Sisterhood and Meaningful Tourism in Sri Lanka with Thushni de Silva

Thushni de Silva, Director at Magical Isle Holidays, joins Christine for this week’s soulful conversation as a guest in our Trailblazer Series, produced in collaboration with Strictly Jane Austen Tours.

Thushni de Silva is a Sri Lankan travel professional with a deep appreciation for culture, heritage, and meaningful connections. With a passion for crafting authentic travel experiences, she is dedicated to showcasing the beauty, diversity, and stories that make Sri Lanka so special. Known for her thoughtful approach and genuine enthusiasm for people and places, Thushni believes that travel is not simply about visiting destinations, but about creating lasting memories and fostering a deeper understanding of the world around us. Through her work, she continues to inspire travellers to experience Sri Lanka with curiosity, respect, and wonder.

In this episode, Thushni and Christine discuss:

· The power that travel has as a force for good and balancing positive and negative impact 

· The importance of visibility and creating pathways for women in tourism in Sri Lanka, including the Female Guide Training Program offered by Women in Travel Collective

· Building a community in which women support women and creating generational pathways 

Join us now for this soulful conversation.

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Learn more about Magical Isle Holidays at https://magicalisleholidays.com/.

Learn more about Women in Travel Collective at https://www.womenintravelcollective.org/.

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). Thushni de Silva (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.