Dolores Semeraro Tourism Keynote Speaker

05/09/2026

In an era of self-made hospitality impresarios where renting a place in a destination automatically makes you part of the tourism grind, how can another unmanageable self-ruin path be avoided for short-term rentals?

This September in the iconic Puerto Rico, I will keynote for Rebook Conference on the only true advantage that thousands of Puerto Rican hospitality operators are about to harness: The Experience Advantage.

Can another Barcelona-scenario be avoided and a more dynamic, distinctive and sustainable ecosystem become a signature Puerto Rican standard for short term rentals?

I look forward to meeting everyone in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the 29th of September and dive into the HOWs of my signature C.I.A.O. framework.

Stop competing on price. Start competing on experience.

In her Rebook 2026 Keynote, Dolores Semeraro shows independent operators how great guest experiences drive loyalty, higher rates, and direct bookings, on any budget.

Secure your spot today 🔗 www.rebookconference.com

28/04/2026

🎙️ NEW on Truth Behind Travel Podcast🎙️

Podcasting from South Carolina today, at the very beginning of this year-long road trip!

The question is: at the intersection between Tourism and Technology, are we chasing hype instead of value?

This week on Truth Behind Travel Podcast, Aaron Fessler CEO & Founder of warns against over-reliance on technology, advocating for a balance between human connection and technological support.

The truth being that the large majority of experience operators are navigating this surge of technology adoption in the tourism and travel industry from uneven starting points, with some being more knowledgeable and some other not knowing where to start, Aaron advises experience operators to focus on clear, compelling storytelling to attract customers more effectively.

And it’s not a sales pitch, it’s a call to focus on the feels and chills of describing what experiences are right for the audience first, all served by technology that feels invisible, not a burden.

Enjoy the episode!

13/04/2026

Speaking Virtually next month! 🎤

Starting next week I’ll be roaming around the US slow-travelling on our 🚐

☀️ BUT ☀️while taking a few places off my I’ll join with the wonderful on the Virtual Masterfind event, their 6th annual ✨Women Thrive Through Travel ✨
MasterFind Virtual Event
on May 24th 2026
as a Speaker on the JourneyWoman panel!

This is the TCN’s largest virtual event of the year designed to inspire, educate, and empower women from all around the world in travel, wellness, coaching, business, media, AI, content creation, sustainability, branding, and more.

I look forward to delivering my presentation on:
👉Sustainability Tourism today: a tool, a mindset or a process? 👈

join me & register your spot, I’ll link it in the stories 👍

03/03/2026

Last week’s Roundtable discussion is one that keeps on giving, long after people have left the room.

Last week, in probably one of the best performing posts ever 😜, Reza Soltani and I annoucend the live virtual event of ‘Women Leading the Way: The Global Travel and Tourism Roundtable” and delivered a 90minutes engaging discussion with a stellar women-led panel of speakers.

“There was such thoughtful, impactful, and intentional questions, that really invigorated innovative responses. You handled it so well with all these speakers. Thanks for making it such great experience.” said Nathalie Alora Villarpando

“My favorite part of the conversation was centered around how travel brands/companies need to rethink hopping on catchy trends to stay relevant and instead, really understand who they are, what they offer, and why travelers should choose them” from Sahara Rose De Vore
..and more feedback that fills the heart.
🙏🙏Thank you!

The executive summary of the Roundtable includes the highlights, the key takeaways and the details of each speaker’s inputs - a must have - I dare say - if you are about to seat in any panel discussion at ITB this week.

Here is the Executive Summary : tap in the stories for the link 🔗

A handy podcast-audio versio of the Roundtable is now available on Truth Behind Travel Podcast: EPISODE 85!

And above all, forever grateful for the wonderful speakers, from the podcast to the roundtable, who have shaped a conversation that goes way beyond 90minutes. 🥂🙏

25/02/2026

It’s not everyday that you get to share ‘the room’ with change makers, bold innovators and pioneers all women, all strong, fierce and ready to stand up.

Women Leading the Way: The Global Travel & Tourism Roundtable

Is today!

Over 700 registrations, and it still feels like an intimate gathering of likeminded women in travel and tourism.

Looking forward to a fantastic afternoon together!

09/02/2026

From Tech to Table, how does it work?

How does the use of technology and AI impacts something so important as immersing yourself in the food culture of a place when we travel?

And if we think about gastronomy as one of the driving forces for travel in 2026, what are the tech elements we need to consider to showcase cultural heritage and culinary wisdom to today's dopamine-led travel tribe?

I look forward to join Luis Cortés and his team at Navartur - Feria Internacional de Turismo de Navarra in February as speaker with my insights on:

"From the Table to Technology: How Digital Tools Boost Sales in Gastronomic Tourism"

and discover the wonderful Pamplona in Spain!

16/10/2025

September on the 🎤💫 as Master of Ceremonies for Sun Siyam Resorts brand launch across Middle East, Europe and the UK.

Intense, fun and challenging at the same time, MC-ing in 5 different countries, in front of 5 different cultures and in some cases even languages taught me that:

✨high energy and lots of rest go side by side, can’t do one without the other.

✨the best outcome comes from team work, never forget to appreciate those working hard behind the scenes.

✨Dubai was Dubai and more, London crowd was wild and so rewarding, Paris was intimate and chic - as it should be, Italians are the best and they know it 🤩 and Germans are so much fun!

Honoured to be a 🙏

07/09/2025

The Opening Keynote in the Kingdom of Bahrain 🎤 of ICCAWorld Middle East Summit 2025 at the Exhibition World Bahrain

✅Connection
✅Technology
✅Human-centered Design

A wealth of case studies on the successes and failures of Innovation Technology and the powerhouse the OPTIM Ecosystem Framework developed by Dolores Semeraro Tourism Keynote Speaker
kept the and associates focused on what’s possible, what’s happening and what didn’t.

Would this be a breeding ground for new ideas and the courage to think boldly? Yes, because resilience is embedded in the dna of the people of and it shows.

17/07/2025

I normally interview people, but today I was on the other side of the microphone with IICCAWorldto talk about AI and Innovation technology in the global tourism outlook and my upcoming keynote for the ICCA Middle East Summit this coming September in Bahrain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjRXIUwICU0

Join keynote speaker Dolores Semeraro, a leading voice in sustainable tourism marketing and host of The Truth Behind Travel podcast, in conversation with Anj...