Since 2004, Shannon Stowell has been at the helm of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) — the largest global network of adventure travel leaders in the industry — which includes tour guides, operators, lodges, advisors, destination management organizations, media and more. He believes that tourism has the potential to be a powerful and protective force – if it’s done right.  

In this episode of Humans of Travel, Stowell takes listeners on a journey through some of his life’s biggest adventures, from making  the natural landscapes of Salida, Colo., his playground as a teenager to taking his first international trip to Fiji and experiencing an especially impactful trip to Kurdistan (in Northern Iraq) a few years ago with his son, Ashton.  

Stowell also explains the nuances of the term “adventure travel,” which is defined by the themes of cultural immersion, physical action or natural experiences (or a combination of the three), and how his own definition of adventure travel has shifted due to a recent health scare. 

Listeners will also learn about the ATTA’s mission of promoting sustainable travel — including how members of the travel industry can get onboard with this initiative — and the future of the adventure travel segment as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

ATTA: www.adventuretravel.biz  

Tomorrow’s Air (permanent carbon recapture subscription): www.tomorrowsair.com 

Contact the ATTA: Info@adventuretravel.biz 

ATTA’s free community membership program: https://www.adventuretravelnews.com/atta-opens-doors-with-new-free-community-membership-program 

Stowell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonstowell/ 

ABOUT YOUR HOST 

Emma Weissmann is Senior Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. 

TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 

ABOUT THE SHOW 

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human. 

Since 2004,&nbsp;Shannon Stowell&nbsp;has been at the helm of the <a href="https://www.adventuretravel.biz/">Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)</a> &mdash; the largest global network of adventure travel leaders in the industry &mdash; which includes tour guides, operators, lodges, advisors, destination management organizations, media and more. He believes that tourism has the potential to be a powerful and protective force &ndash; if it&rsquo;s done right.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this episode of Humans of Travel, Stowell takes listeners on a journey through some of his life&rsquo;s biggest adventures, from making&nbsp;&nbsp;the natural landscapes of Salida, Colo., his playground as a teenager to taking his first international trip to Fiji and experiencing an especially impactful trip to Kurdistan (in Northern Iraq) a few years ago with his son, Ashton.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Stowell also explains the nuances of the term &ldquo;adventure travel,&rdquo; which is defined by the themes of cultural immersion, physical action or natural experiences (or a combination of the three), and how his own definition of adventure travel has shifted due to a recent health scare.&nbsp;
Listeners will also learn about the ATTA&rsquo;s mission of promoting sustainable travel &mdash; including how members of the travel industry can get onboard with this initiative &mdash; and the future of the adventure travel segment as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
ATTA:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adventuretravel.biz/">www.adventuretravel.biz</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tomorrow&rsquo;s Air (permanent carbon recapture subscription): www.tomorrowsair.com&nbsp;
Contact the ATTA:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Info@adventuretravel.biz">Info@adventuretravel.biz</a>&nbsp;
ATTA&rsquo;s free community membership program:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.adventuretravelnews.com/atta-opens-doors-with-new-free-community-membership-program">https://www.adventuretravelnews.com/atta-opens-doors-with-new-free-community-membership-program</a>&nbsp;
Stowell's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonstowell/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonstowell/</a>&nbsp;
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ABOUT YOUR HOST&nbsp;
Emma Weissmann is Senior Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.&nbsp; TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.&nbsp;
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ABOUT THE SHOW&nbsp;
TravelAge West&rsquo;s podcast, &ldquo;Humans of Travel,&rdquo; features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry&rsquo;s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences &mdash; the highs and the lows &mdash; that make them human.

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.

Humans of Travel

TravelAge West&rsquo;s podcast, &ldquo;Humans of Travel,&rdquo; features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry&rsquo;s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences &mdash; the highs and the lows &mdash; that make them human.

The ATTA’s Shannon Stowell on Defining Adventure and the Importance of Responsible Tourism

Hi everyone, it's Emma Weissman, the host of Humans of Travel from Travel Age West. We've decided to re release a few of our favorite Humans of Travel interviews on the weeks where we aren't dropping new episodes. And you're listening to one of those encore presentations right now.

In addition to being an author, a TedX speaker and a frequent media contributor, Sahara Rose De Vore is the founder of The Travel Coach Network (TCN).

Now, you may be wondering — what is a travel coach? What types of clients do they work with, and what’s the difference between a travel coach and a travel advisor, or a traditional travel agent?

In the latest episode of Humans of Travel, De Vore breaks down the specifics of her travel career. Travel coaches, like De Vore, help individuals or companies — such as tour operators, DMCs, travel agencies or corporate meeting planners — hone in on the psychology of travel, and how they can best alter their marketing or improve their company’s culture based on a human-centric approach, one that takes into account their consumers’ unique mindsets, fears, obstacles, professional goals and unique personal experiences. 

In addition to being a travel coach who focuses specifically on wellness, De Vore helps budding travel coaches develop their businesses through TCN and through her Travel Coach Certification Program, an accredited program from the International Coaching Federation. 

Listeners will also hear about De Vore’s own travel experiences, which include going solo to 84 countries across the world, and how she pushes herself out of her comfort zone while living with an anxiety disorder.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Travel Coach Network

De Vore on Instagram

The Travel Coach Network on Instagram

De Vore on Linkedin

De Vore on Facebook

The Travel Coach on Facebook

The Travel Coach Network Podcast

Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching

Women Thrive Through Travel MasterFind Virtual Event 2023

INSIDE THIS EPISODE

2:30: Meet Sahara Rose De Vore, a wellness travel coach and the founder of The Travel Coach Network

3:00: What is a travel coach, and who would generally use them?

5:15: De Vore breaks down the differences between a travel coach and a travel advisor.

7:00: De Vore explains the significance of TCN’s accreditation from the International Coaching Federation.

9:25: De Vore shares the most common challenges that travel coaches have when beginning their businesses.

14:09: De Vore reflects on her childhood growing up with a single mom, and how she navigates her public-facing persona as an introvert who is living with anxiety.

18:50: De Vore talks about what it was like traveling solo to 84 countries.

24:00: De Vore speaks on why she hopes to reshape how people view travel.

29:30: As a wellness coach, what trends is De Vore seeing in the wellness space?

32:45: Weissmann asks De Vore a round of rapid-fire questions.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. 

TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Hi everyone, it's Emma Weissman, the host of Humans of Travel from Travel Age West. We've decided to re release a few of our favorite Humans of Travel interviews on the weeks where we aren't dropping new episodes. And you're listening to one of those encore presentations right now.
In addition to being an <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hey-You-Just-Countries-Designing-ebook/dp/B07PXXMFXJ?ref_=ast_author_mpb">author</a>, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keVgLST6m3g&amp;ab_channel=TEDxTalks">TedX speaker </a>and a frequent media contributor, Sahara Rose De Vore is the founder of <a href="https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/">The Travel Coach Network (TCN)</a>.
Now, you may be wondering — what is a travel coach? What types of clients do they work with, and what’s the difference between a travel coach and a travel advisor, or a traditional travel agent?
In the latest episode of Humans of Travel, De Vore breaks down the specifics of her travel career. Travel coaches, like De Vore, help individuals or companies — such as tour operators, DMCs, travel agencies or corporate meeting planners — hone in on the psychology of travel, and how they can best alter their marketing or improve their company’s culture based on a human-centric approach, one that takes into account their consumers’ unique mindsets, fears, obstacles, professional goals and unique personal experiences. 
In addition to being a travel coach who focuses specifically on wellness, De Vore helps budding travel coaches develop their businesses through TCN and through her Travel Coach Certification Program, an accredited program from the <a href="https://go.ipeccoaching.com/9-keys-start-a-business">International Coaching Federation</a>. 
Listeners will also hear about De Vore’s own travel experiences, which include going solo to 84 countries across the world, and how she pushes herself out of her comfort zone while living with an anxiety disorder.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
<a href="https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/">The Travel Coach Network</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sahararosethetravelcoach/">De Vore on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/">The Travel Coach Network on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahara-rose-de-vore-4b8bb394/">De Vore on Linkedin</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/">De Vore on Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelcoachnetwork">The Travel Coach on Facebook</a>
<a href="https://anchor.fm/thetravelcoachnetwork">The Travel Coach Network Podcast</a>
<a href="https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook">Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching</a>
<a href="https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/wttt-2023">Women Thrive Through Travel MasterFind Virtual Event 2023</a>
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INSIDE THIS EPISODE
2:30: Meet Sahara Rose De Vore, a wellness travel coach and the founder of The Travel Coach Network
3:00: What is a travel coach, and who would generally use them?
5:15: De Vore breaks down the differences between a travel coach and a travel advisor.
7:00: De Vore explains the significance of TCN’s accreditation from the International Coaching Federation.
9:25: De Vore shares the most common challenges that travel coaches have when beginning their businesses.
14:09: De Vore reflects on her childhood growing up with a single mom, and how she navigates her public-facing persona as an introvert who is living with anxiety.
18:50: De Vore talks about what it was like traveling solo to 84 countries.
24:00: De Vore speaks on why she hopes to reshape how people view travel.
29:30: As a wellness coach, what trends is De Vore seeing in the wellness space?
32:45: Weissmann asks De Vore a round of rapid-fire questions.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST 
Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 
<hr>
ABOUT THE SHOW 
TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Encore: Sahara Rose De Vore on Building a Career as a Travel Coach

Hello everyone, and welcome to Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff series of Humans of Travel. Today, we are joined by Dr. Gene Delaune, senior medical consultant for Allianz Travel Insurance. 

During this episode, listeners will hear about Dr. Delaune's past as an ER doctor, what it means to be a medical consultant for a travel insurance company, and advice on what to look for in a travel insurance policy. 

This episode is sponsored by All-Inclusive By Marriott Bonvoy. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Allianz Travel Insurance

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. 

TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Hello everyone, and welcome to Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff series of Humans of Travel. Today, we are joined by Dr. Gene Delaune, senior medical consultant for <a href="https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/">Allianz Travel Insurance</a>. 
During this episode, listeners will hear about Dr. Delaune's past as an ER doctor, what it means to be a medical consultant for a travel insurance company, and advice on what to look for in a travel insurance policy. 
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.marriott.com/">All-Inclusive By Marriott Bonvoy</a>. 
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
<a href="https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/">Allianz Travel Insurance</a>
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ABOUT YOUR HOST 
Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 
<hr>
ABOUT THE SHOW 
TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Humans in the Hot Seat: On the Job With Gene Delaune, Senior Medical Consultant for Allianz Travel Insurance

Greg Mortimer, the founder of cruise line Aurora Expeditions, is a pioneer in the adventure and exploration space — he’s  traveled to many of the world's most remote and untouched regions, and has led more than 80 expeditions to Antarctica. In 1984, Mortimer made history by being part of the first Australian team to summit Mount Everest via its northeast ridge route without the use of supplemental oxygen, and he’s also summited several other peaks, such as Antarctica's Mount Minto and K2 in Asia.

In 1991, Mortimer founded Aurora Expeditions, which has a fleet of two expedition ships — Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle — and another on the way. During the episode, Mortimer will reflect on some of his most thrilling journeys. Listeners will also hear about his advocacy for environmental conservation and sustainability in the travel industry.

This episode is sponsored by Marriott Bonvoy. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Aurora Expeditions

About Greg

Mount Minto Documentary: The Loneliest Mountain

From TravelAge West:

Review: Antarctica Onboard Aurora Expeditions' Sylvia Earle

Review: Greg Mortimer from Aurora Expeditions

New ship announcement: Douglas Mawson

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. 

TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Greg Mortimer, the founder of cruise line Aurora Expeditions, is a pioneer in the adventure and exploration space — he’s  traveled to many of the world's most remote and untouched regions, and has led more than 80 expeditions to Antarctica. In 1984, Mortimer made history by being part of the first Australian team to summit Mount Everest via its northeast ridge route without the use of supplemental oxygen, and he’s also summited several other peaks, such as Antarctica's Mount Minto and K2 in Asia.
In 1991, Mortimer founded Aurora Expeditions, which has a fleet of two expedition ships — Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle — and another on the way. During the episode, Mortimer will reflect on some of his most thrilling journeys. Listeners will also hear about his advocacy for environmental conservation and sustainability in the travel industry.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.marriott.com/">Marriott Bonvoy</a>. 
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
<a href="https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/">Aurora Expeditions</a>
<a href="https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/greg-mortimer/">About Greg</a>
Mount Minto Documentary: <a href="https://shop.nfsa.gov.au/loneliest-mountain-the">The Loneliest Mountain</a>
From TravelAge West:
Review: <a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Cruise/aurora-expeditions-sylvia-earle-antarctica-review">Antarctica Onboard Aurora Expeditions' Sylvia Earle</a>
Review: <a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Cruise/Aurora-Expeditions-Greg-Mortimer">Greg Mortimer from Aurora Expeditions</a>
New ship announcement: <a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Cruise/douglas-mawson-aurora-expeditions">Douglas Mawson</a>
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ABOUT YOUR HOST 
Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 
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ABOUT THE SHOW 
TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

The ATTA’s Shannon Stowell on Defining Adventure and the Importance of Responsible Tourism

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