by annapollock@me.com | Nov 22, 2013 | Conscious Travel, MOVE
I am very pleased to provide a sneak preview of what I consider to be the best contemporary insight into the essence of Bali – as seen through the stories of 14 Balinese residents – beautifully compiled by writer Clare McAlaney and photographer Trish...
by annapollock@me.com | Nov 9, 2013 | Conscious Travel, MOVE
The theme of ATTA’S Adventure Travel World Summit 2013 conference (#ATWS2013) was imagine, inspire and invest: and both the organisers (ATTA) and the host country (Namibia) delivered in spades! The conference was excellent and the week spent before with the...
by annapollock@me.com | Oct 18, 2013 | Biodiversity, Conscious Travel, Cultural Diversity, Culture, MOVE, Place, Protection
Excitement is mounting! In less than four hours I start my journey to Namibia to participate in the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s annual World Summit (2013). It’s such a privilege for many reasons: 1. Namibia leads the world in wildlife conservancy...
by annapollock@me.com | Jun 17, 2013 | Conscious Travel, Leadership, MOVE
Most of the public, in the UK especially, has heard of Richard Branson – the flamboyant, fun loving, self-made, successful, philanthropic, provocative, charming entrepreneur; Head of the Virgin Group, and sporting a well deserved reputation for generating publicity,...
by annapollock@me.com | Jun 14, 2013 | Conscious Travel, MOVE
I am indebted to Whole Journeys for sharing this quote from Andrew Zimmern, chef, author, TV host. What does travelling consciously mean to you? Please complete this sentence: To travel consciously is to:………….. Here are some thoughts –...
by annapollock@me.com | May 16, 2013 | Conscious Travel, Leadership, MOVE, Protection, Purpose
For as long as I have been working in tourism, I have heard its “leaders” (presumed by society to be the heads of global agencies or multinationals) complain of a lack of media attention and the failure of governments to take it seriously or to give its tourism...