Kiwano Tourism

Very proud to be a sponsor of the World Female Ranger Leadership Award 2024 alongside How Many Elephants - International NGO, and massive congratulations to the winner Janet Sakala - Leader of Zambia’s Conservation South Luangwa K9 Unit. Janet is a key player in combating illegal wildlife trafficking, Her team has contributed to 47 arrests, 52 firearm seizures, and over 150 successful operations in 2023. Her work bridges local communities and conservation efforts, proving that women can drive impactful change. Janet reflects: “To all the female rangers around the world, keep pushing forward. Your contributions are making a significant difference.” 🌍 The World Female Ranger Awards shine a spotlight on exceptional female wildlife rangers worldwide. The grant awarded will fund wet weather equipment for Janet & her team. #womeninconservation #worldfemalerangerweek #genderequality

This month I can’t quite believe that we’ll be celebrating our 20th episode of the Tourism RESET podcast! Holy moly 🎧😱 1,000s of downloads across 20+ countries 🌍 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this #podcast so far, it’s been a more beautiful, and inspiring journey than I could have ever imagined. A podcast designed to inspire and empower travellers, industry professionals, travel agents, and tourism based businesses to reimagine and RESET tourism for people, places and nature. #letsgo Here’s to leaning into your fears (it took years to face my fear of doing this podcast). Here are just a few moments of JOY from this year (there are so many I haven’t shared) Here is to MANY more exciting guests, leading experts, disruptors, scientists, I have in store for you in 2025. Seriously it’s only just begun! 🫶🏔️ Stay TUNED for Episodes 19 and 20 over on: - Apple podcast https://buff.ly/49pzUyL - Spotify https://buff.ly/4ieDFeu - Amazon Music https://buff.ly/4fX6Dy2 - as well as on the kiwano tourism blog https://buff.ly/4fSjvoN The Tourism RESET podcast supports our charitable partner How Many Elephants - International NGO and World Female Ranger Week Special thanks to Senderos (UK) Ltd and Water-to-Go Ltd for making this possible. 🎙️ #podcast #podcaster #tourism #travel

Only a few days left to register to the FREE rerun of the online event Rethinking Wildlife Tourism Part 2 - ‘What Do Responsible Elephant Experiences Look Like?’ Register here: https://buff.ly/4eLVTkE 5 reasons to attend: 1) Avoid getting CAUGHT OUT as more travel agents, tour operators, and DMCs step up their commitment to wildlife. 2) Get in the know FAST. Learn which key questions to ask to ensure you don't get caught out when it comes to bookings. 3) Discover the NEED-TO-KNOWS and the data-driven science that puts 'ethical' experiences into a new light. 4) Hear inspiring travel agent stories to feel more EMPOWERED and better supported in your journey. 5) Gain ground-breaking insight from the elephant experts and build a HOLISTIC understanding from trusted voices. Register here: https://buff.ly/4eLVTkE

On Thursday 5th December I’ll be hosting a FREE rerun of the online event Rethinking Wildlife Tourism Part 2, which captured the hearts and minds of so many earlier this year. The topic is ‘What Do Responsible Elephant Experiences Look Like?’ Register here: https://buff.ly/4eLVTkE

🎧 My next guest grew up in the foothills of the Himalayas in India; she is the author of a bestselling travel memoir, the founder of Climate Conscious Travel and the sustainable travel blog ‘The Shooting Star’. In 2011, at the age of 23, Shivya Nath waved goodbye to a corporate job, sold her possessions and embarked on an adventure of a lifetime, sparked by her curious nature. For the next 7 years Shivya lived out of her bag, immersing herself in local communities from Guatemala to Uzbekistan; those experiences shaped her into a passionate advocate for slow, solo travel and community tourism. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/4fOA0SJ Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/3CoqNBT Blog: https://buff.ly/40KskMY #tourism #podcast #knowledgesharing

🎧 #throwback to episode 13 of The Tourism RESET My next guest is Elisa Spampinato, founder of TravellerStoryteller. In this episode, we talk about elevating the invisible narratives within tourism and the intangible benefits that local communities can receive through the right kind of tourism. 💕 Elisa is a community tourism consultant, community connector, and storyteller. Fiercely passionate about involving rural communities and urban communities. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/3NPVORH Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/4ft5aP0 Listen via Blog: https://buff.ly/3AoUJ0c #tourism #podcast #community #knowledgesharing

🎧 #throwback to episode 12 of The Tourism RESET My next guest is Thomas Armitt, global manager of Planeterra, a non-profit that uses community tourism to change lives. In this episode Tom emphasises the importance of community tourism - where travel experiences are owned, led and run by communities and social enterprises. We discuss nuances between community-based, community-led, and community tourism and Tom highlights the interconnectedness of climate change, biodiversity, and human health. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/3NRrgPu Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/3NRrfuU Blog: https://buff.ly/3C6zWPn #tourism #podcast #knowledgesharing

🎧 Episode 11 of the Tourism RESET My guest today is Tricia Barnett, founder of Equality in Tourism. In this episode Tricia shares the realities of gender inequality in tourism including: unequal pay, limited access to training, and the lack of work-life balance. We uncover why sustainability in tourism can NEVER be achieved without gender equality and hear about the incredible 'Farm for Future' project in Tanzania which is empowering female farmers. I hope you enjoy this episode! Listen on Apple: https://buff.ly/48xaf6Q Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/3YKC0FN Listen via Blog: https://buff.ly/4gCDtVn #podcast #tourism

🎧 #throwback to episode 10 of The Tourism RESET In this special episode, I talk about Costa Rica's green paradox, how to best vote with your wallet when travelling to this biodiverse region, as well as the number ONE trust signal to help you source authentic, sustainable hotels or lodges, full of heart. Enjoy! Listen on Apple: https://buff.ly/3C3DNwE Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/4ftKUgw Listen via Blog: https://buff.ly/4fwCe9b #podcast #tourism

🎧 #throwback to episode 9 of the Tourism RESET podcast My guest is Ronald Jacobs, general manager of Finca La Donaira in Spain. Working for some of the world’s most ‘luxurious’ hotel brands Ronald's experience left him feeling unfulfilled. In his pursuit of happiness, he finally found what he’d been looking for in the rolling hills of Andalusia. An organic farm and eco-retreat like nothing I've seen before... Listen on Apple: https://buff.ly/48DOQsQ Listen on Spotify: https://buff.ly/3AztRup Listen via Blog: https://buff.ly/3YL6hnW #tourism #podcast #thetourismreset