People are going to explore, and it matters how they do it. Bend’s Wanderlust Tours guides visiting explorers is a way that preserves the lands and waters everyone relies on. Co-owner Jared Garfield shares several solutions related to visitor education and advice for tourism businesses seeking to make a positive community impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“All we’re doing is building relationships.” Pine Mountain Sports is a solar-powered bike shop with a commitment to making Bend a better place to live. Owner Dan McGarigle talks about the impact his business makes as a community resource, and how Bend influences visitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around 50% of Bend’s visitors arrive by travelling through the nearby Warm Springs Reservation. Local artist and radio producer Marge Kalama discusses how tourism impacts Warm Springs, emphasizing the importance of care for the land, the continuation of her community’s cultural practices, and the opportunities for collaboration with organizations in the Bend area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What began as one lawyer’s mission to save a forest is now Central Oregon LandWatch, an NGO overseeing rural and urban planning related to lands, waters, and issues like affordable housing. Executive Director Ben Gordon outlines the challenges ahead for this region and explains why more holistic community planning will make Bend a more attractive place to live and visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do locals really feel about tourism? Todd Montgomery is answering that question through the Oregon State University Sustainable Tourism Lab, which has studied resident sentiment in more than 100 destinations. Todd shares some of his findings and why research like his is valuable to DMOs working toward better stewardship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During her time as Visit Bend’s first Sustainability Director, Serena Gordon worked to help locals reap the rewards of their hometown’s popularity through programs like the Bend Sustainability Fund. She shares advice for other destination leaders working for change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which conversations are we avoiding in the travel industry? Destination managers and travel industry leaders are under increasing public pressure to follow up their sustainable words with action, says today’s guest, Signe Jungersted. Signe worked on The End of Tourism As We Know It strategy as Director of Development at Wonderful Copenhagen. She continues to lead destinations and communities through change at Group NAO, where she is CEO and Founding Partner. This episode, she explains why the...

The director of the Danish Architecture Center highlights the center's role as a catalyst for promoting sustainable urban development. We explore how inclusive approaches to urban planning are vital in shaping Copenhagen’s future and tourism's positive impact in spreading knowledge beyond the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like a souvenir that takes up no room in your suitcase, learning has always fit perfectly with travel. And some entrepreneurs in Copenhagen have taken it upon themselves to ensure travellers are going home with a better understanding of how to advocate for change in their communities and take small steps to make better choices in their personal lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The solutions to the world's problems already exist, says architect Anders Lendager. This episode, Anders tells us about his journey towards sustainable architecture, emphasizing the need for transformative "lighthouse" projects that can show the way forward. Through examples of his designs like Upcycle House and Resource Rows, he shows that sustainable solutions provide an economic advantage. We also chat about the role of travel in promoting sustainable practices and hear about some of the...