Podcast

The future of travel is in Queenstown Lakes

“I'm seeing a rise in community groups trying to gather to deal with systematic challenges.” – Trent Yeo, Executive Director at Ziptrek Ecotours Let’s step into the realm of possibilities and ponder the future of travel: What lies ahead, what is possible, and...

What does Wānaka want for Wānaka?

“It’s not my vision for Wānaka that’s important, it’s ‘What does Wānaka want for Wānaka?’”– Tim Barke, CEO at Lake Wānaka Tourism Tim Barke knows how important it is to respect the community’s wishes when making decisions that affect everyone. This insight has served...

Why the travel industry has to lead decarbonization

"If tourism can move to carbon zero, it actually influences everything in this district." The seeds of change are finding fertile soil in Queenstown Lakes. During the pandemic, travel leaders in the district have spent time reimagining travel and tourism for the...

What makes carbon zero by 2030 possible?

Apr 18, 2023 | Destination marketing strategy, DMO leadership

“I see tourism here, today, between now and 2030, as a massive connector.”– Michelle Morss, General Manager, Strategy...

From the podcast: These tourism destinations are serious about affordable housing

Feb 8, 2023 | Destination marketing strategy, Strategic planning

Here’s how the resort communities of Aspen, CO and Whistler, BC provide secure, affordable housing. A lack of...

Carbon zero by 2030: How Queenstown Lakes is leading the race to decarbonize tourism

Feb 2, 2023 | Destination marketing strategy, DMO leadership

It’s a commitment backed by action and the political will to make it happen. Two regional tourism organizations...

In Bhutan, tourism gives back: The kingdom’s 50-year quest for sustainable visitation

Jan 17, 2023

What happens when an entire country commits to playing within its social and ecological limits? To find out, we asked...

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