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.
Why wilderness is a myth: Tribal Parks Guardians and the language of respect
“Taaquuqḥłiʔin. Let us speak truthfully and act honourably. Let us learn the history of this place and its people,...
Tribal Park Allies: A blueprint for ethical travel everywhere
“What is unique is that you have the ability to come to Tofino and ethically travel. I think that's something that the...
Rebuilding with purpose: Ahousaht First Nation’s stewardship-led tourism development
“It's our time right now to rebuild. And the rebuilding process, like I said, is long overdue.” – Hasheukumiss...
This beautiful place was fought for: Welcome to Načiks (Tofino)
This season of Travel Beyond shows a way forward for any place grappling with climate risks and what it means to host...
Corporate sustainability isn’t working: Here’s what the travel industry needs to do next
“You have a huge, powerful constituency that visits you. You can educate them and mobilize them, not to tell you not...
Cultivating connection: the role of Indigenous tourism in sustainability
“For me, the value, the sustainability and the value of Indigenous tourism is about my culture, my language, my...
Fighting “impact fatigue” to lead rural innovations: stories from Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
“One of the challenges that we've had in articulating sustainability and the values from the region is that those type...
Truth and visitation: How exposing painful histories through travel can bring healing
“I can share the history without laying guilt, shame, or blame, and I can turn it around and use it in the work...
Uplifting experiences: Ziptrek Ecotours shares its carbon-counting journey
“When we come up with our solutions, we need to contemplate how that innovation is going to be so much better than...