Independent colleagues for the future of tourism & travel sales
You don’t just want to react, you want to actively shape things? Do you have many years of experience in tourism & travel sales or destination management – and feel that something needs to change?
Then we invite you to become part of our network as an independent entrepreneur.
Realizing Progress is the partner for transformation in tourism and travel. Together with regions, destinations, tour operators, travel agents and local stakeholders, we are shaping the path to a resilient, just and liveable future. We create orientation, take human needs seriously and focus on individual solutions. With curiosity, empathy and expertise, we support the industry in its strategic realignment, the implementation of new technologies and in dealing with social developments.
For almost 20 years, we have been combining methodological competence, digital expertise and a deeply human approach in a collaborative network in Germany, Austria and South Tyrol. With formats such as the impulse4travel manifestos, the barcamp “AI in tourism”, the KInk Tank and the ZukunftsIMPULSEN, we offer platforms for networked thinking and action. Our mission: to shape living spaces in such a way that they are resilient, fair and worth living in – today and for future generations.
For our network, we are looking for network partners who want to join us in thinking boldly, acting systemically and making real change possible.
Who we are looking for
We target two central areas of experience:
Destination management / regional development
Do you shape cities, regions or rural areas – in organization, location development or tourism infrastructure? Are you familiar with the challenges between demands, acceptance and resources – and do you want to explore new ways of developing living spaces for the common good and for the future?
Tourism / Travel sales
Do you have a strong understanding of the tourism industry or travel distribution and have a solid network of relevant stakeholders? Do you enjoy advising companies and supporting organizations in their transformation? Do you want to use your knowledge to rethink business models, make sensible use of digitalization and make the industry more resilient?
What sets you apart
- You are an expert in one of the two fields – with experience and a strategic view of change
- You have a desire for transformation: whether in the direction of business models, digitalization or sustainability
- You think in human, systemic and practical terms – and want to create real impact
- You work independently and are solution-oriented, but enjoy being part of a cooperative network.
Your role as a network partner
As a network partner at Realizing Progress..
- you contribute professionally and continuously to topics that suit you and your expertise,
- you work with other network partners on an equal footing – transparently, openly and respectfully,
- help develop concepts, processes, strategies or workshop formats – always with a view to real needs and impact,
- you are a co-creator, not just a contractor.
What you should bring with you
- Experience in destination management / regional development
and/or
Experience in travel sales / tour operator / travel agent
and/or
Experience in change projects in the areas of business model, digitalization and/or sustainability - Willingness to take responsibility and help shape change
- Interest in future topics such as AI, sustainability, digitalization, resilience
- Openness to systemic approaches, co-creation and methodological diversity
What you can expect
- A network of people who combine attitude, practice and vision
- Access to innovative projects, participative processes and diverse clients
- Space for your own development, your topics, your impulses
- A structure designed for collaboration, orientation and impact
- Communication measures and visibility via our own high-reach channels and events
- Access to larger projects, tenders and formats that would be hard to get on your own
- attractive fees at senior level that allow you to work independently in the long term
- Use of shared resources (access to presentations, internal knowledge, content from colleagues)
