Experiential Travel Curator-Advisor
CurrentResearch-driven detail-orientated business consultant for experiential travel product development: I help travel companies develop and manage their holiday product portfolio spanning domestic and international markets. Also designed custom end-to-end technical itineraries directly for consumers across segments/destinations to optimise operational efficiency during travel and ensure smooth execution of the trip within specified budget. Solo travel & group tours with varied degrees of luxury. Curated authentic accommodations & unique experiences across 15+ countries & 45+ cities, e.g.:• Hiking with puffins (Faroe Islands)• Flamenco class (Spain)• Riding a heritage spinning coracle (India)• Raclette-tasting cruise (Switzerland)• Visiting a farmers' market (Maldives)• Jacaranda Festival (Australian hinterland)Helped businesses identify market opportunities for portfolio expansion and developed new trips to capitalise on them. Also provided them expertise, analysis, and recommendations based on industry best practices for optimum performance of their existing portfolio. I prefer including heritage accommodation, sustainable transport and authentic local-led experiences in the product itineraries I design. At the same time, the traveller's vision for their trip is on top of my agenda. So is their safety and I work towards minimising risk due to unforeseen circumstances. I also continuously research about destinations and educate myself on travel trends, aspirations and responsible travel solutions.Destination portfolio (across South Asia, Scandinavia, Western Europe & Oceania): India | Australia | Norway + Svalbard | Denmark + Faroe Islands | Portugal + Azores | Italy | Spain | Switzerland | Germany | Austria | France | Netherlands | Belgium | UK (United Kingdom) | Maldives