Ep008: Sustainable Tourism: Challenging Saviorism and Promoting Equitable Solutions for Global Communities
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Ep008: Sustainable Tourism: Challenging Saviorism and Promoting Equitable Solutions for Global Communities
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In this episode of the Necessary Disruptor Podcast, host Stephanie M. Jones engages in a thought-provoking conversation with award-winning travel journalist Lebawit Lily Germa from Bloomberg News. Together, they tackle the complex landscape of sustainable tourism, challenging the narrative of tourism as a savior for communities in the Global South.
Drawing on her extensive experiences living in various regions, Lily explores the importance of equitable and inclusive solutions that empower local communities, debunking misconceptions and urging a shift away from the saviorism mentality.
00:00 Introduction to the Necessary Disruptor Podcast
00:58 Meet Our Guest: Award-Winning Travel Journalist Lebawit Lily Girma
02:43 Lily's Journey from Law to Travel Journalism
05:45 The Realities of Sustainable Tourism
10:47 Challenging the Savior Narrative in Tourism
16:28 Understanding Global South Communities
18:15 Lily's Mission and Personal Connection
29:40 The Future of Sustainable Tourism
Here's how to connect with Lebawit Lily Girma:
Instagram: @sunandstilettos and @tourismlens_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lebawit/
Website: https://tourismlens.com/