#2: Responsible travel with Justin Francis

What do we really mean when we talk about “responsible travel” or “sustainable travel”? Justin Francis, the founder and chief executive of a company called Responsible Travel, dives into these terms and explains how travel can affect the environment and communities around the world — for better and for worse.

You’ll hear Justin’s thoughts on why it’s so important for travel companies to lead by example, and why he is optimistic about the future of travel. Plus, listen up for Justin’s advice on the three things that we all need to start paying attention to when we plan our trips.

Have you been trying to embrace sustainable travel? If so, how is that going for you? What challenges have you encountered? What questions do you have? I’d love to hear about your experience and hope you’ll share by sending me a voice message. 

Thank you so much for listening! 

Resources

Justin’s travel company, Responsible Travel

23-minute documentary film “Crowded Out: The Story of Overtourism”

A detailed explanation of how Responsible Travel screens the trips they sell

Justin’s full bio