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Since 2010 I have been asked to write, advise, and/or consult on a range of different projects. I may be available to help you with your project in some way. Let's talk.
I launched GoodTourismBlog.com in May 2017. Dedicated to “diverse perspectives on sustainable tourism & responsible travel ... because travel & tourism is everyone's business”, the “GT” Blog provides a platform for academics, experts, and practitioners to share insights that inspire and inform their peers. Commercial sponsorship, strategic partnership, and financial donations are welcome.
My career started in the Lion City in 1997 when the Singapore Human Resources Institute hired me as Marketing Communications Executive. I was then engaged as editor of a real estate investment magazine before co-founding a magazine publishing business.
In 2001 I got on my bike (literally) and headed to Thailand. After two years' teaching English, I was appointed Editor at the Bangkok-based Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Having initiated many of PATA’s early forays into new media, I was quickly promoted to Assistant Director of Communications.
In 2008 Nathan Associates engaged me as Knowledge Management (KM) & Communications Specialist to work on a USAID-funded ASEAN economic development project for the travel & tourism and textiles & apparel sectors. In this role I conceived and project-managed the development of web-based KM, B2B, and B2C platforms, one of which won a PATA Gold Award.
Since 2010, I have freelanced as a consultant, speculated on an internet startup, travelled the Balkans region, reinvigorated a community newspaper, written white papers for blockchain projects, and dabbled in digital nomadism.
I am continuously seeking meaning, purpose, and a good meal with a friend.
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Happy to be here at the 2024 PATA annual summit. Met many industry professionals and a few whose role in tourism touches on sustainability. First…
Happy to be here at the 2024 PATA annual summit. Met many industry professionals and a few whose role in tourism touches on sustainability. First…
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Our lodge aims to minimize the human footprint on the natural world. Book now: m.me/cardamomexperience #CardamomTentedCamp #travel #sustainable…
Our lodge aims to minimize the human footprint on the natural world. Book now: m.me/cardamomexperience #CardamomTentedCamp #travel #sustainable…
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A new day, a new leader, and a new era for Singapore. May God continue to grant our new Prime Minister and the leadership the wisdom, insights, grit,…
A new day, a new leader, and a new era for Singapore. May God continue to grant our new Prime Minister and the leadership the wisdom, insights, grit,…
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Active member
Walpole Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service
- 1 year 6 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
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Active Member / Committee Member (PR & social media)
Walpole Volunteer Marine Rescue Service
- 1 year 6 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
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Communications Services Volunteer
Walpole Community Resource Centre
- 1 year 8 months
Social Services
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Event Sponsor & Organiser
Operation Smile Thailand
- less than a year
Health
FreePlayo (Thailand) was the lead sponsor and organiser of two "Charity Fun Nights", which raised money and awareness for Operation Smile Thailand.
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Volunteer (Walpole & Nornalup Inlets Marine Park)
Department of Parks & Wildlife Western Australia
- 8 months
Environment
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