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Sustainable Tourism Leaders & Changemakers Unplugged

Entrepreneurs, researchers, advisors, destination managers and communicators open their doors and share their experiences in our series of interview portraits. Learn about their hopes and challenges, the benefits and solutions. Be inspired.

 


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David Simmons

Lincoln, New Zealand

David Simmons on the Consumption Paradox in Tourism and Destination New Zealand’s Recovery from COVID-19. Read the interview

Kauahi Ngapora

Kaikoura, New Zealand

How New Zealand Ecotourism Operator Whale Watch Kaikoura Manages Sustainability. Read the interview

Rachel Vaughan

Kaikoura, New Zealand

Rachel Vaughan on Destination Sustainability Strategies in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Read the interview

Christopher Luxon

Auckland, New Zealand

Christopher Luxon about the Sustainability Strategy of Air New Zealand. Read the interview

Gianna Moscardo

Douglas, Australia

Gianna Moscardo on Sustainable Tourism Research, Trends and Priorities. Read the interview

Brian and Jill

Fraser Coast Regional, Australia

How Pioneering Wildlife Tour Operator Whale Watch Hervey Bay in Australia Became a Responsible Tourism Leader. Read the interview

Marni Barnett

Smithfield, Australia

How Skyrail Cableway in Cairns Protects the Australian Rainforest Through Tourism. Read the interview

Anna Spenceley

Papua New Guinea

Anna Spenceley on How Sustainable Tourism Is Changing and How to Measure Success. Read the interview

John Kane

Darwin City, Australia

How YHA Australia Manages and Improves the Sustainability of Its Youth Hostels and Budget Accommodation. Read the interview

Peter Gash

Gladstone Regional, Australia

Peter Gash of Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, Queensland, Australia. Read the interview

Paul Verity

Garners Beach, Australia

Paul Verity on Sustainability at Sanctuary Retreat Mission Beach in Queensland, Australia. Read the interview

Steve Noakes

Beechmont, Australia

Steve Noakes on Sustainable Tourism in Asia Pacific. Read the interview

David Weaver

Gold Coast City, Australia

David Weaver on Tourism Research and Destination Australia. Read the interview

Tony Charters

Queensland, Australia

Tony Charters on Ecotourism in Australia. Read the interview

Marcus Curcija

Keperra, Australia

Marcus Curcija on the Importance of Measuring and Communicating Impact for Sustainable Development Success. Read the interview

Stewart Moore

South Brisbane, Australia

Stewart Moore of EarthCheck on Tourism Sustainability in Australia. Read the interview

Susanne Becken

Southport, Australia

Susanne Becken on How Climate Change Will Affect Tourism Sustainability. Read the interview

Ross Lardner

The Rocks, Australia

Ross Lardner, Manager at Sydney Harbour YHA, Australia. Read the interview

Paul Rogers

Sydney, Australia

Paul Rogers on Sustainable Tourism Development in Myanmar. Read the interview

Janine Duffy

Port Melbourne, Australia

Janine Duffy of Echidna Walkabout Wildlife Tours Melbourne. Read the interview

Craig Wickham

Cygnet River, Australia

Craig Wickham on Ecotourism Opportunities and Operating a Sustainable Tour Business on Kangaroo Island in Australia. Read the interview

Ross Dowling

Joondalup, Australia

Ross Dowling on Geotourism, the Cruise Industry and Sustainable Destination Development. Read the interview

Alexandre Tsuk

Denpasar, Indonesia

Alexandre Tsuk on Tourism Sustainability in Bali and Responsible Travel Trends. Read the interview

Ary Suhandi

Tebet, Indonesia

Ary Suhandi on Ecotourism Development in Indonesia. Read the interview

Amran Hamzah

Skudai, Malaysia

Amran Hamzah on Community-Based Tourism in Malaysia and Building Resilience in the Aftermath of COVID-19. Read the interview

Kevin Teng

10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956

Kevin Teng on the Sustainability Strategy of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Read the interview

Lee Kin Seng

Singapore, Singapore

How PARKROYAL on Pickering Hotel in Singapore Uses Architecture for Its Sustainability Strategy. Read the interview

Sylvain Richer de Forges

36 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099007

Sylvain Richer de Forges on Sustainability at Siloso Beach Resort, Singapore. Read the interview

Mariglo Laririt

El Nido, Philippines

Mariglo Laririt on How El Nido Resorts in the Philippines Approaches Sustainability. Read the interview

Susan Santos de Cárdenas

Coron, Philippines

Susan Santos de Cárdenas on Sustainable Tourism Developments in the Philippines. Read the interview

Albert Teo

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Albert Teo about Ecotourism in Borneo and Sustainable Tourism in South-East Asia. Read the interview

Gracie Geikie

Kuching, Malaysia

Gracie Geikie on Ecotourism in Malaysian Borneo. Read the interview

Masaru Takayama

京都市, Japan

Masaru Takayama about Ecotourism and Tourism Sustainability in Asia. Read the interview

Roi Ariel

Taipei, Taiwan

Roi Ariel on How the GSTC Supports Sustainable Tourism Development and Which Destinations are Leading in Sustainability. Read the interview

Jalsa Urubshurow

Mongolia

Jalsa Urubshurow on Pioneering Responsible Tourism and Supporting Sustainable Community Development in Mongolia. Read the interview

Mihee Kang

Seoul, South Korea

Mihee Kang on Ecotourism Opportunities and Challenges in South Korea. Read the interview

Alan Wong

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Alan Wong on Sustainable Tourism Education in Hong Kong and China. Read the interview

Katie Hallaran

Krong Battambang, Cambodia

Katie Hallaran introduces us to the Soksabike and Kinyei Café projects in Battambang, Cambodia. Read the interview

Jens Thraenhart

Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand

Jens Thraenhart on Responsible Tourism Marketing and Sustainable Destination Development in the Mekong Region. Read the interview

Willem Niemeijer

Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand

Willem Niemeijer on Elephant Conservation in Asia, Solutions to Overtourism and How to Run a Sustainable Travel Business. Read the interview

Nicolas Dubrocard

Bangkok, Thailand

Nicolas Dubrocard On Wildlife Tourism and Elephant Camps in South East Asia. Read the interview

Benjamin Lephilibert

Bangkok, Thailand

Benjamin Lephilibert On Hotels, Food Waste and Other Sustainability Challenges. Read the interview

Peter Richards

Hua Hin District, Thailand

Peter Richards on Responsible Tourism and Community Development in Asia. Read the interview

Potjana Sunsri

San Phranet, Thailand

Potjana Sunsri Interview. Read the interview

Soulinnara Ratanavong

Luang Prabang Province, Laos

Soulinnara Ratanavong on Building Capacity for Sustainable Tourism in Laos. Read the interview

Karma Tshering

Thimphu, Bhutan

Karma Tshering on Sustainable Tourism in Bhutan. Read the interview

Sheikh Md Monzurul Huq

Bangladesh

Sheikh Md Monzurul Huq on Sustainability and Tourism Development in Bangladesh. Read the interview

Lisa Choegyal

Kathmandu, Nepal

Lisa Choegyal on How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Testing the Sustainability of Tourism in Nepal. Read the interview

Raj Gyawali

Kathmandu, Nepal

Raj Gyawali on the Sustainability Strategy of Socialtours, Responsible Tourism in Nepal and What to Do in Times of Crisis. Read the interview

Marcus Cotton

Pokhara-Lekhnath 26, Nepal

Marcus Cotton on How to Run a Sustainable Hotel in the Himalayas and How Not to Waste a Good Crisis. Read the interview

Palitha-Gurusinghe

Piliyandala, Sri Lanka

Palitha Gurusinghe on Tourism and Sustainability in Sri Lanka. Read the interview

Asma Rasheed

Ari Atoll, Maldives

Asma Rasheed on Sustainability at Kuramathi Island Resort, Maldives. Read the interview

Joanna Van Gruisen

Khajuraho, India

Joanna Van Gruisen on Social Entrepreneurship, Regenerative Tourism and Community Development in India. Read the interview

Gopinath Parayil

Puducherry, India

Gopinath Parayil of The Blue Yonder, India on Being a Responsible Tour Operator and Voluntourism. Read the interview

Shivya Nath

Goa, India

Shivya Nath on Responsible Travel Writing and How to Find Your Voice in the Digital Space. Read the interview

Manisha Pande

Almora, India

Manisha Pande on How to Sustain Traditional Village Life and Boost the Local Economy Through Tourism. Read the interview

Ishita Khanna

Marango Rangarik, India

Ishita Khanna on How Homestays and Community-Based Tourism Drive Sustainable Rural Development in India. Read the interview

Manav Khanduja

Dehradun, India

Manav Khanduja of Pugdundee Safaris in India on the Importance of Locals in Conservation and Ecotourism. Read the interview

Shoba Mohan

Gurgaon, India

Shoba Mohan on Promoting Sustainable Hospitality and Conscious Luxury Travel in India. Read the interview

Anna Alaman

New Delhi, India

Anna Alaman on Creating Employment and Responsible Tourism Opportunities in India. Read the interview

Goverdhan Rathore

Sawai Madhopur, India

Goverdhan Rathore on the Challenges of Tiger Conservation and the State of Sustainable Tourism in India. Read the interview

Agha Iqrar Haroon

Lahore, Pakistan

Agha Iqrar Haroon on Tourism Development in Pakistan. Read the interview

Gerhard Erasmus

Dubai Desert Conservation Al Ain Road UAE

How Al Maha Desert Resort in Dubai Approaches Wildlife Conservation and Hotel Sustainability. Read the interview

Abdulla Radaideh

Aqaba, Jordan

Abdulla Radaideh, InterContinental AQABA Resort, Jordan. Read the interview

Muna Haddad

Umm Qais, Jordan

Muna Haddad on Strengthening Local Economies in Jordan through Community-Based Tourism. Read the interview

Michel Awad

Bethlehem, undefined

Michel Awad of the Siraj Center, on Developing Responsible Tourism in Palestine. Read the interview

Manal Kelig

Cairo, Egypt

Manal Kelig on Muslim-Friendly Travel, Corona Impact and Sustainable Tourism in the MENA Region. Read the interview

Marta Mills

Tbilisi, Georgia

Marta Mills on Destination Management, Marketing and Sustainable Tourism in the Caucasus. Read the interview

Angelique Tonnaer Kirkil

Döşemealtı, Turkey

Angelique Tonnaer Kırkıl on Tourism Sustainability in Turkey. Read the interview

Theodota Nantsou

Athina, Greece

Theodota Nantsou on Climate Change and Other Issues Affecting the Sustainability of Tourism in Greece. Read the interview

Antonis Petropoulos

Athens, Greece

Antonis Petropoulos, Founder of EcoClub, Greece. Read the interview

Maria Lougari

Agios Sostis, Greece

Maria Lougari of Castelli Hotel on Zakynthos Island, Greece. Read the interview

Eleni Andreadis

Halkidiki, undefined

Eleni Andreadis on Sustainability at Sani Resort, Greece. Read the interview

Vassily Katsoupas

Βίτσα Ζαγορίου, Greece

Vassily Katsoupas on the Goodness of Mushrooms and Running a Sustainable Restaurant in Greece. Read the interview

Kirsi Hyvaerinen

Šavnik, Montenegro

Kirsi Hyvaerinen on Accountability and How to Keep Promises in Tourism. Read the interview

Janko Humar

Tolmin, Slovenia

Janko Humar on Soča Valley Destination Strengths, Tourism Trends and Sustainability Challenges. Read the interview

Tanja Mihalic

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Tanja Mihalič on Green Tourism and Sustainability Research in Slovenia. Read the interview

Maja Pak

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Maja Pak on Slovenia, Destination Marketing and Sustainable Tourism Strategies. Read the interview

Maja Vanmierlo

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Maja Vanmierlo on the Importance of Tour Guides as Responsible Tourism Facilitators. Read the interview

Ursa Malovrh

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Urša Malovrh on Sustainability at Hotel Park in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Read the interview

Jana Apih

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Jana Apih of GoodPlace on Sustainable Tourism in Slovenia. Read the interview

Bostjan Misja

Municipality of Podčetrtek, Slovenia

Boštjan Misja on Tourism Sustainability Challenges and Successes at the Slovenian-Croatian Border: Destination Podčetrtek. Read the interview

Urška Planinšek

Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia

Urška Planinšek on Pioneering Sustainable, Rural Wellness Tourism at Urška Organic Farm in Slovenia. Read the interview

Michaela Reitterer

Wien, Austria

Michaela Reitterer on How BoutiqueHotel Stadthalle in Vienna Approaches Sustainability. Read the interview

Dagmar Lund-Durlacher

Wien, Austria

Dagmar Lund-Durlacher on Sustainable Tourism Research and Developments in Austria and Germany. Read the interview

Peter Brandauer

Lehen, Austria

Peter Brandauer on Soft Mobility Tourism in Werfenweng, Austria. Read the interview

Karmen Mentil

Werfenweng, Austria

Karmen Mentil on Sustainable Mobility and Responsible Tourism in the European Alps. Read the interview

Claudia Züllig

Vaz/Obervaz, Switzerland

Claudia Züllig of Hotel Schweizerhof Lenzerheide in Switzerland on How to Succeed with Sustainability. Read the interview

Reto Fry

Laax, Switzerland

Reto Fry on the Greenstyle Approach to Sustainability at Weisse Arena Group in Laax, Switzerland. Read the interview

Benoit Greindl

Orsières, Switzerland

Benoit Greindl of Montagne Alternative in Switzerland on Resilience and Sustainability in Tourism. Read the interview

Theo Schnider

Entlebuch, Switzerland

Theo Schnider, Director of UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch in Switzerland. Read the interview

Urs Wohler

Mülenen, Switzerland

Urs Wohler on Destination Management, Leadership and Sustainability. Read the interview

Kaspar Howald

Poschiavo, Switzerland

Kaspar Howald on How 100% Valposchiavo Connects Agriculture, Local Trade and Tourism. Read the interview

Olivier Cheseaux

Evolène, Switzerland

Olivier Cheseaux of Anakolodge on Architecture, Tourism and Airbnb. Read the interview

Lukas Stadtherr

Bern, Switzerland

Lukas Stadtherr on How the SwitzerlandMobility Network Promotes Car-Free Travel. Read the interview

Fredi Gmür

Zürich, Switzerland

Fredi Gmür on Sustainability Strategies of Swiss Youth Hostels. Read the interview

Judith Walls

St. Gallen, Switzerland

Judith Walls on Sustainability Leadership, Business Challenges and the Tourism Dilemma. Read the interview

Anne-Pierre Ackermann

Samedan, Switzerland

Anne-Pierre Ackermann on How Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl Has Pioneered Energy Sustainability. Read the interview

Dieter Müller

Bergün/Bravuogn, Switzerland

Dieter Mueller on How Swiss Alpine Destination Parc Ela is Moving Towards Tourism Sustainability. Read the interview

Domenico Saladino

Trin, Switzerland

Domenico Saladino on Tourism Sustainability Certifications and Smart Hotel Management in Switzerland. Read the interview

Christian Baumgartner

Feldkirch, Austria

Christian Baumgartner on Sustainable Tourism Research, Leaders and Challenges in the European Alps. Read the interview

Alexandra Pastollnigg

Zürich, Switzerland

Alexandra Pastollnigg on Setting Standards and Increasing Transparency for Sustainable Tourism. Read the interview

Martin Nydegger

Zürich, Switzerland

Martin Nydegger on Tourism Sustainability Strategies and Trends in Switzerland. Read the interview

Christiane Hütte

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Christiane Hütte on How Business Hotel Villa Orange in Frankfurt Approaches Sustainability. Read the interview

Willy Legrand

Bad Honnef, Germany

Willy Legrand on Hotels, Sustainability and the Future of the Hospitality Business. Read the interview

Michael Stober

Nauen, Germany

Michael Stober on the Sustainability Strategy of Landgut Stober Business Hotel in Germany. Read the interview

Audrey Scott

Berlin, Germany

Audrey Scott on Sustainable Tourism Development Strategies and the Role of Social Media Influencers Post-COVID-19. Read the interview

Antje Monshausen

Berlin, Germany

Antje Monshausen on How To Reduce Tourism Inequalities Through Community Engagement. Read the interview

Rika Jean Francois

Berlin, Germany

Rika Jean-François of ITB on Tourism Sustainability: Emerging Topics, Trends, Challenges. Read the interview

Wolfgang Strasdas

Eberswalde, Germany

Wolfgang Strasdas on Responsible Tourism in Germany. Read the interview

Aivar Ruukel

Kõpu, Estonia

Aivar Ruukel on Ecotourism in Estonia, ICT and Characteristics of Great Tour Guides. Read the interview

Torben Kaas

København, Denmark

Torben Kaas, Co-Founder of Green Key Ecolabel. Read the interview

Mireille Jakobsen

Copenhagen, Denmark

How Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers in Denmark Became One of the Most Sustainable Hotels Worldwide. Read the interview

Janne Liburd

Kolding, Denmark

Janne Liburd on Tourism Education and the Sustainable Development of the Wadden Sea National Park, Denmark. Read the interview

Linda Veråsdal

Oslo, Norway

Linda Veråsdal on Ethical Travel, Responsible Tourism and Making it Work in The Gambia. Read the interview

Tomás Azcárate

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Tomás Azcárate about Responsible Tourism in Spain. Read the interview

Nada Roudies

Rabat, Morocco

Nada Roudies on How Morocco is Working Towards a More Sustainable Tourism. Read the interview

Amine Ahlafi

Rabat, Morocco

Amine Ahlafi on Tourism and Sustainable Development in Morocco. Read the interview

Estrella Matilde

Santo Antonio, São Tomé and Príncipe

Estrela Matilde, Project Manager Príncipe Island Biosphere Reserve. Read the interview

Sérgio Duarte

Principe, São Tomé & Príncipe

Sérgio Duarte, Bom Bom Island Resort in Príncipe, Africa. Read the interview

José Miguel Ferreira Mendes

São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe

José Miguel Ferreira Mendes, Omali Lodge in São Tomé and Príncipe. Read the interview

Greg Bakunzi

Entebbe, Uganda

Praveen Moman: Championing Gorilla Conservation and Empowering Communities in Central Africa Through Tourism. Read the interview

Greg Bakunzi

Nyakinama, Rwanda

Greg Bakunzi: Championing Community Well-Being and Conservation Through Responsible Tourism in Rwanda. Read the interview

Hitesh Mehta

Nairobi, Kenya

Hitesh Mehta on Holistic Architecture, Ecolodge Design and Tourism Sustainability. Read the interview

Judy Kepher-Gona

Nairobi, Kenya

Judy Kepher-Gona on Africa Tourism Business, Destinations and Sustainability. Read the interview

Dave van Smeerdijk

Arusha, Tanzania

Dave van Smeerdijk on How Asilia Africa Approaches Sustainability Through Commercial Wildlife Conservation. Read the interview

Sonja Gottlebe

Madagascar

Sonja Gottlebe on Sustainable Tourism Development in Madagascar and the Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 Travel Disruptions. Read the interview

Kai Collins

Maun, Botswana

Kai Collins: Championing Community-Driven Conservation Economy and Sustainable Tourism in the Okavango River Basin. Read the interview

Dereck Joubert

Maun, Botswana

Dereck Joubert on the Future of Responsible Tourism in Africa and Wildlife Conservation Strategies. Read the interview

Alex van den Heever

Graaff-Reinet, South Africa

Alex van den Heever on Wildlife Conservation and Ecotourism in South Africa. Read the interview

Michael Lutzeyer

Gansbaai, South Africa

Michael Lutzeyer on How the Grootbos Nature Reserve Combines All-Inclusive Experiences with Sustainability. Read the interview

Heidi van der Watt

Cape Town, South Africa

Heidi van der Watt on Better Tourism in South Africa. Read the interview

Dorian Hoy

Cape Town, South Africa

Dorian Hoy on How Great Plains Conservation in Africa Protects Wildlife Through Responsible Tourism. Read the interview

Linda Veråsdal

Serrekunda, The Gambia

Linda Veråsdal on Ethical Travel, Responsible Tourism and Making it Work in The Gambia. Read the interview

Adama Bah

The Gambia

Adama Bah on Responsible Tourism in The Gambia, Africa. Read the interview

Ariane Janer

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ariane Janer on Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism in Brazil. Read the interview

D’Arcy Dornan

São Paulo, Brazil

D’Arcy Dornan on Tourism and Sustainability in Brazil. Read the interview

Mariana Madureira

São Paulo, Brazil

Mariana Madureira on Sustainable Tourism Entrepreneurship in Brazil. Read the interview

Carlos Sandoval

Misiones, Argentina

Carlos Sandoval of Yacutinga Ecolodge in Argentina. Read the interview

Felipe Vera Soto

Puerto Natales, Chile

Felipe Vera Soto on the Current State of Sustainable Tourism in Chile. Read the interview

Jorge Moller Rivas

Viña del Mar, Chile

Jorge Moller Rivas: Championing Regenerative Tourism Development in Chile. Read the interview

James Crockett

Rodney Bay, St Lucia

James Crockett of Jus Sail on How to Operate a Responsible Sailing Tour Business in the Caribbean. Read the interview

Natalia Naranjo

Bogotá, Colombia

Natalia Naranjo on Tourism Sustainability in Colombia and Canada. Read the interview

José Koechlin von Stein

Miraflores, Peru

José Koechlin von Stein, Founder of Inkaterra Hotels in Peru on Biodiversity Conservation and Community Wellbeing. Read the interview

Glenn Jampol

Santa Bárbara, Costa Rica

Glenn Jampol on Tourism Business and Ecotourism in Costa Rica. Read the interview

Hans Pfister

Escazu, Costa Rica

Hans Pfister on How Cayuga Collection Hotels Promote Sustainability by Empowering Staff and Communities in Central America. Read the interview

Ronald Sanabria

San José, Costa Rica

Ronald Sanabria on Sustainable Tourism, the Rainforest Alliance and Costa Rica. Read the interview

Eduard Mueller

San José, Costa Rica

Eduard Mueller, University for International Cooperation. Read the interview

Kurt Schmack

San Carlos, Costa Rica

Kurt Schmack of Laguna del Lagarto Ecolodge, Costa Rica. Read the interview

Vik Nair

Nassau, The Bahamas

Vik Nair on Destination Sustainability Issues and the Potential for Community-Based Tourism in The Bahamas, Caribbean. Read the interview

Vik Nair

Nassau, The Bahamas

Vik Nair on Destination Sustainability Issues and the Potential for Community-Based Tourism in The Bahamas, Caribbean. Read the interview

Vik Nair

Nassau, The Bahamas

Vik Nair on Destination Sustainability Issues and the Potential for Community-Based Tourism in The Bahamas, Caribbean. Read the interview

Eddie Ramirez

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Eddie Ramirez on Sustainability at Casa Sol in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Read the interview

Isis Anahi De León Hernández

Benito Juárez, Mexico

How Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa in Mexico Approaches Sustainability. Read the interview

Dreams Riviera Cancun

Puerto Morelos, Mexico

How Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa in Mexico Approaches Sustainability. Read the interview

Vicente Ferreyra Acosta

Cancún, Mexico

Vicente Ferreyra Acosta on Tourism Sustainability in Mexico. Read the interview

Beatriz Barreal

Cancún, Mexico

Beatriz Barreal on the Sustainable Destination Strategy of Riviera Maya in Mexico. Read the interview

Martha (Pati) Ruiz Corzo

Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

Martha (Pati) Ruiz Corzo on Tourism and Conservation at Sierra Gorda in Mexico. Read the interview

Brett Tollman

Santa Monica, United States

Brett Tollman on How Travel Will Resume and Why Sustainability Will (Have to) Thrive in the Years Ahead. Read the interview

Kelly Bricker

Salt Lake City, United States

Kelly Bricker on Ecotourism Challenges and Opportunities. Read the interview

Brian Mullis

White Salmon, United States

Brian Mullis, Founder of Sustainable Travel International. Read the interview

Shannon Stowell

Seattle, United States

Shannon Stowell on the Rise of Adventure Tourism and How to Promote Responsible Travel Post-Pandemic. Read the interview

Jake Haupert

Seattle, United States

Jake Haupert on Transformational Travel and Purpose-Driven Vacations. Read the interview

Ellie Cleary

Victoria, Canada

Ellie Cleary on Conscious Travel and How Influencers Can Support Tourism Sustainability. Read the interview

Professor Jafar Jafari

Menomonie, United States

Professor Jafar Jafari on Sustainable Tourism Research. Read the interview

Jonathon Day

West Lafayette, United States

Jonathon Day on Destination Sustainability and Sustainable Tourism Research. Read the interview

Geoffrey Wall

Waterloo, Canada

Geoffrey Wall, Geography Professor at University of Waterloo, Canada. Read the interview

Bruce Poon

Toronto, Canada

Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures on Sustainability and Benefits of Social Enterprise Initiatives. Read the interview

Jamie Sweeting

Toronto, Canada

Jamie Sweeting on How Planeterra Foundation Works with Tourism Entrepreneurs and Communities, and the Future of Responsible Travel. Read the interview

Shannon Guihan

Toronto, Canada

Shannon Guihan on Tourism Sustainability and How to Avoid Destination Overcrowding. Read the interview

Rachel Dodds

Toronto, Canada

Rachel Dodds on Sustainable Tourism in Canada. Read the interview

Megan Epler Wood

Boston, United States

Megan Epler Wood, Gran Maestra of Sustainable Tourism. Read the interview

Costas Christ

Bangor, United States

Costas Christ on the Origins of Ecotourism and the Future of Sustainable Travel. Read the interview

Tensie Whelan

New York, United States

Tensie Whelan on Sustainable Tourism, the Rainforest Alliance and Costa Rica. Read the interview

Kathleen Pittman

Washington, United States

Kathleen Pittman on Tourism Sustainability Trends and Destination Challenges. Read the interview

Elizabeth Becker

Washington, United States

Elizabeth Becker on Overtourism, the Role of the Media and How We Can Make Tourism More Sustainable. Read the interview

Randy Durband

Washington, United States

Randy Durband about the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Read the interview

Louise Twining-Ward

Washington, United States

Louise Twining-Ward on Destination Sustainability and Sustainable Travel. Read the interview

Martha Honey

Washington, United States

Martha Honey on Responsible Travel and Tourism Sustainability in the USA. Read the interview

Jonathan Tourtellot

Lovettsville, United States

Jonathan Tourtellot on Destination Stewardship and Geotourism. Read the interview

Rob Holmes

Kennebunk, United States

Rob Holmes on the Power of Storytelling to Promote Sustainability in the Travel Industry Read the interview

John Strelecky

Windermere, United States

John Strelecky on How to Succeed by Finding Your True Purpose. Read the interview