The Tourism RESET

Despite its small size – 0.03% of the world’s landmass – Costa Rica hosts an incredible 6% of the world’s biodiversity, but it wasn’t always headed in this direction... In fact, at one point Costa Rica had one of the highest deforestation rates in the world!To better understand how Costa Rica became a success story - returning its ravaged land back to health - we go back in time with the help of my knowledgeable guest who knows the story better than most. My guest today is Glenn Jampol, an author, organic coffee farmer, public speaker, and proud owner of Finca Rosa Blanca (named by National Geographic as one of the unique lodges of the world). What you'll learn in this episode: How Costa Rica reversed deforestation and became a leader in ecotourism How the CST (Certification for Sustainable Tourism) in Costa Rica came into beingThe secret to Costa Rica's thriving success in ecotourismHow Glenn's organic coffee farm reconnects guests to the one thing we do everyday*Join 250 other travel agents and professionals who've gained more confidence and clarity AND are taking meaningful steps in their sustainability journey thanks to this online masterclass.*Discover the latest stories and podcast episodes here OR find more content like this on my YouTube channel or over on Instagram. Special thanks to Senderos who made this conversation possible.Powered by Water-to-Go

Recorded on location, expect to hear rainforest sounds ;)Costa Rica is heralded as 'the' ecotourism destination and it should be commended for reversing deforestation, and it's biodiversity, but this isn't the whole story...A destination which often conjures up images of cloud forests, pristine jungle, and gorgeous beaches, not everything is 'pura vida' here. Did you know? Costa Rica is the country that uses the most pesticides per hectare, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Specifically, the increase is linked to three crops: banana, coffee, and pineapple. That's why we travelled to Finca Luna Nueva Lodge (aka the Mother Moon) the pioneers of soil health, serving 100% organic food and who are hands down the leaders in conscious travel in Costa Rica. In this episode with Kimberly Farrell, general manager at Finca Luna Nueva we talk about greenwashing, the detrimental effects of heavy pesticide, and how we can work with the land to draw down carbon. What you'll learn in this episode: Why I chose to visit this particular eco-lodge above any other in the country Why everything begins with the soil and how this influences the feeling of a placeWhat regenerative farming is and it's importance to climate change The connection between the health of the soil, the food we eat, and our well-beingHow Finca Luna Nueva engages guests through living classroom experiences *Join 250 other travel agents and tourism-based professionals who've gained more confidence and clarity AND are taking meaningful steps in their sustainability journey thanks to this online masterclass.*Discover the latest stories and podcast episodes here OR find more content like this on my YouTube channel or over on Instagram. Powered by Water-to-Go

When my guest started to plant trees on his land, as part of a reforestation effort, the land dropped dramatically in value. In order to not only survive but thrive, the reserve transformed into a socio-environmental project which welcomes guests from around the world through tourism.My guest is the incredible Renato Machado, founder and visionary of Ibiti project in Brazil. A blueprint for ecotourism, a conservation project with rural regeneration and reforestation at its heart. What you'll learn in this episode: How Ibiti has become one of Brazil's leading rewilding success projects Renato's conservation efforts to bring back the endangered spider monkeys Why the initial vision of creating a greenbelt around Ibitipoca Park didn't work Why two Muriquis monkeys hugged for a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes Find out more about the Ibiti project here. You can find more content like this on my YouTube channel or on Instagram. Join 200+ travel agents and businesses who've reinvigorated their love for tourism AND are taking meaningful steps in their sustainable journey thanks to this online masterclass.Special thanks to Senderos who made this conversation possible.Powered by Water-to-Go

Ranchers and jaguars have clashed for more than 300 years in the Pantanal. But is the fate of BIG cats slowly changing through the vehicle of ecotourism? Find out. My guest Roberto Klabin, founder of Caiman and SOS Pantanal, is an incredible force of nature, for nature in the Pantanal. A pioneer of ecotourism in Brazil, Roberto's ongoing struggle to protect and safeguard the incredible biodiversity in a place he loves so dearly is both moving and inspiring. What you'll learn in this episode: From carbon credits to biodiversity credits - Everything you need to know How cattle became the mega fauna in the Pantanal, a biodiverse wetlandUncover the story about a leading conservation project featured on Planet Earth 3Why Roberto was called 'crazy' by his friends and family in his fight for natureDiscover the latest Kiwano stories and podcast episodes here. You can find more content like this on my YouTube channel or on Instagram. Join 200+ travel agents and businesses who've reinvigorated their love for tourism AND are taking meaningful steps in their sustainable journey thanks to this online masterclass.Special thanks to Senderos who made this conversation possible.Powered by Water-to-Go

Featured in the TV series Planet Earth, Onçafari's conservation efforts are recognised around the world.Despite being the third largest cat in the world, the jaguar is the least studied species among the big cats. Oncafari was set up to promote environmental conservation and contribute to socio-economic development through ecotourism and scientific research. My guest Lili Rampim is also known as THE MOTHER OF THE JAGUARS. Lili is both Oncafari's lead field biologist and Caiman’s operations coordinator - her work lies at the intersection between Ecotourism, Reintroductions and Science. What you'll learn in this episode: Lili's work with jaguars & how she successfully reintroduced 2 Jaguars to the wild What the habituation process looks like with jaguars and why it's key for tourismWhy some innovative conservation initiatives failed despite their best effortsThe complex relationship between ecotourism, conservation and cowboy cultureDiscover the latest Kiwano stories and podcast episodes here. You can find more content like this on my YouTube channel or on Instagram. Join 200+ travel agents and businesses who've reinvigorated their love for tourism AND are taking meaningful steps in their sustainable journey thanks to this online masterclass.Special thanks to Senderos who made this conversation possible.Powered by Water-to-Go

Demand for responsible holidays is rising, but animal welfare remains a missing piece. Today, an estimated 550,000 wild animals are being exploited to entertain holidaymakers. Join me and Katheryn Wise, UK campaign manager at World Animal Protection - a global voice for animals, respected for their knowledge and expertise for more than 70 years. This is part 1 in which we focus in on marine wildlife. What you'll learn in this episode: Which GIANT household travel brand is still failing wildlifeWhy captivity is bad for both dolphins and the tourists that visit the venuesWhere Europe's largest dolphin prison is and why it still existsThe challenges and the solutions to creating positive change 5 Need To Knows:1) TUI Group profits by selling park tickets to an astonishing 25 dolphin entertainment venues. These venues hold captive 400 dolphins. 2) The world has long been moving away from keeping intelligent, sensitive cetaceans in captivity. Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, and Croatia have all banned the practice of keeping cetaceans in captivity.3) The majority of visitors are unaware that their money is paying towards animal cruelty. Tourists who go to marine parks like Sea world, Miami SeaAquarium, Loro Parque go as part of their packaged holidays. 4) Spain is Europe’s largest dolphin prison. Many of the parks continue to allow visitors to swim with the marine wildlife, putting on entertainment shows where dolphins are forced to perform circus-like tricks. Loro Parque holds 8 dolphins and 4 orcas in a concrete chlorine tank which is smaller in size than their car park. 5) Many large cruise companies are actively supporting an industry that exploits dolphins. Princess cruises is an example of one which is profiting greatly from it. Their swim-with-dolphins (SWD) programs place extraordinary amounts of stress on these intelligent animals, who may be forced to interact with over 50 tourists a day. Discover the latest Kiwano stories and podcast episodes here. You can find more content like this on my YouTube channel or on Instagram. Join 200+ travel agents and businesses who've reinvigorated their love for tourism AND are taking meaningful steps in their sustainable journey thanks to this online masterclass.To celebrate the launch of the show I'm GIVING AWAY the ultimate collection of conscious travel books and 2 FREE seats on my masterclass. To enter listen to the first 3 episodes, then leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Click on the subscribe button and you're in the running to win! I want you to be honest, so any and every review qualifies you in.Powered by Water-to-Go

Today we need better, more accurate and less harmful storytelling in tourism. Let's reconnect with the power of storytelling and change this industry one story at a time. One of the biggest challenges and opportunities for tourism is to rethink the goal and shift its purpose from simply growing in size to becoming better in outcome. But where do we start? Well.. by changing the narrative.Join me for this episode with award winning writer, JoAnna Haugen, award-winning writer, public speaker and founder of Rooted. What you'll learn in this episode: Why we need to switch FROM ‘community-based’ TO 'community-led' tourism Inspiring case studies and trips that put women's empowerment front and centreHow witnessing a culmination of negative impacts from tourism changed JoAnna The problems with travel brands focusing on ‘locals' and why it's super nuancedDiscover the latest Kiwano stories and podcast episodes here. You can find more content like this on my YouTube channel or on Instagram. Join 200+ travel agents and businesses who've reinvigorated their love for tourism AND are taking meaningful steps in their sustainable journey thanks to this online masterclass.To celebrate the launch of the show I'm GIVING AWAY the ultimate collection of conscious travel books and 2 FREE seats on my masterclass. To enter listen to the first 3 episodes, then leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Click on the subscribe button and you're in the running to win! I want you to be honest, so any and every review qualifies you in.Powered by Water-to-Go

Investing in women and bringing gender equality into the wildlife ranger workforce is proven to strengthen community and accelerate conservation efforts. By showing how wildlife is worth more alive than dead, tourism can be a powerful vehicle to change views at a local level, provide alternative sources of income and encourage both poachers and governments to value wildlife. Join me for this episode with the incredibly inspiring Holly Budge, founder of charity How Many Elephants and World Female Ranger Week. What you'll learn in this episode: Why walking with women on the frontlines made Everest feel like child's play How a necklace is connecting global audiences to the daily elephant poaching rate Who Africa's first all-female anti-poaching unit are and what they have achieved Only 11% of the world's wildlife rangers are women, what the common barriers areDiscover the latest Kiwano stories and podcast episodes here. You can find more content like this on my YouTube channel or on Instagram. Join 200+ travel agents and businesses who've reinvigorated their love for tourism AND are taking meaningful steps in their sustainable journey thanks to this online masterclass.To celebrate the launch of the show I'm GIVING AWAY the ultimate collection of conscious travel books and 2 FREE seats on my masterclass. To enter listen to the first 3 episodes, then leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Click on the subscribe button and you're in the running to win! I want you to be honest, so any and every review qualifies you in.Powered by Water-to-Go