Sustainability Archivi - Dolores Semeraro Tourism Keynote Speaker Dolores Semeraro Tourism Keynote Speaker Sun, 24 May 2026 01:44:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://doloressemeraro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-DS_Symbol_dolores_semeraro_transparent_final_OK-32x32.png Sustainability Archivi - Dolores Semeraro Tourism Keynote Speaker 32 32 The Truth Behind Travel to Madagascar https://doloressemeraro.com/portfolio/the-truth-behind-travel-to-madagascar/ Thu, 22 May 2025 10:49:21 +0000 https://doloressemeraro.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=6270 Truth Behind Travel Podcast The Truth Behind Traveling to Madagascar with Sonja Gottlebe Dolores Semeraro interviews Sonja Gottlebe Sustainable Tourism Advocate | Eco-Lodge Pioneer of Madagascar. Sonja is a champion of Sustainable Tourism in Madagascar, with over three decades of pioneering work in the tourism industry. The Highlights Sonia Gottlebe’s Background and Early Tourism Experience Current State […]

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The Truth Behind Traveling to Madagascar with Sonja Gottlebe

Dolores Semeraro interviews Sonja Gottlebe Sustainable Tourism Advocate | Eco-Lodge Pioneer of Madagascar. 

Sonja is a champion of Sustainable Tourism in Madagascar, with over three decades of pioneering work in the tourism industry. 

The Highlights

  • Sonia Gottlebe’s Background and Early Tourism Experience
  • Current State of Tourism in Madagascar
  • Challenges and Opportunities in Madagascar’s Tourism Sector
  • Strategies for Tourism Development in Madagascar
  • Impact of Poverty and Politics on Tourism
  • Local Talents and Community Involvement
  • Connectivity and Tourism Sustainability
  • Perception and Marketing of Madagascar
  • Responsible Tourism Practices
  • Future of Tourism in Madagascar
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About Sonja Gottlebe

With over three decades of pioneering work in the tourism industry, Sonja Gottlebe is a seasoned expert committed to sustainable and responsible tourism. Her journey began as the General Manager of Boogie Pilgrim in Madagascar, where she managed a team of 65 and spearheaded the development of eco-friendly tourism products that highlighted the unique beauty of Madagascar on a global stage.

Throughout her career, she has built and managed several successful tourism ventures, including the Bushhouse ecolodge and Tsara Camp, the first tented camp in southern Madagascar.

Her dedication to sustainable tourism has earned her prestigious awards and recognition, including the Sustainable Tourism Award from the German Travel Association.

She is passionate about creating tourism experiences that respect and preserve our natural and cultural heritage.

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]]> Measuring Success through Impact and Change https://doloressemeraro.com/portfolio/measuring-success-through-impact/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:44:11 +0000 https://doloressemeraro.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=6230 Truth Behind Travel Podcast Measuring Success through Impact and Change in conversation with Sarah Payne Dolores Semeraro interviews Sarah Payne , Director of Impact at Untours Fundation – on her journey from an MBA in economic development to her current role, emphasizing the importance of impact with social, environmental and economical drive for entrepreneurs.  The Highlights Impact as a Currency […]

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Measuring Success through Impact and Change in conversation with Sarah Payne

Dolores Semeraro interviews Sarah Payne , Director of Impact at Untours Fundation – on her journey from an MBA in economic development to her current role, emphasizing the importance of impact with social, environmental and economical drive for entrepreneurs. 

The Highlights

Impact as a Currency for Entrepreneurs

  • Impact as a currency for entrepreneurs, and how stakeholders increasingly want to see positive impact from companies.
  • Integrating an impact mindset from the beginning, considering social, environmental, and economic impacts which encopasses the value of authenticity and transparency
  • Set realistic goals, start with one impact area, and build on the success as well as the importance of having a strong network and community support for entrepreneurs.

The Role of B Corps and the B Impact Assessment

  • The Foundation owns the world’s first B Corp, Untours, and loves working with B Corps due to their verified impact track records.
  • Not all companies can or want to become B Corps but can still adopt impact-focused practices from the B Corp movement.
  • Highlighting the Foundation’s approach to underwriting loans and the importance of creating an ecosystem of interdependent businesses particularly community-driven businesses and smaller enterprises.
  • Women are often more community-minded and impact-focused, balancing business demands with personal priorities.

Future Directions and Investments

  • to direct more investments into the places where travelers are going, creating an ecosystem for travelers to engage with the Foundation’s impact work.
  • to provide accessible and flexible capital to small tourism businesses worldwide.
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]]> How to sell sustainable tourism without selling ‘it’ https://doloressemeraro.com/portfolio/how-to-sell-sustainable-tourism-without-selling-sustainable-tourism/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:33:04 +0000 https://doloressemeraro.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=6222 Truth Behind Travel Podcast How to sell sustainable tourism without selling sustainable tourism Dolores Semeraro interviews Anne De Jong – sustainable tourism consultant and co-founder of the Good Tourism Institute on how effectively change the tourism marketing narrative to enhance the message within sustainable practices adopted within the destination. The highlights The mission of Good […]

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How to sell sustainable tourism without selling sustainable tourism

Dolores Semeraro interviews Anne De Jong – sustainable tourism consultant and co-founder of the Good Tourism Institute on how effectively change the tourism marketing narrative to enhance the message within sustainable practices adopted within the destination. 

The highlights

  • The mission of Good Tourism Institute, focusing on sustainable tourism development and marketing.
  • The difficulty in measuring good tourism due to its complexity and lack of standardized metrics.
  • The most applicable parameters for measuring good tourism impact.

Transition to Regenerative Tourism Models

  • The shift to regenerative tourism models
  • Destinations that are doing well in sustainable tourism.
  • The importance of finding a balance between local and visitor needs in sustainable tourism.

Balancing Tourism and Local Community Needs

  • The role of local governance in sustainable tourism
  • The need for local community engagement and ownership in sustainable tourism practices.
  • The importance of developing unique, local experiences that stimulate travelers’ senses.

 

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]]> Slovenia Sustainability Success Story https://doloressemeraro.com/portfolio/slovenia-sustainability-success-story/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:46:53 +0000 https://doloressemeraro.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=5780 1. The brief 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 […]

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1. The brief

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?
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2. The Conversation

1. Values that Slovenia tourism lives up to: where did you see/find most challenges growing the industry and developing tourism?
– how to attract the right tourism
– position as green, active and healthy destination, with boutique high value offering
– the green scheme + certification to 180 Slovenia tourism destinations
 
2. What do you think were the best practices that everyone embranced? 
– For Slovenian business is key to be precise, to have a story, to have a plan
– Tools were provided (international certification program was a key tool) 
– Standards are set very high
 
 3. What do the tourism operators of Slovenia need today to get to the next level?
– To be energy efficient 
– Sustainability managers for big events
 
4. Have you noticed the shift in the type of tourists coming to the destination?
– Voucher system 
– Less tourism but better tourism
 
5. Who does Slovenia look up to?
– Austria Swiss Germany, in general our neighbours in the alpine region
– no copy but understand strategy then develop our own way
– tourists are our guests
 
 6. How is Slovenia embracing technology today?
– yes, technology is key to cover areas where employment in tourism is low 
– there are 60% more accommodations businesses than before covid
 
7. Where do you see challenges today in relation to the local mindset of the business operators?
– there are very developed areas and other a bit less  – everyone needs to play a role
 
8.  What’s the auditing process to ensure all the tourism businesses are delivering in the same way?
– international standards
– high standards high rewards
– reports are key/personal responsibility
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01. The Brief

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

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. 

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