In this episode of Trade Secrets, Indagare’s Melissa Biggs Bradley discusses the company’s sustainability efforts — including how her agency offsets the carbon footprints of all staff and client travel — the end of “fast travel,” and how travel advisors can encourage clients to travel more sustainably.

This episode is sponsored by ALG Vacations.

Further resources:

Melissa Biggs Bradley:

• Indagare’s website
• On Instagram
• Her radio show/podcast, Passport to Everywhere

From Travel Weekly, “Agent Life: Indagare aims to positively impact clients and the places they visit”

Indagare’s explainer on its carbon neutrality

From TravelAge West, “Need to Know Research: How Do Travel Advisors Really Feel About Sustainability?”

Mentioned on this episode:

• Tourism Cares and its travel advisor guide to meaningful travel
• The Long Run
• The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST)
• Julie Patterson on Trade Secrets with Whitney Shindelar on mentorship
• The Last Tourist

Thanks to our friends at the Travel Advisor Resource Center for helping solicit questions for this season of Trade Secrets!

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