Welcome to the True Travellers Society Daily Podcast, your source for inspiring news in sustainable and meaningful tourism. It’s October tenth, twenty twenty-five – and today, we’re exploring how bold new ideas, creative community projects, and fresh trends are shaping the future of conscious travel. Coming up: How a small Spanish island is fighting climate change with community power, the rise of memorable “tattourism,” and why some destinations are choosing “less is more” to restore balance.

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Our first story today shines a spotlight on El Hierro, a tiny Canary Island already known for its environmental innovation. This week, the island’s council unanimously approved a new Climate Action Plan with a clear-eyed focus: cutting tourism emissions and building resilience against climate change. Here’s a striking fact: eighty-seven percent of El Hierro’s tourism emissions come from air travel. In response, the island is rolling out a multi-pronged approach – from boosting re