Since reopening in 2022, Australia has implemented an International Diversification Strategy for its Visitor Economy. This week, Gary welcomes Samantha Palmer, General Manager of Visitor Economy & Client Programs at AUSTRADE for an in-depth chat about using research and industry insights to...

This week, Gary and Jens discuss the changing economics of tourism in the post-pandemic era, and argue that irrational labels like 'mass' and 'luxury' simply don't work any more. Myriad factors will drive strategy shifts to focus not only on profit and resilience in tourism, but also the costs,...

Jens enjoys an illuminating discussion with Raj Gyawali, Founder of Social Tours in Nepal. Jens and Raj explore a range of concepts, including Lifetime Experiences, Narrative Storytelling, Seasonal Discovery, Sustainable Regeneration and Spiritual Adventure, in this beautiful Himalayan nation,...