In this special (and slightly chaotic!) Christmas episode of the Tourism Chat Show, host Michelle is joined by an incredible lineup of guests: Adele Marsden from New Zealand Educational Tours, Lisa Chambers dialing in from Cairns Adventure Group, Garth Oakden of Tongariro River Rafting, and John Gregory from Terranova Tours. Together, they take a light-hearted look back at 2024, sharing highlights like business expansions, awards, and personal milestones (weddings included!). The group doesn’t shy away from discussing the year’s challenges, including non-refundable deposits and shifting travel patterns. Looking ahead to 2025, the conversation turns to dreams of diversification, prioritizing self-care, and strengthening industry support networks. This festive episode wraps up with reflections on successes and aspirations for the year to come. Join us for laughs, insights, and a toast to the future! 00:00 Welcome to the Tourism Chat Show 00:17 Meet the Special Guests 01:26 Highlights of 2024 04:19 Challenges Faced in 2024 06:57 Key Learnings and Future Outlook 18:51 Adventure Tourism Trends 23:41 Responsibilities of Managing Young Travellers 24:38 Trends in New Zealand Tourism 26:03 Challenges in Tourism Funding 29:34 Tourism Industry Collaboration 32:15 New Roles and Opportunities 37:24 Holiday Plans and Reflections 42:06 Podcast and Future Plans 42:53 Conclusion and Holiday Wishes _____________________________ Powered by https://www.destinatenz.com  If you, or someone you work with has a great tourism story to share, and would like to come onto the show, please get in touch! This is an independent podcast by tourism strategist Michelle Caldwell. We are absolutely dedicated to bringing you the best tourism business stories and sharing marketing tips and strategies to your ears each week! The best way you can support The Tourism Chat Show is by subscribing, leaving a (rave!) review, (five star!) rating and spreading the word on social media with your friends, family, and colleagues- we love you for that! 🥰 Today's Guest: Lisa Chambers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-chambers-84650a22/  Lisa's new podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6atx31C8mNOqGMqTiRmEfN?si=dfba9152a9dc45df  Garth Oakden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garth-oakden-10ab6b21/  John Gregory: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gregory-9a201452/  Adele Marsden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adele-marsden-17a5603b/  Resources and Links to connect with us: Love the show? You can support us by buying a coffee ☕️ here — https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DestinateNZ Say hi to us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetourismchatshow Michelle Caldwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellekcaldwell/ Website: www.destinatenz.com If you'd like to advertise or feature on the show, please check out our media kit - https://www.destinatenz.com/podcast