Spotlight on Geotourist: Driving Innovation in the Visitor Economy

Shaon Talukder, CEO of Geotourist and Cosmic Capital member, has been appointed to the UK’s Strategic Visitor Economy Advisory Committee.

This newly established council aims to achieve ambitious tourism targets, including attracting 50 million annual visits to the UK by 2030.

Geotourist, a travel-tech innovator, is transforming how destinations engage with visitors by combining local storytelling with cutting-edge data analytics. Under Talukder’s leadership, the company has revolutionised tourism by empowering destinations to harness data-driven insights that support sustainable growth.

In his new advisory role, Talukder will collaborate with key stakeholders to:

• Enhance AI and data use within the tourism sector.
• Support regional economies and cultural heritage.
• Tackle challenges like skills and labour shortages in tourism.

Talukder commented, “Tourism is a cornerstone of the UK economy and cultural identity. This is an exciting opportunity to apply innovative, data-driven approaches to ensure the UK remains a world-class destination while driving sustainability in the sector.”

Congratulations to Shaon and Geotourist for this recognition of their expertise and leadership in travel technology. This achievement underscores the calibre of companies in the Cosmic Capital programme and the transformative impact they are making on their industries.

For more information about Geotourist, visit Geotourist.