Speaking & Media
Available for keynotes, panels, and podcast appearances on expedition cruising, Alaska conservation, and the business of sustainable travel.
Available for same-day press comment on expedition cruising, Alaska tourism policy, and sustainable travel. Email hunter@huntermcintosh.com
Signature Talks
Tourism That Pays for Conservation: The 45-Year Proof
The world's only nonprofit cruise line has reinvested over $30 million into the places it explores. Hunter McIntosh makes the economic and structural argument for why mission-based travel isn't a niche — it's the only model that survives a resource-constrained future.
Best for: Travel industry conferences, sustainability summits, investor/LP forums
What the Small-Ship Boom Will Break First
Expedition cruising is the fastest-growing segment in travel. It's also heading straight for the most fragile coastlines on earth. McIntosh brings 45 years of carrying-capacity math to a conversation the industry is actively avoiding.
Best for: Industry associations, policy forums, conservation conferences
The Economics of 24 Passengers
Why did The Boat Company cap capacity at 24 passengers in 1979 — and why does that number still hold? A talk about the discipline of restraint, the difference between growth and scale, and what travel businesses get wrong about the word "sustainable."
Best for: Entrepreneurship forums, B Corp gatherings, MBA programs
Speaker Reel
Speaker reel — embed slot. Commission from first conference appearance.
Past & Upcoming
| Event | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee | Testimony | Nov 2023 |
| HSMAI Extraordinary Minds Keynote | Keynote | Jun 2025 |
| Adventure Travel Podcast | Podcast | Jan 2026 |
Book Hunter
Speaking inquiries, podcast bookings, and media requests. Typical response within one business day.
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