In this episode, Lauren Bath is a legend for many reasons. Deemed “Australia’s first professional Instagrammer” by national media, Lauren Bath pioneered the Australian influencer industry. Firstly, she has an impressive client list, having worked with global destination marketing bodies including Tourism Australia, Switzerland Tourism, Tourism South Africa, Tourism New Zealand, Canadian Tourism Commission, Visit…
Nikolaos Gkolfinopoulos holds a Master’s Degree in International Sustainable Tourism Management from Monash University Australia, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Sciences from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Nikolaos has been working for UNWTO since 2016 and currently holds the position of Silk Road Project Specialists within the Technical Cooperation and Silk Road Department. Among…
In this episode, we meet Mel Neil, an Australian positive psychology practitioner, consultant, founder and CEO of Mind Insurance, exploring how to build your psychological wellbeing and cultivating a landscape for flourishing. Through her desire to empower and facilitate the success of individuals, organisations and communities Mel has a unique ability to make the empirical…
In this episode, hear from Instagram influencer Shirin Jamaly about the growing changes of Instagram and helpful strategies centred around what makes a great influencer marketing campaign and how to work with and reach out to influencers for successful Instagram collaborations. Key Learnings and A-HA Moments from Shirin: Starting a side hustle is challenging but…
In this episode join Despina Karatzias for a conversation about Financial Intelligence and Keeping the Lights on for Tourism, Events and Entertainment Business ie the good, bad and the unique opportunities facing the tourism industry with Amit Aggarwal from SAPTAX. Key Learnings and A-HA Moments from Amit: Build a strong team of professionals around you…
Digital Digest – Making a Comeback How you can help carry the load, with Young Tourism Network Stream/subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts #TourismHub #BeExcellent Show hosted by Despina Karatzias and brought to you by Tourism Hub in association with Institute Of Excellence. Follow us on social media for updates Facebook: Institute of…
In this episode join Despina Karatzias for a conversation about Tourism in Distress, The Good, Bad, and the Unique Opportunities Ahead ie the good, bad and the unique opportunities facing the tourism industry with Simon Westaway from Australian Tourism Industry Council. Stream/subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts Key Learnings and A-HA Moments…
Meet Fiona Sweetman who not only leads a pretty fab business and team, at Hidden Secrets Tours, she sits on a number of boards, social collectives, educational programs and now council of her city of Melbourne. Tune in to hear how Fiona got started, what change she wants to see in the world and how…
How to successfully transform your small business to a smart tourism business with Liz Ward, CEO https://TourismTribe.com and https://Navii.com.au Key learnings: To become the digital expert for small businesses in the tourism industry Businesses can take action today: Look at your core assets (cyber security and backups) Website as your #1 marketing asset, optimise it!…
In this episode join Despina Karatzias for a conversation about How New Zealand Tour Operator, Take it Easy Tours has Thrived Through COVID ie the good, bad and the unique opportunities facing the tourism industry with Take It Easy Tours NZ Key learnings: Learning to drive a big bus was the biggest challenge pre…