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Conversations in Tourism

Conversations in Tourism

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Conversations in tourism is a fresh new, disruptive podcast that puts thought-leaders, industry professionals, academics, and futurists on the spot to explore the diversity of issues that are impacting and informing the evolution of travel and tourism.

Conversations in tourism is about taking new perspectives and engaging in deep dives into what the future of the world’s largest industry can and should look like.
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Getting started...Imagination, creativity and design in tourism

Conversations in TourismAug 02, 2021

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A Conversation in Tourism Development and Digital Marketing with Danny Cohanpour
Apr 11, 202240:11
Reflections on Tourism Futures with Lauren and Daniella

Reflections on Tourism Futures with Lauren and Daniella

The season 1 finale is rounded up in a conversation with your co-hosts Lauren Ugur and Daniella Sachs. 

It has been a wonderful season with phenomenal insights from amazing professionals - thank you to everyone who contributed!



Jan 10, 202228:11
Roundtable Conversation with Green Destinations and The Good Travel Guide
Dec 28, 202149:16
The Future of Innovation in Tourism with Håvard Utheim
Dec 13, 202155:34
Innovation and Futures of the MICE Industry with Matthias Schultze - German Convention Bureau

Innovation and Futures of the MICE Industry with Matthias Schultze - German Convention Bureau

In this episode, we discuss the potential futures and meaning of innovation in the MICE industry with Matthias Schultze, Managing Director of the German Convention Bureau. 

As the world's second-largest MICE market in the world, the GCB works to push the boundaries of innovation with stakeholders across industries: https://www.gcb.de. 

They also lead the way with cutting-edge applied research on the future of meetings and events: https://www.gcb.de/en/wissen-und-innovation/. 

And understand the power of community learning as part of the innovations process. Check out their new open innovation platform "Response Room" - https://responseroom.io/.


Nov 29, 202132:43
A Conversation on Human Rights in Tourism with Katharina Stechl
Nov 15, 202136:40
A conversation on tomorrow's tourist with Lavonne Wittmann

A conversation on tomorrow's tourist with Lavonne Wittmann

In this episode co-host Daniella Sachs and Tourism and Travel expert, Lavonne Wittmann explore what the tourists of tomorrow will want, need and desire. 

Lavonne is passionate about the Travel and Tourism industry and has been involved in retail travel for the past 38 years. 

She has owned/managed her own agency for 21 years and has applied her vast experience and knowledge in all sectors of the industry locally and Internationally. She served on the board of ASATA (Association of South African Travel Agents) for region One and was one of the Founder members of ITAC (Independent Travel Agents Consortium) in South Africa which later formed part of the South African Travel Centre Consortium, owned by South African Airways. Internationally, Lavonne has held the position of Skal Internationals World President from 2018-2019 and received the award for TOP WOMEN IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM : Outstanding Mentor in Travel and Tourism from WTTI ( Women in Travel and Tourism) in Orlando in February 2020. She also received the Karl Twiggs Award from Skal International South Africa for outstanding contribution to the Travel and Tourism Industry locally and internationally in 2019 and was named as the Skal International Ambassador of the Year award in 2014 in Mexico City

For more, check out Lavonne's social media site:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavonne-wittmann-6b3a0829/

Instagram: @lavonnewittmann


Nov 01, 202147:21
A Conversation on "Good" Tourism with David Gillbanks

A Conversation on "Good" Tourism with David Gillbanks

In this episode, we explore the concept of "Good Tourism" with David Gillbanks, publisher of the "Good Tourism" Blog and the "GT" Travel Blog

Both these sites provide amazing resources and insights into valuable topics for travel and tourism industry professionals and for those travellers looking to be more conscientious in their travel behaviour.

Links:

The "Good Tourism" Blog: https://goodtourismblog.com/

The "GT" Travel Blog: https://goodtourismtravelblog.com/


Oct 18, 202146:04
Jim Butcher on Growth and Degrowth in Tourism
Oct 04, 202149:14
Tourism Futures - Digital Transformation and the need to democratise technology with Thomas Mueller - Rainmaker Travel

Tourism Futures - Digital Transformation and the need to democratise technology with Thomas Mueller - Rainmaker Travel

In this episode Rainmaker Travel CEO Thomas Mueller talks to us about the status quo of digital transformation in tourism and travel and highlights the barriers to relaising digital transformation at scale. 

Thomas also draws on his extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality sector to explain the need to democratise technology within the tourism industry so that smalle businesses can take back control over communication, customer engagement and importantly, enable direct booking mechanisms so that more tourism spend remains within local economies. Essentially, ensuring direct bookings, maintaining tourism spend locally and empowering local business owners across the supply chain provides the foundation for more sustainable economic tourism practices. 

Connect with Rainmaker Travel: https://rainmaker.travel/en/

Sep 20, 202142:21
Women and the Future of Tourism with Nisha Abu Bakar
Sep 06, 202132:07
Thomas Power on Sustainable Tourism and the Future

Thomas Power on Sustainable Tourism and the Future

Pura Aventura CEO Thomas Power gives us his insights and opinions on the kind of mindset that is needed to create tourism futures that are more just, more sustainable and importantly, offer better experiences. 

Check out Pura Aventura and their positive travel offers: https://pura-aventura.com/

Aug 23, 202139:47
Tourism Futures with Ian Yeoman

Tourism Futures with Ian Yeoman

Ian Yeoman, Tourism Futurist and Sunderland AFC fan joins us for a conversation on what it means to examine tourism futures and the power of the intersection between imagination and reality in planning for the futures of tourism. 

Check out Ian's website "Tomorrow Tourist" - https://www.tomorrowstourist.com/ 

Aug 09, 202146:35
Getting started...Imagination, creativity and design in tourism
Aug 02, 202114:12
Conversations in Tourism Trailer

Conversations in Tourism Trailer

Conversations in tourism is a fresh new, disruptive podcast that puts thought-leaders, industry professionals, academics, and futurists on the spot to explore the diversity of issues that are impacting and informing the evolution of travel and tourism.

Conversations in tourism is about taking new perspectives and engaging in deep dives into what the future of the world’s largest industry can and should look like. 

Jul 28, 202101:13