Where Culture Meets Curiosity
Coming to Public Television Nationwide
The Design Tourist is not just another travel show, it’s a culturally conscious, creatively driven series that journeys into the soul of a place. Hosted by award-winning travel journalist Karen LeBlanc, each episode invites viewers to go beyond the guidebooks, exploring artistry, heritage, and humanity across continents and communities. This groundbreaking series encourages audiences to explore the world’s most captivating destinations through the eyes of its artisans, changemakers, and cultural stewards.
More Than Just A Travel Show
A Destination Viewers Return To
The Design Tourist is your VIP pass to the world’s best-kept cultural secrets. More than postcard views, the series explores destinations through the artistry of their people—where craft, design, architecture, and tradition converge.
What Sets Us Apart
A Powerful Platform for Meaningful Brand Integration
Sponsors have the opportunity to align with a growing movement of intentional, values-driven travel, while positioning themselves in front of a PBS audience with exceptional buying power and cultural curiosity.
Our core themes – authenticity, creativity, and cultural preservation – provide fertile ground for brands committed to value, creativity, and sustainability.
Meet Travel Journalist Karen LeBlanc
The Foundations For Our Exciting Season Ahead
Marrakesh
Quito
Valencia
Havana
Let’s create impact together!
One story, one destination, one unforgettable experience at a time!
