{"id":870472,"date":"2022-08-11T03:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T02:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=870472"},"modified":"2022-08-26T08:43:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T07:43:49","slug":"be-my-guest-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/be-my-guest-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Be My Guest experience has never been more important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ten years ago, we introduced our revolutionary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/about-us\/trafalgar-highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Be My Guest experience<\/a>. Through these experiences, Trafalgar guests are invited into a local\u2019s home, where they share a home-cooked meal and taste traditional dishes, all while swapping stories, learning about customs, and even picking up a delicious recipe, new cooking method, or food ritual. Our guests not only connect with people and culture through food but also support the communities we visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, our guests can have a Be My Guest experience in dozens of countries all over the world. We\u2019ve had the privilege of watching thousands of people dine with locals and connect over good food and good conversation. You can dine with a family of winemakers in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe\/italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuscan<\/a> villa or learn how to find bush tucker with Aboriginal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/australia-and-new-zealand\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australians<\/a>. Enjoy a farm-to-table meal at O\u2019o Farm in Maui, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/hawaii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hawaii<\/a> or cook bread around a campfire with Native Americans in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States<\/a>. Taste traditional wine in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe\/georgia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia<\/a> or dine in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe\/france\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">French<\/a> ch\u00e2teau. Harvest Inca corn in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/south-america\/peru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peru<\/a> or learn ancient recipes on a rural farm in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe\/ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ireland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you go, you&#8217;ll find our Be My Guest experiences are more than just breaking bread with the people you meet. It\u2019s about making a human connection and getting a real insight into someone\u2019s life, culture, and passions &#8211; and it\u2019s a truly special experience you\u2019ll cherish forever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/08\/tt_BMG_blog-img_Oo-farm-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"O'o farm Hawaii Trafalgar Be My Guest experience\" class=\"wp-image-870475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tt_BMG_blog-img_Oo-farm-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tt_BMG_blog-img_Oo-farm-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tt_BMG_blog-img_Oo-farm.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/be-my-guest-experiences-breaking-mould-guided-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What makes Trafalgar&#8217;s Be My Guest experiences special?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supporting-our-be-my-guest-hosts-as-they-rebuild-post-covid\"><strong>Supporting our Be My Guest hosts as they rebuild post-COVID<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the COVID pandemic hit over two years ago, our Be My Guest hosts were severely impacted. Lockdowns and restrictions meant they could no longer host guests and their businesses and livelihoods ground to a halt. From the financial strain to the social isolation, the pandemic was an incredibly difficult time for many people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As borders open and travellers begin to get out there again, our Be My Guest hosts are starting to rebuild. And we\u2019re ready to help. We reflect on why going local has never been more important and talk to Christine Upton and Dee Marrocco from The Travel Corporation about how we\u2019re supporting our Be My Guest hosts as they rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/9-incredible-trafalgar-experiences-that-celebrate-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 Trafalgar Be My Guest experiences that celebrate cultural diversity<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/08\/Count-Francesco-BMG-experience-Italy-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Italy Trafalgar Be My Guest experience\" class=\"wp-image-870476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Count-Francesco-BMG-experience-Italy-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Count-Francesco-BMG-experience-Italy-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Count-Francesco-BMG-experience-Italy.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christine-upton-head-of-experience-development\"><strong>Christine Upton &#8211; Head of Experience Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>We have kept in touch with our Be My Guest partners over this quiet period of the pandemic.&nbsp; Many were very nervous. Many were dealing very well with the situation as they are mainly in the country and regional areas, and they attracted local business, which allowed them to survive this period. <br><br>We cared about keeping them going and wanted to show them we were doing our utmost to bring back our guests, so we reached out to them with our marketing teams and got them to be involved in videos and blog posts to share with our guests. We kept in regular contact, exchanged ideas on how to move forward with them, and involved them in our marketing campaigns. All of this gave our hosts faith and a real sense that business would return and be better than ever.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/dining-with-strangers-food-people-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dining with strangers: How food brings people together from every walk of life<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dee-marrocco-chief-marketing-officer\"><strong>Dee Marrocco &#8211; Chief Marketing Officer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Our traveller\u2019s highlight is always our signature Be My Guest experience. The encounter not only gives our guests a unique insider view into the real way of life of locals but is also a beautiful exchange between the visitor and the visited. Both take something special from the connection. <br><br>As travel returns to pre-COVID freedoms, it has never been more important for our guests. These unique moments open our guest&#8217;s hearts and minds. These real-life contrasts, connections and learning opportunities become an even more significant reminder of the wonders and diversity of the world, following such extended periods of being contained within the daily known.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/6-ways-travelling-responsibly-enhances-your-experience-with-trafalgar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 ways travelling responsibly enhances your experience with Trafalgar<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/08\/tt_BMG_blog-img_olive-grove-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Trafalgar Be My Guest experience\" class=\"wp-image-870478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tt_BMG_blog-img_olive-grove-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tt_BMG_blog-img_olive-grove-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/tt_BMG_blog-img_olive-grove.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-going-local-has-never-been-more-important\"><strong>Why going local has never been more importan<\/strong>t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019ve always known how special our Be My Guest experiences are, they\u2019ve become even more important to today&#8217;s travellers. That\u2019s because these local travel experiences are all about supporting people and communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you go local, you\u2019ll ensure your travels directly support the people who need it most. You have a direct positive impact when you stay in locally-owned accommodation, buy from markets, and tour with local guides. You help preserve heritage sites, natural wonders, cultures, and wildlife, by giving locals the opportunity to showcase their cultural traditions, stories, crafts, and cuisines. Your local travels help to stimulate economic growth which <a href=\"https:\/\/travelhub.wttc.org\/one-in-330-million\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leads to jobs<\/a> and small businesses. It also encourages reinvestment into local infrastructure, schools, hospitals, museums, parks, roads, community areas, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We travel to see the world, learn about other cultures, and connect with people. So it\u2019s only right that we travel in a way that positively impacts the people and places we visit. And we do that by going local and supporting communities through our Be My Guest experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/importance-of-tourism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your questions answered: Why is tourism so important to the economy?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What is your favourite Be My Guest experience? Let us know in the comments below\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ten years ago, we introduced our revolutionary Be My Guest experience. Through these experiences, Trafalgar guests are invited into a local\u2019s home, where they share a home-cooked meal and taste traditional dishes, all while swapping stories, learning about customs, and even picking up a delicious recipe, new cooking method, or food ritual. 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