The tourism industry is growing at a rapid pace across the globe. However, in many developing countries, there is a lack of comprehensive data available on the extent and types of tourism services currently being provided and on how they are managed. In addition, there is little information regarding their economic viability and their wider socio-cultural and environmental impacts.Christine’s guest is here to talk about why she is so passionate about travel and why making positive impacts on the spaces and places you are traveling to is crucial to the growth and development of that destination.Genevieve Huneault is the Principal Consultant and Founder of Social Root Consulting, an award-winning consulting collective that advises on ethical and sustainable development practices in BC. ​​​​​​​​​Genevieve’s work is grounded in participatory-based community development, with expertise in natural resource management, gender analysis, cross-cultural communications, and regenerative tourism development.For full show notes and to access resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/podcast-episodes/episode82Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastLOVE these conversations...support the production of this podcast by making a donation here! Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Genevieve Huneault(Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Rayna BoothSupport the show