My Book Destination Stewardship Is Now Available for Pre-Order — And I’m Thrilled to Share the Cover

After months of post-surgery recovery, personal family losses, and navigating the everyday demands that life loves to stack on top of each other, I’m grateful to share something bright: my new book, Destination Stewardship: Drive Sustainability, Economic Revival and Cultural Integrity, is officially available for presale through Kogan Page. And today, I finally get to reveal the cover.

👉 Pre-order here:
https://www.koganpage.com/responsible-business/destination-stewardship-9781398625693

Use the code KOGANPAGE25 for 25% off, and note that free shipping is available in the UK and US when ordering directly from the publisher (see their website for details in other regions).

Publication Dates

• April 3, 2026 — Canada, the UK, and the Rest of the World

• April 28, 2026 — United States

• April 3, 2026 — eBook editions available worldwide

Why I Wrote This Book

Through my work with World Footprints, I’ve witnessed how travel can elevate communities — and how it can strain them. I’ve met culture bearers working to protect their stories, residents navigating overtourism, and destination leaders searching for a better path forward. Destination Stewardship brings these lessons together with one guiding belief:

Travel isn’t simply movement. It’s relationship — and relationships require care.

This book offers a practical framework for destinations committed to reshaping tourism in ways that honor people, culture, and place. It’s a resource for industry professionals who know that the future depends on doing things differently.

Insights from 30 Global Leaders

I’m honored that more than 30 of the most respected leaders and practitioners in sustainability, conservation, Indigenous tourism, community development, academia, and destination management shared their wisdom through in-depth interviews.

Their voices give the book its depth — and reflect a shared vision emerging across the globe:

Stewardship is the future of travel.

What’s Inside

Across nine chapters, the book explores how destinations can:

• shift from tourism volume to community value

• center cultural identity and heritage as competitive strengths

• build inclusive and transparent governance models

• measure what truly matters to residents and ecosystems

• develop ethical, truthful destination storytelling

• prepare for the next era of responsible travel leadership

And because travelers play a role in shaping place, Destination Stewardship includes a dedicated section for travelers with practical ways we can all support stewardship whenever we explore the world.

Bulk Orders & Custom Editions

For organizations, tourism boards, universities, and companies committed to integrating stewardship principles into their work, Kogan Page offers:

• bulk-order discounts starting at 50 copies, and

• customized editions for orders of 100+ copies, which can include:

  • your organization’s logo

  • a foreword or leadership message

  • branded inserts

  • tailored print or eBook editions

These options are ideal for professional development, sustainability initiatives, and destination-wide training.

The Cover Reveal

Seeing the final cover felt like a quiet victory after an emotionally heavy year. It reflects the clarity and intention I hoped the book would hold — a reminder that destinations are living communities deserving of care. I’m delighted to finally share it with you.

COVER Destination Stewardship Y

How You Can Support This Work

If the mission behind Destination Stewardship resonates with you, here are meaningful ways to support the movement:

• Pre-order using KOGANPAGE25

• Remember: free shipping is available in the UK and US

• Share the link with your networks

• Recommend the book to colleagues, professors, and tourism partners

• Encourage organizations to explore bulk or customized editions

👉 Pre-order link:
https://www.koganpage.com/responsible-business/destination-stewardship-9781398625693

Thank you for walking with me through the challenges and the light. I look forward to sharing more — including excerpts, behind-the-scenes insights, and the stories that helped shape this book — as we move toward publication.

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