Selene Brophy

Selene has over two decades of journalistic expertise spanning news, real estate, and travel sectors. She headed up the travel editorial division for 10 years at 24.com, the leading digital publisher in Africa, where she honed her multimedia content creation skills —ranging from video and podcast production to devising social media strategies. An industry thought leader, Selene was a featured speaker at WTM Africa 2019, where she delved into pressing issues like Overtourism and the role of Artificial Intelligence in modernizing the travel sector. She has also lent her expertise as a judge on multiple award panels, notably the WTMAfrica 2020 for the Most Compelling Agency Story. Academically, she holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Media Management and is a graduate of the Seth Godin AltMBA program in 2017. She is also a 2020 Media24 Future Skills Development Program alumni. Beyond her professional pursuits, Selene is an avid traveler and adventurer, often exploring the great outdoors in Cape Town, South Africa, with her family and dogs. She channels her love for travel into crafting engaging social media reels via her iPhone.

Latest Stories

News Blog

Electric Biking, Cemetery Walks Among Fastest Growing U.S. Travel Experiences

Americans want savvy pricing regarding their travel experiences in the new year, as they keep an open mind about the type of things they plan to book.  U.S. travelers are prioritizing price-driven travel in 2023, according to the latest Skyscanner data looking at travel preferences for 2023. The metasearch travel company added that 46 percent…

News Blog

Spontaneous Trips Are In; Ugly Sweaters Out This Holiday Season

There's nothing quite like a surprise travel gift — and U.S. travelers are ready for it. During the most wonderful time of the year, consumers are more optimistic about the holiday period since the pandemic started, despite concerns about the economy and rising prices. Americans are excited about holiday shopping but even more so about taking a…

Tour Operators

Tackling Africa’s ‘Superficial’ Safari Problem

A luxury lodge filling its plunge pool from a water-distressed community is the height of irresponsibility. And being an eco-tour operator is so much more than offering wildlife viewing — the safari experience value chain needs better accountability to ensure biodiversity protection and longevity.

Tackling Africa’s ‘Superficial’ Safari Problem

News Blog

Vacation Drama of White Lotus Adds Murderous Spike to Sicily Tours Demand

Sicily is turning to out to be every bit as seductive as the hit HBO satire series White Lotus makes it out to be.  Interest in Italy and its charming towns have seen web searches up over 50% following the series' record-breaking finale in December. This is according to Alessio Virgili, co-founder and CEO of Sonders…

Tour Operators

Guyana’s New Eco Tours Are Giving Indigenous People a Say

It's one thing to create off-the-beaten-track adventures, but just how sustainable these multi-day experiences are needs careful consideration from the remote locals. After all, they're expected to drip-feed off those offerings by showcasing their everyday existence.

Guyana’s New Eco Tours Are Giving Indigenous People a Say

Travel Agents

Dubai Tour Planning Faces a Mid-Market Beachfront Gap

The Middle East is leading global tourism recovery as its robust expansion in both leisure and business experiences fuel its appeal. Add to this, its long summer remains a key multi-day tour drawcard for tour operators selling the region.

Dubai Tour Planning Faces a Mid-Market Beachfront Gap

Travel Technology

Innovation in Middle East Poised to Be Key Driver for Global Travel Over Next 25 Years

The new travel ideas being generated in places like Abu Dhabi and Dubai today could be the bridge to the rest of the Africa continent and the entire world in the not-so-distant future — if the region's innovators absorb the lessons from other tech hubs.

Innovation in Middle East Poised to Be Key Driver for Global Travel Over Next 25 Years

Tourism

Disability Rights Activist Calls on Travel Industry to End ‘Disability Tax’

Travelers with disabilities face far greater challenges than the travel industry allows for, with disability rights activist Tanzila Khan calling for more communication, empathy, and fairness in pricing for this one billion-strong travel segment.

Disability Rights Activist Calls on Travel Industry to End ‘Disability Tax’

Tour Operators

Fast-Growing Food Tours Operator Hungry for More Acquisitions

Food experiences are a mainstay for travelers who want to tap into the vibe and culture of a destination — with one global food tours company intent on dominating the culinary space by buying smaller operators that can extend its brand presence.

Fast-Growing Food Tours Operator Hungry for More Acquisitions

Travel Agents

U.S. Travel Agents Tells Officials in D.C. We Like Airline Fee Disclosures … To a Point

Travel agents want transparency of fees charged by airlines, but are concerned they're doing the heavy lifting required to share the details.

U.S. Travel Agents Tells Officials in D.C. We Like Airline Fee Disclosures … To a Point