Bookings and Bottles
Bookings and Bottles
Podcast Description
Bookings & Bottles is a podcast for travel professionals who want more than just bookings, they want insight, systems, and stories (and maybe a little wine too).
Hosted by Simone Snedorf, a TravelOps System Designer with a deep love for the travel industry, this podcast explores the real behind-the-scenes of travel businesses in South Africa and beyond.
Through honest conversations with fellow travel professionals, we unpack the strategies, struggles, and smart systems that dr
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as travel industry systems, mental resilience, and unique travel destinations, highlighted by episodes like 'The ROI of Resilience' focusing on burnout management and 'Beyond the Brochure' which explores travel tips for Uzbekistan, aiming to shift perceptions and inform listeners about lesser-known travel opportunities.

Bookings & Bottles is a podcast for travel professionals who want more than just bookings, they want insight, systems, and stories (and maybe a little wine too).
Hosted by Simone Snedorf, a TravelOps System Designer with a deep love for the travel industry, this podcast explores the real behind-the-scenes of travel businesses in South Africa and beyond.
Through honest conversations with fellow travel professionals, we unpack the strategies, struggles, and smart systems that dr
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, host Simone Snedorf speaks with Nikita Zoulis, an executive chef turned business strategist, about his journey from a food truck to founding the Blue Beetroot Consultancy.
They discuss the importance of consistency in culinary experiences, the challenges of maintaining calm in high-pressure environments, and the value of investing in back of house training.
Nikita emphasizes the need for hands-on mentorship in the culinary field and the significance of personal connections in the travel industry, particularly in enhancing guest experiences through food.
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