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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. www.destinationthink.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Exporting better humans: A Hawaiian vision for regenerative tourism

2026/10/19

Dr. Aaron J. Salā sums up regenerative tourism in six words: import good people, export better humans. This inspiring and philosophical episode delves into the purpose of tourism, multicultural perspectives, and how Native Hawaiians and all island residents can represent their home well through destination storytelling. He also explains how Hawaiʻi is putting its 2024 regenerative tourism law into practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language, culture, and longer stays in Cape Breton

2026/09/03

Destination Cape Breton has launched a 2026 campaign to encourage longer stays. It’s a strategy with a sound economic argument, and it has the potential to improve environmental and community stewardship as well. CEO Terry Smith tells us how it came to be. He also shares steps the destination is taking toward cultural sustainability, including an agreement with Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism, support for youth training opportunities, and greater visibility for Mi’kmaw place names, alongside the many cultural groups that make this island home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How an Australian wine region is turning day trips into overnights

2026/08/13

If your destination is trying to turn road trips into overnight stays, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges in Victoria, Australia is one to watch. CEO Louise Scott of Tourism East tells us how the region’s 2023 destination management plan is helping local tourism businesses diversify their offerings to help them adapt to changing attitudes towards wine and alcohol and balance visitation patterns by attracting weekday stays. She shares the strategies that are shifting both experiences and perceptions of this internationally known wine region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trail tourism: Telling the stories that lead to sustainable funding

2026/08/06

Biking and trails can have a huge impact on a destination’s economy and community life. Why, then, is it so difficult to fund trail maintenance, and what can your destination do about it? Aotearoa New Zealand economist Benje Patterson joins two Canadian DMO leaders to talk about common challenges in finding sustainable funding for trail networks. They discuss what’s working in Queenstown and how to show residents, travellers, businesses, and government the true value of trails, with practical examples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why 1,000 cups of tea are at the heart of destination stewardship in the Kootenay Rockies

2026/07/30

“You can have the greatest destination stewardship plan that the world's ever seen,” says today’s guest, “but if you don't have the relationships to leverage it, it's not gonna go very far.” CEO Brad Parsell of Kootenay Rockies Tourism shares his approach to leading a regional tourism organization, lessons he’s learned as a founding member of the Destination Think Collective, and why the idea of having “1,000 cups of tea” has become a shorthand for meaningful community engagement to support stewardship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valuing the workforce: Supporting hospitality workers through local partnerships – Marquette E5

2025/09/11

In this conversation, Andrew Rickauer from United Way of Marquette County explains how local partnerships, often including tourism businesses, are helping build stronger, more resilient communities. His perspective shows how tourism can be a vital force for community well-being when it’s aligned with local needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From taproom to watershed: A brewery rooted in place and responsibility – Marquette E4

2025/09/04

Ore Dock Brewing Company in Marquette, Michigan is creating a space where locals and visitors come together to learn, celebrate, and protect what makes the region special. Founded in 2012, the brewery has become a cultural anchor hosting everything from public lectures on water conservation to art shows and memorials. For co-founder Andi Pernsteiner, tourism is less about promotion and more about using hospitality as a platform for stewardship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From promotion to purpose: Storytelling for responsible tourism – Marquette E3

2025/08/28

With Aaron Peterson, filmmaker and co-founder of the Fresh Coast Film Festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What your local historian can teach you about responsible growth – Marquette E2

2025/08/21

What can a destination’s past teach us about its future? In this episode, Marquette historian and storyteller Jim Koski explores how transformations of the past can help today’s tourism leaders make more thoughtful, place-based decisions. Learn how honouring history, environment, and community identity can shape stewardship efforts going forward. With gratitude to Travel Marquette for sponsoring this season of Travel Beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rooted in respect: How Travel Marquette leads with care and collaboration – Marquette E1

2025/08/14

What happens when tourism is rooted in local pride and environmental responsibility? In this episode, Susan Estler, CEO of Travel Marquette, shares how collaboration across industries and a deep passion for place are shaping the visitor experience in this Great Lakes community. Learn how Marquette is building a culture of care. With gratitude to Travel Marquette for sponsoring this season of Travel Beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How travel is protecting kiwi and planting forests in Hauraki Coromandel

2025/05/06

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slow travel, strong community: Marquette’s model for respectful tourism

2025/04/29

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shift into Park Mode: How new transit options help protect Banff and Lake Louise

2025/04/23

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want travellers to be greener? Rely on rewards, says Copenhagen

2025/04/08

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Bend vacations are building a city people want to live in

2025/04/01

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.