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The Tourism RESET

Rebecca Woolford

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The Tourism RESET is a gateway into new ideas. Sharing inspiring and compelling stories from people working inside the industry, it's the only podcast dedicated to RESETTING, REIMAGINING and REDEFINING tourism for a fairer and better world. Hosted by Rebecca Woolford, Co-Founder of Kiwano Tourism, each week a guest is invited to share their expertise, knowledge, challenge the status-quo and bring to life the ways travel can be a force for good around the world.
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In this episode, Tricia Barnett, founder of Equality in Tourism, emphasises the impacts of gender inequality on women in the workforce, including unequal pay, limited access to training and development, and the lack of work-life balance. What you'll learn in this episode: Why sustainability in tourism can NEVER be achieved without gender equality T…
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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. What you'll learn in this episode: Why Costa Rica has a 'Green Paradox' on it's hands and wh…
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'Luxury' in travel has long been defined by abundance, opulence and excess, often at any cost. In a world where we are finally waking up to our impact on the environment an exciting shift is taking place in hospitality. No longer defined by opulent accommodations, lavish amenities, and overconsumption, luxury travel experiences are being redefined …
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Despite its small size – 0.03% of the world’s landmass – Costa Rica hosts an incredible 6% of the world’s biodiversity, but it wasn’t always headed in this direction... In fact, at one point Costa Rica had one of the highest deforestation rates in the world! To better understand how Costa Rica became a success story - returning its ravaged land bac…
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Recorded on location, expect to hear rainforest sounds ;) Costa Rica is heralded as 'the' ecotourism destination and it should be commended for reversing deforestation, and it's biodiversity, but this isn't the whole story... A destination which often conjures up images of cloud forests, pristine jungle, and gorgeous beaches, not everything is 'pur…
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When my guest started to plant trees on his land, as part of a reforestation effort, the land dropped dramatically in value. In order to not only survive but thrive, the reserve transformed into a socio-environmental project which welcomes guests from around the world through tourism. My guest is the incredible Renato Machado, founder and visionary…
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Ranchers and jaguars have clashed for more than 300 years in the Pantanal. But is the fate of BIG cats slowly changing through the vehicle of ecotourism? Find out. My guest Roberto Klabin, founder of Caiman and SOS Pantanal, is an incredible force of nature, for nature in the Pantanal. A pioneer of ecotourism in Brazil, Roberto's ongoing struggle t…
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Featured in the TV series Planet Earth, Onçafari's conservation efforts are recognised around the world. Despite being the third largest cat in the world, the jaguar is the least studied species among the big cats. Oncafari was set up to promote environmental conservation and contribute to socio-economic development through ecotourism and scientifi…
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Demand for responsible holidays is rising, but animal welfare remains a missing piece. Today, an estimated 550,000 wild animals are being exploited to entertain holidaymakers. Join me and Katheryn Wise, UK campaign manager at World Animal Protection - a global voice for animals, respected for their knowledge and expertise for more than 70 years. Th…
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Today we need better, more accurate and less harmful storytelling in tourism. Let's reconnect with the power of storytelling and change this industry one story at a time. One of the biggest challenges and opportunities for tourism is to rethink the goal and shift its purpose from simply growing in size to becoming better in outcome. But where do we…
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Investing in women and bringing gender equality into the wildlife ranger workforce is proven to strengthen community and accelerate conservation efforts. By showing how wildlife is worth more alive than dead, tourism can be a powerful vehicle to change views at a local level, provide alternative sources of income and encourage both poachers and gov…
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