Bio

Jono is owner/founder/MD of Nomadic Thoughts (Worldwide Travel). Nomadic Thoughts - specialists in bespoke luxury travel for the discerning traveller, since 1987. - Previous winners: ‘Best Small Worldwide Luxury Tour Operator’ 2012 British Travel Awards - Winning additional awards in ‘Best Destination’ and ‘Most Environmental & Socially Responsible’ travel categories. - ‘Best Small Luxury Tour Operator 2015’ - Runner up Daily Telegraph Awards - One of three BTA Finalists in ‘Best Luxury Travel Company 2014’ ----- Jono is a leading travel industry blogger, speaker, travel photographer and experienced conference moderator. Travel blog & photographer: - ‘Best Travel Photography Blog’ and ‘Most Adaptive Blogger’ nominee in British Travel Awards. - Consistently selected for the ‘UK Blog Awards‘ - ‘Travel & Photography’ sections. - ‘World Responsible Tourism Awards’ nomination. Conference moderator/speaker: - Jono has moderated all the AITO Overseas Travel Conferences since 2009, in addition to travel trade domestic conferences, World Travel Market, Adventure Travel Networking, LATA (Latin America Travel Association), Adventure Travel Conferences and variety independent promotions. AITO (Association of Independent Tour Operators): - Council member - Ex-Chair of AITO Climate Crisis Think Tank (ACT) - On Industry Issues Committee - Founder member of AITO’s Sustainable Tourism Programme. 3rd Sector: - Jono was Director/Founder Trustee of New Lifeline - UK registered charity that supported vulnerable people through social, health and education programmes. - Qualified FA Football Coach and MCC Cricket Coach. - Auctioneer: Jono has been invited to perform charity auctioneer duties at countless charity events over the past 30 years. Specialities: International travel & tourism, conference moderator/speaker, travel blogger, auctioneer, photographer, sustainable tourism and youth development through sport. www.jonovernon-powell.com www.nomadicthoughts.com www.newlifeline.co.uk @NomadicT_JonoVP