What's It Really Like Leading Sustainability in a Large Travel Company?

In this episode, I sit down with three incredible women—all chiefs of impact and heads of sustainability from major travel companies: Sarah King from Intrepid Travel, Shannon Guihan from The Travel Corporation, and Kasia Morgan from Exodus Adventure Travels, part of the Travelopia group.

We discuss the misconceptions surrounding their roles, why communication is critical to driving change and touch on climate anxiety and pet peeves that come with the territory.

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Behind every great travel or tourism business — no matter the size — is someone who asks better questions, takes consistent action, and refuses to choose between profit and purpose.

SMEs — small medium enterprises — are said to make up between 80-90% of global tourism. These are the stories of change that often go unheard, whispers of transformation that can go unnoticed in one of the world's largest industries.

These Mini Stories are different from our usual interviews. They're a chance to hear from members of our community of learners who continue to show up and lean into curiosity.

In this episode, I sat down with Helen Bateman, founder of Firecrest Travel, a UK-based boutique agency with transformative travel and adventure at its heart.

*Nature sounds from the country where the interview takes place are interwoven throughout, creating space for reflection.*

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Welcome back to The Tourism RESET with me, Rebecca Woolford. Today, I’m joined by the incredible Thomas Newmark for a deep dive into the C-word. Yes, you guessed it — CARBON.

Thomas brings decades of wisdom — and he’s not afraid to challenge the status quo.

A seasoned expert and public speaker he is also a wonderful, kind man. Previously the chair of the Greenpeace Fund of the United States. Board chair of the American Botanical Council. And Co‑founder and Board Chair of the Soil Carbon Initiative.

Tom is also the Co-owner of Finca Luna Nueva Lodge, who is leading the way in regenerative tourism in Costa Rica. I've had the pleasure of knowing Tom and his ecolodge in Costa Rica for many years and every time we speak I learn something new - you will too.

If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out my best learning resources for travel professionals and purpose-led tourism-based teams. Created for those ready to reimagine tourism for people, places, and nature.

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