The VA TourismPodcast

Mafalda Borea discusses media's role in Promoting Sustainable Tourism

In this episode (#6)  Mafalda Borea, Co-Founder & CEO of Sustainable First talks about the media's role in promoting sustainability in tourism and also believes this is the moment for sustainability to thrive. Mafalda has over twenty years’ experience in the media industry working across destination & cultural tourism and travel technology marketing. Her career started at CNN where she was for 12 years and where she oversaw the Advertising Sales & Programme Sponsorship business across Southern Europe and the CIS region. She then held a number of positions in media companies and more recently was Deputy-Editor of China Report Magazine in the UK for two years.

Yasmine-Hannah Fofana urges African Destinations to make Gastronomy part of its Offering

In this episode (#5), Yasmine-Hannah Fofana, a gastronomy enthusiast and CEO of Afrofoodie looks at how African destinations can leverage its diverse culinary offerings to promote tourism. She launched Cote d'Ivoire's first food blog in 2012 and the maiden restaurant week in 2017.  She is A 2016 Mandela Washington Fellow and 2017/18 Chevening Scholar, Yasmine-Hannah Fofana is a pioneer when it comes to promoting the culinary scene of Côte d’Ivoire.

Michael Sudarkasa on Investment Opportunities in Africa's Tourism Sector

In this episode (#4), Michael Sudarkasa, CEO of Africa Business Group, and Co-Convener of the Africa Tourism Investment Summit will help us appreciate the investment opportunities in Africa’s tourism sector. Michael is a U.S. trained attorney and African Economic Development Specialist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Michael has experience and expertise in facilitating economic development, trade, and investment projects involving business expansion within Africa and beyond.

Elcia Grandcourt talks UNWTO's activities in Africa

In this episode (#3),  The Director of Africa at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Elcia Grandcourt opens up on the Organizations'  activities in the Africa Region and the  UNWTO Agenda for Africa – Tourism for Inclusive Growth.

Sustainable Conversation with Judy Kepher-Gona

In this (#2)episode, Judy Kepher-Gona, the Founder of Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda (STTA) based in Kenya will help us understand what it means to de-risk tourism as the sector get ready for a  restart. Judy is a sustainability coach with over 20 years of experience working with sustainable tourism and travel qualification systems, community integration, and progressive conservation approaches.
 

Seychelles Travel Update by CEO of Seychelles Tourism Board

The Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board Mrs Sherin Francis in a conversation with Kojo Bentum-Williams gives an update on preparations put in place to welcome back tourists to the Paradise island.