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The Travel Growth Podcast

The Travel Growth Podcast

Von: Tom Mcloughlin
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As the owner of a travel marketing agency, I've worked with travel businesses for over 10 years and seen what works and what doesn't first hand, learning a lot of lessons along the way. This podcast is here to share the stories of business leaders in the travel industry, from the biggest successes to the hardest challenges and everything in between. And there's a dash of wanderlust thrown in along the way for good measure. You'll get actionable advice, inspirational stories and leading insight from some of the best in the travel business, direct from people who have been there and done it. To watch the accompanying video and show notes visit https://seotravel.co.uk/podcast/ Subscribe now, and prepare to take your travel business to the next level.Copyright 2026 Tom Mcloughlin Marketing & Vertrieb Reiseliteratur & Erläuterungen Sozialwissenschaften Ökonomie
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  • Duncan Grossart - Finding Brilliant People & Leading with Heart

    Duncan Grossart - Finding Brilliant People & Leading with Heart
    Jun 17 2026

    How do you build the highest-scoring B Corp travel company in the world while turning global re-wilding initiatives into deeply immersive, commercially successful experiences?

    In this season finale of The Travel Growth Podcast, Duncan Grossart pulls back the curtain on how he founded Journeys With Purpose. While you might expect a purely "touchy-feely" discussion on mission and vision, Duncan delivers a masterclass in practical, hard-nosed entrepreneurship. Drawing on his immense depth of knowledge from his previous media and non-travel businesses, he shares exactly how to apply corporate rigour to passion-driven travel.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to find great people, communicate seamlessly, and build a team that transforms a vision into reality
    • The unbreakable link between commercial success and impact success—and why your business needs both
    • Head vs. Heart: Knowing exactly when to lead with emotion and when to lead with clinical business metrics
    • Storytelling in Travel: Why being less literal with imagery and focusing entirely on feeling will transform your marketing
    • What re-wilding and conservation look like when executed as a robust, high-level business strategy
    • The power of being dependent and dependable, and what "being a strong man" truly means in modern leadership

    Duncan also shares how his personal upbringing and experiences with loss shaped his profound motivation, what he’s learned from leading experts in global rewilding, and why taking action will always beat sitting around and planning.

    Whether you're:

    ✔️ Trying to navigate the rigorous path to becoming a certified B Corp

    ✔️ A travel founder trying to balance profitability with an environmental mission

    ✔️ Looking for a real framework to scale and communicate with an international team

    ✔️ Or an entrepreneur looking for an honest, deeply experienced roadmap to building a meaningful brand

    This episode is a masterclass to end the season.

    Key themes: travel entrepreneurship, B Corp travel, rewilding, global conservation, business scaling, team communication, travel marketing, purpose-driven business, leadership.

    Who this is for: Tour operators, sustainable travel founders, eco-hospitality leaders, and any entrepreneur looking to apply proven corporate strategies to an impactful, passion-led business.

    00:00 Introduction to Duncan Grossart

    01:00 Duncan's Early Influences and Background

    05:09 Transitioning to the Business World

    09:45 Key Learnings from Business Experience

    18:28 The Importance of Team Communication

    26:09 The Birth of Journeys with Purpose

    31:35 Understanding Rewilding and Conservation

    39:35 Balancing Commercial and Impact Success

    46:51 Reflections on the Travel Industry

    50:31 The Power of Storytelling in Travel

    52:15 From Head to Heart: A Personal Journey

    55:16 Defining Success and Impact

    01:00:17 The Role of Loss in Motivation

    01:03:45 The Importance of Nature and Conservation

    01:19:03 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Travel

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  • Lydia Eva Mpanga - Female Empowerment, Community Impact & Competing with Big Brands

    Lydia Eva Mpanga - Female Empowerment, Community Impact & Competing with Big Brands
    Jun 10 2026
    How do you navigate the highly competitive African safari industry as a female founder, while building a purpose-driven group that empowers local communities and secures international awards?In this episode, Lydia Eva Mpanga shares her inspirational story as the co-founder and CEO of Nkuringo Safaris. Operating at the forefront of East African tourism, Lydia reveals how she grew the multi-award-winning Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, established the Gorilla Junction Foundation, and became a true trailblazer in community-led luxury travel and sustainable conservation.You’ll learn:How being purpose-led can build a deeply motivated team that stands together through good and hard timesThe real impact of community-led tourism and how the growth of Nkuringo Safaris directly elevates local livelihoods on the groundHow a unique mix of parental backgrounds gave Lydia the "aggression and empathy" needed to fight for her space in a male-dominated industryAlternative approaches to wildlife conservation that ensure it actually works for the community and all stakeholders involvedHow to manage the intense pressure of leadership when hundreds of lives depend on your business successStrategies for marketing Uganda beyond the gorillas and building iron-clad relationships with international travel agentsLydia delivers an absolute masterclass on what it means to go above and beyond for your guests, face small-operation challenges head-on, and lead with unwavering hope and resilience.Whether you're: ✔️ A travel founder trying to balance commercial success with genuine purpose ✔️ Curious about the realities of sustainable conservation and luxury safaris ✔️ Navigating the complex pressures of scaling a team and an experience-led brand ✔️ Or looking to learn from one of the most powerful female voices in African tourism This episode offers a clear, deeply moving, and honest roadmap.Key themes: travel entrepreneurship, female leadership, African tourism, sustainable safaris, wildlife conservation, community engagement, luxury hospitality, team culture, business resilience.Who this is for: Tour operators, hospitality founders, travel entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about seeing how intentional, community-first business models can scale globally while keeping their soul intact.00:00 The Genesis of Nkuringo Safaris 03:00 Growth and Evolution of Nkuringo Safaris 05:49 Empowering the Community through Employment 09:07 Challenges in Building a Diverse Team 11:57 The Role of the Gorilla Junction Foundation 14:50 Conservation Efforts and Community Engagement 17:58 The Interplay of Business and Conservation20:54 Maintaining High Standards and Awards 23:54 Marketing Strategies and Public Relations 33:55 The Sky's the Limit for Coringo 35:10 Competing in the Safari Industry 36:00 Challenges of Small Operations 39:15 Building Strong Relationships with Agents 45:03 Marketing Uganda Beyond Gorillas 49:04 Navigating Challenges in Tourism 52:21 Maintaining Hope and Resilience 53:57 The Unique Qualities of a Leader 01:00:26 Future Plans for Nkuringo 01:04:12 Community and Conservation Efforts 01:08:17 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs🌍 Follow Our Journeynorth9: https://north9.agencyPodcasts: https://north9.agency/podcasts/🎗️ 100% Profit GivingWe’re giving away 100% of our profits: https://north9.agency/one-hundred/👇 Our SocialsFacebook: / north9agencyLinkedIn: / north9-agencyInstagram: / north9agencyX: https://x.com/north9agency
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    1 Std. und 25 Min.
  • David Guthrie - Sustainable Development Goals, Innovative Tourism & Building a Legacy

    David Guthrie - Sustainable Development Goals, Innovative Tourism & Building a Legacy
    Jun 3 2026

    How do you turn wildlife conservation and community empowerment into a highly successful, standalone business strategy?

    In this episode, David Guthrie shares hard-earned wisdom from his 30-year career as a veteran of the East African safari industry. As the co-founder of A Tent with a View and the mastermind behind the innovative Bush Rover Suites, David has been a true trailblazer, helping open up Tanzania’s 'Secret South' and Saadani National Park while proving that profit and purpose can seamlessly coexist.

    You’ll learn:

    • How to make the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the core engine of your travel business
    • The blueprint for maintaining true cultural authenticity while actively supporting local communities
    • Behind-the-scenes of the Bush Rover Suites: A pinnacle of innovation in community integration and mobile luxury
    • How to build youth projects that empower local children to become the sustainability voices of the future
    • Conservation as a business strategy: How leading with a mission makes your brand stand out from the crowd
    • David’s personal journey of adventure that led him from the UK to the lesser-known wilds of Tanzania

    David delivers sackloads of practical knowledge, inspiration, and honest insights on what it takes to stay motivated, run a passion-driven business, and raise the bar for the entire tourism industry.

    Whether you're:

    ✔️ An operator looking for practical ways to integrate sustainability into your hospitality model

    ✔️ A travel founder looking to stand out in a crowded market

    ✔️ Passionate about conservation-led tourism and community development

    ✔️ Or seeking inspiration from a 30-year industry pioneer

    This conversation gives you a clear, meaningful roadmap.

    Key themes: safari industry, sustainable tourism, UN Sustainable Development Goals, conservation business, travel entrepreneurship, community integration, Tanzania tourism, and innovative hospitality.

    Who this is for: Travel entrepreneurs, tour operators, safari guides, lodge owners, and anyone passionate about building an impactful, forward-thinking business in the global travel and tourism space.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    01:00 The Journey into Travel and Adventure

    03:38 Transition to Tanzania and Early Experiences

    07:32 Founding Tent with a View

    09:11 Current Overview of Tent with a View

    12:26 Navigating Tourism and Community Engagement

    15:41 Balancing Popularity and Sustainability

    20:31 Innovation and Passion in Business

    24:08 Future Plans and Wildlife Conservation

    26:20 Passion and Team Dynamics in Travel

    29:50 Building Trust and Community Connections

    34:32 The Bigger Picture: Purpose of Tent with a View

    39:08 Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Business

    46:57 Innovative Community Projects and Their Impact

    55:09 The Rise of the Girls Sports Academy

    57:48 Building Relationships with DMCs

    01:00:13 The Importance of Personal Connections

    01:04:15 Marketing Strategies for Growth

    01:09:47 Resilience in Business

    01:19:33 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    01:21:19 Legacy and Future Aspirations

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    1 Std. und 30 Min.
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