The Tourism RESET

Dec 11 2024 19 ep. 53 mins 1
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The Tourism RESET is a gateway into new ideas. Sharing inspiring and compelling stories from people working inside the industry, it's the only podcast dedicated to RESETTING, REIMAGINING and REDEFINING tourism for a fairer and better world. Hosted by Rebecca Woolford, Co-Founder of Kiwano Tourism, each week a guest is invited to share their expertise, knowledge, challenge the status-quo and bring to life the ways travel can be a force for good around the world.

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19 140 years Of Environmental Stewardship In Ecuador With Fernando Polanco

Dec 11 2024 52 mins  
Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My guest today is Fernando Polanco, general manager at Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador. From a ground-breaking conservation programme to bring back Condors from the edge of extinction, to a rich family history spanning 140 years; there is no place on earth quite like Zuleta in Ecuador. In this conversation, Fernando shares the rich history of his

18 The Power Of Transformative Travel In Argentina With Fabrizio Ghilardi

Nov 27 2024 60 mins  
Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My guest today is Fabrizio Ghilardi, founder of Socompa Adventure Travel.In this conversation, Fabrizio talks about his journey from Italy to Argentina in search of adventure and freedom and how he built Socompa into a premier travel company focused on responsible tourism and empowering local communities, particularly women. The conversation delve

17 Passport Privilege and Slow Travel With Shivya Nath

Nov 13 2024 43 mins  
Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My next guest is the author of a bestselling travel memoir, is the founder of Climate Conscious Travel and the sustainable travel blog, The Shooting Star, my next guest grew up in the foothills of the Himalayas in India. In 2011, at the age of 23, Shivya Nath waved goodbye to a corporate job, sold her possessions and embarked on an adventure of a

16 From Sustainable To Responsible Tourism With Harold Goodwin

Oct 30 2024 50 mins  
Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My guest today has been named the father of responsible tourism and has worked across 4 continents with local communities, their governments, and the tourism industry at large. Dr. Harold Goodwin is the Managing Director of the Responsible Tourism Partnership, chairs the panels of judges for the Global Responsible Tourism Awards and is the Di

15 Seven Siblings and One Eco Lodge With Paula Christensen

Oct 23 2024 48 mins  
Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My guest today, Paula Christensen, is one of 7 brothers and sisters who run a remote eco-lodge which overlooks the impossibly blue waters of Lake General Carrera in Patagonia, Chile. In this conversation, Paula discusses her family's fierce commitment to Mallín Colorado, how it all started with a camping trip, and their exciting reforestation pro

14 Permaculture For The Future With Jonah Chaffee

Oct 09 2024 63 mins  
Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My guest today is Jonah Chaffee, a pacifist, ecological educator and owner of Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel and Farm in Costa Rica. In this episode we unpack the principles of permaculture, and how this approach meets human needs while supporting the natural environment. We also explore the connections between soil health and human health.

13 Elevating Invisible Narratives In Tourism With Elisa Spampinato

Sep 25 2024 65 mins  
Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My guest today is Elisa Spampinato, founder of Traveller Storyteller. Elisa is a community tourism consultant, community connector, and storyteller. She is fiercely passionate about involving local communities in the development of tourism – be it in rural communities, or urban settings. In this episode we talk about elevating the invi

12. The Power of Community Tourism With Thomas Armitt

Sep 11 2024 71 mins  
Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My guest today is Thomas Armitt, global manager of Planeterra, a non-profit which uses community tourism to change lives. In this episode Tom emphasises the importance of community tourism - where travel experiences are owned, led and run by communities and social enterprises. We discuss nuances between community-based, community-led, and com

11 Gender Equality. A Missing Ingredient With Tricia Barnett

Sep 04 2024 54 mins  
Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My guest today is Tricia Barnett, founder of Equality in Tourism. In this episode Tricia shares the realities of gender inequality in tourism including: unequal pay, limited access to training, and the lack of work-life balance. We uncover why sustainability in tourism can NEVER be achieved without gender equality and hear about the incredibl

10 Moment: What You Don't Know About Costa Rica

Aug 28 2024 20 mins  
In this special episode, I talk about Costa Rica's green paradox, how to best vote with your wallet when travelling to this biodiverse region, as well as the number ONE trust signal to help you source authentic, sustainable hotels or lodges, full of heart. What you'll learn in this episode: Why Costa Rica has a 'Green Paradox' on it's hands and what to do about it3 tips for navigat