EP5: Meet Jeff Lewis Chief Nerd at Tourism Solved

On this week's episode: Former TripAdvisor VP of Technology and current "Chief Nerd" at Tourism Solved and non-executive Director at Flotepace, joins Jessop and Laura to discuss life in a world without travel.

Special thanks - to Monolith Communications for your support! https://vimeo.com/discoverworldwide/ep5monolith

Make sure to stick around at the end for some amusing bonus content - microphone testing! (MUST LISTEN)

Listen to this episode from Where Did Travel Go? on Spotify. Former TripAdvisor VP of Technology and current "Chief Nerd" at Tourism Solved and non-executive Director at Flotepace, joins Jessop and Laura to discuss life in a world without travel. Thank you to Monolith Communications for your support!

HIGHLIGHTS:

0:40 - New sponsor, Monolith APAC Multimedia Solutions
4:35 - "Earth Celebration" by KODO on Sado Island
7:20 - Chocolate Winter in Switzerland (Lindt Chocolaterie)
8:35 - Airbnb is back! Brian Chesky a man of his word
10:40 - IKEA Group with #IKEAVacations in a box.
13:53 - Hello! Tours Awards from Tripadvisor
18:00 - Featured Guest - Jeff Lewis
21:23 - Sailing during COVID (fascinating insights)
27: 56 - What is TripAdvisor and benefits to customers.
31:09 - Who is TourismSolved
35:00 - Viator's growth
35:20 - Flotespace, fun on the water!
37:05 - "Play NZ" Campaign by Tourism New Zealand
45:12 - Jeff’s trip to Antarctica
44:43 - Qantas flights to Antarctica
49:44 - Meeting with Ninja Food Tours
50:13 - DreamDrive
52:36 - BONUS CONTENT > Microphone Testing Out-takes

RESOURCES: RESOURCES:

Hello! Tours Corona Diaries & Awards - Read more here.

Sado Island & KODO host Earth Celebration Online - Watch the 3-day event again here!

IKEA "Vacations in a Box - All you need is a little imagination.

Chocolate Snow in Switzerland - Find out about this crazy phenomenon. 

AirBNB Making Headlines - See what's shaking here

Make sure to stick around at the end for some amusing bonus content - microphone testing! (MUST LISTEN)