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Welcome to the True Travellers Society Daily Podcast for December eighth, twenty twenty-five! Today, we’re celebrating destinations and travel projects setting new standards for sustainability and social impact. Get ready for inspiring news—like a record-breaking win for island tourism, infrastructure that puts local safety first, and initiatives reimagining climate-friendly travel.
Let’s begin in Portugal, where Madeira has just been crowned World’s Best Island Destination at the World Travel Awards—for the eleventh year in a row! This isn’t just a tourism trophy: it reflects long-term partnerships between the local government, business owners, and residents. Madeira’s success hangs on three pillars—constant innovation, training for tourism workers, and, most importantly, a deep commitment to sustainability. In twenty twenty-four alone, cruise visitors contributed over sixty million euros to the regional economy, while environmental programs worked to protect marine life and local fo
Let’s begin in Portugal, where Madeira has just been crowned World’s Best Island Destination at the World Travel Awards—for the eleventh year in a row! This isn’t just a tourism trophy: it reflects long-term partnerships between the local government, business owners, and residents. Madeira’s success hangs on three pillars—constant innovation, training for tourism workers, and, most importantly, a deep commitment to sustainability. In twenty twenty-four alone, cruise visitors contributed over sixty million euros to the regional economy, while environmental programs worked to protect marine life and local fo