Aziz Abu Sarah is a Palestinian activist with an unusual approach to peace-keeping: Be a tourist. The TED Fellow shows how simple interactions with people in different cultures can erode decades of hate. He starts with Palestinians visiting Israelis and moves beyond ...

It’s all about understanding. These talks explore perspective -- looking past the stereotype and learning who people are, what they do and why they do it to build new cultural understandings.

What happens to a tourist paradise when no one shows up to visit? Rapa Nui, known to many as Easter Island, typically welcomes more than 120,000 visitors each year—which is a lot for a place with only 10,000 residents. After COVID-19 shuts down flights to this remote island, citizens reimagine what their lives, their livelihood, and their home c...

In the next 15 years, the market for commercial space-travel is predicted to double from $300 to $600 billion. Karin Nilsdotter, CEO of the Swedish Spaceport, believes that the cosmos are the next big frontier in business. And while microgravity research, lunar real estate and space tourism may still sound like sci-fi, Nilsdotter argues that the...

The little things that you (yes, you) can do now (yes, now) to make a difference.

TED Fellow Adjany Costa is an Indigenous conservation champion.

Traveling to new destinations is always an experience. Let these talks encourage you to think differently about the places you visit and the people you see.

As a Haida cultural ambassador, traditional performer, master of ceremonies, writer and Indigenous guide, Cohen Bradley melds culture and tourism.

About this event: Tourism is one of the strongest pillar of Polynesian's economy. Still after years of economic crisis, the Tourism industry is looking for new leverages of growth. Through innovative approaches or different angle analysis, TEDxPapeeteSalon's speakers will give their contribution to the global conversation on how to make tourism evolve in French P...

Documentary filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert have worked to conserve wildlife for more than 25 years. As National Geographic Explorers in Residence, the couple influences public policy and perceptions.

Mayor Eduardo Paes is on a mission to ensure that Rio's renaissance creates a positive legacy for all its citizens.

Erin Sullivan believes that the magic in this world can be communicated through images that blend art and science.

In 2004, legendary spacecraft designer Burt Rutan won the $10M Ansari X-Prize for SpaceShipOne, the first privately funded craft to enter space twice in a two-week period. He's now collaborating with Virgin Galactic to build the first rocketship for space tourism.

With passion, drive and a team of sustainability professionals, Pia Heidenmark Cook leads the sustainability agenda for the Ingka Group.

Richard Branson bootstrapped his way from record-shop owner to head of the Virgin empire. Now he's focusing his boundless energy on saving our environment.

As mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr is committed to addressing her city's challenges using an inclusive, data-driven approach to urban development.

About this event: Although only 1 square mile in size, Waikiki is the undisputed center of economic activity for Hawaii, directly responsible for over 6% of the GDP, 7% of the tax revenues and 6% of the employee payroll for the State of Hawaii. As the leading generator of tourism, Waikiki provides more than 50% of all revenues from tourism. TEDxWaikiki seeks...

About this event: Celebrating ideas, sustainability and lifestyle in fashion, environment, design and tourism, from the heart of the most exclusive Italian experience. On the beach.

About this event: This year’s theme explores how technology, design, education, citizenship, culture, tourism, urban, entertainment, among others, will propel the city of Viseu in the coming decades..

About this event: TEDxYouth@Princeton is all about Change. With Princeton youth, ages 12 to 18, we will explore personal growth, community-based change, and global action. Topics will include conscious consumerism, the definition of success, war tourism in and the Syrian Refugee crisis, social change and entrepreneurship.

About this event: Our one-day event is exploring the use of storytelling, media, ideas, imagery and inspirations to evoke emotions in travel and tourism. Join us as thought leaders share ideas that will help shape the way we relate to one of our greatest pastimes.

About this event: A bilingual TEDx event to shaping the future, together. Creating positive action for the future with representants form business, arts, science and tourism. Das zweisprachige TEDx Event für Lust auf Zukunft. Zusammen die Zukunft gestalten, mit Beiträgen Wirtschaft, Kunst, Wissenschaft und Tourismus.

Florida-based photographer Mac Stone specializes in documenting the Everglades, an area he prizes for its wildlife and flora.

About this event: In a rapidly evolving world, the realms of tourism, finance, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation intersect in ways that hold immense potential for transforming our travel experiences, revitalizing local economies, and safeguarding our planet's precious resources. At TEDxISITT, we embark on an exploration of this dynamic convergence, where i...

On February 23, 2023, TED partnered with Destination Canada to spotlight 14 diverse speakers, representing every region of Canada, and illustrating the breadth of spirit and irrepressible energy that makes Canada so distinct. The masterful storytelling by these remarkable Canadians focused on the idea of “O P E N,” meaning: “When we come togethe...

About this event: Change is an act or process through which something becomes different. In this event, Tommy will talk about the change in education by incorporating AI to classroom. Rubio and Jamie will discuss the change in travel and tourism by leading adventure- seekers to local hubs. Regina will showcase the change in post- handover Hong Kong by sharing he...

About this event: In a post-pandemic world, what would be the future of work, travel, tourism, healthcare, education and national economies? No doubt, the ongoing pandemic has revolutionised how we conceive of these things. At this year’s event, our speakers engage with and share ideas on how we must prepare for a post-pandemic world and how best to equip ourselv...

From China’s underwater cities to Amsterdam’s neglected neighborhoods to Italy’s looted ruins, Jorge Mañes Rubio seeks out forsaken places and makes art that memorializes, reimagines and reengages them with the world. His project “Normal Pool Level” -- which emerged from his exploration of the cities, towns and villages submerged by China’s ...