Travel Beyond

By Destination Think

The Travel Beyond podcast brings you the travel industry’s most exciting innovations that address the greatest challenges facing communities and the planet.

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The podcast currently has 120 episodes available.

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May 13, 2025 How Madison, WI is becoming a Midwest beacon of inclusivity
Madison, Wisconsin is charting a bold path where inclusion and sustainability shape everyday life. In this episode, Ellie Westman Chin shares how women-led leadership, DEAI values, and climate resilience are deeply embedded in the city’s culture. From painted Pride flags to electric buses, discover how Madison is building a destination that truly welcomes everyone.
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27min
May 06, 2025 How travel is protecting kiwi and planting forests in Hauraki Coromandel
What if every visit made the world a better place? By protecting the kiwi and inviting visitors to plant native trees, Destination Hauraki Coromandel is shaping a tourism ecosystem where every trip gives back. This episode of Travel Beyond explores how a small region is leaving a big legacy, one handprint at a time.
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28min
April 29, 2025 Slow travel, strong community: Marquette’s model for respectful tourism
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Travel Marquette is leading a community-wide effort to protect the region’s natural beauty and culture. CEO Susan Estler shares how the Respect Marquette County coalition, slow travel, and education initiatives like the Bark Ranger program are helping visitors and locals build a more sustainable future together.
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32min
April 23, 2025 Shift into Park Mode: How new transit options help protect Banff and Lake Louise
The challenge isn’t the number of people, it’s the number of cars.” In Banff National Park, new transit options are helping visitors slow down and enjoy the mountains without worrying about traffic. Christie Pashby from Banff & Lake Louise Tourism explains how an ongoing transportation campaign encourages shifting into “Park Mode” to help protect this one-of-a-kind Canadian destination and the experiences it provides.
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28min
April 14, 2025 Copenhagen’s visitors take home green souvenirs – Replay
Like a souvenir that takes up no room in your suitcase, learning has always fit perfectly with travel experiences. Two Copenhagen entrepreneurs share how they’re helping to ensure travellers are going home with a better understanding of how to advocate for change in their communities and take small steps to make better choices in their personal lives.

This episode was originally aired in spring 2024. We’re re-sharing it today as a real-life example of the CopenPay concept in action.
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35min
April 08, 2025 Want travellers to be greener? Rely on rewards, says Copenhagen
From bike riding to urban gardening, Copenhagen’s 2024 pilot project, CopenPay, rewarded visitors for their sustainable actions. Learn how the city is turning travellers’ green intentions into action, inspiring the world along the way.
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26min
April 01, 2025 How Bend vacations are building a city people want to live in
Where do your vacation dollars go after they're spent? In Bend, Oregon, the answer might surprise you. In this episode of Travel Beyond, Nate Wyeth of Visit Bend shares how lodging tax revenue collected from accommodations helps make the city a better place. By funding essential services, local culture, and exciting sustainability projects, Bend is proving that tourism can be a powerful force for community good.

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25min
March 25, 2025 Building the future together: How Aboriginal title is reshaping tourism – Cariboo Chilcotin Coast E11
Jimmy Lulua is a past Elected Chief of Xeni Gwet’in First Nation. Today, he’s helping tourism businesses understand how to develop long-term relationships with First Nations based on trust. He shares how Bella Coola Heli Sports' commitment to Indigenous partnerships, environmental stewardship, and sustainable tourism is setting a new standard for the industry, blending adventure with respect for land and culture. He also discusses the evolving role of tourism operators in creating sustainable, off-the-beaten-path experiences that benefit both the local community and the environment.

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19min
March 18, 2025 Altitude with purpose: How Bella Coola Heli Sports is funding sustainability from the skies – Cariboo Chilcotin Coast E10
Tourism businesses often spark positive change. Beat Steiner, owner of Bella Coola Heli Sports, shares insights on balancing community, climate, and conservation responsibilities, pioneering climate-positive practices, and inspiring industry-wide sustainability through innovation and collaboration.

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30min
March 11, 2025 Integrating Indigenous voices into heritage tourism: Lessons from Barkerville – Cariboo Chilcotin Coast E9
Storytelling is a powerful catalyst for reconciliation, with historic sites worldwide increasingly recognizing their role in sharing untold stories that promote understanding and healing. At Barkerville, a living history museum in British Columbia, Indigenous perspectives are now beginning to be fully integrated into its narrative. In this episode, Stewart Cawood, Manager of Public Programming and Media, shares insights into expanding the town's story and the challenges of confronting colonial history.
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20min

FAQs about Travel Beyond:

How many episodes does Travel Beyond have?

The podcast currently has 120 episodes available.