women in travel Archivi - Dolores Semeraro Tourism Keynote Speaker

In conversation with Women Travel Leaders

Dolores Semeraro — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:50:44 +0000

Truth Behind Travel Podcast

Heart-led Leadership in Travel and The Power of Community with Women Travel Leaders founders Jennine Cohen and Catherine Gallagher

Summary

Dolores Semeraro intervierws the founders of Women Travel Leaders Jennine Cohen and Catherine Gallagher how community over competition comes from abundance mindset, heart-centred leadership is the key to community and true growth, and fostering a supportive, values-aligned network is their prime mission.

The highlights

On this episode:

Birth and Growth of Women Travel Leaders
Core Mission and Community Building of the network
Women Empowerment and Leadership in the Travel Industry
Heart-Centered Leadership and Community Support
Future Vision and Growth of Women Travel Leaders

In the words of Jennine Cohen Co-founder of Women Travel Leaders:

“The idea with women travel leaders, with our member base, is that when we bring someone into the fold of the membership work, we’re committing ourselves to supporting that woman, independent of what her title of the day is.

We’re making a bet on the person. We’re saying you’re someone who we believe in. Yes, you got a great title right now, but we’re committed to you throughout your career.”

About Women Travel Leaders

Women Travel Leaders supports high performing purpose driven travel business leaders grow their travel businesses in less time by fostering a community of empowered, purpose-driven and heart-led leaders who prioritise authenticity and impact above all else.

Together, through online and global in-person events, community lead learning, and peer to peer support, we create the conditions for trusted connections that foster mutual support that lead to new business opportunities.

Are you ready to start thriving in your travel business and your life through connecting with a powerful community that truly has your back?

Join the waiting list and mention Dolores in the Referrer name to first access when applications open again and receive 25% off your first year of membership.

L'articolo In conversation with Women Travel Leaders proviene da Dolores Semeraro Tourism Keynote Speaker.

How To Build the Mindset of a Changemaker in Tourism

Dolores Semeraro — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:19:55 +0000

Truth Behind Travel Podcast

How To Build the Mindset of a Changemaker in Tourism

Summary

Dolores Semeraro interviews Global Tourism Expert and Thought Leader Aradhana Khowala on where do we really stand today in gender representation and opportunities, how to build the mindset of a change maker and where is regenerative tourism heading.

Aradhana Khowala is a global expert and one of the most influential leaders in the luxury hospitality, travel and tourism sector. Today, she is the CEO of Aptamind Partners, a global consultancy firm for governments, emerging destinations, and public and private organisations seeking regenerative tourism development solutions and Prior to her current role, she served as the Managing Director of Tourism at NEOM, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

She pioneers environmental regeneration and social transformation across her diverse range of global roles and responsibilities.

The Highlights

They highlight the lack of progress in gender parity, noting that only 8 out of 78 world leaders at COP29 were women, despite a 1% increase in female participation. Aradhana emphasizes the need for structural changes, investment, and accountability to drive gender diversity and sustainability. They also discuss the potential of women in leadership roles, the importance of inclusive systems, and the challenges of greenwashing in regenerative tourism. Aradhana advocates for bold, transformative actions and the integration of regenerative practices into tourism’s financial models.

Gender Representation in COP 29
Challenges and Strengths of Women in Tourism
Embracing Sustainability Roles
Solutions for Increasing Women’s Representation
Challenges in Tourism Destinations
Regenerative Tourism and Women Leaders
Preventing Greenwashing in Regenerative Tourism
The Role of Vision and Innovation
Final Thoughts and Future Directions

About Aradhana Khowala

Aradhana Khowala is a global expert and one of the most influential leaders in the luxury hospitality, travel and tourism sector with a career spanning 24 years and a footprint across five continents and 75+ countries. Today, she is the CEO of Aptamind Partners, the go-to strategic consultancy for governments, emerging destinations, and public and private organisations seeking regenerative tourism development solutions. Prior to her current role, she served as the Managing Director of Tourism at NEOM, a ground breaking US$500 billion initiative in Saudi Arabia.

An active and sought-after Board Member she serves as the Chair of the Group Advisory Board of Red Sea Global, steering the revolutionary regenerative tourism initiative in Saudi Arabia towards unprecedented environmental and social transformation milestones. She is also a Board Member and Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee at Elaf Group, owned by SEDCO Holding. In the past she has worked for Jones Lang LaSalle, covering UK, Benelux and Scandinavian markets.

Beyond the boardroom, Aradhana is a startup enthusiast with a knack for identifying promising ventures and committed to nurturing the next generation of trailblazers. Armed with a keen eye for innovation, rich network and a deep understanding of market trends, her diverse portfolio mirrors her unwavering commitment to driving meaningful change.

source: LinkedIn

L'articolo How To Build the Mindset of a Changemaker in Tourism proviene da Dolores Semeraro Tourism Keynote Speaker.

Women in Travel: How to Find your Voice and Connect

Dolores Semeraro — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:27:03 +0000

Truth Behind Travel Podcast

Women in Travel: How to Find your Voice in Travel, Evolve and Connect with others - in conversation with Lola Akinmade Åkerström

Summary

Dolores Semeraro interviews Lola Akinmade Åkerström as a true voice of the women in travel, international bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning travel photographer for National Geographic, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, Travel + Leisure and more.

Lola Akinmade Åkerström was named one of 2023’s Most Influential Women in Travel by Travel Pulse and has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards for her work including Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Women Who Travel Power List.

Representing the leading voices of women in travel, Lola Akinmade Åkerström, renowned travel storyteller and photographer, shares her journey from a tech background to travel writing and photography, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and evolution in storytelling.

She discusses balancing social media trends with personal integrity, the challenges of overtourism, and the need for diversity in travel media.

Lola highlights her efforts to create opportunities for underrepresented voices, including her work with National Geographic and her startup venture. She passionately encourages aspiring storytellers to stay true to their voices and fight for representation.

The highlights

The balance between social media trends and maintaining the integrity of work, navigating strong currents while staying true to one’s purpose.
To Focus on the story and voice rather than chasing algorithms and social media metrics and the importance of being authentic and transparent with the audience.
Addressing the challenge of aligning client expectations with personal brand and setting boundaries with clients.
Fighting for Representation and Creating Opportunities and for that seat at the table in the travel photography industry.
Pivotal travel experiences, including Lola’s time in Fiji and Swedish Lapland and the importance of cultural connections and the impact of these experiences on her career.

About Lola Akinmade Åkerström

International bestselling author, keynote speaker, and award-winning travel photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström has photographed and dispatched from 80+ countries for various publications.

Her work has appeared in National Geographic, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, Travel + Leisure, Slate, Travel Channel, Adventure.com Magazine, AFAR, Lonely Planet, and many more. She has collaborated with high profile commercial brands from Mercedes-Benz and Dove to Intrepid Travel and National Geographic Channel.

She is a Hasselblad Heroine and has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards and nominations for her work including Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Women Who Travel Power List. She was named one of 2023’s Most Influential Women in Travel by Travel Pulse.

She was honored with a 2021 Newsweek Future of Travel Award for Storytelling and MIPAD 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent) Award within media and culture in 2018.

L'articolo Women in Travel: How to Find your Voice and Connect proviene da Dolores Semeraro Tourism Keynote Speaker.