KUSA CAST:
Kusa Cast is an insightful and inspiring podcast for anyone in the tourism industry, hosted by Graeme Watson.
Our episodes feature interviews with top leaders from around the world as we discuss the challenges faced during Covid and the innovative ways businesses are bouncing back. From business leaders to tour operators, we explore the diverse roles within the tourism industry and highlight the importance of positivity and collaboration in overcoming obstacles.
Tune in to Kusa Cast to stay informed, motivated and equipped to navigate the tourism industry in this new era.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Graeme Watson is the founder of a UK-based tourism representation company, Kusa Connect, which helps tourism businesses around the world showcase their experiences to the UK travel trade. Graeme is a seasoned professional in the tourism industry with 15 years of experience in the field and has lived and worked in the UK, South Africa, and the USA, where he has developed a deep understanding of the international tourism market and what the expectations are from a trip to Africa.
His extensive travel experience, having visited over 65 countries, has also given him a unique perspective on the diverse offerings of destinations across the globe.
Graeme holds a BA Degree in Media and Communications, which has been a valuable asset in his career to effectively communicate and market tourism products and services. He has sat on the Board of Directors of SATSA and served as the Chapter Chair of the KZN Chapter of SATSA which has provided him with valuable industry connections and insight, as well as a platform to contribute to the development and growth of the tourism sector.
With his diverse range of skills and experience, he is well-equipped to help tourism businesses succeed in this competitive market. Graeme is eager to use his knowledge and expertise to help promote and grow tourism businesses.
Graeme can be reached on gw@kusaglobal.com and his website is www.kusaglobal.com.
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KUSA CAST:
Kusa Cast is an insightful and inspiring podcast for anyone in the tourism industry, hosted by Graeme Watson.
Our episodes feature interviews with top leaders from around the world as we discuss the challenges faced during Covid and the innovative ways businesses are bouncing back. From business leaders to tour operators, we explore the diverse roles within the tourism industry and highlight the importance of positivity and collaboration in overcoming obstacles.
Tune in to Kusa Cast to stay informed, motivated and equipped to navigate the tourism industry in this new era.
ABOUT THE HOST:
Graeme Watson is the founder of a UK-based tourism representation company, Kusa Connect, which helps tourism businesses around the world showcase their experiences to the UK travel trade. Graeme is a seasoned professional in the tourism industry with 15 years of experience in the field and has lived and worked in the UK, South Africa, and the USA, where he has developed a deep understanding of the international tourism market and what the expectations are from a trip to Africa.
His extensive travel experience, having visited over 65 countries, has also given him a unique perspective on the diverse offerings of destinations across the globe.
Graeme holds a BA Degree in Media and Communications, which has been a valuable asset in his career to effectively communicate and market tourism products and services. He has sat on the Board of Directors of SATSA and served as the Chapter Chair of the KZN Chapter of SATSA which has provided him with valuable industry connections and insight, as well as a platform to contribute to the development and growth of the tourism sector.
With his diverse range of skills and experience, he is well-equipped to help tourism businesses succeed in this competitive market. Graeme is eager to use his knowledge and expertise to help promote and grow tourism businesses.
Graeme can be reached on gw@kusaglobal.com and his website is www.kusaglobal.com.
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In this episode of Kusa Cast, Graeme Watson interviews Priscilla Plummer, the founder of Global Sojourns, a responsible travel company that focuses on uplifting communities around wildlife areas. Priscilla shares her journey from working in small and startup businesses in the US to traveling to Africa to better understand the situation that girls and women face in the region. She talks about her passion for travel and culture and how it led her to start Global Sojourns and the Global Sojourns Giving Circle, which focuses on empowering girls and being locally led.
Global Sojourns is a responsible travel company that provides clients with a deeper and more meaningful safari experience by setting them up with local guides who understand the culture and the environment. The company's arm for community upliftment, the Global Sojourns Giving Circle, is locally led and focuses on empowering girls. The Giving Circle provides donor education to ensure that good intentions are aligned with effective action.
The podcast features the wonderful Gloria and Ndlelende, mentors for youth in Livingstone, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, respectively. They share their experiences of how tourism and community upliftment are interwoven, and how the support of tourists has helped improve the lives of locals. The girls clubs run by Gloria provide psychosocial life skills for girls, hygiene management, and a mini library. The Global Sojourns Giving Circle has been the main source of funding for these clubs, and the demand for the clubs is high.
The organisation also mentors young boys and girls in the tourism sector to provide them with skills and guide them on their career path towards conservation. The company's focus is on mentorship and helping youth get on a path of a life of opportunity versus dependency. The clubs have been successful in reducing teenage pregnancy rates, and the company is looking for more support to expand their impact. To support their work, travellers can visit the Global Sojourns website or the Global Sojourns Giving Circle website, details below.
Priscilla Plummer's passion for responsible tourism and uplifting communities around wildlife areas is evident in this episode of Kusa Cast. From empowering girls through the Giving Circle to investing in local people and mentorship, Priscilla and her team at Global Sojourns are making a difference in the world.
Contact Priscilla on priscilla@globalsojourns.com and the website is https://www.gsgivingcircle.org/.
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