Hosted by Green Arrow Consultancy’s Nikki Giumelli along with her co-hosts Ben Woodward and Lisa Chambers, Inside Downunder is an Australian tourism podcast that dives into the people, ideas, conversations and experiences shaping the visitor economy across the country.
Together, they explore what it really takes to build a thriving tourism industry in a constantly changing world. The podcast unpacks the realities of running businesses, managing destinations, navigating sustainability transitions, and most importantly, telling the stories of the legends who make up the Australian Tourism Industry.
A Conversation for the Industry, by the Industry!
Each episode features candid, often funny and always insightful conversations with people who live and breathe tourism. Guests include operators, destination managers, academics, policymakers, and community voices each offering an honest look at the wins, challenges, and lessons learned from their part of the industry.
More Than a Podcast, A Shared Passion for Tourism
For Nikki, Ben, and Lisa, Inside Downunder isn’t just about broadcasting industry news, it’s about building connection. The podcast offers a space for open conversation, shared experience and the celebration of the people who make tourism what it is.
Tune in for special episodes, where the team is joined by Brian Hennessy, Inside Downunder’s foreign correspondent, who brings international context and insights from tourism professionals selling Australia from across the globe. Brian’s updates and interviews offer a valuable lens on how global trends, traveller expectations and cultural dynamics connect back to Australia’s tourism story….and we all know he is wonderful storyteller and comedic genius too!
Inside Downunder continues to grow its following among operators, industry professionals, trade partners to Australia, students, educators and tourism professionals looking for inspiration, insight and a reminder of why we all do what we do.
You can listen to Inside Downunder on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts and follow along on LinkedIn or Instagram for new episode releases and behind-the-scenes updates.
