism every day, but how often do we zoom out and consider the industry from a birds eye view? Tourism is interconnected to so many aspects of our larger economies and so many of the world’s issues are interrelated. Let’s examine that with Dr. Ljubica Knežević Cvelbar and learn about the benefits that can come from changing our mindset and broadening our perspectives on the challenges...

The Elephant in the Room: that's what some of Europe's travel leaders met in Sofia to discuss earlier this year. From climate emergencies to maintaining resident quality of life, there are solutions all over Europe that are addressing these externalities and changing the way cities are being managed. But is it enough? And is implementation happening quickly enough? We sat down with some of Europe'...

In our final episode of our Netherlands season, we’re wrapping up by speaking with a few organizations putting theory into practice and providing solutions that will help NBTC’s plan come to life. Presented by Destination Think with thanks to the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might have heard about circular economies lately, but have you thought about how they can really help a region’s relationship with tourism? In this episode, we travel to Friesland to visit with a few passionate residents eager to share their view of sustainability with visitors. Presented by Destination Think with thanks to the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions. Hosted on Acast. S...

From Stay Away Campaigns and big changes to its Red Light District, Amsterdam’s bold approaches to improving liveability have been making headlines lately. In this conversation with Amsterdam & Partners’ Director Geerte Udo, we examine what defines a visitor of value, how to find common ground to create policy change, and her hopes for travel in the future. **NOTE: this podcast mentions the "S...

KLM’s Director of Climate Policy discusses how the airline is taking a holistic approach to sustainability, why it’s important for people passionate about climate change work in aviation, and how airlines need to re-think how they address environmental and social responsibilities. Presented by Destination Think with thanks to the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions. Hosted on Acast. See...

The managing director of the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions discusses the paradigm shifts and sustainability efforts being made in response to the challenges of overtourism and climate change, as well as the reactions and actions taken by various stakeholders in the industry. Presented by Destination Think with thanks to the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions. Hosted on A...

Let’s reflect on why we care about using travel to make the world a better place. It’s something Ewout Versloot, a strategist with the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (and a new father), has been thinking about a lot. We sit down with him to learn about his perspective on the current state of tourism and how that has impacted NBTC’s new vision going forward.   Presented by...

Having customers send your Senator a million postcards, building a methane-capture energy plant, funding an outdoor sustainability movement: these are not the typical actions of a big tourism business. But Aspen Skiing Company isn’t exactly typical. Auden Schendler, Senior VP of Sustainability, tells us about the company’s journey to adopting sustainable values and business practices, along with e...

You can’t travel without transportation. And in this episode, we speak with two of the people responsible for making sure people in Aspen can get from A to B. They present some of the solutions that improve experiences for locals and visitors alike.  Presented by Destination Think and sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Communities get what they deserve,” says Steve Skadron, Aspen’s former mayor who now leads an initiative in the town’s growing circular economy through a new program at Colorado Mountain College. Learn why positive change relies on values and public participation, and about the role of travel in helping the world adapt to today’s challenges. Presented by Destination Think and sponsored by Aspen C...

The internationally known Aspen Ideas Festival draws the most celebrated minds across many disciplines in arts, culture, science, business, politics, and beyond. Learn how The Aspen Institute has grown into a platform for ideas, influence, and community engagement that can shape the future.  Presented by Destination Think and sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association. Hosted on Acast. See...

“Failure is not an option,” says Gail Schwartz, former Colorado state senator and lifelong housing advocate, who tells us why the housing crisis is at the epicentre of social challenges in both the poorest and wealthiest areas of the US, and what can be done about it.  Presented by Destination Think and sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Aspen, Colorado has become known as a top-tier ski destination and a magnet for luxury travellers. What’s next? The city’s destination management plan sets the course for a thriving future – guided by residents.  Presented by Destination Think and sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was once a Ute Nation hunting territory became a mining town and is now a place where the elite vacation. Aspen, Colorado is a top-tier mountain destination that has become a magnet for visitors, power brokers, new ideas, and philanthropy. How did Aspen get here, and what transformations are happening today alongside such wealth and influence? Join us this season as we delve into Aspen’s inno...

Trent Yeo is a tourism entrepreneur and changemaker who has spent his career educating people about travel's impact on nature while leading by example. He articulates visions of a better future. And he observes that more people are taking the travel industry's privilege and responsibility seriously in a way that is moving Queenstown Lakes toward carbon zero by 2030 – while recognizing that the spe...

Tim Barke, Lake Wānaka Tourism’s CEO, tells us about the passionate input locals provided to shape the district’s destination management plan and, ultimately, the goal to reach carbon zero by 2030. He also shares some of the climate-related innovations already happening here. Darren Rewi and Mike Rewi of Mana Tahuna Charitable Trust provide a Māori perspective on caring for the environment and how...

The leader of Destination Queenstown tells us why travel has to lead decarbonization in Queenstown Lakes, what motivates locals and the tourism industry, and how the district can start to address its biggest emissions challenges.  To connect with more people and places making the world better through travel, and to stay up-to-date on Queenstown Lakes’ journey toward decarbonization, visit&nbs...

Momentum toward a regenerative economy has been building for years in Queenstown Lakes. Monique Kelly, co-founder of the Wao organization, a leader in the sustainability movement, and local business owner, clarifies why everyone's feeling so motivated and how new, climate-friendly systems are emerging. To connect with more people and places making the world better through travel, and to stay up-to...

If Queenstown Lakes' tourism industry decarbonizes by 2030, it will be the world's first. District policy leaders tell us what makes this goal so powerful. Featuring Michelle Morss, General Manager of Strategy and Policy, and Mayor Glyn Lewers of the Queenstown Lakes District Council. To connect with more people and places making the world better through travel, and to stay up-to-date on Queenstow...

We travel to Queenstown Lakes, Aotearoa New Zealand, where the tourism industry has committed to reaching carbon zero by 2030. Ann Lockhart, who helped steer the destination planning process, tells us how the community made this decision. To connect with more people and places making the world better through travel, and to stay up-to-date on Queenstown Lakes’ journey toward decarbonization, visit&...

This season, we travel to Queenstown Lakes on the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, where the district has set a goal to reach carbon zero by 2030. Meet the community leaders and travel entrepreneurs who have rallied local passion, ambition, and action behind this climate commitment. To connect with more people and places making the world better through travel, and to stay up-to-date on Queens...