JoAnna Haugen, Author at Rooted

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4 Key Features of Well-Told Stories

The very best stories steer clear of too much data and lean into shared human values told with a memorable flair instead.

4 Key Features of Well-Told Stories

Why Mindful Communication Must Play a Key Role in the Future of Tourism

Dismantling harmful tourism practices also requires dismantling the harmful communications practices that supported them.

Ripple Effects Matter

As individuals, we might not have much power to make a difference. But we do influence other people, and collective action is powerful.

Ripple Effects Matter

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9 Ways to Defeat Destination Homogeneity with Storytelling

It is easy to fall into tired travel content creation habits, but doing so makes every destination look like every other destination.

The Limitation of Promising Stats: 7 Travel-Related Observations in a “Post-Pandemic” World

Statistics indicate mindful travelers are interested in making more responsible decisions, but desire does not equal action.

Space “Tourism” Needs a New Name — Here’s Why

Now is the time for tourism professionals to draw a line in the sand and say that space travel is, in fact, not tourism at all.

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