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Community-Based Tourism in Ghana with Mawutor Agbo

Community-Based Tourism in Ghana with Mawutor Agbo

FromThe RISE Traveler: Unpacking Conversations of Sustainable Travel


Community-Based Tourism in Ghana with Mawutor Agbo

FromThe RISE Traveler: Unpacking Conversations of Sustainable Travel

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Length:
68 minutes
Released:
May 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this season of The RISE Traveler podcast, our guest host, Dr. Vincie Ho, Founder and Executive Director of The RISE Travel Institute, will be interviewing critical theory scholars, activists and leaders in sustainability, social and environmental justices in the travel and tourism space. Together, they will delve into the ethics of travel and discuss some of the pressing issues that are impacting communities around the world.In this episode, Vincie sits down with Mawutor Agbo, a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, to delve into the nuances of sustainable tourism. From his roots in Ghana to his current research on tourism education and colonization relationships, Mawutor sheds light on the often overlooked impacts of tourism and advocates for decolonizing tourism education and practices. Tune in as he shares insights on the challenges and opportunities of community-based tourism and calls for greater inclusion of local voices and knowledge in shaping sustainable travel practices.Host: Dr. Vincie Ho - Founder and Executive Director of The RISE Travel InstituteVideo and Audio Editing: Kate Mulvihill - Video and Podcast Producer at The RISE Travel InstituteGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: "On My Way" Kevin MacLeod (License) 
Released:
May 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (31)

The RISE Traveler podcast features eco-minded and socially conscious travelers, diversity and inclusion specialists, wildlife conservationists, environmental activists and anyone using travel as a way to uplift and inspire. In each episode, we will go a step beyond the “Instagram ready” world of travel, and take a look at how travel can be a source of growth and development for all people and all communities. This podcast is an extension of the RISE Travel Institute. A 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to empowering young travelers through educational programs, research, study tours and scholarships. Visit RISETravelInstitute.org to learn more.