Discussing ‘Me First’ in Asian Tourism Experiences
Discussing ‘Me First’ in Asian Tourism Experiences High-Yield Tourism’s Gary Bowerman was one of the 49 industry specialists worldwide interviewed by Canvas8 for their 2025 Expert Outlook. Advising on the Travel & Leisure sector in Asia Pacific, Gary talked about how the concept of ‘Me First’ will disrupt people’s behaviour and the impacts it has […]
Shaping the Future of Tourism Experiences in Asia
Shaping the Future of Tourism Experiences in Asia What will be the role of group travel in Asia’s shifting tourism landscapes? Patterns of demand are changing, and so are the expectations and destination choices of travellers. So what happens next? High-Yield Tourism’s Gary Bowerman moderated the Tours & Destination Leaders’ Panel, entitled Shaping the […]
“More Than Mountains!” – Creating Lifetime Experiences in Nepal
“More Than Mountains!” – Creating Lifetime Experiences in Nepal “As you commodify your tourism products, your yield goes down.” Issue 160 of Asia Travel Re:Set featured highlights from Dr Jens Thraenhart’s fascinating interview on the High-Yield Tourism Podcast with Raj Gyawali, founder of socialtours in Nepal and Partner in Norway-based Ethical Travel Portal, about the changing contexts of travel […]
Episode 9 – Transcript
Transcript of Episode 9 Discover how Australia is reimagining its visitor economy in a post-pandemic world, with fascinating insights from Austrade’s Samantha Palmer. From the unexpected silver lining of Australians rediscovering their own backyard during COVID-19 to the strategic focus on emerging Asian markets, this episode unpacks the evolution of Australia’s tourism landscape. With: Gary […]
Episode 9
Episode 9: High Yield Tourism Podcast Discover how Australia is reimagining its visitor economy in a post-pandemic world, with fascinating insights from Austrade’s Samantha Palmer. From the unexpected silver lining of Australians rediscovering their own backyard during COVID-19 to the strategic focus on emerging Asian markets, this episode unpacks the evolution of Australia’s tourism landscape. […]
Episode 7 – Transcript
Transcript of Episode 7 Jens and Raj explore concepts of Lifetime Experiences, Narrative Storytelling and Spiritual Adventure in the magnificent mountain nation of Nepal. With: Gary Bowerman Dr Jens Thraenhart Raj Gyawali Founder, socialtours Transcript Hello and welcome to the High Yield Tourism Podcast. I’m Gary Bowerman. On today’s show, Jens Thraenhart takes the helm […]
Episode 5 – Transcript
Transcript of Episode 5 We explore strategies and practices that empower local communities, preserve cultural heritage, and ensure that tourism delivers positive outcomes for both visitors and local populations. With: Gary Bowerman Hafsa H. Mbamba Tourism Delivery Manager, Zanzibar Presidential Delivery Bureau Enver Duminy CEO, Cape Town Tourism Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 5 […]
Episode 6 – Transcript
Transcript of Episode 6 We discuss Alberta’s transition from a marketing-focused organization to a holistic destination management approach, emphasizing tourism’s role in economic diversification. With: Gary Bowerman Dr Jens Thraenhart Jon Mamela Chief Commercial Officer, Travel Alberta Transcript Hello and welcome to Episode 6 of the High Yield Tourism Podcast. I’m Gary Bowerman. On today’s […]
Episode 4 – Transcript
Transcript of Episode 4 Impressions from the UN Tourism Commission Meetings for Asia and the Pacific, and the 1st Regional Asia Gastronomy Tourism Forum in, Cebu / Philippines With: Gary Bowerman Dr Jens Thraenhart Transcript Hello, I’m Gary Bowerman, and welcome to Episode 4 of the High-Yield Tourism Podcast. On today’s show, Jens Thraenhart and […]
Episode 3 – Transcript
Transcript of Episode 3 Impressions from Travel & Tourism Conferences With: Gary Bowerman Dr Jens Thraenhart Transcript Hello, I’m Gary Bowerman, and welcome to episode three of the High-Yield Tourism podcast. On today’s show, Jens Thraenhart and I will be reflecting on the key themes from this season’s travel conferences, shows and events that we’ve […]
