Hosted by Simone Snedorf · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 29 episodes
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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
Simone Snedorf hosts Bookings and Bottles, a business show with 29 episodes published.
In this episode, Singita Chauke, founder of The Business Uncle, uncovers the gap between strategy and execution in travel businesses. Learn how to create actionable plans that align with your resources and goals. Discove
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, Simone Snedorf, Host an founder of ontōlogic, dives deep into the ultimate Cape Town "sea-fari" with Natalie van Eeden from Apex Shark Expeditions. Celebrating 30 years of marine
Join us for an incredible conversation where you will meet Keith Lindsay, the MD and owner of The Waterfront Duck Co. Discover the thrill of the splashdown with Africa’s first amphibious tour, an award-winning experience
Most people believe that ethical failure is a sudden "cliff" you jump off, a single, dramatic moment of corruption or a massive scandal. But for Sidley Du Preez, ethical failure is far more subtle: it is a slow, quiet dr
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, host Simone Snedorf speaks with Hex Novoa, founder of Zandeo, about the importance of family financial education and experiential learning. They discuss how allowing children to m
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, host Simone Snedorf engages with Roxanne Botman, a career and confidence design thinking coach. They explore various themes including the challenges faced by creatives in the musi
Most travel entrepreneurs overlook the secret to sustainable growth: community-led systems. Candice Grobler, a community builder and tech innovator, shares how South Africa’s unique cultural values, like Ubuntu, inspire
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, host Simone Snedorf and guest Najiba Adams explore the importance of empathy, emotional intelligence, and self-care in the travel and hospitality industry. They discuss practical
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, host Simone Snedorf interviews Larry Soffer, an award-winning mentalist. They discuss the importance of persistence in the entertainment and travel industry, especially during cha
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 di
In this conversation, Adele shares profound insights gained from observing children. She emphasises the importance of staying open-minded, embracing curiosity, and finding joy in simple moments. Adele highlights how chil
Today, we've got a truly inspiring guest with us, whose career journey is a powerful testament to resilience, growth, and dedicated service. We're joined by Najeeba Adams, a Senior Training Facilitator for ServiceGurus,
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, host Simone Snedorf shares insights about the podcast's purpose, her journey in the travel industry, and highlights from her top three episodes. She discusses the importance of sy
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, host Simone Snedorf speaks with Prathna Singh - an In Her Nature Activator, about the profound connection between travel, nature and personal transformation. Prathna designs bespo
Welcome to "Bookings and Bottles," where we pour a little wine and a lot of wisdom into the travel industry. In this episode, host Simone Snedorf sets sail with Eaton Clapper, a world-travelling pianist who has performed
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, paramedic Jody Miles shares his insights on crisis management, emotional intelligence, and mental health. He discusses the importance of assessing situations quickly, de-escalatin
In this episode of Bookings & Bottles, host Simone Snedorf speaks with Patulla Davidson, the Group International Sales and Marketing Manager at Cresta Hotels. Patulla shares valuable insights for travel agents, addressin
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, host Simone Snedorf interviews travel journalist Kiran Molloy, who shares insights on innovative tourism initiatives in South Africa, emerging travel demographics, the importance
In this episode of Bookings and Bottles, host Simone Snedorf sits down with Christo Du Plessis, a seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur, to explore the art of breaking down complex problems into manageable components. Christo
It's live! 🥂 Time to pour your glass and join the conversation. This is the episode that is a must-listen if you have been speaking about sustainability and compliance in the tourism sector in South Africa. We’re talkin
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Bookings and Bottles is hosted by Simone Snedorf. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 29 episodes.
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