Episode 14
Episode 14: High Yield Tourism Podcast Discover how digital nomads are revolutionizing travel patterns and transforming destinations worldwide, as revealed by Milos Pelucha, co-founder of Destinova, fresh from the Bansko Nomad Fest. Drawing from a decade of nomadic experience, Milos distinguishes between true digital nomads and temporary remote workers, highlighting crucial differences that tourism stakeholders […]
Episode 13
Episode 13: High Yield Tourism Podcast Dive into a fascinating exploration of what “authentic” really means in today’s tourism landscape. Can a manufactured experience like Disneyland be considered authentic? Dr. Jens Traenhart and Gary Bowerman challenge conventional wisdom about authenticity in travel, warning against the dangers of staged traditions and their impact on cultural preservation. […]
Episode 12
Episode 12: High Yield Tourism Podcast Discover why the future of tourism isn’t just about attracting wealthy travelers, but rather finding the perfect match between destinations and visitors. In this compelling episode, Gary Bowerman and Dr. Jens Traenhart challenge the common misconception that high-yield tourism equals luxury tourism. With: Gary Bowerman Dr Jens Thraenhart Listen […]
Episode 11
Episode 11: High Yield Tourism Podcast Thailand’s Tourism Revolution: From Mass Market to High-Value Experiences Discover how Thailand is reimagining its tourism strategy through the innovative “5Fs” concept – food, fashion, festivals, fight (Muay Thai), and film. Former Deputy Governor of TAT, Khun Chattan Kunjara, reveals how the country is moving away from mass tourism […]
Episode 10
Episode 10: High Yield Tourism Podcast The multi-segmented Muslim travel market is rapidly growing and diversifying – and becoming increasingly influential in global tourism. This week, Gary and Jens welcome Fazal Bahardeen, Founder of Singapore-based CrescentRating, to discuss how destinations are rethinking their approach to Muslim tourism. Fazal explains which segments are best suited to […]
Episode 9
Episode 9: High Yield Tourism Podcast Discover how Australia is reimagining its visitor economy in a post-pandemic world, with fascinating insights from Austrade’s Samantha Palmer. From the unexpected silver lining of Australians rediscovering their own backyard during COVID-19 to the strategic focus on emerging Asian markets, this episode unpacks the evolution of Australia’s tourism landscape. […]
Episode 8
Episode 8: High Yield Tourism Podcast Is High-Yield Tourism luxury tourism in disguise? It’s a question we get asked quite often. To answer it effectively, we need to look more closely at the changing economics of tourism in the post-pandemic era. With: Gary Bowerman Dr Jens Thraenhart Listen to it now on your favourite podcast […]
Episode 7
Episode 7: High Yield Tourism Podcast Jens and Raj explore concepts of Lifetime Experiences, Narrative Storytelling and Spiritual Adventure in the magnificent mountain nation of Nepal. With: Gary Bowerman Dr Jens Thraenhart Raj Gyawali Founder, socialtours Listen to it now on your favourite podcast channels: Podchaser Amazon Music Podbean Spotify Apple Podcast Summary This podcast […]
Episode 6
Episode 6: High Yield Tourism Podcast We discuss Alberta’s transition from a marketing-focused organization to a holistic destination management approach, emphasizing tourism’s role in economic diversification. With: Gary Bowerman Dr Jens Thraenhart Jon Mamela Chief Commercial Officer, Travel Alberta Listen to it now on your favourite podcast channels: Podchaser Amazon Music Podbean Spotify Apple Podcast […]
Episode 5
Episode 5: High Yield Tourism Podcast We explore strategies and practices that empower local communities, preserve cultural heritage, and ensure that tourism delivers positive outcomes for both visitors and local populations. With: Gary Bowerman Hafsa H. Mbamba Tourism Delivery Manager, Zanzibar Presidential Delivery Bureau Enver Duminy CEO, Cape Town Tourism Listen to it now on your […]
