"When you're here, treat the mountains like we treat the mountains."
It's a simple idea, but what does it mean to be "Mountainkind", and how does it shape sustainable tourism? Morgan Mingle joins us from @visitparkcity to share how this philosophy is guiding the town's tourism industry and experiences for 3 million annual visitors.
This episode, you'll learn:
⛰️ How Park City's free public transit, 400+ miles of trails, and the U.S.'s first public e-bike share system support car-free mountain adventures.
⛰️ About Park City's strategic shoulder season programming and resident sentiment monitoring.
⛰️ Why Park City's net-zero carbon goals by 2030 required unprecedented regional collaboration and innovative solar energy partnerships.
⛰️ How Park City's volunteer opportunities, from dog hiking to adaptive recreation support, let visitors give back during their stay.
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Seasonality solutions: The Australian region of Midwest Victoria has turned winter, historically a slow time for tourism, into its busiest season. How? With help from events like Winter Wonder Lights, which attracts nearly 100,000 visitors.
On Travel Beyond, Joel Chadwick of Tourism Midwest Victoria joins us to explain how strategic winter programming has made all the difference in solving seasonality woes, and much more.
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"Do we want to have 50,000 people a week spending 10 cents each or 1,000 people a week spending $2,000? We'll go the latter."
Coffs Coast is New South Wales' first eco-certified destination. In today's episode, Simon Latchford, Head of Economic Development & Tourism, shares how that happened and why pursuing "appropriate growth" can preserve what makes a place special while driving economic prosperity.
🔑 Key ideas:
💚 Pursuing quality over quantity.
💚 Forging partnerships between multiple councils.
💚 Funding biodiversity projects through an environmental levy.
💚 Supporting education for Aboriginal youth through Aboriginal cultural experiences (the Two Path Strong project).
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"Without visitors, we don't have economic recovery. Without economic recovery, we don't have social and community recovery or stability."
CEO Tyler Riopel at Tourism Jasper joins us to discuss how, in the wake of the 2024 wildfires in Jasper National Park, the organization has been working to balance immediate community recovery with long-term destination resilience.
How does a crisis become a catalyst for building a better future? We discuss this and more in today's Travel Beyond episode (link in bio).
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✨ "No other industry establishes a boots-on-the-ground connection between people in the natural world without really aggressively taking something out. And we need to be louder and prouder about that."
The way today's guest describes it, sustainability is simply"the way of life" for residents of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast – a vast region of interior British Columbia.
CEO Amy Thacker of @cariboochilcotincoast Tourism Association returns to the podcast to share practical examples of people stepping up to improve food security, climate resilience, and Indigenous partnerships. Residents might hesitate to use terms like "regenerative tourism," but there's plenty of evidence that tourism here is a force for good.
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"Can this be applied in other places? Absolutely." ⚡️⚡️⚡️
In October, as part of Forum 2025, we visited @electriccherriesnz , a 100% electric, zero-fossil fuel orchard near Queenstown. This cherry farm also generates and sells solar electricity!
On the Travel Beyond podcast, learn how the area is becoming a leader in electrification that could inspire other places – gondolas, jet boats, and cherries included.
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Every place is complex, so why do destinations sometimes shy away from sharing deeper stories with visitors? There’s a benefit to authenticity, says Christine Livingston, CDME, CEO and President at @indianadunes Tourism.
This episode, she shares how the destination has begun leaning into its industrial heritage to connect with today's travellers. Their "Sand and Steel" project demonstrates how honest storytelling can build hometown pride, encourage sustainable tourism, and create inspiring experiences for travellers.
To hear more, check your Travel Beyond podcast feed or the link in our bio. 🎧
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Kia ora from Aotearoa! 🇳🇿 Here’s a peek at Forum 2025, our recent gathering in Queenstown, New Zealand. Members of the Destination Think Collective and other travel leaders joined us to learn from one another and tour some of the sustainable innovations that are beacons for a better tourism future.
Here are 5 energizing themes that came out of our time together:
1️⃣ Travel and DMOs have vital roles in the green transition.
2️⃣ Sustainability brings resiliency and competitiveness.
3️⃣ Destination marketing can hack politics.
4️⃣ Establish a greater vision to align support.
5️⃣ Humans are social creatures.
Learn more about these themes through the link in our bio! 🌟
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⚡️🚠 If you've been admiring the stories of travel innovation coming from Queenstown, today's episode will give you a deeper look at the destination and its leadership in electrification.
The region is showing that while the movement toward decarbonization is good for the environment, it can also save businesses money. By emphasizing the economic benefits, CEO Mat Woods says that the city's Electrify Queenstown event has grown into a three-day national conference attracting participants from across New Zealand and Australia. That's just one example of the positive momentum happening here. Listen below for more.
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"Even those places that are seemingly built and solely focused on mass tourism can take a step forward and say, let's see if we can do things more sustainably... That first step is the most important part of the journey." - Jason Holic
Kissimmee, Florida, is a surprising place. It’s a gateway to Disney World, the planet’s largest single-site employer, but this city shows that even destinations engaging with mass tourism can implement meaningful, sustainable practices. In this episode, Jason Holic, Chief of Destination Stewardship for @experiencekissimmee , explores the Trees for Travel program, the city’s purpose-built vacation rental communities, its gentle river, and its commitment to tourism as a community benefit.
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🏳️🌈 Seattle's Love Boat for All initiative celebrated the 50th anniversary of Seattle Pride and set a world record in the process. In today's episode, Jacky Danyluk from @visitseattle shares how values-driven tourism is creating authentic community pride and visitor connections by leaning into the city's inclusive identity. She also shares how a unified voice is helping to prepare for the arrival of FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Today, Travel Beyond takes you to Taos, New Mexico!
Jessie Hook manages the Taos Destination Stewardship Network. In this episode, she shines a light on some of the area's sustainable practices and how they shape visitor experiences today.
Did you know...
💧 Centuries-old acequia irrigation systems still bring Taos communities together for annual cleaning ceremonies?
💧 Taos Pueblo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site working to balance cultural preservation with respectful tourism?
💧 The Earthship movement started here before becoming a global inspiration for off-grid sustainable living?
All this and more on the podcast - link in bio.
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