“A lot of people… hear the word “eco-tourism” and they think it’s just about protecting the environment. But to me, “eco” stands for ecology but it also stands for economy. And eco-tourism is not responsible unless the local communities benefit from the preservation of the eco-system. If they don’t benefit economically from it, then it has no hope.” - Bret Love In this episode, get to know the founder and mind behind Green Global Travel, and Green Travel Media — two services helping brands and destinations raise awareness of their green initiatives and to build up a vibrant community of writers and organizations working together in tandem to give Ecotourism a broader, more prominent international platform. Bret Love is a music journalist and travel writer — who along with his wife launched Green Global Travel to pursue a passion around eco-tourism. A Quick Preview How a single transformational experience with an elephant while on safari changed the trajectory of Bret’s entire life from music journalism to travel media. Why blogging seemed like the right platform after mulling over the idea for 10 years. Where the idea for Green Global Travel came from as a media entity. Why Bret developed a love of a more connected, transformational experience to get more from life. How ecotourism is almost like a wealth re-distribution industry - “spending your money responsibly in a way that protects instead of exploits.” Exactly what Bret’s doing to help connect travelers and brands through transformational, green travel experiences. How you can help save rhinos from poaching. Explore Further Green Global Travel Green Global Media TravelersBuildingChange.org Credits Music credit: Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 156: Travel to Build Change with Bret Love – Part 1 appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.