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Destination On The Left

Nicole Mahoney
Collaboration
Sustainability
Tourism
Travel Industry
Travel Marketing
Sustainable Tourism
Travel Trends
Storytelling
Economic Development
Atlantic Canada
Culinary Experiences
Travel and Tourism
Cross-Border Travel
PESO Model
Branding
Wheel the World
Networking
Culinary Tourism
Community Engagement
Accessible Travel

Destination On The Left is a travel and tourism industry podcast hosted by Travel Alliance Partnership. Each episode explores successful collaborations, creative marketing ideas and best practices for both consumer and travel trade marketing programs. Interviews are a mix of Destination Marketers, Industry Leaders, Consultants and businesses in the industry.

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Morag Barrett, leadership expert, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work and How to Show Up as One. Morag shares why meaningful workplace r... more

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Sally Berry, Tourism Director for Great Lakes USA and Cruise the Great Lakes. Sally shares how an unexpected career path led her into tourism and eventually to one of the industry's most collabo... more

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I host a special Community Conversation featuring Patrick Kaler, President & CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara; Tony Snell-Rodriguez, Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion at Visit Milwaukee; Steven Coyle... more

On this episode of Destination on the Left, we bring you Part 2 of our Roadshow series recorded live at the 2026 Taste of Place Summit in Edmonton, Alberta. Hosted by the Culinary Tourism Alliance in partnership with Explore Edmonton, the Summit brou... more

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Ellen Walker-Matthews
President and CEO
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
Episode: 487. Building Culinary and Agritourism Through Collaboration: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Elaine Zedack
Project Manager for Strategic Initiatives
Visit Pittsburgh
Episode: 487. Building Culinary and Agritourism Through Collaboration: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Eilish Doherty
Senior Economic Development Officer for Tourism
Strathcona County
Episode: 487. Building Culinary and Agritourism Through Collaboration: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Ceri Chong
VP of Destination and Community Development
Tourism Richmond
Episode: 487. Building Culinary and Agritourism Through Collaboration: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Bryanna Kumpula-Yung
Economic Development Coordinator
Leduc County
Episode: 487. Building Culinary and Agritourism Through Collaboration: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Tam Anderson
Farmer, Agritourism Alberta
Agritourism Alberta
Episode: 486. Food Tourism Begins with People: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Jenni Lessard
Chef and Culinary Consultant
Inspired by Nature Culinary Consulting
Episode: 486. Food Tourism Begins with People: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
James Eddington
Owner, Eddington's of Exeter and Farm and Chef Table Tours
Eddington's of Exeter
Episode: 486. Food Tourism Begins with People: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Carl-Éric Guertin
Executive Director, Économusée Network Society
Économusée Network Society
Episode: 486. Food Tourism Begins with People: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit

Host

Nicole Mahoney
Host of Destination On The Left; prominent facilitator of destination marketing and collaborative strategies

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Very Informative

    Destination on the Left is an engaging and insightful podcast for anyone passionate about travel and tourism. Nicole is a thoughtful, knowledgeable host who asks great questions and brings genuine warmth and energy to every conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lloyd12Green
    United States20 days ago
  • Helpful & Entertaining

    As someone who’s interested in marketing in the hospitality and tourism industry, this podcast has great insights for me. I’ve been able to learn a lot from professionals in the field. My favorite episodes are the ones where the Travel Alliance Partnership team explains the PESO model and how they use it in their strategic plans. Nicole interviews so many different people who have relevant unique perspectives. This podcast is great for anyone in the industry or anyone like me, who is trying to l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathan Oyer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Practical and fun

    Nicole curates the best content with really awesome guests who provide practical stories and examples of real life that you can be inspired by, and tips you can use. I was grateful to be a guest on her podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SparkleSF
    United Statesa year ago
  • Terrific

    Loved interacting with Nicole on this podcast. Latest stats, new ideas great discussion!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mhig
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Interview

    It was such a pleasure being a guest on Destination on the Left! Talking to Nicole felt like talking to one of my friends not an interview. She asks thorough questions and you can tell she does her research on each guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eileen Ivette
    United States2 years ago

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The show is viewed as a high-quality resource for industry professionals seeking real-world strategies.

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487. Building Culinary and Agritourism Through Collaboration: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Q: What new things are you working on for 2026 and beyond?
Develop a regional online ecosystem (food hub) for producers to reach restaurants and consumers, and expand marketing capabilities through new digital platforms and collaborations, including Michelin-related initiatives.
487. Building Culinary and Agritourism Through Collaboration: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Q: Can you share an example of a partnership that has been successful?
Partnerships like the Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration with Harbour Authority and local restaurants demonstrate shared storytelling, land access for events, and authentic seafood experiences that drive visitation.
487. Building Culinary and Agritourism Through Collaboration: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit
Q: How are you approaching culinary and agritourism in your area?
Leverage municipal strategy to build a culinary ecosystem that connects producers, operators, and communities, while emphasizing collaborations with local businesses and ensuring visitor-ready experiences.
484. How Research and Collaboration Is Transforming Erie, with Chris Temple
Q: What was the most challenging moment for Visit Erie, and what creative solutions emerged?
The pandemic caused an overnight halt to travel; Erie pivoted to promote outdoor experiences, supported local partners, and launched Erie Restaurant Week to stimulate the local economy, turning a crisis into a long-running program.
484. How Research and Collaboration Is Transforming Erie, with Chris Temple
Q: Tell us a little about yourself and your background with Visit Erie.
Chris explains she has been with Visit Erie for 25 years, is a lifelong Erie resident, and describes her role promoting the area and supporting growth through a deep connection to the community.

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A show focused on collaborations, partnerships, and practical marketing in the travel, tourism, and destination-management space. Across recent episodes, the emphasis is on how DMOs, chambers of commerce, regional tourism organizations, and industry partners join forces to build ecosystems, tell compelling place-based stories, and drive economic impact through consumer and travel-trade channels. Noteworthy themes include co-opetition, cross-destination collaborations, data-driven branding, authentic storytelling, and sustainable, community-centered approaches to tourism marketing. The format often features senior leaders and practitioners sharing concrete partnerships, programs, and tactical playbooks that listeners—particularly industry ma... more

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Recent guests on Destination On The Left include:

1. Ellen Walker-Matthews
2. Elaine Zedack
3. Eilish Doherty
4. Ceri Chong
5. Bryanna Kumpula-Yung
6. Tam Anderson
7. Jenni Lessard
8. James Eddington

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