The Tourism RESET

Welcome back to The Tourism RESET powered by Kiwano Tourism, an educational ecosystem for travel professionals and responsible travel brands.Beth Santos is the founder and CEO of Wanderful, a sisterhood of more than 45,000 solo women travellers across the globe and content creators on a mission to make travel better for all women. She is also the creator of the WITS Travel Creator Summit, a leading event for women and gender diverse travel creators. In this episode, discover...Who makes 85% of travel purchasing decisionsThe myths to bust about who can travel and the questions we need to askHow to empower more women to discover places for themselves, by themselvesIf you enjoy listening to this podcast, why not check out some of my best learning resources designed for responsible travel businesses or tourism-based teams who are ready to REIMAGINE and RESET travel for nature, places and people.Stay in the know by subscribing to our newsletter @ kiwanotourism.comCheck out my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordConnect on Instagram: rebecca_kiwanoConnect on Linkedin: rebecca-woolford

Welcome back to The Tourism RESET powered by Kiwano Tourism, an educational ecosystem for travel professionals and responsible travel brands.My next guest is Rochelle Turner, a trained beekeeper, she is also Intrepid's global B Corp Impact Manager. In her spare time she is the co-chair of Travel by B Corp UK, and is a trustee of the Travel Foundation. In this episode, discover...What it means to be a B Corp business. The good, as well as the challenges around itWhy governance is crucial for accountability and purpose-driven businessHow tourism can uplift marginalised communities and womenWhy 'good' business can be profitable and much moreIf you enjoy listening to this podcast, why not check out some of my BEST learning resources BELOW, designed for responsible travel businesses or tourism-based teams who are ready to REIMAGINE and RESET travel for nature, places and people.Join the waitlist and check out our on-demand masterclasses - kiwanotourism.comCheck out my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordConnect on Instagram: rebecca_kiwanoConnect on Linkedin: rebecca-woolford

Welcome back to The Tourism RESET powered by Kiwano Tourism. My next guest is Justin Francis OBE, the Chair of Responsible Travel, the world’s first and largest travel company dedicated to responsible tourism, co-founded in 2000. Co-founding the World Responsible Tourism Awards, Justin's vision and hard work has fundamentally changed the industry in countless ways. He is also the Board Director at a Kenyan safari company that owns and operates twelve camps run in partnership with indigenous communities. In this episode, discover...Justin's fascinating story and journey to becoming a pioneer of responsible tourismWhy we should feel 'fabulous' about working within tourism as a great connectorWhy regulation is crucial for addressing aviation's carbon emissionsAnd much more... If you enjoy listening to this podcast, why not check out some of my BEST learning resources BELOW, designed for responsible travel businesses or tourism-based teams who are ready to REIMAGINE and RESET travel for nature, places and people.Gain access to the membership here - kiwanotourism.comCheck out my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordConnect on Instagram: rebecca_kiwanoConnect on Linkedin: rebecca-woolford

Welcome back to The Tourism RESET powered by Kiwano Tourism. My next guest is Jeremy Smith, an award-winning writer and strategist with 25 years of experience in tourism and climate action. Jeremy is the co-founder of Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency, and is the co-author of the UN Tourism-led Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism. He’s also the author of Transforming Travel and Clean Breaks, 500 Ways to See the World. In this episode, discover...What inspired Jeremy to found 'Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency' How storytelling can help us all address climate traumaHow Jeremy inspired 100's of travel companies to create a climate action planWhy my guest said "this is the first time I've ever talked publicly on this.."If you enjoy listening to this podcast, why not check out some of my BEST learning resources BELOW, designed for responsible travel businesses or tourism-based teams who are ready to reimagine and RESET travel for nature, places and people.Gain access to all my best learning resources here - kiwanotourism.comCheck out my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordConnect on Instagram: rebecca_kiwanoConnect on Linkedin: rebecca-woolford

Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My next guest is Thomas Turcich, who completed an extraordinary seven-year journey walking across six continents and thirty-eight countries with his adopted pup, Savanna. He's the tenth person to walk around the world, walking a mind-blowing 28,000 miles and his beautiful DOG is the first. In this episode, discover...What inspired Tom to spend 7 years walking around the worldWhy walking is the ONLY way to truly see a place, whatever the destination The realisation Tom had of passport privilege during the journeyInsight into some rare moments and incredible stories from those 7 yearsRead Tom's book World Walk here - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/207294700-the-world-walkIf you enjoy listening to this podcast, why not check out some of my BEST learning resources BELOW, designed for responsible travel businesses or tourism-based teams who are ready to reimagine and RESET travel for nature, places and people.Learn & Grow With The Membership & Online Masterclasses kiwanotourism.comCheck out my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordConnect on Instagram: rebecca_kiwanoConnect on Linkedin: rebecca-woolford

Welcome back to another episode of The Tourism RESET. My next guest is Rachel Levy, an award-winning filmmaker, writer and photojournalist based in Alaska whose work lies at the intersections of environmental justice, modern colonialism, and sustainable tourism. In this episode, learn about... Tourism leakage and colonial frameworks in the safari industry in TanzaniaThe dark side of the safari industry and how to best navigate a responsible tripWhat Rachel learnt from her 3 months with local guides & community leadersHow to begin to turn the tide on the pervasive economic leakage and exploitationFind out more about Rachel's work at www.rach-levy.comIf you enjoy listening to this podcast please do let us know what you think by leaving a review. Beyond the show, you can get access to my best online learning resources below for you and your teams.Learn, Grow, Connect as a business or professional with kiwanotourism.comMy YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordInstagram: rebecca_kiwanoLinkedin: rebecca-woolford

Welcome back to another episode of The Tourism RESET, the first of 2025!In this episode discover... What leading the largest ever carbon measurement project in travel was likeWhy transparency is everything and why this travel company focused on carbon firstHow starting with the smallest actions can lead to significant change in businessHow to find balance between sustainability and the business of businessAs the Sustainability specialist at Explore Worldwide, today's guest Hannah Methven led the most comprehensive carbon measurement project in the history of the travel industry, measuring the footprint of over 500 trips.If you enjoy listening to this podcast please do let us know what you think by leaving a review. Beyond the show, you can get access to my best online learning resources below for you and your teams.Learn, Grow, Connect with kiwanotourism.comMy YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordInstagram: rebecca_kiwanoLinkedin: rebecca-woolford

Today is a SPECIAL episode, as we've reached our 20th episode of The Tourism RESET! A special thanks to everyone who's joined me for this wild ride so far, I've loved every minute. In this episode discover... Why the current tourism model is like a teenager that needs to quickly grow upWhat regenerative tourism embodies and what it is NOT - to set the record straightWhy the only way forward in this industry is to reconnect with ancient wisdom Awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to tourism, my guest Anna Pollock has over 50 years of experience. An acclaimed thought leader in the emerging field of Regenerative Tourism, she's also the Founder of Conscious Travel.As always, if you enjoy this podcast please do consider leaving a review somewhere. It helps us to keep the show going and make it even better.Learn, Grow, Connect with kiwanotourism.comMy YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordInstagram: rebecca_kiwanoLinkedin: rebecca-woolford

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 family and their unshakeable commitment to environmental stewardship and community, rooted in the powerful legacy of his grandfather - a former PRESIDENT of Ecuador. As always, if you enjoy this podcast please do consider leaving a review somewhere. It helps us to keep the show going and make it even better.Subscribe to my weekly email: kiwanotourism.comOn-Demand Learning: https://kiwano-elearning.thinkific.com/collectionsYouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordInstagram: rebecca_kiwanoLinkedin: rebecca-woolfordSpecial thanks to Senderos who made this conversation possible.

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 delves into the transformative power of travel, the importance of sustainability, and the challenges and successes of running a socially responsible business in a complex economic environment.Discover more: Website: SocompaAs always, if you enjoy this podcast please do consider leaving a review somewhere. It helps us to keep the show going and make it even better.My Website & Consultancy: kiwanotourism.comOn-Demand Masterclass: kiwano-elearning.thinkific.com/courses/level1My YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolfordInstagram: rebecca_kiwanoLinkedin: rebecca-woolfordSpecial thanks to Senderos who made this conversation possible.