USCHMC had a terrific opportunity recently to join Beard Bros Media Network host Brian Applegarth for an engaging conversation on Travel Tuesday — diving into the evolving intersections of cultural heritage tourism, community storytelling, agriculture, arts & culture, and the future of meaningful travel experiences. Watch the full episode here:Travel Tuesday Podcast Episode with Richard Peterson One of the most meaningful aspects of this conversation was the opportunity to ex

April 20, 2026 It's only been a few weeks...and I continue to reflect upon the Annual Cultural Heritage Tourism Conference presented by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska —and the powerful conversations that continue to resonate well beyond our time together in this gathering place. What stood out most was the shared recognition that cultural heritage tourism is at a pivotal moment. Across global communities, there is both an opportunity and a responsibility to create clear, intent