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LANDED Podcast 033
Simon Heyes
Simon Heyes is an ace of Latin American travel—the final boss, the old gaffer.
Simon fell head over heels for Latin America back in the early 90’s. He’s been a guide throughout the Andes—from Colombia to Chile. Then, after working for leading specialist UK tour operators, he started Senderos in 2004.
The question Simon asks is: How can you love Latin America and not want to preserve it, conserve it, and help it regenerate?
Simon argues that tourism is uniquely capable of doing just that. It is a powerful tool for Conservation, Community, Culture and sustainable Commerce.
Senderos is a positive-impact focused, UK-based marketing, sales and PR firm. Its clients are conservation-focused wildlife lodges, private estancias, boutique hotels and expedition vessels in Latin America.
Simon has been involved with The Latin American Travel Association since 1996. His firm has been a proud affiliate of The Long Run since 2017, and founding members of The Conscious Travel Foundation. Senderos gained B Corp certification in early 2024—bravo Simon! Well done—joining Travel by B Corp soon after.
I’m chuffed to bring you this conversation with The Ledge himself, Simon Heyes of Senderos.
