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While many of us are busy enjoying our summer getaways and vacations, we often forget about the countless hours and efforts of the minds behind it.

Tourism marketing has taken a hit over the last couple of years thanks to the pandemic, but as we're seeing with the booming return to airports and tourism businesses, things are making a return. Throughout all the ups and downs of the past year, there have been dedicated tourism marketing professionals behind the scenes.

Tourism marketing, let alone in a pandemic, is a tough industry. These individuals have to overcome unpredictable and ever-changing circumstances to better serve their clients and countries. We all have much to learn from these individuals, as they have experienced a host of challenges and opportunities that can only come with the travel industry.

Here are a few of the many dedicated mentors that you can find working adjacent to the tourism industry.?

• Chuck Lapointe: As the Co-Founder & CEO of Narcity Media, Chuck has played a large role in the tourism industry by promoting city highlights. Using creative and timely roundups, Narcity has become a go-to source for local tourism. Chuck and the Narcity team have helped to promote local businesses, restaurants, and countless other city events to avid readers.
• Tegh Singh Bendi: General Manager of Hipcamp, Tegh Singh Bendi, helps promote mindful tourism with Hipcamp. Tegh and his team have built a community of responsible, nature-loving Hipcampers, that encourage tourism and land conservation. His platform supports local nature-based outdoor tourism through a unique search engine. Most recently Hipcamp partnered with MEC for a summer giveaway.?
• Yasmin Aboelsaud: Yasmin is yet another excellent media source, working as the Managing editor of Curiocity to promote the local community through written highlights. Previously the Managing Editor at DailyHive, Yasmin has a wealth of experience in the industry and has made a huge impact on the local communities she works to support.
• Keith Henry: Keith is the CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), working to promote and encourage authentic Indigenous tourism across Canada. Keith strongly believes in the power of the tourism industry and helps Indigenous communities stay connected.
• Conner Galway: Conner not only leads one of Canada's top Tourism Marketing consulting firms he runs eLearningU a powerful and helpful platform providing online tourism training support. This episode covers live events and the tourism sector.