In this episode of The Tourism Chat Show, Michelle welcomes Alex Diethelm from Weekend Getaways and Dogalong. They discuss Alex's journey from Switzerland to New Zealand, her career in tourism, and how COVID-19 spurred her entrepreneurial ventures.
Michelle reflects on insights from the recent Tourism Summit in Auckland, including standout speakers and the Tourism Awards.
Alex shares her experiences in building her businesses, the challenges faced, and the rewarding relationships formed with tourism operators. They also talk about the rise of dog-friendly travel and Alex's public speaking journey.
00:00 Welcome to the Tourism Chat Show 01:03 Reflecting on the Tourism Summit 04:18 Introducing Alex Diethelm 04:57 Alex's Journey in Tourism 08:44 Starting Weekend Getaways 10:54 Building Relationships with Tourism Operators 15:52 Managing Two Websites 17:00 The Rise of Dogalong 19:34 The Birth of Dogalong 20:29 Winning the Jury's Heart 21:06 Getting Featured on Seven Sharp 23:18 Facing Public Speaking Fears 27:11 Tips for Calming Nerves 32:46 Future Goals for Dogalong and Weekend Getaways 36:12 Conclusion and Contact Information ___________________Powered by https://www.destinatenz.com
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Alex Diethelm - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-diethelm/
Weekend Getaways - https://weekendgetaways.co.nz/
Dogalong - https://www.instagram.com/dogalongnz/
Vin Giang's Stage Academy course - https://www.vinhgiang.com/
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