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In today's episode, the CEO of the Zambia Tourism Agency, Matongo Matamwandi speaks extensivley on the growth trajectory of the tourism sector in Zambia. Speaking to me exclusivley at this year's ITB Berlin, Matongo described Zambia's participation as a resounding success and highlighted the country's tourism offerings to the German and wider European market. The ZTA boss also talks about the upcoming Zambia Travel Expo,  UN Tourism CAF-CAM Summit, it's sustainability push and more.  

La red de aeropuertos del Grupo Aena cerró febrero con un nuevo récord de pasajeros, hasta los casi 20 millones (+4,4%), mientras que en los dos primeros meses de 2025 recibió la llegada de 49,5 millones de de viajeros, un 5,3% más que en 2024.La Comunitat Valenciana ha solicitado al Gobierno ayudas urgentes para el sector turístico tras las pérdidas que superan los 4.000 millones de euros provocadas por la DANA.World2Meet, la división de viajes del Grupo Iberostar, ha conseguido la validación de sus objetivos para la reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero dentro de la iniciativa Science Based Targets (SBTi). La compañía se compromete a alcanzar cero emisiones netas en toda su cadena de valor para el año 2050.Turespaña mantuvo un encuentro con el grupo asiático Trip.com (Ctrip, Trip.com, Qunar y Skyscanner) en la feria ITB Berlin para impulsar la disponibilidad y comercialización de productos y experiencias turísticas españolas, a través de los diferentes canales de distribución digital.IAG ha cerrado con una caída del 7,02% en Bolsa, la más alta del Ibex 35, hasta los 3,432 euros por título, en una jornada de descensos generalizados en todo el sector aéreo tras los malos pronósticos lanzados por aerolíneas estadounidenses para el arranque del año en el sector del transporte aéreo.César Gutiérrez Calvo ha sido reelegido presidente de la Federación Empresarial de Asociaciones Territoriales de Agencias de Viajes Españolas (FETAVE). En su nuevo mandato, priorizará la exclusión de las agencias de viajes del Real Decreto 933/2021, que regula el registro del viajero. La asamblea general de FETAVE ha acordado emprender acciones legales si el Ministerio del Interior no atiende sus alegaciones contra esta normativa.

Each morning throughout ITB Berlin, we provide you with latest news and recommendations for the day ahead. Listen in as David Ruetz, Senior Vice President Messe Berlin, shares today's highlights (6 March) on exhibitors' insights, the upcoming 60th anniversary of ITB Berlin in 2026 and gives us their personal preferences of the day. Get inspired by what each day has to offer!

Each morning throughout ITB Berlin, we provide you with latest news and recommendations for the day ahead. Listen in as Lea Jordan, Member Board of Experts ITB Berlin, shares today's highlights (5 March) on ITB Berlin Convention tracks, what's new and gives us their personal preferences of the day. Get inspired by what each day has to offer!

Each morning throughout ITB Berlin, we provide you with latest news and recommendations for the day ahead. Listen in as Deborah Rothe, Director ITB Berlin, shares today's highlights (4 March) on exhibitors' insights, what's new and gives us their personal preferences of the day. Get inspired by what each day has to offer!

Unsicherheit, Krieg und Rezession: Gefühlt jagt eine Krise die nächste und wir kennen den Wunsch, dem zu entfliehen. Wenigstens für zwei oder drei Wochen: Ab in den Urlaub! Die Deutschen wollen auch in diesem Jahr nicht am Reisen sparen, trotz oder gerade wegen der Krisen. Aber wohin zieht es uns? Sind da womöglich schon alle anderen? Woher kommt das Fernweh, was macht das Verreisen mit uns und was wäre, wenn wir einfach nicht wiederkommen? Darüber sprechen wir mit Juli Rutsch, die seit zwei Jahren in ihrem Van lebt, mit der reiseverrückten Psychologin Barbara Horvatits-Ebner, mit Katrin van Randenborgh über die neue ADAC-Reisestudie und mit dem ARD-Kollegen Sebastian Kisters, der gerade recherchiert, wie sich Mallorca auf den Ansturm der Touristen vorbereitet. Podcast-Tipp: Zwischen Hamburg und Haiti Mit dem Mikrofon rund um die Welt. Das ist die spannende Aufgabe, die sich Autor*innen in diesem Podcast stellt. Um dann in unserem Reisemagazin ‚Zwischen Hamburg und Haiti‘ zu erzählen, wie nahe und ferne Länder klingen, was die Menschen dort berichten, wie sie leben, was sie wünschen. Die Reporter*innen erzählen aber auch, wie sie selber sich gefühlt haben beim Reisen, wie es ist, fremd in fernen Welten zu sein. Lassen Sie sich einladen, mitzureisen und vielleicht auch eigene Reisepläne zu schmieden. https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/zwischen-hamburg-und-haiti/7852780/

Die ITB war immer auch Vorfreude. Diese gibt es immer noch, nur irgendwie hat sie sich verändert. Egal, ITB Berlin ich komme: Zum 39. Mal. [...] The post D-RR272 – ITB 2025: Memories & Perspektiven first appeared on Deutsches Reiseradio (German Travelradio).

Join us as we welcome Dan Christian, CEO and host of the Travel Trends Podcast, to explore the biggest trends in tours and activities. From hidden gems to the evolving role of AI in travel, Dan shares key insights ahead of his ITB Berlin debut and his panel on tailor-made experiences. Hosted by Charlotte Lamp Davies, founder of A Bright Approach, this episode dives into the latest travel trends shaping 2025. What makes hidden gems so appealing? How can travel companies balance growth and sustainability? Key trends shaping tours & activities in 2025 The role of AI in creating authentic travel experiences What to expect at ITB Berlin's Tours & Activities track Tune in now and get ready for ITB Berlin 2025!

In this ITB Berlin's Travel Hero Podcast our guest is Ben Page, CEO of Ipsos. We're diving into Ipsos' latest insights on how trends in sustainability, wellness, and digital innovation are shaping the future of travel.

In this episode of ITB Berlin's Travel Hero Podcast, Shannon Stowell, CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, dives into the world of adventure travel. We explore its positive impact on local communities, the growing focus on sustainability, and emerging trends shaping the industry's future. We shares insights on how adventure travel providers can build responsible and climate-conscious experiences.

The recently held 2024 ITB Berlin saw Africa turn up in style showcasing a diverse and wide range of offerings for the continent's key source market at the marquee travel show. On today's podcast recorded on the final day of the show, I spoke to the Director General of Destination Marketing at Tourism Seychelles Bernadette Willemin on her impressions of the show. Sales & Marketing Manager of Malawi's Blue Zebra Lodge, Jen Dunlop-Jones expressed excitement following an overwhelming show of interest in their products and La Reunion's Jerome Manicom who was happy to use ITB to announce his maiden B2B event. Natalia Rosa, a Project Lead at SADC Tourism Business Council Tourism Alliance concludes this conversation by sharing insights into the alliance's significant strides and ambitious initiatives.    

Episode Notes Hilton recently held a private presentation for investment analysts at its U.S. headquarters. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill lists the three biggest takeaways from the presentation's 223 slides.  First, Hilton claims the world's largest hotel pipeline. The company said it controls about 20% of the rooms under construction worldwide. Hilton added its loyalty members are responsible for 64% of its total room nights booked, which it claims is an industry high. The company said it's aiming to get that number up to 75%. In addition, Hilton said it's increasing its investment in technology to help sell more ancillary services to guests. Only 13% of its bookings include these upsells.  Next, United Airlines will allow friends and family to create joint accounts for pooling frequent flier miles through its loyalty program, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  Any adult United MileagePlus user can be “pool leader” and create a joint account on United's website. United MileagePlus Chief Operating Officer Luc Bondar said the move is intended to make it easier for friends and family to use miles when booking flights. Bondar added United's decision was driven by a surge in family and friends travel since the pandemic.  Maharishi reports United is the first of the Big Four U.S. airlines to allow pooling miles with no extra fees.  Finally, China's economy is going through a rough patch now, but that probably won't stop large numbers of Chinese from traveling overseas, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.  Several executives speaking at the recent ITB Berlin travel show said those in China with the means to travel internationally will do so. One CEO stated about 100 million Chinese travelers have enough money for a long distance trip. In addition, Philip Dickinson, an executive at Visit Qatar, said the Gulf State has seen a surge in Chinese tourists since Beijing lifted its group travel ban on Qatar last August.  However, one obstacle for Chinese tourism to the West has been flight availability. Flight schedules from China to Germany, the U.S. and the U.K., among other destinations, haven't recovered to pre-Covid levels. 

Today's episode recorded on the margins of ITB Berlin 2024 unpacks Safari 2 GO, a revolutionary approach to planning a trip to Namibia. The platform, part of the Gondwana Group is a comprehensive online travel gateway. The Group CEO of Gondwana Gys Joubert says their newest product was inspired by the demand from smaller players and stand-alone adventurers to discover the land of the Brave.  

May we introduce you to Markus Heller, Managing Partner at Dr, Fried & Partner, and Dieter Janecek, member of the German Federal Parliament, the stars of our latest podcast episode. Markus and Dieter did not only recap their overall impressions of ITB Berlin 2024 and the ever-present strikes in Germany that massively affected the trade show. Also, they address the significant role of women in tourism and explore how tourism can serve as a catalyst for openness in a globally interconnected world.

In today's episode, the Acting CEO of Namibia Tourism Board Bonnie Mbidzo on the sidelines of last week's ITB Berlin tells me, the travel trade has expressed their excitement about Namibia's diversified tourism products. He opens up on his short to medium-term plans and finally looks forward to welcoming delegates for the AviaDev to the land of the brave. 

From Changi's statistical milestone to a festive travel renaissance and Taylor Diplomacy to Thailand's 'Tourism Salesman'. As  the end of Q1 2024 draws near, we move towards another major milestone. Nearly two years ago, on 1 April 2022, South East Asia began to fully reopen after the dark days of the pandemic. So, how has the first quarter of 2024 panned out, and what were the key takeaways? This week, Gary and Hannah assess the Top 8 travel and tourism talking points from throughout the region in the first three months of 2024. En route, we discuss the debut of China's C919 aircraft in ASEAN, the Thai PM's tourism pitch at ITB Berlin and higher passenger service charges in Malaysia. Plus, we look at AirAsia's plan to launch new airlines in Singapore and Vietnam and its parent company's goal of listing on the Nasdaq later this year. And we garnish each talking point with the region's latest travel statistics.

HIN & WEG für die ITB Berlin 2024! In dieser aktuellen Folge wird es (fast) politisch, denn Sven und Andy schämen sich für den Bahn- und Lufthansastreik, der vor den Augen der touristischen Welt auch in der Hauptstadt einen sehr schlechten Geruch in der Luft gelassen hat. Neben ihrer Streik-Tirade passiert zum vielleicht ersten Mal echtes Namedropping im Podcast und die beiden Großmäuler besprechen ihre Lieblingsbegegnungen und Highlights auf der größten touristischen Fachmesse der Welt. Im Hauptteil ist der blinde Reisejournalist Christoph Amman zu Gast, der vor kurzem den Ehrenpreis 2024 der Vereinigung Deutscher Reisejournalisten (VDRJ) verliehen bekommen hat. Der erzählt wie er die Welt und das Reisen mit anderen Sinnen als die meisten anderen Reisenden wahrnimmt, wie er reist und was ihn als Blinder am Reisen und Begegnungen interessiert. Ein spannendes Gespräch mit einem von dem man viel lernen kann. Unbedingt hören!

Episode Notes Speculation has been rife about what company could be behind the possible sale of Tripadvisor since the news first broke last month that it was in play. Executive Editor Dennis Schaal writes about recent reporting that one possible buyer is private equity firm Apollo Global Management.  Apollo has expressed interest in a bid , according to Bloomberg. Schaal notes that Apollo's exploration of any purchase is believed to be in an early phase.  Tripadvisor has formed an independent committee to vet any offers, which analysts and travel industry insiders believe will come from private equity firms. Tours and activities leader Viator is the fastest-growing in Tripadvisor's portfolio of brands. In speaking to travel industry insiders, most agreed that buying Tripadvisor and then selling Viator made the most sense. Next, the alleged rape of a Brazilian tourist in India has raised questions about whether the country is safe for female tourists, reports Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia. Bhutia writes the incident has triggered criticism of India across social media, with one travel executive stating the widespread coverage would hurt the country's marketing efforts. The CEO of a company organizing backpacking trips in India for a largely female clientele said it would take years to undo the damage.  However, Chirag Gupta, CEO of online platform Deyor, said he hasn't received any cancellations despite concerns from international travelers.  Finally, one travel executive believes artificial intelligence could replace generic top 10 lists and travel guides, writes Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam.  Barry Rogers, the head of Dublin City Tourism Unit, said ChatGPT could enhance tourism marketing. Speaking during a panel discussion at the ITB Berlin travel trade show, Rogers added that AI will be able to give travelers personalized itineraries. The Dublin City Council and OpenAI announced a partnership to develop AI-powered itineraries. 

Each morning throughout ITB Berlin, we provide you with latest news and recommendations for the day ahead. Listen in as David Ruetz, Senior Vice President Messe Berlin, shares today's highlights (7 March) on convention tracks, what's new, exhibitors' insights and gives us their personal preferences of the day. Get inspired by what each day has to offer!

Each morning throughout ITB Berlin, we provide you with latest news and recommendations for the day ahead. Listen in as Deborah Rothe, Director ITB Berlin, shares today's highlights (6 March) on convention tracks, what's new, exhibitors' insights and gives us their personal preferences of the day. Get inspired by what each day has to offer!

Each morning throughout ITB Berlin, we provide you with latest news and recommendations for the day ahead. Listen in as Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO Messe Berlin, shares today's highlights (5 March) on convention tracks, what's new, exhibitors' insights and gives us their personal preferences of the day. Get inspired by what each day has to offer!

In our new episode of the ITB Travel Hero Podcast with Dr. Patrick, Andrae, CEO and Co-Founder of Hometogo, we look forward to the new AI Track of the ITB Berlin Convention, taking place at eTravelStage in hall 6.1. on March 6, where Patrick will explain the disruptive element of AI and how it may change travel search and booking. Hometogo has already extensively implemented GenAI. Patrick will present his AI strategy on March 6th at the eTravelStage in Hall 6.1. introduce in detail. It won't be the last disruptive tech innovation in the travel business, but it will be a very fundamental one, says Andrae in our exclusive podcast. A great start to a deep dive into Travel AI live at ITB Berlin.

Our moderator Charlotte Lamp Davies of A Bright Approach had the privilege of hosting Rohit Talwar, the CEO and founder of FastFuture, as our guest on the ITB Berlin Travel Hero podcast. Rohit is set to open the Diversity and Inclusion Track at the upcoming convention, where he'll delve into the pivotal global shifts that could significantly impact diversity and inclusivity within the travel sector in the coming years. In the podcast Rohit shares with us his unique perspective on how technology can play a crucial role in addressing inclusivity issues within the travel industry. Additionally, we discuss the essential leadership capabilities needed to guide the sector through escalating uncertainty and rapid change worldwide. Be sure to catch Rohit's keynote on Tuesday, March 5th, at 10:30 am on the green stage in hall 3.1, this podcast is barely a fraction of what he will touch upon in his much-awaited keynote.

In this episode of the ITB Berlin podcast, Willy Legrand engages in a 300-second conversation with Netsai Bollmann, Programme Manager at KAZA TFCA (Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area). The podcast explores the intersection of tourism and biodiversity, offering insights into the positive and negative impacts of the industry on natural habitats. Netsai shares her perspective on the role tourism can play in protecting and restoring biodiversity, especially in the context of KAZA. This episode serves as a preview for the 2024 ITB Responsible Tourism Track, focusing on Biodiversity conservation and restoration, where Netsai will participate in a panel discussion titled "Leave No Footprints and Take only Memories: Tourism's Biodiversity Ambitions and Results." Join the conversation on Thursday, March 7th, to explore the industry's journey towards more equitable and regenerative practices.

In our latest Travel Hero Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting ITB Director Deborah Rothe in a conversation with podcast host Charlotte Lamp Davies from A Bright Approach. Together, they delve into the details of the upcoming ITB convention scheduled for March 2024 in Berlin, shedding light on what awaits both delegates and exhibitors. With a comprehensive conference program featuring 17 tracks and over 400 speakers and industry experts, ITB Berlin has solidified its position as the go-to platform for the travel sector to engage in discussions on global matters impacting the industry. The theme for next year's convention is "Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism. Together," encapsulating the ethos that defines ITB Berlin. Whether your interests lie in diversity, geopolitics, destination trends, or technological advancements, ITB Berlin has a dedicated track for you. As we anticipate tens of thousands of visitors next year, this podcast serves as a valuable resource for you to prepare and plan your schedules accordingly. We eagerly look forward to welcoming you all from March 5th to 7th, 2024.

ITB Berlin is the leading international travel trade show for LGBTQ+ Tourism. And ITB Berlin has been debating issues impacting this diverse group of travellers and individuals working very closely with destinations, associations as well as both private and public players to raise awareness for this community. ITB Berlin also supports Human Rights in tourism and embraces any debate which will address critical questions and issues. In this month's Travel Hero Podcast our host Charlotte Lamp Davies of management consultancy A Bright Approach speaks to Pavel Subrt, co-founder East meets West, a network of LGBTIQ+ professionals and their allies from (mainly) Central & Eastern Europe. His insight highlights how the travel industry can get more involved in the debate to not only ensure it captures this travel community but that it also supports the ongoing conversation about inclusion in travel. Pavel says authenticity to engage and push the agenda is key. There is also a commercial angle here if you wish to get involved. The LGBTQI+ communities are keen travellers, as diverse as any other community and travel should do all it can to capture this group of travellers. As with most things getting involved requires some persistence, but the efforts will be well worth it as travel pushes this important agenda.

Based on new work from Euromonitor International that looks at whether blended travel is here to stay, its part to play in changing the way we travel for the better, and whether travel is actually building back better. During our latest Travel Hero Podcast we discussed the opportunities and future of blended travel with Stephen Dutton , Client Insights Research Manager at Euromonitor. In this podcast moderator Charlotte Lamp Davies of A Bright Approach and Stephen Dutton discuss various aspects related to blended travel and its impact on the way we travel. It explores long-term shifts in office working culture, the rise of blended travel as the new business travel, and why traditional business travel will most likely not return to pre-pandemic levels. The podcast also covers new developments in enhancing the blended travel experience and creating value through different options and tiers. It examines the impact of blended travel on in-destination spending and how it can contribute to more economically sustainable practices. Additionally, the podcast delves into the future of mass tourism in Europe, such as Amsterdam and Venice, and how it aligns with blended travel and new travel models. Enjoy the engaging interview and look out for Euromonitor report on Blended Travel which will be published on ITB Berlin's website in the coming week where you can also find previous Travel Hero podcast episodes.

In today's episode, the Deputy CEO in charge of finance and administration at the Ghana Tourism Authority Ben Anane Nsiah on the sideline of this year's ITB Berlin reveals that Ghana's e-visa program will be rolled out at the end of the year while the Authority is also looking to consolidate its share of the market in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.  

In today's episode, the Chief Destination Marketing Officer of WESGRO Monika Iuel discusses the remarkable tourism recovery of the western cape province in South Africa. She was impressed with the return of this year's ITB Berlin and also excited with the appointment of South Africa's new Tourism Minister Patricia de lille. Monika has a long-standing passion for Southern African tourism, a deep knowledge of the international marketplace, and strong industry relationships at home and abroad. She has extensive experience in the industry, spending the first half of her career in the inbound tourism industry, including 13 years at Tourvest Destination Management. Monika then spent 4 years at South African Tourism, initially as Regional Director for the Americas and ultimately as General Manager International Marketing, supporting all international SA Tourism offices in Europe, Americas and Australasia. Returning once again to the private sector, Monika served for 5 years as CEO of Private Safaris, a Destination Management Company operating from offices in Cape Town and Windhoek. At the helm, she successfully steered the business to its new owners, Fairfax Financial Holdings (based in Toronto) in 2017, and together with her team, led the resultant reinvention of the business. Deepening her love for her country and ready to promote the Western Cape province to the world, in January 2021 Monika accepted the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Wesgro, the Official Tourism, Trade, Investment and Film Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, where she leads an inspiring team of place marketers and aims to make the region the top choice in Africa for tourism or business.  

With travel and tourism activity continuing to ramp up across South East Asia, Gary and Hannah tackle the top news stories and talking points in March. The journey takes us to Vietnam, Bali (Indonesia), Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Laos ... and Switzerland! En route, we discuss mobile rail ticketing in Laos, bad tourist behaviour shaming in Bali, free tourism experiences in Singapore and an interesting legal case in Malaysia addressing the constitutional right (or otherwise) to travel overseas. Plus, we crunch the numbers of Vietnam's latest visitor arrival forecasts and talk transport infrastructure investment in the Philippines. And, we look back at last weekend's MATTA Fair, Malaysia's largest consumer travel show, and discuss South East Asian representation at ITB Berlin.

Did you hear about "blended travel" yet? And what exactly is this "metaverse"? Caroline Bremner, Senior Industry Manager and Stephen Dutton, Client Insight Research Manager at Euromonitor International explain in just 300 seconds what exactly the metaverse is, what is hidden behind the term blended travel and what connects the two trends. You want to delve deeper? Then don't miss the ITB Berlin Convention Sessions with Caroline and Stephen on 7 and 8 March: www.itb-convention.com/program.

Travel is one of the largest and fastest growing categories on Tik Tok” says David Roland, Head of Brand Partnerships DACH at TikTok. The platform is a great chance to interact in a new way with consumers and learn from them at the same time – it's not a one way street! There are opportunities for all players in the tourism and travel market to succeed on the platform! How? And who does it right? David enlightens us! PS: Join the session “AIDA on TikTok – how to become a love brand for everyone” by TikTok at this year's ITB Berlin Convention on Wednesday, 8 March to learn more about how travel brands can benefit from the rise of TikTok.

Tune in these 300 seconds with Kathrin Anselm, General Manager DACH, CEE & Russia at Airbnb and Lea Jordan, Co-Founder, techtalktravel. Find out how Airbnb caters to new travel trends with new features and how overall business, guests and hosts are impacted by those developments. For deeper insights, don't miss Kathrin and Lea during this year's ITB Berlin Convention at the Marketing & Distribution Track on 8 March!

Within these 300 seconds moderated by Lea Jordan, Co-Founder & Head of Marketing at techtalk.travel, Amanda Du, Head of eCommerce at Penta Hotels Worldwide, untangles the buzzwords Metaverse, Webfree and NFTs. She analyses how these concepts impact our lives and how we'll do business. Moreover Amanda shares learnings and specific examples from Penta Hotels on how to reward, recognize and engage with customers on a totally different level. Hear out more insights from Amanda Du during this year's ITB Berlin Convention at the Hospitality Tech Forum and the Marketing & Distribution Track!

In this podcast episode, CEO of Sevilla City Office Antonio Jímenez outlines what it took to make Seville 2023 European Capital of Smart Tourism. What makes Sevilla a European Capital of Smart Tourism? The European Capital of Smart Tourism is an EU initiative that is promoting the concept of smart tourism in European cities. It does this by awarding smart tourism leaders, encouraging the sharing of best practices and promoting smart destinations. The 2023 Capitals are Pafos (Cyprus) and Seville (Spain). Are you interested in meeting the smart tourism capitals in person? Representatives from Seville will be in hall 2.1 at ITB Berlin 2023.

Pafos' Smart City Project Manager Dr. Zinon Zinonos explains how Pafos was able to stand out as 2023 European Capital of Smart Tourism. The European Capital of Smart Tourism is an EU initiative that is promoting the concept of smart tourism in European cities. It does this by awarding smart tourism leaders, encouraging the sharing of best practices and promoting smart destinations. The 2023 Capitals are Pafos (Cyprus) and Seville (Spain). Representatives from Pafos will be in Hall 1.1 at ITB Berlin 2023.

Website for this episode: ordinarysherpa.com/098 Register for the FREE Travel Rewards for Families Live Q & A: Ordinarysherpa.com/LIVE At one time, our guest worked in healthcare, but was (not so secretly) addicted to travel. He's been to over 100 countries and seven continents. What sets him apart from many of the travelers I know is his approach; his uncanny way to make you laugh and be completely envious of him experiencing incredible locations with his kids.  While many parents like taking breaks from their kids and heading overseas without them. Their family is not like that. Starting at age four, each of his kids got to pick any destination in the world every year for a one-on-one trip, and his kids weren't shy about picking crazy destinations – trips have included Australia (ages 4 and 6), Hong Kong (5), Belize (4), Easter Island (6), Iguazu Falls (6), Bali (9 and 10), Japan (7 and 8), the Maldives (9), and Antarctica (8) and that was just when they were ages 4-8.  In 2012 he was lucky enough to win Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's Photo of the Year contest out of 21,000+ entrants. The magazine planned an amazing two weeks in Florence for them. The first two days there three different people called him Babbo – Italian for Dad or Daddy. The kids started using it and it stuck – they haven't called him Dad since they returned from that trip. The funny thing is that Babbo only means Dad in certain parts of Italy. In other areas it means Idiot. Today I am excited to have a conversation with the Family Travel influencer who literally has the registered trademark to Take Your Kids Everywhere, Eric Stoen of Travel Babbo, Welcome to Ordinary Sherpa.   Follow or Connect with Eric at: Website: https://travelbabbo.com/ Instagram: @travelbabbo  Key Takeaways Eric will go wherever the kids want to go or return to.  There are many things that make a location returnable, it's whatever speaks to our hearts.  For us we visit Italy specifically Florence and Tuscany or the Greek Isle of Naxos.  So much so that locals know our names in several of the locations.  Let the kids have a stake in planning.  Look for kid-friendly tours.  They are simplified and the content is perfect for parents too.   Parent first, then traveler, then a photographer and travel writer.  He didn't want travel to become not fun for the kids ot getting paid to do things that weren't kid-friendly. I'm not afraid to show my kids faces, but seeing those accounts didn't inspire me.  Most times I shared photos of my kids often walking away because that's naturally where I was and they weren't interested in posing. Even if a place looks cool online doesn't mean it's a great kid-friendly place. Capture what's authentic and find the details that speak to you.  Eric is not willing to disrupt their vacation for work.  his followers deserve better and he wanted to maintain an organic nature of photography - not sponsored, posed photos.  He set a boundary that he didn't accept free travel.  He wasn't going to travel without his family unless he was getting paid. Networking is everything and meeting people in person is a game changer.  Travel writers and adventure brands are fun to be around.  Go to events and meet people face-to-face.  For Eric, while he was new and uncomfortable at ITB Berlin, Geeking out with new destinations was a trip and he often meets people that he'd like to hang out and travel with.  What's your intro? Have 20 seconds that describes why are you unique? Why would someone work with you? What is your attitude on travel? What is your perspective on ___? Your intro is what makes you memorable.  Travel is cumulative.  Explore with your kids as early as you can because good things will come of it.   Resources referenced during this episode:Start Here: https://travelbabbo.com/start-here/ Month by Month Guide to the Best Vacations with Kids: https://travelbabbo.com/best-vacations-for-kids/

Sandra Howard is the Executive Director of Medellín Convention & Visitors Bureau. For five years she led Colombia's public policies and sustainable tourism development strategies as Vice-minister of Tourism under President Juan Manuel Santos. She served as State Secretary of Education and Culture, and also as Governor of the Colombia Island Archipelago of San Andres and Providencia, where she was born. She is an Associate of Beyond Green Travel, a sustainable tourism firm. Her commitment to the promotion of sustainable tourism as a way to address poverty alleviation, nature conservation, and protecting cultural heritage remains fundamental to her professional work. Sandra has appeared on stage at global events including UNESCO World Heritage Tourism Summit, Small Island Developing States Summit, and Caribbean States Association for Heritage Tourism, among others. In 2015, she was responsible for organizing and co-hosting the 21st UNWTO General Assembly in Colombia, attended by 170 countries. From 2016 to 2018 she also led the Sustainable Tourism Commission of the UNWTO. The International Institute for Peace through Tourism recognized her as one of the World's women empowered in tourism, during ITB Berlin 2018. Besides being a seasoned journalist, tourism administrator, and specialist in cultural management, Sandra is also the mother of Camila and Mariana and a curious traveler. What You Will Learn: How the diversity of culture in her upbringing impacted Sandra's life How the city of Medellin has transformed since the 80s and 90s and is becoming one of the most innovative cities in Latin American Why did Sandra decide to allow her daughters to go back to Colombia with their father while she stayed in the United States What judgments and expectations does society place on mothers, that are not placed on fathers What limitations are put on women in Latin America, and how have things improved for women in Colombia How to Contact Sandra Howard Twitter: https://twitter.com/sahowardt LinkedIn: https://co.linkedin.com/in/sandra-howard-45356aa2