Growing Global Spanish Speaking Tourism with Civitatis

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Ismael García, Chief Marketing Officer of Civitatis, a leading Spanish-language OTA that’s reshaping how millions experience travel. From humble beginnings as a travel blog to becoming a major player offering tens of thousands of activities worldwide, Civitatis has carved out a unique space in the global tourism industry. We discuss into their impressive growth trajectory (including a $50M raise and 30% annual growth), their strategic expansion into new language markets, and why offering 24/7 support in travelers’ native languages has helped earn a 9.1/10 satisfaction rating from over 4 million reviews. Ismael also talks about: How social media is evolving into a search engine for travel inspiration Why Japan is becoming a top destination for Latin American and European travelers How curation, sustainability, and local expertise will shape the future of tourism And for those building their career in travel? Ismael's advice: find the wave—and ride it. 👉 Listen to Transforming Spanish-Speaking Tourism Through Curation Now 🔥 Season 5 Title Sponsors: TravelAI, Stay22, Propellic, Flight Centre, Collette, Flywire, Traveltek and Protect Group The #1 B2B Travel Podcast Globally. Over 100 Episodes. Listeners in 125 countries. New Episodes Every Weds. https://www.traveltrendspodcast.com/