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Radio DJ Msizi James speaks about his journey with &Beyond and Africa Foundation, from his romantic engagement at Private Game Reserve to becoming involved in conservation and community projects in and around Phinda Private Game Reserve. Listen to the story of how a romantic engagement experience in an open-air treehouse in the heart of a Big Five game reserve turned into a meeting of like minds and turned into a journey that would reveal the significance of conservation and how it can benefit rural communities. Find out about the Hustle Economy Program, which helps young rural youth create businesses in the informal sector and hear about pangolin conservation at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve.

For more about &Beyond Ngala Tented Camp, where Msizi James stayed. Find out about Ngala Treehouse, where Msizi James got engaged. Read about the unusual white lions at &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve. For more information about &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge. Find out about how to experience some of the community projects spoken about by Msizi James. Learn more about the pangolin conservation experiences available to guests at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve.

Founder of "Storytelling with Impact" and Speaker Coach Mark Lovett shares his insights on how how to stay ‘top of the mind’ of our travel audience, how do we tell stories that make us connect with them.

An episode dedicated to storytelling, not just from a tourism and travel perspective but from a human connection point of view.
- How does storytelling work?
- When does it become effective and help you connect?

Mark Lovett shares how Storytelling – done well – can truly be a force for change and how we can all master the art of storytelling if we really put our heart to it.

Connect with Mark on Linkedin or on his website: www.storytellingwithimpact.com

Your Host: Dolores Semeraro

Hospitality Virtual Keynote Speaker Dolores Semeraro is a Travel Recovery Strategist with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and trading. She is passionate about helping her clients develop the leadership strategies they need to restore travel confidence and win their customers back.
www.doloressemeraro.com



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For those of you working in hospitality and travel, putting your brand message across and ensure is heard and felt by the travelers of today, is not that easy anymore.
And you know why?
Travelers’ choices and priorities have changed. So if you are wondering why your content online is losing momentum and you see your loyal customers no longer engaging with your brand but buying from the completion instead, I want to share with you the 6 reasons why your message is failing and how you can avoid it.
It's all in the Travel Recovery Four-Step Video Training I designed for those like you struggling to re-connect with their travel audience.

It’s 4 videos, 4 modules, it’s all in there and it’s free.
Get your free video training here

Dolores Semeraro is an internationally recognized tourism keynote speaker and trainer who has inspired thousands of people in the tourism industry to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient future of travel.

In her keynotes, Dolores shares with her audience how to develop sustainable marketing thinking through her action-oriented thought process, which observes the interconnectivity of the stages in the travel product life cycle.

By applying this process, operators in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors can visibly enhance the longevity of their marketing strategies, effectively rendering them more sustainable in the long term for the well-being of all stakeholders involved.

Dolores is a passionate advocate for responsible travel, sustainability, and innovation. With her signature Mediterranean warmth and straightforwardness, she encourages audiences to challenge their "Business As Usual" status and strive for the improvement of the tourism industry and the well-being of all stakeholders.

Through her decades-long experience in the industry, she has motivated hoteliers and tourism professionals to take action, enhance their communication, and create a purposeful and innovative tourism ecosystem.

She also advocates for slow travel, exemplified by her extensive travels with her husband and beloved dog in their campervan. When not chronicling ...

Diving among the shoals of the Sardine Run, following in footsteps of a translocation that brought a species back from local extinction or learning how an African conservation model helped saved a South American species - join in the celebration of &Beyond’s 30 year anniversary with a series of limited edition experiences. Listen to the extraordinary individuals who will be hosting these journeys describe what they will include and reminisce about the events that inspired them.

I'm excited to announce the new Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series with the host of the Amazon Prime series, Richard Crawford. Each month Ricky and I will bring guests to Speaking of Travel to highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism. 

On this premier episode, Ricky reveals how he discovered a passion for the health of our planet and modern social issues. He shares his vast experiences traveling the world and explores solutions to inspire our actions through environmental stewardship.

Also on Speaking of Travel, Kaye Bentley, founder of Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, tells us how she prepared to reopen during this unusual time and created an experience where visitors would feel safe. 

And join Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport for some helpful tips that will help you get through the airport without raising your blood pressure, allow you to have a pleasant experience in the air and arrive ready to hit the ground at your destination.

Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

General Manager of Poppies Resort Samui and President Skal International - Samui James Francis McManaman shares his insights on a life dedicated to hospitality and tourism. 

James embodies how industry operators can lead with compassion, humanity and vision and care for the people of the industry rather than the industry of people.
During this episode, Dolores Semeraro discussed with James:
- What have the tourism operators learned over the past few months
- How can the Leaders of the Hospitality Industry rebuild trust (not just in travel) but across the workforce and get the right people to join (or re-join) hospitality
-How to handle employees social media exposure or exposè
- What is Skal International and the Samui cluster and why it matters to the future of the industry

Your Host: Dolores Semeraro

Hospitality Virtual Keynote Speaker Dolores Semeraro is a Travel Recovery Strategist with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and trading. She is passionate about helping her clients develop the leadership strategies they need to restore travel confidence and win their customers back.
www.doloressemeraro.com



DOWNLOAD THE TRAVEL RECOVERY IN FOUR-STEP VIDEO TRAINING
https://thetravelrecoverymethod.com/foursteps
For those of you working in hospitality and travel, putting your brand message across and ensure is heard and felt by the travelers of today, is not that easy anymore.
And you know why?
Travelers’ choices and priorities have changed. So if you are wondering why your content online is losing momentum and you see your loyal customers no longer engaging with your brand but buying from the completion instead, I want to share with you the 6 reasons why your message is failing and how you can avoid it.
It's all in the Travel Recovery Four-Step Video Training I designed for those like you struggling to re-connect with their travel audience.

It’s 4 videos, 4 modules, it’s all in there and it’s free.
Get your free video training here

Dolores Semeraro is an internationally recognized tourism keynote speaker and trainer who has inspired thousands of people in the tourism industry to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient future of travel.

In her keynotes, Dolores shares with her audience how to develop sustainable marketing thinking through her action-oriented thought process, which observes the interconnectivity of the stages in the travel product life cycle.

By applying this process, operators in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors can visibly enhance the longevity of their marketing strategies, effectively rendering them more sustainable in the long term for the well-being of all stakeholders involved.

Dolores is a passionate advocate for responsible travel, sustainability, and innovation. With her signature Mediterranean warmth and straightforwardness, she encourages audiences to challenge their "Business As Usual" status and strive for the improvement of the tourism industry and the well-being of all stakeholders.

Through her decades-long experience in the industry, she has motivated hoteliers and tourism professionals to take action, enhance their communication, and create a purposeful and innovative tourism ecosystem.

She also advocates for slow travel, exemplified by her extensive travels with her husband and beloved dog in their campervan. When not chronicling ...

Sustainability & Environmental Specialist  Jordan Flagel shares the story of TREE Explorations, his eco-tourism tours in the Amazon jungle, how to offset carbon emissions and where are we heading with the future of travel and tourism.

TREE Exploration provides life-changing experiences in nature and actionable change in the environment in Belize, Guyana, and Jamaica. TREE was originally created out of a master’s thesis that focused on how ecotourism could be used to further the conservation of tropical rainforests. It was named Tropical Rainforest Education & Exploration, with a fitting acronym for a group of tree-lovers. Although the trips are still focused in the tropical rainforests of Belize, Guyana, and Jamaica, their goal to improve sustainability has a worldwide focus, with an emphasis on shifting energy sources and sequestering carbon. Tree Exploration is a Founding Partner and Signatory of Terra Incognita’s Ethical Ecotourism Code of Conduct. 

 

Your Host: Dolores Semeraro

Hospitality Virtual Keynote Speaker Dolores Semeraro is a Travel Recovery Strategist with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and trading. She is passionate about helping her clients develop the leadership strategies they need to restore travel confidence and win their customers back.
www.doloressemeraro.com



DOWNLOAD MY TRAVEL RECOVERY IN FOUR-STEP VIDEO TRAINING
For those of you working in hospitality and travel, putting your brand message across and ensure is heard and felt by the travelers of today, is not that easy anymore.
And you know why? Travelers’ choices and priorities have changed. So if you are wondering why your content online is losing momentum and you see your loyal customers no longer engaging with your brand but buying from the completion instead, I want to share with you the 6 reasons why your message is failing and how you can avoid it.
It's all in the Travel Recovery Four-Step Video Training I designed for those like you struggling to re-connect with their travel audience.
It’s 4 videos, 4 modules, it’s all i

Dolores Semeraro is an internationally recognized tourism keynote speaker and trainer who has inspired thousands of people in the tourism industry to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient future of travel.

In her keynotes, Dolores shares with her audience how to develop sustainable marketing thinking through her action-oriented thought process, which observes the interconnectivity of the stages in the travel product life cycle.

By applying this process, operators in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors can visibly enhance the longevity of their marketing strategies, effectively rendering them more sustainable in the long term for the well-being of all stakeholders involved.

Dolores is a passionate advocate for responsible travel, sustainability, and innovation. With her signature Mediterranean warmth and straightforwardness, she encourages audiences to challenge their "Business As Usual" status and strive for the improvement of the tourism industry and the well-being of all stakeholders.

Through her decades-long experience in the industry, she has motivated hoteliers and tourism professionals to take action, enhance their communication, and create a purposeful and innovative tourism ecosystem.

She also advocates for slow travel, exemplified by her extensive travels with her husband and beloved dog in their campervan. When not chronicling ...

With their characteristic profile and gentle gaze, giraffes are one of Africa’s most iconic species. And yet, few people are aware that giraffe numbers have declined almost 30% over the past three decades. Julian Fennessy of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation talks about the challenges that come with dwindling wild habitat and increased human encroachment. Find out about the threats facing Africa’s gentle giants, as well as the lengths that scientists are prepared to go to in order to save the species. Discover the latest research into Africa’s giraffe species and find out about the challenges of translocating these unique animals. Celebrate World Giraffe Day on 21 June and find out how you can get involved.

Truth Behind Travel Podcast Episode 34. This Episode analyses and highlights the newly approved EU Digital Covid Certificate (former Digital Green Certificate).

- What is the EU Digital Covid Certificate
- Who is eligible
- How does one obtain it
- Where is the Certificate valid and for how long

Your Host: Dolores Semeraro

Hospitality Virtual Keynote Speaker Dolores Semeraro is a Travel Recovery Strategist with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and trading. She is passionate about helping her clients develop the leadership strategies they need to restore travel confidence and win their customers back.
Dolores’ high-energy virtual keynote presentations are thought-provoking and open the audience’s perception of what really matters to today’s travel consumers.
www.doloressemeraro.com



DOWNLOAD MY TRAVEL RECOVERY IN FOUR-STEP VIDEO TRAINING
For those of you working in hospitality and travel, putting your brand message across and ensure is heard and felt by the travelers of today, is not that easy anymore.
And you know why? Travelers’ choices and priorities have changed. So if you are wondering why your content online is losing momentum and you see your loyal customers no longer engaging with your brand but buying from the completion instead, I want to share with you the 6 reasons why your message is failing and how you can avoid it.
It's all in the Travel Recovery Four-Step Video Training I designed for those like you struggling to re-connect with their travel audience.
It’s 4 videos, 4 modules, it’s all in there and it’s free. Get your free video training here

Season 1 - Episode 34
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Dolores Semeraro is an internationally recognized tourism keynote speaker and trainer who has inspired thousands of people in the tourism industry to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient future of travel.

In her keynotes, Dolores shares with her audience how to develop sustainable marketing thinking through her action-oriented thought process, which observes the interconnectivity of the stages in the travel product life cycle.

By applying this process, operators in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors can visibly enhance the longevity of their marketing strategies, effectively rendering them more sustainable in the long term for the well-being of all stakeholders involved.

Dolores is a passionate advocate for responsible travel, sustainability, and innovation. With her signature Mediterranean warmth and straightforwardness, she encourages audiences to challenge their "Business As Usual" status and strive for the improvement of the tourism industry and the well-being of all stakeholders.

Through her decades-long experience in the industry, she has motivated hoteliers and tourism professionals to take action, enhance their communication, and create a purposeful and innovative tourism ecosystem.

She also advocates for slow travel, exemplified by her extensive travels with her husband and beloved dog in their campervan. When not chronicling ...

What does it take to convert an interest in your environment into the beginning of a lifelong career in conservation or wildlife management? Find out about the innovative programme being run at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve which is offering young members of surrounding communities the opportunity for the type of hands-on knowledge and skills development that can help launch a career. 

Reserve Manager Simon Naylor speaks about the Phinda Community Conservation and Research Skills Development Course, designed to empower rural youths to pursue a career in wildlife, conservation management, or tourism. Listen as he speaks about the reasons for the development of the course, details some of the training involved, and speaks about the conservation initiatives at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. 

Trainee Sibongiseni Sithole proves a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his experiences on the course, how it had changed him and what are his hopes for the future.

Find out more about the Phinda Community Conservation and Research Skills Development Course. Discover more about the &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, where the course is being run.

&Beyond guests, Laura Cicerale and Michael Screnci reminisce about their African honeymoon, from the beginning stage of choosing a destination, planning, and research to the end result – an unforgettable adventure to mark the beginning of their married life. Listen to their tips and advice, and find out why they recommend working with a travel planner with real-life destination knowledge. Laura and Michael honeymooned at &Beyond Bateleur Camp.

How to build and develop resilience across the local community while operating a five star resort - Shaun Dünhofen General Manager of Nikki Beach Ko Samui shares his vision and many projects that have contributed to building a trusted and strong presence in Ko Samui, Thailand.

I have had the pleasure to work to Shaun some years ago when I was based in the Maldives,  and I've always considered him one of the kindest and most visionary hoteliers I have had the pleasure to meet. He is actively making a difference in the local communities whilst running one of the most sought-after beach resorts in Asia.

During the chat today, you will learn how Shaun has proactively engaged not only with the local community around his resort but also developed authentic relationships and a network of true support that enables everybody not just to get by but to thrive.

Your Host: Dolores Semeraro

Hospitality Virtual Keynote Speaker Dolores Semeraro is a Travel Recovery Strategist with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and trading. She is passionate about helping her clients develop the leadership strategies they need to restore travel confidence and win their customers back.
Dolores’ high-energy virtual keynote presentations are thought-provoking and open the audience’s perception of what really matters to today’s travel consumers.
www.doloressemeraro.com



DOWNLOAD MY TRAVEL RECOVERY IN FOUR-STEP VIDEO TRAINING
For those of you working in hospitality and travel, putting your brand message across and ensure is heard and felt by the travelers of today, is not that easy anymore.
And you know why? Travelers’ choices and priorities have changed. So if you are wondering why your content online is losing momentum and you see your loyal customers no longer engaging with your brand but buying from the completion instead, I want to share with you the 6 reasons why your message is failing and how you can avoid it.
It's all in the Travel Recovery Four-Step Video Training I designed for those like you struggling to re-connect with their travel audience.
It’s 4 videos, 4 modules, it’s all in there and it’s free. Get your free video training

Dolores Semeraro is an internationally recognized tourism keynote speaker and trainer who has inspired thousands of people in the tourism industry to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient future of travel.

In her keynotes, Dolores shares with her audience how to develop sustainable marketing thinking through her action-oriented thought process, which observes the interconnectivity of the stages in the travel product life cycle.

By applying this process, operators in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors can visibly enhance the longevity of their marketing strategies, effectively rendering them more sustainable in the long term for the well-being of all stakeholders involved.

Dolores is a passionate advocate for responsible travel, sustainability, and innovation. With her signature Mediterranean warmth and straightforwardness, she encourages audiences to challenge their "Business As Usual" status and strive for the improvement of the tourism industry and the well-being of all stakeholders.

Through her decades-long experience in the industry, she has motivated hoteliers and tourism professionals to take action, enhance their communication, and create a purposeful and innovative tourism ecosystem.

She also advocates for slow travel, exemplified by her extensive travels with her husband and beloved dog in their campervan. When not chronicling ...

The world’s largest migration of fish, South Africa’s annual Sardine Run features billions of sardines and all the accompanying marine predators, from dolphins and whales to sharks and sailfish, as well as dozens of marine bird species. Shark specialist and scuba diving guide Walter Bernardis from African Watersports talks about the Oceans Without Borders Marine Migration Expedition, which allows guests to experience the magnificent spectacle as the sardines form into tight shoals known as bait balls, prompting thrilling feeding frenzies. A highlight that deserves to be on any diver’s bucket list, find out what it’s like to experience this underwater migration.

Operations Manager & Content Editor at Nature Trails Expeditions Kaffy Mwangi talks about his eco-tourism company in Kenya and how he is on a mission to build a strong eco-tourism culture in his country.

The story of Kaffy starts in China, far away from home, where he learned how eco-tourism and sports tourism are very effective ways to promote responsible travel and create fantastic experiences for those seeking more than just a holiday.

During this episode Kaffy shares:
- how to start an eco-tourism company
- the good, the bad, and the ugly of his adventure
- the true secret of a successful eco-tourism business

More about Kaffy and Nature Trails Expeditions here

Your Host: Dolores Semeraro

Hospitality Virtual Keynote Speaker Dolores Semeraro is a Travel Recovery Strategist with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and trading. She is passionate about helping her clients develop the leadership strategies they need to restore travel confidence and win their customers back.
Dolores’ high-energy virtual keynote presentations are thought-provoking and open the audience’s perception of what really matters to today’s travel consumers.
www.doloressemeraro.com



DOWNLOAD MY TRAVEL RECOVERY IN FOUR-STEP VIDEO TRAINING
For those of you working in hospitality and travel, putting your brand message across and ensure is heard and felt by the travelers of today, is not that easy anymore.
And you know why? Travelers’ choices and priorities have changed. So if you are wondering why your content online is losing momentum and you see your loyal customers no longer engaging with your brand but buying from the completion instead, I want to share with you the 6 reasons why your message is failing and how you can avoid it.
It's all in the Travel Recovery Four-Step Video Training I designed for those like you struggling to re-connect with their travel audience.
It’s 4 videos, 4 modules, it’s all in there and it’s free. Get your free video training here

Season 1 - Episode 32
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Dolores Semeraro is an internationally recognized tourism keynote speaker and trainer who has inspired thousands of people in the tourism industry to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient future of travel.

In her keynotes, Dolores shares with her audience how to develop sustainable marketing thinking through her action-oriented thought process, which observes the interconnectivity of the stages in the travel product life cycle.

By applying this process, operators in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors can visibly enhance the longevity of their marketing strategies, effectively rendering them more sustainable in the long term for the well-being of all stakeholders involved.

Dolores is a passionate advocate for responsible travel, sustainability, and innovation. With her signature Mediterranean warmth and straightforwardness, she encourages audiences to challenge their "Business As Usual" status and strive for the improvement of the tourism industry and the well-being of all stakeholders.

Through her decades-long experience in the industry, she has motivated hoteliers and tourism professionals to take action, enhance their communication, and create a purposeful and innovative tourism ecosystem.

She also advocates for slow travel, exemplified by her extensive travels with her husband and beloved dog in their campervan. When not chronicling ...

William de Jager, manager of &Beyond Phinda Homestead, talks about what makes a sole-use safari lodge such a great travel option. Find out how the team at &Beyond Phinda Homestead takes hospitality to a new level, ensuring a tailor-made experience for travellers of all ages. Learn more about the lodge’s exceptional design, from the layout, which was done with guest comfort in mind, to the many interior design features that pay homage to the culture of its Zulu setting. Find out about the sustainability factors that ensure the Homestead leaves a light footprint on the environment and discover the touching memorial feature incorporated in its rebuild. Read more about &Beyond Phinda Homestead.

Chairman of the Board of Lapland Vuollerim tourism company Evalena Skalstad shares how Lapland Vuollerim circular economy principles and smart villages are proving to be a successful way to restart tourism.

About Lapland Vuollerim:
The village Company Lapland Vuollerim has about 800 inhabitants, 60 companies, 30 non-profit associations, and 7 crowd-based businesses for the common good in Vuollerim. 

The village of Vuollerim is a picturesque village set amidst vast forests, rivers, and lakes in the sparsely populated Arctic region of Lapland, Sweden. Their vision is to contribute to making Vuollerim one of Northern Europe’s most interesting areas, reinvesting 100 % of their profits into further growth of the company and into the local economy. 

Evalena Skalstad is the Chairman of the Board of Lapland Vuollerim with 30 years of experience in sustainable strategies & sustainable business models. She has been a speaker at SOCAP 2010, SOCAP Europe 2011, SOCAP Future 2012, Crowdsourcing Week 2015-2018, and other national and international events.

Your Host: Dolores Semeraro

Hospitality Virtual Keynote Speaker Dolores Semeraro is a Travel Recovery Strategist with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and trading. She is passionate about helping her clients develop the leadership strategies they need to restore travel confidence and win their customers back.
Dolores’ high-energy virtual keynote presentations are thought-provoking and open the audience’s perception of what really matters to today’s travel consumers.
www.doloressemeraro.com



DOWNLOAD MY TRAVEL RECOVERY IN FOUR-STEP VIDEO TRAINING
For those of you working in hospitality and travel, putting your brand message across and ensure is heard and felt by the travelers of today, is not that easy anymore.
And you know why? Travelers’ choices and priorities have changed. So if you are wondering why your content online is losing momentum and you see your loyal customers no longer engaging with your brand but buying from the completion instead, I want to share with you the 6 reasons why your message is failing and how you can avoid it.
It's all in the Travel

Dolores Semeraro is an internationally recognized tourism keynote speaker and trainer who has inspired thousands of people in the tourism industry to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient future of travel.

In her keynotes, Dolores shares with her audience how to develop sustainable marketing thinking through her action-oriented thought process, which observes the interconnectivity of the stages in the travel product life cycle.

By applying this process, operators in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors can visibly enhance the longevity of their marketing strategies, effectively rendering them more sustainable in the long term for the well-being of all stakeholders involved.

Dolores is a passionate advocate for responsible travel, sustainability, and innovation. With her signature Mediterranean warmth and straightforwardness, she encourages audiences to challenge their "Business As Usual" status and strive for the improvement of the tourism industry and the well-being of all stakeholders.

Through her decades-long experience in the industry, she has motivated hoteliers and tourism professionals to take action, enhance their communication, and create a purposeful and innovative tourism ecosystem.

She also advocates for slow travel, exemplified by her extensive travels with her husband and beloved dog in their campervan. When not chronicling ...

Guide Damen Pheiffer speaks to Craig Sholto-Douglas, ecologist at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, about the research and monitoring, as well as the day-to-day conservation management that goes on at the reserve. Find out how cheetah populations are meticulously managed through the introduction of new bloodlines and hear about how and why rhino are dehorned to protect them from poaching. Celebrate the reversal of a local extinction with the pangolin reintroduction project and discover the link between local communities and conservation.

Links: Find out more about &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. Join in a conservation-based safari that allows you to experience some of Phinda’s conservation initiatives at firsthand. Follow the story of some of the cheetahs most recently relocated to Phinda. Read more about the cheetah population at Phinda. Find out more about the project to reintroduce pangolins to KwaZulu-Natal. Read about the steps taken to protect rhinos from poachers through the practice of removing their horns. Find out the local communities that surround Phinda support rhino conservation. Read more about Phinda Ecologist Craig Sholto-Douglas.

What is the secret behind creating just the right level of luxury for complete comfort? Find out how designers Fox Browne Creative combine the latest trends with classical design pieces, always keeping guest comfort top of mind. Hear about the inspiration behind their upcoming project in Bhutan, andBeyond Punakha River Lodge. 

Today, we celebrate International Earth Day, and my guest couldn’t have been more on point and relevant. World Earth Day celebrates our Planet, our commitment to preserve it and to protect it.

Karen Rosenblum, founder of Spain Less Traveled is a California travel expert who fell in love with the south of Spain and decided to make it her home creating a strong community called Travel Spain.  She created a bespoke boutique travel company crafting personalized travel itineraries in Spain and was part of the start-up team of Airbnb at the very early days of their travel journey. 

You can also join Travel Spain!, her online travel community bringing together those curious and passionate about traveling in Spain. 

During the episode, Karen talks about:
- how she run a sustainable business model
- how she supports the local communities she works in
- her top 5 tips to be a responsible traveler

Last but not least, before the end of the episode, she reveals her top 3 hidden gems and must-see of Spain, specifically in Andalucia. 

Your Host: Dolores Semeraro

Hospitality Virtual Keynote Speaker Dolores Semeraro is a Travel Recovery Strategist with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and trading. She is passionate about helping her clients develop the leadership strategies they need to restore travel confidence and win their customers back.
Dolores’ high-energy virtual keynote presentations are thought-provoking and open the audience’s perception of what really matters to today’s travel consumers.
www.doloressemeraro.com

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Dolores Semeraro is an internationally recognized tourism keynote speaker and trainer who has inspired thousands of people in the tourism industry to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient future of travel.

In her keynotes, Dolores shares with her audience how to develop sustainable marketing thinking through her action-oriented thought process, which observes the interconnectivity of the stages in the travel product life cycle.

By applying this process, operators in the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors can visibly enhance the longevity of their marketing strategies, effectively rendering them more sustainable in the long term for the well-being of all stakeholders involved.

Dolores is a passionate advocate for responsible travel, sustainability, and innovation. With her signature Mediterranean warmth and straightforwardness, she encourages audiences to challenge their "Business As Usual" status and strive for the improvement of the tourism industry and the well-being of all stakeholders.

Through her decades-long experience in the industry, she has motivated hoteliers and tourism professionals to take action, enhance their communication, and create a purposeful and innovative tourism ecosystem.

She also advocates for slow travel, exemplified by her extensive travels with her husband and beloved dog in their campervan. When not chronicling ...

Travel specialist Melanie Dannhauser eliminates the mystique surrounding family travel to Africa. She answers frequently asked questions, from the best destinations and times to travel to how to keep your little ones busy and at what age your children can first go on a game drive. In between, she shares heartwarming stories about how travel has changed the course of both her family’s life and those of others. Find out how to create an African travel itinerary that includes something for every member of the family. Find out more about Melanie’s experiences as a Travel Specialist. View &Beyond’s specially tailored family itineraries in South Africa and Kenya.

Born and raised along Mozambique’s tropical coastline, a passion for the ocean runs in Leo Gungulo’s veins. Follow his story from scuba instructor to marine ranger at Vamizi Island and, ultimately, Field Operations Manager for Oceans Without Borders. Find out about the work being done on Africa’s eastern coastline and discover the world of Africa’s marine caretakers, who combine a deep knowledge of the creatures of land and air with a scientific dedication to data collection and long hours of work alongside local communities. Find out more about Oceans Without Borders. Play your part in marine conservation and take the Oceans Without Borders pledge. Find out more about the destinations where Oceans Without Borders operates - &Beyond Benguerra Island, &Beyond Mnemba Island, and &Beyond Vamizi Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago.