Blue Sky Thinking

Globetrender

Hosted by Globetrender founder Jenny Southan, Blue Sky Thinking brings together the visionary entrepreneurs and innovators whose big ideas are shaping the future of travel. Series 1 of Blue Sky Thinking is sponsored by Kayak: www.kayak.co.uk Series 2 of Blue Sky Thinking is sponsored by Red Sea Global: https://www.redseaglobal.com/en/ Each episode contains a 50% discount code for VOLT, Globetrender's members-only newsletter for travel professionals, delivering deep-dive analysis of emerging travel trends: globetrender.com/volt Blue Sky Thinking is produced for Globetrender by Bespoken Media: www.bespoken.media

15 Episodes

Julie Audette, Senior Director of Destination Marketing for AMAALA, on rebranding Saudi Arabia as a vacation paradise
8/18/2024
44:38
Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. Julie Audette shares the secrets to great destination marketing strategy; how to create a buzz through engaging media content; and the realities of hosting press trips to a country that only opened up to international tourism a few years ago. Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends.  Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel.  This special season of Blue Sky Thinking was created in association with Red Sea Global, and produced by Bespoken Media. Get in touch: [email protected] Instagram: @globetrendermagazine
Zainab Hamidaddin, Executive Director of Employee Engagement and HR Business Partners for Red Sea Global, on travelling as a woman in Saudi Arabia
8/11/2024
16:48
Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. Zainab Hamidaddin speaks about how gender equality has changed in Saudi Arabia over recent years, as well as what it's like to explore the country as a solo female traveler, and why the burgeoning local tourism sector offers unique opportunities for women. Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends.  Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. Blue Sky Thinking is produced by Bespoken Media. Get in touch: [email protected] Instagram: @globetrendermagazine
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Rosanna Chopra, Executive Director – Destination Development for Red Sea Global, on designing the world’s most accessible tourism destination
8/4/2024
38:49
Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. The mother of a disabled child, Rosanna Chopra knows first-hand the value of a happy family vacation, which is why she is determined to help Red Sea Global create the world’s most accessible tourism destination. Even though 1.3 billion people (or one in six of us) globally experience a “significant disability”, travel remains incredibly difficult for most because accessible design is not commonplace or seamless. However, Red Sea Global is pledging to build accessibility in from the ground up in the destinations of The Red Sea and AMAALA, enabling people of every ability to experience therapeutic retreats, and benefit from adaptive equipment for watersports. Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends.  Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. Blue Sky Thinking is produced by Bespoken Media. Get in touch: [email protected] Instagram: @globetrendermagazine
Prof. Carlos Duarte, Ibn Sina Distinguished Professor of Marine Science at KAUST and Advisory Board Member at Red Sea Global
7/28/2024
33:50
Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. One of the world’s top climate scientists, Dr Carlos Duarte is drawing on his 40 years of experience as a marine ecologist and scientific diver to guide Red Sea Global in building resorts that function harmoniously with the sea. In this episode we hear how the company is working to nurture vital ecosystems such as coral and mangroves; protect the Red Sea island archipelago from rising sea levels; and design a blueprint for regenerative tourism. Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends.  Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel.  Blue Sky Thinking is produced by Bespoken Media.Get in touch: [email protected] Instagram: @globetrendermagazine
Raed Albasseet, Group Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer for Red Sea Global, on creating a net-zero-carbon destination
7/21/2024
36:26
Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. Raed Albasseet is a key driving force behind Red Sea Global’s desire to create a new tourism paradigm, one that is built on the principle of harmonising high-end tourism with environmental care and the inclusion of local Saudis. In this season two episode we learn how the company is creating a net-zero-carbon destination; why solar power is better than oil; and the implications of building the country’s largest off-grid electric car charging network. Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends.  Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. Blue Sky Thinking is produced by Bespoken Media.Get in touch: [email protected] Instagram: @globetrendermagazine
John Pagano, Group Chief Executive Officer for Red Sea Global, on Saudi’s vision for the future of luxury tourism
7/14/2024
45:06
Welcome to season two of Blue Sky Thinking, in association with Red Sea Global. Since 2018, John Pagano has led Red Sea Global’s growth from the ground up, with the aim of creating high-end regenerative tourism destinations that will help diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy away from oil. In this episode we hear why the country has decided to open up to international travel; what makes its new Red Sea airport so special; and what lies ahead for the emerging resort enclaves of The Red Sea and AMAALA. Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends.  Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. Blue Sky Thinking is produced by Bespoken Media.Get in touch: [email protected] Instagram: @globetrendermagazine
8. Zina Bencheikh, managing director EMEA for Intrepid Travel, on travel as a force for good
10/22/2023
59:09
A former finance specialist turned advocate for women's rights, Zina discusses Intrepid Travel's journey to becoming a world-leading sustainable tour company; why it's imperative to support Indigenous communities; and her vision for creating a global tour guide school. intrepidtravel.com Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends. globetrender.com/volt Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. globetrender.com Get in touch: [email protected]: @globetrendermagazine
7. Peer Bueller, chief financial officer for Kayak, on why you should never 'fake it til you make it'
10/22/2023
1:06:55
A self-effacing, mountain climbing, business guru, Peer shares why it's ok to be an introvert (even as a public speaker); how it's possible to have fun and make money at the same time; and the role of artificial intelligence in travel planning of tomorrow. kayak.co.uk Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends. globetrender.com/volt Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. globetrender.com Get in touch: [email protected]: @globetrendermagazine
6. Tom Marchant, co-founder of Black Tomato, on life-changing adventures for the super-rich
10/22/2023
1:09:03
A pre-eminent experience designer and travel addict, Tom shares his predictions for the future of luxury journeys; designing movie-inspired James Bond itineraries (costing upwards of £15,000); finding the perfect business partners; and turning an obsessive love of exploration into a multi-million-pound business.blacktomato.comListen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends. globetrender.com/volt Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. globetrender.com Get in touch: [email protected]: @globetrendermagazine
5. Michael Henderson, co-founder of Moon World Resorts, on building lunar colonies on Earth
10/22/2023
59:22
After an evening of Guinness drinking, Michael speaks about how he had a dramatic realisation about what he would spend the next 20 years of his life trying to make a reality; why giant replicas of the moon will offer an affordable alternative to going into space; and why his school teacher said he was either going to be a "billionaire or a failure". moonworldresorts.com Listen to this episode to get a 50% discount code for Globetrender's VOLT newsletter, which delivers deep-dive analysis on emerging travel trends. globetrender.com/volt Host Jenny Southan is the editor, founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK's leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. globetrender.com Get in touch: [email protected]: @globetrendermagazine

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15 Episodes

Julie Audette, Senior Director of Destination Marketing for AMAALA, on rebranding Saudi Arabia as a vacation paradise

Zainab Hamidaddin, Executive Director of Employee Engagement and HR Business Partners for Red Sea Global, on travelling as a woman in Saudi Arabia

Rosanna Chopra, Executive Director – Destination Development for Red Sea Global, on designing the world’s most accessible tourism destination

Prof. Carlos Duarte, Ibn Sina Distinguished Professor of Marine Science at KAUST and Advisory Board Member at Red Sea Global

Raed Albasseet, Group Chief Environment and Sustainability Officer for Red Sea Global, on creating a net-zero-carbon destination

John Pagano, Group Chief Executive Officer for Red Sea Global, on Saudi’s vision for the future of luxury tourism

8. Zina Bencheikh, managing director EMEA for Intrepid Travel, on travel as a force for good

7. Peer Bueller, chief financial officer for Kayak, on why you should never 'fake it til you make it'

6. Tom Marchant, co-founder of Black Tomato, on life-changing adventures for the super-rich

5. Michael Henderson, co-founder of Moon World Resorts, on building lunar colonies on Earth