25 years of leadership at TripAdvisor, Amadeus, and lastminute.com, now focused on growing tourism brands, destinations, and travel businesses across Europe and beyond.
Bridging Global Expertise & Local Authenticity
The tourism landscape has reached a critical turning point. At The Bangert Consultancy, we bridge the gap between world-class industry standards and the untapped potential of emerging destinations. With over 25 years shaping the digital strategies of the world's leading travel platforms, Thomas brings a rare combination of global brand experience and hands-on market knowledge to every engagement.
We empower destinations to transition from mass tourism models to high-value, authentic, and sustainable ecosystems. Our mission is to transform local authenticity into global opportunity by closing the 'Digital Gap,' fostering cross-border synergies, and ensuring travel becomes a primary driver of local prosperity.
We don’t just consult; we architect the future of 'The New Travel', where travellers don’t just visit, they belong!
Concise, high-impact engagements. Clear deliverables, real outcomes. No retainer treadmills.
Market expansion, go-to-market plans, B2B and B2C sales enablement, performance branding, channel partner development, and investor decks.
Strategic positioning, brand development, cross-market campaign planning, feeder market segmentation, influencer relations, and FAM trip curation.
Programmatic display, retargeting, geo-targeted video ads, social channel strategy, creative direction, and full campaign reporting.
TripAdvisor and OTA management, review response strategy, profile optimisation, score improvement. Built on direct experience leading these platforms.
Interactive sessions for tourism professionals who need practical, actionable insights.
Real frameworks from Mamaia-Constanta, Moldova wine regions, and international destinations.
Half-Day or Full-DayInsider knowledge from leading the platform. How review scores directly impact bookings.
Half-Day WorkshopProven strategies from the Moldova Wine Tourism Growth Plan.
Half-Day or KeynoteGovernance, stakeholder management, campaign planning, and KPIs for new DMOs.
2-Day IntensiveWhat drives travel bookings? Data from real campaigns across European destinations.
Keynote or WorkshopMeasurable sustainability frameworks and eco-certification pathways beyond the buzzwords.
Keynote or PanelConverting festival attendees into multi-day tourists. From Untold to village traditions.
Half-Day WorkshopContent creation, personalisation, chatbots, and predictive analytics for travel.
Keynote or MasterclassMeasurable impact across destinations, travel brands, and travel technology companies.
Personalised video ad campaign targeting Germany and UK markets on Instagram.
Hotels vertical strategy and market readiness for Germany, Austria, Switzerland.
Review optimisation and strategy for Moldova's top wineries under ONVV.
Sojern assigned 2 projects to Thomas. Within 3 months, Thomas delivered great results. The DACH study resulted in hiring a manager for the German market and an active pursuit of DACH opportunities.
Thomas' professional and calm approach, his in-depth knowledge and expertise, as well as his vast network of connections have so far proven invaluable for me and Kuende!
Thomas' connections within the travel industry are astonishing. His personal relations opened so many valuable doors for Pearlshare and, even after the acquisition by Smartvel, they continued to open!
Thomas speaks at international travel conferences on destination marketing, slow travel, digital transformation, and the future of tourism.
The latest developments across the global travel industry, curated by The Bangert Consultancy.
The Romanian capital approved a RON 10 per night levy expected to generate millions annually for tourism promotion.
New funding supports destination management organisations with operational budgets and cross-border marketing initiatives.
AI-powered personalisation and programmatic advertising lead funding rounds across the global travel technology sector.
Backed by over EUR 100 million, Romania is building destination management organisations to professionalise tourism promotion.
Barcelona, Dubrovnik, and Santorini lead a wave of European cities implementing visitor management strategies.
Travellers increasingly seek verified sustainability credentials when choosing destinations and accommodation.
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Whether you need a destination marketing strategy, a keynote speaker, a review optimisation workshop, or a trusted advisor, let's talk.
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