Daniel Turner discusses the intricacies of tourism and its effects on animal welfare, species protection, habitat protection, and beyond. Turner is Co-founder and director of Animondial, an organization that provides impartial advice and practical support to better manage tourism’s impact on animals and the natural environment. Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders  Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art...

We take a pause from The RISE Traveler: Unpacking Conversations of Sustainable Travel podcast to speak with Vincie Ho, Ph.D., Executive Director and Founder of the RISE Travel Institute to talk about our Pilot Program. RISE Travel Institute's Pilot Program is an online certificate program consisting of 10 sessions, grouped into 3 modules over 10 weeks, and begins June 7th. The content explores different aspects of sustainable travel through structured, rigorous, research-based education. We...

Steve Hesse is a longtime traveler. He's backpacked and hitchhiked across multiple countries and traveled with students in his role as a university professor. He's also a senior advisor at RISE Travel Institute. Listen as he discusses his life-altering...

In this episode, RISE Senior Advisor and Development Coordinator at Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Genevieve Huneault, shares her expertise on regenerative and indigenous tourism experiences. She also explains the transformative impact that travel has had on her life and shares some helpful tips for those planning their first trip abroad. Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by...

Justine advises RISE on its DE&I strategy and has devoted her career to creating a more just and equitable future for all. She shares her thoughts on the best ways to think about diversity and inclusion, her hopeful outlook for the future of travel, and how to better support local communities while traveling.

Dr. Vincie Ho recounts some of her most sustainable travel experiences and opens up about her missteps from her travels in the past, as well as moments when she had to check her privilege.