Describe yourself in 3-5 words: Curious, creative, adaptable, friendly, and goal-seeker.
Describe your travel style in 3-5 words: Seeking out unique experiences!
Why did you choose to study travel & tourism? I lived in South Korea for several years, during which I had the opportunity to travel across the country, experience its vibrant culture and delicious cuisine, and connect with warm-hearted locals. This experience inspired me to pursue a program in the tourism industry, aiming to build a solid foundation and excel in my new career choice. My ultimate goal is to pursue a career that enables me to share my passion for travel with others.
What is your greatest professional strength? I am adaptable; I can switch roles, learn new skills, and embrace diverse tasks.
I aspire to become a travel and tourism specialist, seeking opportunities to work in tourism organizations, marketing agencies, and travel companies to promote destinations.
Renalyn Santianez
In your opinion, what’s the most exciting trend in travel right now and why? One of the most powerful trends nowadays is the growing demand for sustainable travel practices. It’s thrilling to see that more and more travellers are increasingly conscious of their impact on the environment and local communities and want to be part of this positive change.
What is one thing you can’t travel without? A camera – I love to take pictures as souvenirs. It reminds me of the great moments I spent in the place.
How many countries have you visited? South Korea, Canada, and Portugal.
Name your favourite travel experience so far: My favourite travel memory is sleeping in a subway station waiting for the early boat ride going to Jeju Island, South Korea.
What’s on your travel bucket list? My dream destinations to visit are Paro (Bhutan), Zakynthos (Greece), Kyoto (Japan), Lake Louise (Canada), Rotorua (New Zealand), and Iceland.
Name your greatest achievement so far: My journey as an International Student here in Canada. Having the opportunity to experience the diverse culture here in Canada is incredibly rewarding.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? After 10 years, I see myself working as a destination manager, overseeing the development and management of popular tourist destinations.
What’s the best OR worst piece of travel advice you’ve received? The worst piece of travel advice is ‘You must be rich to be able to travel’. This advice promotes the misconception that travel is only accessible to those with substantial financial means. There are many ways to travel on a budget. I believe that traveling shouldn’t always have to be expensive.
