travel and tourism

Dolores Semeraro speaks to the Director General of Slovenia Ministry of Tourism Dubravka Kalin about the success story of destination Slovenia and how it became the sustainability most-copies and observed case study in Europe.

On this episode Dubravka shares: 

• The challenges faced growing and developing tourism industry
• The best practices that everyone embraced
• The shift in the type of tourists coming to the destination
• Who does Slovenia look up to?

and much more!

Learn more about Slovenia here: https://www.slovenia.info/en

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 ...

Mountain gorilla tourism owes its legacy to one man - Praveen Moman.  A visionary conservationist and entrepreneur, Praveen is also called the father of great ape ecotourism in Rwanda's  Virunga Mountains and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of Uganda.

Praveen grew up surrounded by Uganda's natural beauty so his passion for conservation was sparked at an early age. After graduating university, he worked for several years in conservation projects in Africa, including as a researcher in Rwanda’s Virunga National Park, which is home to endangered mountain gorillas.

"When you see a gorilla, there's a recognition of some deep connection between you."

In 1997, he founded Volcanoes Safaris with the goal of promoting sustainable tourism in Uganda and Rwanda. The company’s mission is to provide unique and authentic travel experiences while supporting local communities and protecting the environment. Volcanoes Safaris operates several luxury lodges and camps, including the award-winning Virunga Lodge, which offers stunning views of the Virunga Mountains and the nearby gorilla habitats.

"Our priority should be to look after the local people. People have got to be part of the conservation chain."

Volcanoes Safaris has become a model for sustainable tourism, and the company’s efforts have contributed to the growth of Rwanda’s tourism industry.  The ethos is based around community conservation -  working closely with local communities to ensure that they benefit from conservation efforts. Volcanoes Safaris works with several local community groups, including women’s cooperatives and youth groups, to provide training and employment opportunities in the tourism industry. Volcanoes also supports several conservation initiatives, such as the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, which provides medical care to gorillas in the wild.

Click here to visit Volcanoes Safaris Website

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The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford Continues.

Richard is the host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace, and he highlights the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and ecotourism. 

Ecotourism has become increasingly popular over the past years with more and more people wanting to spend their vacations in natural environments without disturbing or damaging natural habitats. 

Ecotourism helps protect natural habitats and pristine environments and allows countries and communities to build their economies without harming the environment which means that local wildlife can thrive and visitors can enjoy untouched destinations. 

Ricky shares examples for reducing our carbon offset and discusses the relationship between nature and happiness. Discover how a personal connection to the living world not only has a positive influence on mental wellbeing, but also brings deeper meaning to your life.

There is also new news about Leave No Trace TV and what’s up next and Ricky tells us about all the new platforms available for watching. 

A must listen! 

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

Host Dolores Semeraro discusses what are the costs and impact of sustainable travel choices today for both travellers and tourism industry operators today.

Welcome to Episode 56 of Truth Behind Travel Podcast! On this episode:
- Sustainability Overwhelm
- Powering up Sustainability choices of our desired customers
- Who spends more on Sustainable Holidays
- How Personality-based strategies are the key to a successful marriage between sustainable travellers and the tourism industry today. 


Last but not least, today I am gifting you – listeners of the podcast – a very special opportunity to join me at the Tourism Innovation Summit in Sevilla, Spain this coming November where I will be opening the hospitality forum with a keynote dedicated to sustainability and hospitality today.

TIS 2022 - Sevilla, Spain 2-4 November 2022
Dolores Semeraro Keynote Speaker

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About Dolores Semeraro

Hello! I am a Hospitality and Tourism Communication Expert and Speaker with 15 years of industry experience. For the past 20 months, I have helped tourism organizations and travel professionals restore travel confidence and restart their tourism businesses.

I focus on tourism marketing strategies, hospitality digital marketing and communication, and tourism innovation in every keynote, training, or coaching session I deliver across the industry.

You can learn more about me by listening to my travel recovery podcast called ‘Truth Behind Travel’ where I interview tourism industry leaders and travel experts on the core topic of the Future of Travel

Thank you for joining me today on Truth Behind Travel Podcast, did you enjoy today’s episode? Every conversation brings tips, values, and strategies to help you start your travel recovery journey.

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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 ...

Welcome back to Travel Tea. Today we welcomed special guest Heather Christopher, owner of Heather Christopher Travel Consulting. She gladly tipped her tea cup on all the trends she is seeing for travel in 2022. We covered a lot of ground today so grab a cuppa & don't forget to download to follow along.

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For today's episode we wanted to cap off Women's History Month with an epic guest. We welcomed Amy Ogden, Founder of The Collective to sip tea with us.  Amy is an agency matchmaker who strategically matches brands with vetted agencies across the marketing landscape. Today we dove head first into Amy's vision for her company & how she decided, in the middle of the pandemic, to launch her incredible & successful company. Sit back & sip along with us, today's episode is EPIC!

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Continuing our celebration of International Women's Day & Women's History month brings us to our 2nd fearless female guest, Phyllis Sauter. Phyllis is the Founder & President of our hospitality representation company, Destinations of Distinction. Sip along with us as she takes us through her epic career journey & prepare to get motivated as she shares some of the fantastic lessons that she has learned along the way. 

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Today's tea blend is pure inspiration. Join us as we chat with Ms. Petra Roach, Interim CEO of the BTMI (Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc) as she dives into her past & current successes. Petra is a fearless leader within our travel industry & we are honored to have her join us today; sharing insight & tips for female entrepreneurs looking to excel in their own business roles.
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Speaking of Travel is in Myrtle Beach, SC, for the Travel South Domestic Showcase, the premier marketplace event in the South where over 700 tourism professionals gather for three days of collaborative meetings with a goal of delivering more visitors to spend more time and money in the South. Travel South USA serves as an information source for journalists, tour operators, retail travel agents and other travel professionals. Find out from industry leaders how the Travel South USA partnership provides a foundation for collaboration by state tourism offices to position tourism as a vital and dynamic element in the region’s economic development. And enjoy some great travel storytelling! 

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