Travel Beyond

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.

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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 "Stay Away" campaign. We want to clarify that the campaign is put on by the city of Amsterdam, not Amsterdam & Partners.

Presented by Destination Think with thanks to the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions.

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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.

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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.

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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 Destination Think with thanks to the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions.

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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 examples of what positive change looks like as a collective and as individuals.

Presented by Destination Think and sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association.

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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.

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“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 Chamber Resort Association.

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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.

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“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.

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