Podcast

Welcome to the Visitor Elves podcast, where we take you behind the scenes of tourism, hospitality, culture, and events in and around the West of England and Wales.

Each episode dives into the stories, insights, challenges, and victories of inspiring people and businesses shaping the industry.

Conversations with Kelly

Ep.34 Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter with Mark Kelly

About Episode 34 Sports tourism and the exciting developments planned for Bristol's Sporting Quarter at Ashton Gate Stadium with CEO Mark Kelly. If football, rugby or Take That are your thing,...

Ep.33 Visit West: 10 year plans for the region with Kathryn Davis

About Episode 33 Visit West managing Director Kathryn Davis, talking about the 10-year Destination Management Plan for the region alongside future funding for regional tourism. In this episode we...

Ep. 32 Mendip Activity Centre with George Combe

About Episode 32 Mendip Activity Centre: Tobogganing, outdoor education and award-winning camping in North Somerset with George CombeSet over 250 acres Mendip Activity Centre is the largest...

Ep.31 Noahs Ark Zoo Farm, conversation with Director Larry Bush

Episode 31 Noah's Ark Zoo Farm: The Growth of an Accessible, VisitEngland Gold Award-Winning Visitor Attraction with Larry BushIn this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Larry Bush,...

Ep.30 Urban Tandoor with Sujith D’Almeida & Nat Brereton

Episode 30 Urban Tandoor - Using TikTok to drive visitors and an international community with Owner Sujith D’Almeida and TikTok Queen Nat BreretonI’m beside myself with excitement bringing you my...

Ep.9 Mollies Motel and Diner with Lindsey Williams.

Lindsey Williams shares sales tips from her hospitality career, promoting Mollies Motel and Diner, a stylish, affordable accommodation brand, while highlighting the importance of integrity,...

Ep.8 Kathryn Davis, Director of Tourism

Kathryn Davis discusses Visit West’s formation, regional tourism growth, post-COVID trends, digital platform success, and the need to reframe tourism careers to attract more talent.In today’s...

Ep.6 Viv Kennedy Broadmead BID

Viv Kennedy, Head of Broadmead BID in Bristol, shares her journey from intern to leader, discussing Broadmead’s challenges, future, and offering advice on resilience, optimism, and reinventing...

Ep.5 Cheltenham BID with Belinda Hunt

Episode 5 Cheltenham BID - what it takes to manage operations in Cheltenham Town Centre with Belinda HuntThe Regency spa town of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire was made popular in the 18th and 19th...

Ep.4 We The Curious with Donna Speed-Grenfell

Episode 4 We The Curious - Inspirational management at this Bristol Science centre with Donna Speed-GrenfellDonna started her career at Alton Towers and moved to Bristol when 'We The Curious'...

Ep.3 Slimbridge Wetlands Centre with Sammi Luxa

About Episode 1WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire - talking all things marketing with Sammi Luxa, Sales & Marketing ManagerSammi has been in the visitor economy for over ten years where...

Ep.2 Savouring Bath Food Tours with Mike James

Episode 2 Savouring Bath food tours owner Mike James is talking about the beautiful city of Bath, food and life as a tour guide."Early this year, I started to look at third party distribution. And...