Adventure Travel with Zach Vanasse - Dinosaur Trips

Adventure Travel - Big World Made Small

Adventure Travel, Worldwide, Paleontology-centric Tourism
Zach Vanasse
Founder & Director
Dinosaur Trips
Zach Vanasse has spent the past decade plus working across a variety of roles in the travel and tourism sector, including travel journalist, marketing and PR consultant, not-for-profit program manager, and guest services and operations director to create unrivalled travel experiences 66 million years in the making.
https://dinosaurtrips.com/

Summary
Zach Vanasse, the founder of Dinosaur Trips, discusses the influence of movies like Jurassic Park on paleontology and the tourism industry. He shares his background in tourism and the challenges of starting his own company. Zach emphasizes the importance of balancing the interests of different travelers and making dinosaur trips appealing to everyone. He also highlights the excitement of discovering something new in the field of paleontology. Dinosaur Trips offers unique travel experiences that combine paleontology with other aspects of tourism. The conversation explores the excitement of paleontology and the challenge of finding the right paleontologists to lead tours. It also highlights the appeal of dinosaurs and the power of storytelling in engaging people with paleontology. The idea of creating standalone trips with paleontology opportunities is discussed, as well as the potential for combining paleontology with wildlife experiences. The term 'Dino Nerd' is embraced in marketing, and the importance of self-selection in the tourism industry is acknowledged.
Takeaways

• Movies like Jurassic Park have had a significant impact on paleontology and the tourism industry, inspiring a new generation of dinosaur enthusiasts.
• Having a background in tourism and a comprehensive understanding of the industry can provide valuable insights and skills when starting a new venture.
• Balancing the interests of different travelers is crucial in designing itineraries that appeal to both dinosaur enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts.
• The possibility of discovering something new in paleontology adds an element of excitement and adventure to dinosaur trips. Dinosaur Trips offers travel experiences that allow people to share in the excitement of paleontology.
• Creating standalone trips with paleontology opportunities can appeal to both paleo nerds and their partners or family members.
• The fascination with dinosaurs and the storytelling aspect of paleontology can engage people of all ages.
• Combining paleontology with wildlife experiences can enhance the overall travel experience.
• Finding the right paleontologists who are good with people and can communicate effectively is a challenge in the industry.

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