Tourism Matters
Tourism Matters explores careers, capability and the people shaping the tourism industry. Host Carmen Bold speaks with professionals, leaders and educators from across the sector about how they built their careers, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and where the industry is heading next. The podcast offers insight for anyone working in tourism, considering a career in the industry, or responsible for developing the next generation of talent.
Podcasting since 2025 • 15 episodes
Tourism Matters
Latest Episodes
Thomas Worry: From Seasonal Work to a Sustainable Tourism Career
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Tourism Matters, Carmen Bold speaks with Thomas Worry, a Canadian tourism professional whose career has been built across seasonal roles, international experience, and corporate tourism operat...
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Episode 15
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1:09:49
Linda Tillman: Why Regional Events Are Struggling (And What Needs to Change)
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Tourism Matters, Carmen Bold speaks with Linda Tillman - Managing Director of Tilma Group and co-founder of the Australian Centre for Regional Events - about the realities of building tourism ...
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Episode 14
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52:51
Professor Anne Hardy: Why Tourism Research Matters - Behaviour, Data and Antarctica
In this episode of Tourism Matters, Carmen Bold speaks with Professor Anne Hardy — tourism researcher, consultant, academic, and Chair of Destination Southern Tasmania — about how research can shape tourism decisions.Anne shares the stor...
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Episode 13
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1:12:44
Matt Scott: Tour Guiding, Product Development and Building a Global Tourism Career
In this episode of Tourism Matters, join Carmen Bold as she chats with Matt Scott about his journey through international tourism, tour guiding and product development.Matt shares how early travel experiences and cultural exposure led hi...
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Episode 12
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1:18:03
Emma Rhoades: Tourism Careers, Networking and Navigating Workforce Challenges
In this episode of Tourism Matters, join Carmen Bold as she chats with Emma Rhoades about her career journey and her current work supporting tourism businesses through workforce development at the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC)....
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Episode 11
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41:50