OUR PURPOSE
TOURISM MUST LEAD TO A BETTER FUTURE
OUR EXPERTISE
OUR INDUSTRY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD CHANGE THAT THE WORLD NEEDS MOST
Travel, and the people who work within the tourism industry, have always held a key role in exporting ideas that can transform places, people, and the planet. That’s why we’ve been using the storytelling skills we’ve been refining for more than a decade to amplify the voices of the destinations and leaders driving real change within their communities through incredible innovations.

WHAT’S POSSIBLE: IT IS TIME FOR TRAVEL TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
Our industry is made up of people driven to contribute to a better future. And when they collaborate together, they move the world. Join us on the journey, and be inspired by stories of change from your travel industry colleagues.

How Bend vacations are building a city people want to live in
“When I think about why I show up to work every day, it's to leverage that visitor economy to enhance the quality of...
Building the future together: How Aboriginal title is reshaping tourism
“The responsibility I believe, as a lodge owner or a business owner, is to follow [...] First Nations culture and...
Funding sustainability from the skies: The Legacy Fund behind Bella Coola Heli Sports
“One of the coolest things about [...] becoming climate positive is how many businesses have followed our example.” —...
Integrating Indigenous voices into heritage tourism: Lessons from Barkerville
“It is our responsibility in Barkerville not only to celebrate the things that have happened in the past but to...
Jasper, Alberta’s 2024 wildfires: Lessons in tourism recovery and crisis management
How can your destination or business prepare for emergencies that disrupt tourism? In July 2024, significant...
How the next generation is keeping an ecotourism legacy alive in the Chilcotin
“I've always been extremely conservation-minded because of Dad.” — Shannon Lansdowne How can a tourism business stay...
Renewable experiences: EVs and a community vision
“Getting involved with e-bike rentals, it's not just for tourists. [...] I want to encourage more locals to start...
The Indigenous entrepreneur tending BC’s largest kelp farm
"Levelling up and being able to create those opportunities for yourself is, I think, one of the best parts of this...
WEAVING GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS TOGETHER THROUGH QUEER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY IN TOFINO
“I really see queerness tying these pieces of environmentalism together because there's a phrase in Tla-o-qui-aht:...