I've worked in tourism and hospitality since 2001 and from 2013 with a focus on sustainable tourism.
In 2014 I moved to Cambodia where I began advocating for reducing single-use plastics in the tourism sector, the response was massively positive and ultimately led me to creating my business, Plastic Free Southeast Asia.
The purpose of PFSEA is to support tour companies, destination bodies and hotels in creating their sustainability plan, engaging their team and putting the plan into place, whilst bringing suppliers and customers on the journey.
I'm an independent and trained Blue Consultant for Oceanic Global's Blue Standard and a verified coach for the Travelife Certification program, supporting tour companies who want to attain the Travelife certification in reaching their goal.
As well as these skills, I've got a Masters Degree in Tourism Management where I first learnt about and developed an interest in sustainable tourism.
Now based in Sydney, Australia I continue working with hotels and corporate businesses and also the Sydney Festival. I volunteer on the Mosman Council Climate Action Committee and for the NSW Tourism Awards as a judge.
Connections in the tourism space
Great to have you there Shandos :)
My pleasure and thanks for all of your support and coming up from Tassie for the event! I'm looking forward to the next one!
It was wonderful to catch up before the end of the year! I'm always delighted by the synchronicities that appear at events like this, and hearing how people have made new connections. Next year will be even more fun and we'll have a regular schedule of ... show more
Hello, who's in Sydney at the start of December? Tuesday 3rd December we'll be holding an end of year meet up - venue still tba so please reach out if you've got connections with a CBD location who might like to shout us some drinks! In the meantime, ... show more
Sydney Travel Massive 1 month ago
It's been a little while, I was sure I only saw this pop up recently! If you're still looking for someone, i'd be happy to get involved! :)
Sydney Travel Massive 4 months ago