Describe yourself in 3-5 words: Adventurous, curious, friendly, creative, organized.
Describe your travel style in 3-5 words: Adventurous, eco-friendly, balanced, fun.
Why did you choose to study travel & tourism? I want to travel the world and tourism sparked my interest because I can work and travel at the same time. At the age of 17, I wanted to work on a Disney Cruise, at that time I asked the workers on my cruise what they took in school to become eligible and most replied with “tourism” or “business”. I took tourism to start my life of travel.
What is your greatest professional strength? My greatest professional strength is leadership.
What’s your dream travel & tourism job? My dream tourism job would be a travel agent so I can learn more about different destinations and get discounts to travel.
In ten years, I see myself on a beach relaxing in the sun near my home in a warmer country. I will have more experience in the travel industry and have travelled to 10 more countries.
Daphnee Astrom
In your opinion, what’s the most exciting trend in travel right now and why? The most exciting travel trend right now is sustainability. We need to make changes to how we travel so we can sustain the Earth. People are starting to make choices on accommodation, transportation, activities and more that are based around sustainability. I believe that sustainability is a trend that will last a long time since people are more eco-conscious.
What is one thing you can’t travel without? One thing I cannot travel without is my water bottle. I am constantly walking and exploring and I need to make sure that I am hydrated at my destination and on the way.
How many countries have you visited? I have visited four countries so far but they are all located in North America. I wish to cross the ocean on my next trip.
Name your favourite travel experience so far: My favourite travel experience so far is parasailing at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, in the Bahamas.
What’s on your travel bucket list? My dream trip would be Paris. I have spoken French since I was five and I have always dreamed of experiencing all the tourist attractions. I also always want to travel sustainably with future travels to care for the Earth. Places: South America and Europe. Activities: skydiving, hang gliding, and white water rafting.
Name your greatest achievement so far: My greatest achievement so far is having a full ride through college. I worked hard and got numerous scholarships, awards, and bursaries to pay for my tuition.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In ten years, I see myself on a beach relaxing in the sun near my home in a warmer country. I will have more experience in the travel industry and have travelled to 10 more countries.
What’s the best OR worst piece of travel advice you’ve received?
The best piece of travel advice I’ve ever received is to research the destination beforehand to be prepared for cultural differences, security and safety. Theft is common in some countries so it is great to know where to be extra careful.
