The Tourism RESET

By: Rebecca Woolford
  • Summary

  • The show that's about REIMAGINING travel and tourism that better serves people, places and nature. In each episode we'll dive into the journeys of people who are leading the way in one of the largest industries in the world. These are the founders, change makers, risk takers, visionaries and custodians, we're here to celebrate their wins, and share the lessons along the way to inspire you. Hosted by Rebecca Woolford, Co-Founder of Kiwano Tourism, The Tourist RESET podcast is about acknowledging the travel is a privilege and with that comes GREAT responsibility. It's a medium to show how the tourism industry can be the solution, not just the problem.
    Copyright 2025 Rebecca Woolford
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Episodes
  • 24 Addressing Climate Anxiety and Grief With Jeremy Smith
    Feb 24 2025

    Welcome back to The Tourism RESET powered by Kiwano Tourism. My next guest is Jeremy Smith, an award-winning writer and strategist with 25 years of experience in tourism and climate action.

    Jeremy is the co-founder of Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency, and is the co-author of the UN Tourism-led Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism. He’s also the author of Transforming Travel and Clean Breaks, 500 Ways to See the World.

    In this episode, discover...

    • What inspired Jeremy to found 'Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency'
    • How storytelling can help us all address climate trauma
    • How Jeremy inspired 100's of travel companies to create a climate action plan
    • Why my guest said "this is the first time I've ever talked publicly on this.."

    If you enjoy listening to this podcast, why not check out some of my BEST learning resources BELOW, designed for responsible travel businesses or tourism-based teams who are ready to reimagine and RESET travel for nature, places and people.

    • Gain access to all my best learning resources here - kiwanotourism.com
    • Check out my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolford
    • Connect on Instagram: rebecca_kiwano
    • Connect on Linkedin: rebecca-woolford

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    58 mins
  • 23 Travelling The World On Foot With Thomas Turcich
    Feb 11 2025

    Welcome back to The Tourism RESET. My next guest is Thomas Turcich, who completed an extraordinary seven-year journey walking across six continents and thirty-eight countries with his adopted pup, Savanna. He's the tenth person to walk around the world, walking a mind-blowing 28,000 miles and his beautiful DOG is the first.

    In this episode, discover...

    • What inspired Tom to spend 7 years walking around the world
    • Why walking is the ONLY way to truly see a place, whatever the destination
    • The realisation Tom had of passport privilege during the journey
    • Insight into some rare moments and incredible stories from those 7 years

    Read Tom's book World Walk here - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/207294700-the-world-walk

    If you enjoy listening to this podcast, why not check out some of my BEST learning resources BELOW, designed for responsible travel businesses or tourism-based teams who are ready to reimagine and RESET travel for nature, places and people.

    • Learn & Grow With The Membership & Online Masterclasses kiwanotourism.com
    • Check out my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolford
    • Connect on Instagram: rebecca_kiwano
    • Connect on Linkedin: rebecca-woolford

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    49 mins
  • 22 The Real Cost Of A Tanzanian Safari With Rachel Levy
    Jan 28 2025

    Welcome back to another episode of The Tourism RESET. My next guest is Rachel Levy, an award-winning filmmaker, writer and photojournalist based in Alaska whose work lies at the intersections of environmental justice, modern colonialism, and sustainable tourism.

    In this episode, learn about...

    • Tourism leakage and colonial frameworks in the safari industry in Tanzania
    • The dark side of the safari industry and how to best navigate a responsible trip
    • What Rachel learnt from her 3 months with local guides & community leaders
    • How to begin to turn the tide on the pervasive economic leakage and exploitation

    Find out more about Rachel's work at www.rach-levy.com

    If you enjoy listening to this podcast please do let us know what you think by leaving a review. Beyond the show, you can get access to my best online learning resources below for you and your teams.

    • Learn, Grow, Connect as a business or professional with kiwanotourism.com
    • My YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@rebeccawoolford
    • Instagram: rebecca_kiwano
    • Linkedin: rebecca-woolford

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    51 mins

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