stefania tour guiding
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After moving to Australia in 2009 I fully qualified as
Tourism Guide
My specialities include Eco-tourism, Australian
Indigenous Cultures and Maritime Operations
In 2010 I have started in Australia a new business
to promote my skills, professional experiences and vision as a Tour Guide and Tourism Expert.
I currently assist an Italian tour operator as senior consultant,
I promote walking tourswith an international company,
and work for a tour provider as private Driver/Guide around Sydney and the Blue Mountains
Over the past 30+ years I have explored all continents,
from the North-West Passage to Antarctica
as an integral part of my work as tourism planner and tour manager.
Incentive, India 1981
Maldives, 1987Incentive, Andalusia 1988
Galapagos, 1996
Antarctica, 2006
Tour Guidingaround the World
Certified Travel Managing
Director in Italy,
between 1997 and 2007
I also lectured in
Tourism Planning
in Secondary Colleges.
Work Experience from 1979...1996–2009 Equinoxe Viaggi Milan, Italy Product Manager, ExpeditionsTour Operator: Resort, Diving, Charter Cruises and Polar Expeditions
1995–2000 Editoriale Olimpia Florence, Italy Travel Columnist and ConsultantPublisher: ‘Mondo Sommerso’ – international ocean travel magazine
1994–1996 Tethys Research Institute Milan, Italy Executive Assistant to the CEOnon-profit NGO (marine environment research & conservation)
1988–1994 Talismano Viaggi Milan, Italy Group and Incentives Travel ManagerTour Operator
1987–1988 Fininvest Milan, Italy Travel Agency Manager FIVE Viaggi – Travel Agency 1986–1987 Edizioni del Cormorano Publisher Milan, Italy Executive Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief AQVA - Wildlife and Marine World Magazine
1984–1985 Giorgio Mondadori Publisher Milan, Italy Executive Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief AIRONE - Geographic Magazine
1979-1984 American Express Company Milan, Italy Travel Agent & Consultant TRAVEL DIVISION
Stefania was an excellent student, had a particular interest in researching. She has the qualities to excel
in her desire to become a ‘top notch’ and highly professional Guide, John Pastorelli, Teacher at TAFE
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"Stefania always demonstrated a high degree of professionalism, a strong work ethic and superior work organisation skills. Stefania has an authentic and irresistible passion for eco-tourism experiences which she plans with total commitment, enthusiasm and great attention to detail“.Dr Maddalena Jahoda, Marine Biologist
“Stefania is a perfect mix of experience and professionalism...” Paolo Bono
“With many years of travel industry experience , Stefania is a
trailblazer and truly understands the dynamics of the
adventure travel market.
She is resourceful and has a creative style” Dale Wood, BD Manager Travel Dynamics International
“Did a great job, cared for the work and its results, and a quick learner.”Dr G. Notarbartolo di Sciara, President, Tethys Research Institute
“Stefania is an expert professional that is greatly respected by the Italian travel trade. Thanks to Stefania's
tireless work with Tour Operators, Travel Agents, and the media, Quark Expeditions has increased its market share in Italy.” Francesco Contini, VP Quark Expeditions
Stefania Fumagalli1/55 Simpson Street Bondi Beach (Sydney), NSW 2026 Australiaph: +61 02 80656009 - mob +61 (0) 411342809 [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/Enteara