Can travel companies be a force for good? How can we tell if we're booking with a reputable company, with the right ethos, and how can we positively impact the destinations we visit? We speak to Intrepid Travel's Managing Director James Thornton in this episode, to learn more about how travel companies can make a difference, greenwashing and what responsible travel actually means? Intrepid are small group adventure travel company with a focus on sustainability and responsible travel. A world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel, Intrepid have been taking travellers to discover the world's most incredible places for more than 30 years. The company's mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel. In 2018 Intrepid also became the world's largest travel company to be certified B-Corp and they are the only global tour operator with verified science-based carbon reduction targets. Find out more about B-Corps, how travel companies can commit to sustainability and how you can make better travel choices, in this thought-provoking episode. Find your ideal travel style and explore your way with Intrepid Travel. Book your next adventure now! For more information on the podcast, head to travelgoalspodcast.com *** Hi, I'm your podcast host, Portia Jones, [nickname Pip Jones] and I'm a freelance travel journalist, podcaster and newsletter writer. I've travelled extensively around the world and I'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here. Are you a destination or travel brand that wants to sponsor the Travel Goals Podcast? Email me to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities on Travel Goals. Make sure to connect with me online as well, I'm @travelgoalspod and @pip_says on Twitter and @pipsays and @travelgoalspodcast on Instagram. If you love the show and would like to support Travel Goals, I'm a huge fan of vanilla lattes, you can buy me a coffee online so that I can stay well caffeinated for the show. Enjoy the podcast!

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