Heather Arndt

Lover of #travel
Advocate of #sustainabletourism
Founder of @_realtourism

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

We are excited to announce our first event, a meet and greet with the local community in Dominical, Costa Rica! This is our opportunity to introduce our organization, and find out what projects the community feels would be most beneficial for them.
#regenerativetourism

[REAL Tourism Development @_realtourism]

REAL Tourism Development is looking for a knowledgeable and motivated individual to help our startup nonprofit organization build an amazing program as our Board of Directors Treasurer. This is a volunteer position.
https://t.co/F5u2S7cDVA

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

I am excited for the upcoming projects REAL Tourism has planned to serve locals that are missing out on the benefits of the tourism that is already in their communities. Please check out https://t.co/8RivNA0aGS and consider supporting their cause!
#GivingTuesday

[REAL Tourism Development @_realtourism]

We would love your support this Giving Tuesday! We appreciate donations of any size (https://t.co/67k8FDinVp), or reach out to us about how you can join our team and support us as a volunteer.
#givingtuesday #volunteer #donate #nonprofits #GiveBack #sustainabletourism

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

Loved the beautiful street art in Bahia de los Angeles. Such a nice surprise while exploring Baja California.
#StreetArt #BajaCalifornia #travel #roadtrip #Wanderlust

[REAL Tourism Development @_realtourism]

This Thanksgiving we are so thankful to have received our 501(c)(3) approval and to begin our journey helping local communities benefit from the tourism industry. Thank you to our team and supporters that are on this journey with us!
#sustainabletourism #communitytourism

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

@emilyseyesexplo Here's an interesting alternative if you're up for glamping?
https://t.co/snqm5uGUwB

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

Some fun local road trips for fellow Californians. #travellocal until we're ready to safely travel abroad.

[Lonely Planet @lonelyplanet]

These 16 classic California road-tripping routes are soaked in enough epic scenery to make each deliciously slow, winding mile of your drive worthwhile. https://t.co/l4i2BxOXws

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

@ctimmerman17 @KomputerKoder @desertedpix Exactly. Nuclear power is both safe and green until that very rare incident whereas coal is neither safe or green at ANY point. More people die from black lung each year than all direct nuclear energy deaths ever worldwide!

[REAL Tourism Development @_realtourism]

This is from 2018, and many changes have been made to fight #overtourism in these areas since its release, but the sentiments of the locals still hold true and are a powerful reminder that tourism must build back sustainably. #futureoftourism
https://t.co/3LKSwrTJ0r

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

From a touching depiction of the story that is true for so many countries suffering from the loss of #tourism, to the downfalls of #overtourism, to an uplifting example of seizing the opportunity to work on reversing the damage from tourism.
https://t.co/IvmYasDif7

[Nomadic Backpacker @NomadicBackpac1]

Mask hating Gringos in OAXACA, you are pissing the locals off. Its not if u agree with them or not - you are in someone elses country!
https://t.co/A0nYtighfi

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

@NomadicBackpac1 @BackpackerItaly I was there in December and the night curfew was no driving after 10pm on weekdays and 9pm on weekends. You can be out and walk or take a yellow taxi though (no Uber!). I looked to see if this changed and one source said it was the same but another said it is 11pm everyday?

[REAL Tourism Development @_realtourism]

A must read!
“The majority of the work that we’ve been doing with communities has been about enabling them to see who they want to be when this comes out and when travel starts up again." Jamie Sweeney - Planeterra

[Nicolette Orlemans @Nicolette_O]

Join us for all-day #CultureTrav with
@travelcricket8 and @sl2016_sl on #Art! What is art to you? How do you define it? What is your favorite art form, and why? Share pics of memorable art from your #travels, or from #home. 🎨🎭🎼 🖼

@LindaPeters64 @MadHattersNYC

[juliecarrmedia @juliecarrmedia]

#journorequest looking for journalists/bloggers interested in covering sustainable tourism stories.

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

The newest trend in sustainable tourism is growing. Sustaining a destination is good, but improving it is better!
#regenerativetravel #regenerativetourism #travelwithpurpose
What is Regenerative Travel? https://t.co/Dm18SojRgF

[Susanne Becken @SusanneBecken]

Tourism desperately wants a return to the 'old normal' but that would be a disaster https://t.co/mOdFdVBUji via @ConversationEDU

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

Staying at a locally owned accommodation is the most meaningful way to support the local community, but a (truly) sustainable hotel is the next best option.
#realtraveltip #sustainabletourism #sustainabletravel
https://t.co/ufIxfhXz0q

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

Happy Hippo Day!
https://t.co/DVxT5O3GjY

[Heather Arndt @RealTourismGirl]

@divergenttravel @VISITFLORIDA This is gorgeous footage. I had a curious baby manatee following me around very closely while snorkeling once many years ago and it is still one of my most memorable moments.