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- Tourism and fire resilience: How the Mammoth Donut is keeping the Sierra Nevada safeWhen wildfire threatens everything, how does a tourism destination respond? Mammoth Lakes Tourism is supporting one of the boldest regional fire prevention efforts in the U.S. — a project that is now funded with visitor dollars. In this episode, President & CEO John Urdi shares how the community is investing in fire resilience, reframing visitor education, and inviting travellers to become stewards of the land.
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33 min - How Madison, WI is becoming a Midwest beacon of inclusivityMadison, 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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27 min - How travel is protecting kiwi and planting forests in Hauraki CoromandelWhat 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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28 min - Slow travel, strong community: Marquette’s model for respectful tourismIn 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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32 min - Shift into Park Mode: How new transit options help protect Banff and Lake LouiseThe 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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28 min - 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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35 min - Want travellers to be greener? Rely on rewards, says CopenhagenFrom 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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26 min - 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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25 min - 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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19 min - 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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About Travel Beyond
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The Travel Beyond podcast brings you the travel industry’s most exciting innovations that address the greatest challenges facing communities and the planet.
We partner with travel…
destinations and changemakers working toward a regenerative future where all people can flourish, and that means transforming the travel industry to respect the needs of residents, visitors, and the environment.
At Destination Think, we believe travel can make the world a better place, but it must do so without environmental, economic and social harm. In the travel industry, and as travellers, we need to pair our words with meaningful action if we are going to improve our lives and the world. The solutions are in sight, and they need to be shared.
Protecting our planet and shaping the future of travel is a big project that needs a big team. Tune in to hear from the inspiring travel leaders and many others committed to this vital project. And join us.
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