Introducing the Travel Matters team!
We have become B Corp certified!
In celebration of gaining our B Corp certification, we would like to give you a peek behind the scenes and introduce our amazing team! This is our introduction series of our team members.
This week we would love to introduce our Founder and CEO Karen Simmonds! She is an adventurer, who loves to discover new places and when founding Travel Matters she knew she wanted to produce bespoke travels, that help communities and clients experience the true wealth of responsible tourism.
In our interview with Karen, she shared her insights and wisdom about everything travel related. Read further to get to know more about Karen!
What kind of traveller are you?
I am an adventurer.
What is your favourite destination? why?
Tricky as I love discovering new places...hmm Scotland, New Zealand, Switzerland, Costa Rica. I enjoy getting out in nature and exploring the great outdoors.
What do you wish people knew about your favourite destination?
There are many inside tips I can share as having travelled to so many destinations over the world (over 80+ countries) I feel my knowledge is really valuable to anyone visiting for the first time.
What are your top 3 responsible travel tips?
Travel light.
Respect people & be kind.
You are a visitor in a host community, learn some basics in the language of the country you visit.
How do you Make Travel Matter while overseas?
I like to treat people with respect. I like to ensure as much of my money is helping with their economy, dining out, supporting local businesses, and learning about the culture. I am careful to use as little energy whilst I stay in the properties, mindful of water consumption, electricity, and food waste.
What do you want to see in the future in the travel industry?
I want all travel businesses to play their part in ensuring that we protect the planet and respect the people on it. I want an industry where we help one another to understand the importance of travelling responsibly for a sustainable future. That is why I set up the Make Travel Matter campaign and we are a B Corp business.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you bring with you?
For my next trip, I'd love to visit Ecuador, Galapagos or Argentina with either my husband or a great friend.
Psst. Look out for our next posts as we introduce other members of the team!
