Why the travel industry is about to get personal
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19 Oct 2023
Why the travel industry is about to get personal

Britons are eager to resume their travels post-pandemic, but a heightened awareness of the preciousness of their time is pushing many to seek unique and authentic experiences. As international travel picks up, what changes can we expect in how people across generations think about holidays?

Carolyn Addison

Carolyn Addison is the head of product at the Black Tomato Group. She manages its global network of hotels, experience partners, and creative product development, including innovative launches and partnerships. She also serves as the UK delegate to Virtuoso's Destinations & Experiences Advisory Board.

Hazel McGuire

Hazel McGuire is the general manager for the UK & Ireland at Intrepid Travel, a world leader in responsible travel. With 17 years of experience in senior commercial, marketing and general management roles, predominantly in the travel and transport industries, she now leads Intrepid's continued growth across the UK and Europe, with responsibility for ensuring that the company achieves its goals in balancing purpose and profit.

Dr. Nabila Ismali

Dr. Nabila Ismali is a pharmacist-turned-travel writer, influencer, and marketing professional. She started her travel blog and social media platform, Dose of Travel, nearly ten years ago after her first solo trip. She also leads group trips for people of colour, mainly South Asians, to increase travel accessibility and create safe spaces for marginalised communities.

Sonya Barlow

Sonya Barlow is an entrepreneur, inclusion expert, travel and lifestyle content creator, author, and presenter. She is the award-winning founder of LMF Network, a global community and edtech platform to build women's confidence, capabilities, and careers through masterclasses, mentorship, and community. Since launching in 2018, the social community has grown to over 50,000 and up-skilled more than 15,000 people. Sonya is valued for her public speaking skills, including delivering two TEDx talks, being recognised as a Linkedin Changemaker and Top Voice, and being a radio host for the BBC's The Everyday Hustle. As well as receiving multiple awards and being showcased in Forbes, Business Insider, and The Telegraph, Sonya is also the best-selling author of Unprepared to Entrepreneur.