Podcasts about tourism cares

Welcome to Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff series of Humans of Travel. Today’s episode features John Sutherland,  senior director of community impact at Tourism Cares.  Tourism Cares, a nonprofit organization within the travel industry, is dedicated to advancing positive social, environmental and economic impact to help the world's people and places thrive. The organization offers a professional membership for travel agents ($99 per year), along with free tools like the Meaningful Travel Map. They also offer events, education and consulting. In this episode, Sutherland talks about what it really means to sell "meaningful travel" (and why it's important now, more than ever), and how advisors can engage with Tourism Cares. Register for Tourism Cares' "How Travel Advisors Are Embracing Sustainable and Impactful Travel," taking place at 12 p.m. Eastern on May 19, 2025. This episode is sponsored by The Globus Family of Brands. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Tourism Cares Learning Opportunities for Travel Advisors Meaningful Travel Map Meaningful Travel Training Meaningful Travel Client Checklist Tourism Cares' Programs and Events Tourism Cares Sustainable Help Desk Appointments How Travel Advisors Are Embracing Sustainable and Impactful Travel webinar (on May 19, 2025) ABOUT YOUR HOST Emma Weissmann is the Executive Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly, and the Editor-in-Chief of print publication AGENTatHOME.TravelAge West also produces events including Future Leaders in Travel, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala ad the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. ABOUT THE SHOW TravelAge West’s award-winning podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you’ll hear in this discussion, it’s Earth Month, and we couldn’t not have an episode about sustainability efforts within travel. Here, host Rebecca Tobin speaks with Paula Vlammings, the chief impact officer of nonprofit Tourism Cares, and Travel Weekly hospitality editor Christina Jekski about some of the hot topics of 2025. Topics we cover: Solutions to overtourism; why travelers don’t want to pay more for green travel initiatives; and whether recent shifts in U.S. policy will have an impact on sustainability efforts. This episode was recorded April 24 and was edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The TTC Tour Brands https://agents.ttc.com/login Related links: Sustainability-minded hotels are staying the course https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Sustainability-minded-hotels-staying-the-course Arnie Weissmann’s From the Window Seat column: CLIA: “Regulate us. please!” https://www.travelweekly.com/Arnie-Weissmann/CLIA-Regulate-us-Please From 2024: A focus on overtourism overlooks destinations’ problems: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Overtourism-focus-misses-destination-problems From 2024: Overtourism solutions: putting residents first https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Tourism-related-issues-need-right-approach-experts-say Tourism Cares: https://www.tourismcares.org/ Note: This episode is ahead of the news: A column by Christina Jelski on Trina White and the Parkside Hotel & Spa will be published later this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Shayna Zand.As WeTravel's Director of Partnerships & Enterprise Sales, Shayna Zand brings with her 12+ years in the tour operator space and working with various partners in the travel industry. She joined the team in May 2022 to build relationships with existing and new partners. She also is the Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for Tourism Cares and is based in Toronto, Canada. She loves to travel and has had the pleasure of visiting 85+ countries.Christine and Shayna discuss:· Shayna's transition from a tour leader to director and her roles in the travel industry· How to increase the representation of women in travel leadership roles· The role of WeTravel in supporting initiatives like Women in Travel CIC, mentorship programs, and allyship in the workplace· Continuing commitments to sustainability, client growth, and educational resources· Vulnerability in leadershipJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Shayna Zand. 

Are you ready to give back to the travel industry and local communities?  Mark meets with Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares and founding member of The Future of Tourism Coalition, to discuss how you can participate in good work. They also cover sustainability, the Meaningful Travel Map, and tackling tourism's most pressing issues.

Greg Takehara has been the CEO of Tourism Cares since 2019. He previously served on its Board, acting as its Chairman before becoming CEO. Prior to Tourism Cares, Greg was the President of Trip Mate, Inc., a travel insurance administrator. He began his thirty-five year career in the travel and tourism industry at The Mark Travel Corporation, where he served as General Counsel. Greg serves on the Board of the US Travel Association and has served on the Boards of NTA and the IGLTA Foundation, as well as numerous industry committees. He is from Chicago and has an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a Juris Doctor degree from Washington University in St. Louis. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares. We discuss the evolution of Tourism Cares' meaningful travel map and how it helps draw attention to social enterprises and encourages travelers to explore new aspects of a destination. Greg also gives us a great framework for strategically aligning with these goals for our own organizations. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why Tourism Cares focuses on volunteerism, collaboration, and the formation of the Future of Tourism Coalition What the meaningful travel map is, and how it fosters responsible and meaningful travel experiences How Tourism Cares aligns with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the importance of destination stewardship What creative solutions Greg offers to some of the challenges in the travel industry, emphasizing sustainability and diversity How Greg empowers local communities and enriches travel experiences through collaborative efforts with destination marketing organizations Coopetition in the Tourism Industry Greg and I dig into the concept of coopetition, where perceived competitors come together to create a collaborative ecosystem that benefits the entire industry. He shares examples of coopetition in the tourism industry, emphasizing Tourism Cares' focus on volunteerism and collaboration. By highlighting the importance of sharing knowledge and resources, we can connect various stakeholders in the travel industry and increase impact. The Role of the Meaningful Travel Map Greg discusses Tourism Cares' meaningful travel map initiative, which serves as a platform highlighting social enterprises and local community-based ventures. This innovative approach aims to drive attention to lesser-known attractions, promote sustainable tourism, and empower local communities through collaboration with destination marketing organizations. The map has been successfully implemented in Jordan, leading to increased visitor stays and a broader distribution of tourism beyond popular attractions. The Role of the Meaningful Travel Map Greg and I touch upon the alignment of Tourism Cares with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They highlight the organization's integration of the SDGs into their work and emphasize the importance of prioritizing sustainability, diversity, and inclusion in the travel industry. By emphasizing small, collective steps towards making a difference, they underscore the potential for significant impact through the collaborative efforts of the industry. Resources: Website: https://www.tourismcares.org/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-takehara/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tourism-cares/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

In this episode of Trade Secrets, Indagare's Melissa Biggs Bradley discusses the company's sustainability efforts — including how her agency offsets the carbon footprints of all staff and client travel — the end of “fast travel,” and how travel advisors can encourage clients to travel more sustainably. This episode is sponsored by ALG Vacations. Further resources: Melissa Biggs Bradley: Indagare's website On Instagram Her radio show/podcast, Passport to Everywhere From Travel Weekly, “Agent Life: Indagare aims to positively impact clients and the places they visit” Indagare's explainer on its carbon neutrality From TravelAge West, “Need to Know Research: How Do Travel Advisors Really Feel About Sustainability?” Mentioned on this episode: Tourism Cares and its travel advisor guide to meaningful travel The Long Run The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) Julie Patterson on Trade Secrets with Whitney Shindelar on mentorship The Last Tourist Thanks to our friends at the Travel Advisor Resource Center for helping solicit questions for this season of Trade Secrets! Need advice? Call our hotline and leave a message: 201-902-2098 Email us: tradesecrets@travelweekly.com   Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4387-sock-hop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Flores of Tourism Cares joins the podcast to tell us how meaningful travel experiences are unlocking a better future for the world.

Welcome to this inspiring episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of sustainable tourism and philanthropy. In today's interview, we have the honor of hosting Bruce Beckham, the visionary founder of Tourism Cares, a renowned non-profit organization at the forefront of transforming the way we approach travel and its impact on local communities.During our conversation, Bruce takes us on a remarkable journey, sharing his insights, experiences, and profound understanding of the power of tourism as a force for positive change. With a mission to preserve and enhance the travel industry's social, cultural, and environmental impact, Tourism Cares has been instrumental in fostering sustainable practices and addressing the pressing challenges faced by destinations around the globe.Bruce delves into the origins of Tourism Cares, shedding light on the pivotal moments that led him to launch this groundbreaking initiative. He shares heartfelt stories of the organization's work in empowering local communities, preserving heritage sites, and supporting vulnerable populations, all while ensuring the long-term viability of tourism as a sustainable industry.Throughout the interview, Bruce discusses the innovative programs and partnerships that Tourism Cares has developed to create a more responsible and inclusive travel ecosystem. From community-based tourism initiatives to capacity-building projects and conservation efforts, he illustrates the incredible impact that the organization has had on destinations worldwide.As a true visionary, Bruce also explores the future of sustainable tourism, highlighting emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges that lie ahead. His compelling vision inspires both individuals and businesses to take action, encouraging listeners to engage in responsible travel practices and contribute to the preservation of our planet and its diverse cultures.Join us as we unravel the transformative power of tourism with Bruce Beckham, a passionate advocate for sustainable travel, and discover how we can all make a positive difference in the world through our journeys. Get ready for an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation that will leave you inspired to embark on your own meaningful adventures.Business Class is brought to you by The Tourism Academy - harnessing the power of science, business psychology and adult education to advance the tourism industry and build sustainable economies. Learn how to engage your community, win over stakeholders and get more visitors at tourismacademy.org. Support the show

Listen in as David Peacock talks with Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares, about the evolution of the ‘meaningful map' that spotlights social enterprises in destinations. Tourism Cares has a strong history of bringing players from across industries together to collaborate and drive development and innovation.

  TWM podcast host Mike Schibel was honored to attend the first in person Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Summit since the COVID pandemic. Bringing together Like-minded travelers from all sectors of the travel industry in North Lake Tahoe at the beautiful Palisades Tahoe.  Discussing important issues on Climate Change, Sustainability and DEI in the industry with a focus on the local region of Lake Tahoe.   Tourism Cares is an almost twenty plus year non profit dedicated to the long-term survival of the travel + tourism industry. Inspiring each other to make travel a force for good to ensure the future prosperity of the people and places who rely on it.  The Meaningful Travel Summits, or “Tourism Cares for America” as it was once called, began after a call for all Americans to volunteer service to their country as a direct result of September 11, 2001. Tourism Cares founder and then Executive Director, Bruce Beckham, saw an opportunity for the industry to come together - regardless of industry sector, competitor, or colleague.  The Meaningful Travel Summit has grown from a volunteer program to a multi-day global event that pairs education, service, social enterprise development, and industry networking. This episode features conversation about what is Toursim Cares and how the organization is making an impact in the travel industry.  We also learn what travel means to our fellow Meaningful Travel Summit attendees. Enjoy this meaningful episode. If you have interest to learn more about Tourism Cares and future Meaningful Travel Summits visit www.tourismcares.org

For more than a decade, Paula Vlamings has worked at the intersection of tourism and sustainability. She is currently the Chief Impact Officer at Tourism Cares, a travel industry nonprofit whose mission is to be a catalyst of positive social, environmental, and economic impact for the people and places of travel.Prior to Tourism Cares, Paula was the Executive Director of The Planeterra Foundation, the nonprofit foundation of the global travel company, G Adventures, where she pioneered incubating social enterprises supporting women, youth, and indigenous communities into the tourism supply chain. Paula spent over 10 years in politics which provided her with a unique set of skills in diplomacy, fundraising, and cross-sector collaboration. Paula's sustainability work includes leading a national multi-stakeholder Food for the Parks initiative at the Institute at the Golden Gate, a program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. That effort resulted in a national policy change to more sustainable practices in our nation's parks, in collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama's Council on Environmental Equality.For full show notes and to access resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/podcast-episodes/episode79Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastLOVE these conversations...support the production of this podcast by making a donation here! Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Paula Vlamings(Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Rayna BoothSupport the show

REWIND: DESTINATION HIGHTLIGHTThis episode was previously aired during season 1 of the podcast. We are sharing it again to highlight Jordan and what is important to Christine as she designs her Sojourns.Malia Asfour is the Director of the Jordan Tourism Board in North America (JTBNA) and has worked for the Jordanian government since 1995. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Tourism Association Services, Inc.(NTASI). She is a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association's (ATTA) Advisory Board and also serves on the US Tour Operator Association's Allied & Associate Committee (USTOA); the National Tourism Association's Faith Tourism Advisory Council (NTA) and is Vice Chair 1 of Tourism Cares.Malia Asfour's job is to "build bridges between people throughout the world." As you listen to this episode, you'll hear her clarity around treating this responsibility with the utmost care and passion. Christine  and Malia talk about the value of leaving what you know and exploring the world in a new context, the beauty of sharing space over traveling to "fix" or provide a solution, and the magic of tourism that is connected to a place's history.For full show notes and to access resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/podcast-episodes/episode71Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastLOVE these conversations...support the production of this podcast by making a donation here! Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Malia Asfour (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Rayna BoothSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y76XFGFWCMEV8)

In the Travel News, Disney, Broadway and Hawaii are among those stepping up their vaccination requirements; and we offer a warning to travelers about “pop-up” COVID testing centers. Clayton Whitehead joins us for our Smarter Traveler segment. Clayton took a group to the theater in San Francisco last week to see the critically acclaimed The Band's Visit. We'll get his observations on what it was like to be back in the theater, and we'll discuss the sudden surge in prices for hotels and airfares and what it means for travelers. Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott is traveling the planet with his sons. He joins us from the Middle East, to talk international COVID conditions and gives us a few projections on travel in the coming months. Tourism Cares is the philanthropic arm of the tourism industry. The organization creates clean up and improvement projects all over the planet. Learn more about what they do and the project planned for Lake Tahoe in late spring.

Gilberto Salcedo, vice president of tourism for ProColombia, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about ProColumbia's relationship with Tourism Cares, the protocols guests must follow to visit the country, and Colombia's sustainability program to protect its status as the second most biodiverse country in the world. For more information, visit https://colombia.travel. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

As our world opens up to travel again, Tourism Cares, the non-profit group focusing on sustainable travel, has introduced a new series, “Robin Tauck: In Conversation on the Future of Travel,” featuring respected travel and tourism leaders talking about how to create a brighter future for travel. In this edition of those interviews, Tauck, chairman of  Tourism Cares, talks with James Shillinglaw, editor in chief and co-founder of Insider Travel Report, and Arnie Weissmann, editor in chief of Travel Weekly and editorial director of Northstar Travel Group. For more information on Tourism Cares, visit www.tourismcares.org.    If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

As our world opens up to travel again, now is the time for leaders to unite and rebuild travel and tourism for the better. Tourism Cares, the non-profit group focusing on sustainable travel, has introduced a new series, “Robin Tauck: In Conversation on the Future of Travel,” featuring respected travel and tourism leaders talking about how create a brighter future for travel. In this edition, Tauck, chairman of  Tourism Cares, talks with Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). For more information on Tourism Cares, visit www.tourismcares.org.  If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Stevie G. is the man behind Destinations Beyond Expectations, but did you know he produces another travel-related podcast? On Business Class, host Steve Ekstrom interviews tourism industry leaders as they share fascinating knowledge and insight. Today's episode of Destinations Beyond Expectations takes you into the Business Class podcast's most recent episode featuring Greg Takehera from Tourism Cares. Learn more about the Business Class Podcast from the Tourism AcademySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/dbetravel)

On this week's episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Greg Takehara, the CEO of Tourism Cares. Greg talks about the importance of patience, he shares lessons he's learned as CEO of Tourism Cares, and he discusses some of the silver linings travel organizations have taken from the pandemic. Business Class is powered by Group Travel OdysseySupport the show (https://patreon.com/tourismbusinessclass)

Robin Tauck, new chairman of Tourism Cares, and Greg Takehara, CEO, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about their non-profit sustainable travel organization's new branding campaign and its new effort to get more members, including travel agencies, travel advisors and other travel professionals. The goal is to better support the evolving needs of travelers and the destinations they visit around the world. To become a Tourism Cares member, visit www.tourismcares.org/professional-membership. To find out more about Tourism Cares, visit www.tourismcares.org. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Think going on vacation is all about Swim-up bars, sight-seeing and surf? Think again as there is much more to picture when it comes to responsible and sustainable tourism as we learned from our guest Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares.

How can we manage tourism responsibly? How can we ensure that the residents of the places we visit are taken care of? In this episode, Christine sits down with a kindred spirit: Adrienne Lee.  Adrienne is the Director of Global Impact at Tourism Cares and has so much incredible information to share about building infrastructure and the ways the communities we travel to can be supported. Christine and Adrienne talk about the ways in which tourism can allow something to live and continue beyond the purpose of simply meeting travelers' needs. Did you know that women funnel 90% of their income back into their communities and families? Adrienne and Christine also talk about how elevating gender equality is one of the most effective ways to reduce extreme poverty. The tour industry employs more women than men, and it's time to have women's voices at the helm of leadership. Tourism doesn't have to be extractive or depleting; it can nourish the communities where it occurs, and women can be in the positions of facilitation.Follow Tourism Cares on Instagram. Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastCredits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Dr. Emily Thomas (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Malia Asfour's job is to "build bridges between people throughout the world." As you listen to this episode, you'll hear her clarity around treating this responsibility with the utmost care and passion. She and Christine talk about the value of leaving what you know and exploring the world in a new context, the beauty of sharing space over traveling to "fix" or provide a solution, and the magic of tourism that is connected to a place's history. The Meaningful Travel Map project, launched in partnership with Tourism Cares, adds special experiences for those traveling to Jordan. By offering unique and hands-on cultural experiences for travelers, each of these social enterprises is satisfying the demand from travelers seeking authentic sustainable experiences that make a difference, and their need to use the power of travel to help people and places thrive. If this is what you are looking for, you have come to the right place!Malia is the Director of the Jordan Tourism Board in North America (JTBNA) and has worked for the Jordanian government since 1995. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Tourism Association Services, Inc.(NTASI). She is a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) Advisory Board and also serves on the US Tour Operator Association’s Allied & Associate Committee (USTOA); the National Tourism Association’s Faith Tourism Advisory Council (NTA) and is Vice Chair 1 of Tourism Cares. Learn more about Malia Asfour here, and learn more about the Meaningful Travel Map here.Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastCredits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Malia Asfour (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how the mission of his non-profit organization has changed and hasn't changed in the new age of COVID-19 travel as it promotes sustainable tourism around the world. He also details what virtual and live events Tourism Cares will stage this year and next, how his group is educating the travel industry about sustainable tourism and how it's planning new membership categories to get more travel advisors and individual travel executives to join. For more information, visit www.tourismcares.org.  If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on Youtube by searching for the podcast's title.

As fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continues, travel advisors are on the front lines of the travel industry, canceling and rebooking clients or counseling them in a wait-and-see mode. Senior editor for retail travel Jamie Biesiada talks about some of the markets that have been hit the hardest, where some Americans are still traveling and why travel advisor Jay Ellenby’s congressional testimony is setting the stage for possible small-business aid. Story on Ellenby’s testimony is here: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Executive-testifies-coronavirus-threat-to-travel-agencies This segment was recorded Wed., March 11, before President Trump’s announcement of a ban on European arrivals. In the second of a two-part series, Rob Fixmer and Rebecca Tobin talk with editor in chief Arnie Weissmann about his climb of Mount Kilimanajro. Weissmann details some of the specifics of the climb – facing the Barranco Wall, the amount of gear needed, the emotional stamina needed for the climb -- and talks about some of the beneficiaries of the funds raised on behalf of the travel industry. Listeners can still donate to Tourism Cares, www.tourismcares.org/kilicares, and their names will be listed on our donor page https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Donors-and-supporters-of-Kili-Cares-pledge-drive-for-Tourism-Cares Weissmann’s Dispatches about his climb can be found here: https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Facing-the-wall-abject-fear-on-Kilimanjaro and his full cover story on the climb, with maps and pictures, is here: https://www.travelweekly.com/Middle-East-Africa-Travel/Go-tell-it-on-the-mountain-Kilimanjaro-for-a-cause. TRAVEL WEEKLY RESOURCES Podcasts - TravelWeekly.com/Podcasts eNewsletters - TravelWeekly.com/Newsletters Twitter Chats - TravelWeekly.com/Twitter Instagram - @twtravelnews Twitter - @twtravelnews Facebook - TravelWeekly.com/FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coronavirus is impacting travel in different ways. News editor Johanna Jainchill talks about how cruise lines have moved ships from Asia in the wake of the virus, including some of the creative approaches some lines have taken. Article link: Cruise lines must move quickly and creatively to redeploy ships From a health perspective, where’s the best place to sit on an airplane? Aviation editor Robert Silk talked with doctors about how to avoid getting sick on a flight. Article link: Doctors say avoiding illness is literally in flyers’ hands In our showcase interview, Rob Fixmer and Rebecca Tobin talk with editor in chief Arnie Weissmann about his climb of Mount Kilimanajro. In a two-part series, Weissmann details some of the drama and the exhilaration of the personal quest, and his goal of raising funds on behalf of the travel industry. Listeners can still donate to Tourism Cares, and their names will be listed on our donor page. Weissmann’s Dispatches about his climb can be found here: Go tell it on the mountain TRAVEL WEEKLY RESOURCES Podcasts - TravelWeekly.com/Podcasts eNewsletters - TravelWeekly.com/Newsletters Twitter Chats - TravelWeekly.com/Twitter Instagram - @twtravelnews Twitter - @twtravelnews Facebook - TravelWeekly.com/FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The travel industry is changing all the time. But some things are timeless. The challenge is to meet the evolving needs of clients, but retain all of the standards of good customer experience that are indeed timeless. On this episode of Destination on the Left, we talk with a true practitioner of this art. Justin Osbon talks with us about his experience with a truly legendary European tour operator, how to thrive as a 3rd generation company, and how to look to the future. Justin Osbon started with Image Tours as an account executive where he was expected to deal directly with travel agents who were already working with Image Tours as well as prospects and create new relationships with additional travel agents. In 2007, he was promoted to senior account executive where he was in charge of the team of account executives, and in 2009 became sales director covering all aspects of sales for Image Tours, Inc. During his career, he has volunteered and participated at various associations including the National Tour Association, American Bus Association, as well as others. He was also given the opportunity to mentor some of the collegiate scholarship winners for Tourism Cares. He was voted one of the top travel supplier sales reps in 2010 by readers of Travel Agent magazine. In January of 2014, he was voted top 10 next gen by readers of Group Today magazine. He has also served as NTA’s chairman in 2016 and remains involved with NTA through leadership team committees. Full show notes available here: https://breaktheicemedia.com/podcasts/justin-osbon/  

Description: Bryan talks with Acting Superintendent Darrell Echols of Virgin Island National Park about the hurricane damage to the park, recovery efforts, and expected progress in the coming months. The island and people of St. John are resilient. The sentiment of the local community, even if they lost their homes, is positive, “I’m alive. Life is great. I’m very happy.” Discussion includes the following: Status of park as of January 2018 (0:55) Where was park staff during the storms (3:16) Where is park staff now (4:15) How Superintendent Echols ended up in Virgin Islands National Park (6:05) Status of Cinnamon Bay campground (8:50) Accommodations (11:10) Partnering with the community (12:40) Volunteer time to help with recovery (16:25) Greatest loss for the park (19:15) Expected progress in 2018 (20:45) What strikes you about Virgin Islands National Park (23:55) Where to get the latest status updates (28:10) Resources: Kenny Chesney’s Love for Love City benefiting Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief for US and British Virgin Islands https://loveforlovecity.org St. John Community Foundation http://thestjohnfoundation.org Tourism Cares http://www.tourismcares.org Virgin Islands National Park Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/virginislandsNPS/ Virgin Islands National Park https://www.nps.gov/viis/index.htm Friends of Virgin Islands National Park https://www.friendsvinp.org St. John Rescue http://www.stjohnrescue.com United States Virgin Islands Tourism https://www.visitusvi.com/where-to-stay/stjohn U.S. Virgin Islands Special Updates http://www.usviupdate.com Virgin Islands Recovery Journal https://www.nps.gov/viis/learn/viis-hurricane-recovery.htm

In this episode, you will learn about social enterprises in the travel and tourism industry and how they can really drive social change and positively benefit communities from Mike Rea. Mike Rea is a social entrepreneur who has been committed to creating philanthropic value and impact for more than 15 years. Mike has been President & CEO of Tourism Cares since July 2013, building on its momentum to unite the industry around critical philanthropic needs and opportunities that are best tackled together. Tourism Cares leverages charitable investments and expertise to build sustainable travel destinations for future travelers, the tourism industry, and local communities. Mike’s career in philanthropy is diverse, entrepreneurial, and focused on outcomes. He co-founded Give2Asia in 2000, an affiliate of The Asia Foundation which to-date has facilitated more than $300M in personalized philanthropy. One area of specialty is disaster relief, and Mike’s personal research project, www.TsunamiPlus10.org, revisited the long-term impact of Give2Asia’s 2004 tsunami investments. In 2008, Mike served as Regional Philanthropic Executive for the Philanthropic Management division of Bank of America, leading client relations with nonprofits and foundations in the West and Central regions. In 2010, he joined the College Ready team at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, where he supported the strategy, management, and execution of the foundation’s US K-12 education strategy. Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury College and a Master of Arts in Asian studies and anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. He is also on the Board of Directors of the US Travel Association. When not traveling, he Seattle life with his daughter, Elsie, and other passions include flyfishing and the MLS soccer team Seattle Sounders F.C. A transcript of this episode is available here: http://destinationontheleft.com/mike-rea/

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before rebranding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. On this edition, we travel back to New Orleans for a conversation with Bruce Beckham, Executive Director of Tourism Cares, who talks about their latest project- Preserving Louis Armstrong Park. Then - well find out about all the exciting things happening in the city of Brotherly Love from Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter. And find out about a new TV show spotlighting one of Ian and Tonya's favorite destinations!

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from a surprising and interesting location: French Lick, Indiana. Never heard of it? Well, if you're an NBA fan, it might be on your radar as the home town of Larry Bird. For those of you who haven't heard of it, one reason to go is the legendary 161 year-old French Lick Resort and the West Baden Springs Hotel, which is where the Radio Show is broadcasting from.  Joining Peter Greenberg from this truly historic hotel will be Scott McCartney from The Wall Street Journal with an update on plans to finally redo LaGuardia Airport. Mike Rae, CEO of Tourism Cares, talks about his non profit group and the opportunities to travel to destinations that need help, encouraging us to go there and giving us hands-on opportunities to give back. In particular, the Nepal Cares program—one year after the earthquake there, so much work still needs to be done, and the time to go and help is now. Then we'll talk about the long history of golf at French Lick dating back to 1907.  Is the hotel haunted? Sandi Woodward from Indiana Landmarks has a theory or two; so does Lin Wagner of the West Baden Museum, with stories of all the celebrities in the 1930s and 1940s who came to French Lick and may still be walking the halls. And then there's the story of the restoration of the hotel—a truly remarkable project. There's all that and more when the Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. 

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from a surprising and interesting location: French Lick, Indiana. Never heard of it? Well, if you're an NBA fan, it might be on your radar as the home town of Larry Bird. For those of you who haven't heard of it, one reason to go is the legendary 161 year-old French Lick Resort and the West Baden Springs Hotel, which is where the Radio Show is broadcasting from.  Joining Peter Greenberg from this truly historic hotel will be Scott McCartney from The Wall Street Journal with an update on plans to finally redo LaGuardia Airport. Mike Rae, CEO of Tourism Cares, talks about his non profit group and the opportunities to travel to destinations that need help, encouraging us to go there and giving us hands-on opportunities to give back. In particular, the Nepal Cares program—one year after the earthquake there, so much work still needs to be done, and the time to go and help is now. Then we'll talk about the long history of golf at French Lick dating back to 1907.  Is the hotel haunted? Sandi Woodward from Indiana Landmarks has a theory or two; so does Lin Wagner of the West Baden Museum, with stories of all the celebrities in the 1930s and 1940s who came to French Lick and may still be walking the halls. And then there's the story of the restoration of the hotel—a truly remarkable project. There's all that and more when the Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. 

Today on Purse Strings Maria Reitan is joined by Carolyn Cauceglia Vice President of Strategic Sales andAccount Management for North America of Amadeus and MikeRea, CEO of Tourism Cares. They share a bit about Tourism Cares, and they explain how the results of their study Good Travels:The Philanthropic Profile of the American Traveler shows thatdoing good is good for business..