Discover why wellbeing travel is reshaping tourism, offering destinations, tour operators, and travel advisors a strategic advantage in a changing market The tourism industry is entering a new era where travelers are not only choosing destinations based on where they want to go, but also on how they want to feel. That’s why I am […]
I had the privilege to talk about my tourism career journey all around the world with Carmen Bold on the Tourism Matters podcast. This is one of the most relevant podcasts in the tourism arena introducing the vibrant and often labyrinth-like, but exciting career journeys in travel and tourism. The purpose is simple, inspire others […]
When I first began preparing nature therapy sessions on the white continent of Antarctica, I knew this would be unlike anything I had done before. At the time, I had the rare opportunity to work there as a manager of some of the most luxurious camps on the planet set in one of the harshest, […]
As we passionately working on making tourism better with long-term changes, it has been an incredible opportunity for me to participate in the Nordic Regenerative Tourism conference in Siglufjordur, Iceland . So much takeaway, discussions and inspiration, it would be difficult to summarize it in a few sentences. What definitely stands out for me is […]
When I was asked to write a foreword for the Wellness, Wellbeing and Tourism, Theories, Models and Emerging Paradigms book, I immediately knew I had to say YES! This is a highly needed resource for all DMCs, tour operators, tourism boards, consultants and tourism professionals on any level. As more travelers are looking for experiences […]
During the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and Guides online Nature, Relationships and Wellbeing Forum, there was an amazing, new opportunity for everybody to learn more about the diverse ways how nature supports our health in every aspect of life in the XXI. century. I am truly grateful for the discussion we could bring […]
Although there is a big push for less meat production and consumption around the world, it seems that the travel industry still has some catch up to do. There are many great projects to introduce vegan and vegetarian lifestyle, travel and to change consumer behaviour. Amid the multi-sided race to save our planet, slow climate […]
As we look at the new year and what we have left behind, we can see a great wave of changes. Shifting towards more eco-friendly tour products, small group experiences connecting to nature, choices for immersion with slow travel has been coming into focus. It is the tourism industry stakeholders’ responsibility to build on the […]
Online tour experiences have taken over the market in the course of the past year. While they cannot replace the value, vibe, emotional benefits of a real-life experience, and they might not contribute to the same economic and social results as in person travel, they have a solid and valid place on the market. Even […]
Spread out, do not crowd one place, mitigate the impact of visitors. How to enjoy unobstructed views, privacy on a trail, opportunity to really feel and soak up your destination? Search for trails and routes that are less travelled. Look out for areas that are less “fancy”, at least in certain times of the year. […]