#128 Chamonix: Smart Tourism with a View from the Alps
Tourism
Social Responsibility
Mobility
Recorded live at the ChangeNOW event in Paris, in this last episode of this series, Éric Fournier, Mayor of Chamonix, shares his journey from political consultancy to nearly two decades of local leadership in the French Alps. The conversation explores how lived experience shapes inclusive leadership, highlighting the importance of empathy, visibility, and grassroots engagement in public service. Éric discusses the challenges of managing overtourism and housing scarcity, the urgency of climate action in mountainous regions, and the role of scientific advisory councils, bold regulation, and local resilience in building truly smart, equitable communities.
Listen to the episode on:
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- Amazon Music
- Youtube
- Overcast
Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it!
Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page