Trailblazing in Purposeful Travel with Theresa McDermott

Theresa McDermott, founder and CEO of ECT Travel, joins Christine for this week’s soulful conversation as a guest in our Trailblazer Series, produced in collaboration with Strictly Jane Austen Tours.

Theresa is the founder and CEO of ECT Travel, a company based in Bath with worldwide operations, and the founder of Strictly Jane Austen Tours. She is a seasoned travel professional with over 40 years’ experience, starting with facilitating seamless group travel for over 25,000 customers traveling from the UK and Germany into destinations across Europe and culminating with today’s specialist, bespoke packages for customers from all parts of the globe. Active in her local community as well as regionally and nationally, Theresa is a former President of Bath Chamber of Commerce, Director of Future Bath Plus, Business West and UK Inbound. Theresa is currently a director of the regional tourism organisation, VisitWest, and Chair of the Bath Advisory Group. She also curates an annual series of “Phenomenal Women” lectures at YTL’s Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel and is responsible for marketing the iconic and award-winning Thermae Bath Spa.

Strictly Jane Austen Tours was created in 2015 to provide in-depth immersive experiences for fans of Jane Austen, including Cosplay, film locations, and bespoke multi-day tours customized for guests.

We are so grateful for Theresa and Strictly Jane Austen Tours for their collaboration in producing our Trailblazer Series!

In this episode, Theresa and Christine discuss:

· The impact that the Soul of Travel Podcast space has on creating a platform for women’s conversations in travel and tourism

· What makes travel meaningful for ourselves and others

· The privilege it is to design experiences that have an impact on the lives of others

· Jane Austen’s trailblazing story

Join us now for this soulful conversation.

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Special thanks to Strictly Jane Austen Tours for your partnership in the production of our Trailblazer Series!

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Theresa McDermott (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.