Listen "Matching tours and travelers: John Simon and Mona Crowley"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of John Simon, Kefi Travel, and mature traveller Mona Crowley. Join a conversation about delivering travel and tours that are attractive to experienced and mature travellers. This episode also has a special host, broadcaster Trish Hamilton.Episode Guide0:24 Welcome, John & Mona!0:40 Kefi Travel1:40 Free time on Kefi Tours2:35 Approaching each trip individually3:06 John & Mona meet on the streets of Dublin4:13 How Mona likes to travel5:06 Mona prepares for the mode of travel ahead of her trip5:45 Putting in the sensory aspect into travel8:07 Sensory-friendly travel9:20 Finding what interests clients10:09 Supporting small local hotels12:23 Mona's best trip experience14:10 Avoiding some of the busier destinations16:40 COVID-19 and the impact on travel20:16 What Mona looks for in a restaurant20:55 A restaurant experience in Greece23:00 The ideal hotel accommodation25:42 Doing your homework 26:48 Making a tour fit with travelers29:05 Mona's tips to travellers30:40 Making travellers comfortable32:06 John recommends slower-paced destinations34:49 Mona's next trip38:58 Thank you, Mona and John! Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox.Connect with us on any of our social platforms:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterYouTube
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