Ep008: Sustainable Tourism: Challenging Saviorism and Promoting Equitable Solutions for Global Communities

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/