RISE Travel Institute

We're proud to announce that RISE Travel Institute and our founder Vincie H. have been nominated for 2 Applied DEI Awards from Travel Unity! About the Awards Categories: Community Impact The Travel Unity Applied DEI Award for Community Impact will be awarded to an individual or organization that has demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and to driving positive social change within the community in which their organization operates. Outstanding Organizational Initiative The Travel Unity Applied DEI Award for Outstanding Organizational Initiative will be awarded to an organization that has implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices that are innovative, impactful, and replicable. We are truly honored and humbled by these nominations, as they signify recognition of our commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice in travel and tourism. We kindly ask you to take a moment to vote for us at travelunity.org/awards. Public voting ends on November 4. If you’d like to celebrate us and the other DEI trailblazers who are making the world of travel welcoming to everyone, join Travel Unity at their Inaugural Awards Dinner in New York City on December 10. Find more information at travelunity.org/gala

🚨 Our special screening of Rachel Levy’s award-winning mini-documentary "Hidden in Plain Sight” is tomorrow! 🚨 Through interviews with local guides, safari operators, and community leaders, “Hidden in Plain Sight” shines a light on a side of the safari industry that has been silenced for years by heavy-handed, foreign-owned companies.  Don’t miss your chance to watch this illuminating and thought-provoking film! Even if you can’t listen in live tomorrow, all registrants will receive a recording of the fireside chat and a link to stream the film (valid for 7 days after the event). Register now: https://lnkd.in/esZxJ-jb ✨This is a fundraising event. Your ticket supports tuition grants and travel scholarships for RISE students with financial need, as well as helps us produce more free events and resources for all travelers. ✨ #BeARiseTraveler #RiseTravelInstitute #SustainableTourism #SustainableTravel #EthicalTravel #ResponsibleTravel #ResponsibleTourism #ImpactTravel #TransformativeTravel #ConservationTourism #ConservationTravel #RethinkTravel #EcoTourism #TravelIndustry

This past September, RISE Founder and Executive Director, Vincie Ho, spoke at the World Tourism Day Forum (@cresttravel) on the topic of “Decolonizing Travel” with Bobbie Chew Bigby, PhD. Continue to dive deeper into the subject of decolonizing travel with RISE Travel Institute’s groundbreaking eBook, “Pathways to Equity: RISE Travel Institute’s Decolonial Guide to Travel for the Conscious Traveler.” Download your copy today and start decolonizing your travels with us! https://lnkd.in/edw5QGfr #BeARiseTraveler #RiseTravelInstitute #Antioppression #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #SustainableTourism #RegenerativeTourism #ResponsibleTravel #SustainableTravel #MindfulTravel #EthicalTravel #ImpactTravel #tourism #sustainability #travel #HumaneEducation #InternationalEducation 

📢 Exciting news! Two of the experts featured in “Hidden in Plain Sight" will be joining our fireside chat with filmmaker Rachel Levy! Maggie Duncan Simbeye was one of the first female safari guides in Tanzania. She now has her own safari company - Maggie’s Tour Company - which also helps support The Dare Women's Foundation, an NGO she founded in 2013. The foundation works to empower Tanzanian women and girls through poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, and gender equality. Maggie spoke at the Conference of World Affairs in Boulder, Colorado in 2013 and 2018. Brighton Mbilinyi is a conservation and tourism professional from Tanzania who has dedicated his life to wildlife preservation and sustainable tourism. With experience at the College of African Wildlife Management in Mweka, the renowned Serengeti National Park, and Tanzania National Parks, Brighton has built a strong foundation in wildlife management and Sustainable Tourism. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management and Masters in Sustainable Tourism Management from Vancouver Island University, Canada. Our special virtual screening of Rachel Levy’s award-winning mini-documentary "Hidden in Plain Sight” is happening this Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm EDT. Register now to join us for this incredible event: https://lnkd.in/esZxJ-jb > If you can’t listen in live, all registrants will receive a recording of the fireside chat and a link to stream the film (valid for 7 days after the event). < #BeARiseTraveler #RiseTravelInstitute #SustainableTourism #SustainableTravel #EthicalTravel #ResponsibleTravel #ResponsibleTourism #ImpactTravel #TransformativeTravel #ConservationTourism #ConservationTravel #RethinkTravel #EcoTourism #TravelIndustry

We’re just about a week away from our special screening of Rachel Levy's award-winning mini-documentary, “Hidden in Plain Sight”! We hope this sneak peek inspires you to join us: https://lnkd.in/ea5WBXJJ 📅 Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm EDT. 🎙 Q&A with the filmmaker following the film.  🎞️ Zoom link will be provided to attendees. 🎟 $25 donation, proceeds support RISE Travel Institute's programs and initiatives to further sustainable and ethical travel. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esZxJ-jb #BeARiseTraveler #RiseTravelInstitute #SustainableTourism #SustainableTravel #EthicalTravel #ResponsibleTravel #ResponsibleTourism #ImpactTravel #TransformativeTravel #ConservationTourism #ConservationTravel #RethinkTravel #EcoTourism #TravelIndustry

This past World Tourism Day Forum, we had the privilege of watching a sneak peak of Rachel Levy’s documentary “Hidden in Plain Sight: The Real Cost of a Safari Lurks in the Shadows.” It was fantastic to not only watch the film but also hear her and other panelists speak on the theme of Authentic Storytelling for Just and Equitable Travel. We are now excited to invite the RISE Travel Institute community to join us for a special screening of "Hidden in Plain Sight: The Real Cost of a Safari Lurks in the Shadows." This award-winning documentary explores the dark side of the safari industry, uncovering the pervasive economic leakage and exploitation perpetuated by foreign-owned companies, and gives a microphone to the local Tanzanians at the heart of the matter. Along with the screening we will also be hosting a post-documentary fireside chat and Q&A with Rachel. 📅 Time Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 from 12-1:30pm EDT (9-10:30am PDT / 7-8:30pm East Africa Time) 🎞️ $25 | Proceeds go towards RISE Travel Institute’s Student Tuition Grant and Travel Scholarship Fund. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esZxJ-jb #ResponsibleTourism #ResponsibleTravel #SustainableTourism #SustainableTravel #EnvironmentalSustainability #bearisetraveler #risetravelinstitute #TourismIndustry #TravelIndustry #TransformativeTravel #ConservationTourism #ConservationTravel #ConnectingCultures #RethinkTravel #EcoTravel #EcoTourism

“Anything outsiders know about Tanzania was probably told to them, shown to them, or explained to them by someone that hasn’t spent more than a month in our country. Now it’s our time to tell our own story.” - Brighton Mbilinyi, Tourism Scholar RISE Travel Institute is thrilled to announce a special screening of "Hidden in Plain Sight," a mini-documentary that sheds light on the hidden realities of the safari industry in Tanzania. Filmmaker Rachel Levy’s award-winning film uncovers the pervasive economic leakage and exploitation perpetuated by foreign-owned companies across Tanzania. Join us virtually on Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm EDT. $25 donation to attend, proceeds support RISE Travel Institute's programs and initiatives to further sustainable and ethical travel. Q&A with the filmmaker to follow the film. https://lnkd.in/esZxJ-jb #BeARiseTraveler #RiseTravelInstitute #Antioppression #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #SustainableTourism #RegenerativeTourism #ResponsibleTravel #SustainableTravel #MindfulTravel #EthicalTravel #ImpactTravel #tourism #sustainability #travel

Please extend a warm welcome to RISE Travel Institute’s newest board members, Casey Hanisko and Christine Winebrenner Irick! Casey Hanisko is an executive and leadership coach and travel industry professional, with more than 20 years in the travel and tourism industry and over 10 years as the president of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. She is currently a consultant and coach for women and purpose-driven leaders in travel. Casey has extensive experience and knowledge in development, marketing, and sales. A leadership expert, she is knowledgeable in facilitating collaboration and crafting strategic solutions. She is passionate about delivering transformative experiences that inspire people of all ages. We are excited to have Casey join our growing board with our mission of creating a more just and equitable world through travel education. Christine Winebrenner Irick is the host of the award-winning podcast Soul of Travel and Founder of Lotus Sojourns. Her work focuses on amplifying the voices of women in the tourism industry as a podcast host and small group experience designer. A proud alumna of the RISE Flagship Certificate in Sustainability and Anti-Oppression in Travel, Christine carefully designs travel experiences that prioritize sustainability, personal growth, well-being, and gender equality. We are looking forward to working with Christine as RISE continues to grow alongside the travel and tourism industry. #bearisetraveler #risetravelinstitute #ResponsibleTravel #ImpactfulTravel #SustainableTravel #EthicalTravel

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Today we honor the wisdom and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, the first inhabitants of the Americas. We ask you to rethink history and the narrative of the “discovery” of the New World. This world wasn’t new to those who already lived here, just to those who had yet to set foot on it. By recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day the government took an important step forward, but there are still so many battles yet to be won in decolonizing our society, behaviors, and mindset. The effects of colonialism are still present today but each and every one of us has the power to change that. That’s why we created our eBook, “Pathways to Equity: RISE Travel Institute’s Decolonial Guide to Travel for the Conscious Traveler.” Download it today and be a part of the movement towards a more equitable world: https://lnkd.in/edw5QGfr #BeARiseTraveler #RiseTravelInstitute #Antioppression #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #SustainableTourism #RegenerativeTourism #ResponsibleTravel #SustainableTravel #MindfulTravel #EthicalTravel #ImpactTravel #tourism #sustainability #travel

Originally envisioned as a short pamphlet, our eBook "Pathways to Equity: RISE Travel Institute’s Decolonial Guide to Travel for the Conscious Traveler" blossomed into the ultimate guide for decolonized travel, with contributions from over a dozen guest authors and experts in sustainable tourism. If you're curious to learn more about what decolonization means and how you can decolonize your next trip, download our free eBook here: https://lnkd.in/edw5QGfr Please share this resource and help more travelers decolonize their travels too! Thank you for joining us on this transformative journey towards a more just and equitable world through travel. ✨🌍 #BeARiseTraveler #RiseTravelInstitute #Antioppression #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #SustainableTourism #RegenerativeTourism #ResponsibleTravel #SustainableTravel #MindfulTravel #EthicalTravel #ImpactTravel #tourism #sustainability #travel #HumaneEducation #InternationalEducation