In this episode of The Road to the Unknown, Dylan and Morgan sit down with Jake Haupert, co-founder of the Transformational Travel Council (TTC) and a visionary in regenerative tourism. From his early days influenced by family adventures to scaling the heights of Kilimanjaro, Jake’s experiences inspired a journey dedicated to making travel a pathway to personal growth, community connection, and environmental care.

Jake dives into the work of TTC, which has connected travelers, tourism professionals, and communities around a mission to bring more compassion, intention, and sustainability into the travel industry. Through meaningful experiences, TTC helps people and destinations alike foster a deeper relationship with the world, emphasizing lasting impact over simple sightseeing. Jake shares powerful stories, including transformative moments on Kilimanjaro and his work with destinations like Vail and New Greenland to create regenerative tourism models that put both people and the planet first.

Join us as we explore the power of travel as a force for good and discover how we can all play a part in making tourism more purposeful and impactful. Whether you're a traveler, experience designer, or simply curious about mindful travel, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

Key Topics:

• The origins of Transformational Travel Council (TTC) and Jake’s journey to redefine travel as a path for personal growth and deeper connection
• How intentional travel and TTC’s “transformational principles” turn trips into opportunities for self-discovery and change
• Jake’s life-changing Kilimanjaro experience, which revealed the power of travel to foster vulnerability, connection, and insight
• The role of TTC in promoting regenerative tourism and its mission to bring communities and travelers into harmony with nature and each other
• Advice for experience designers and travelers on creating meaningful, purpose-driven travel experiences that positively impact people and places
  
  

This episode is packed with inspiration for travelers, experience designers, and anyone interested in the future of tourism. Don’t miss this conversation on how travel can transform lives, uplift communities, and bring us closer to a more compassionate, connected world!

**Please excuse the audio from Dylan and Mo's microphone.**