Carin Smith

About

I have 20+ years' experience in content production on both local and international news, mainly with a business angle. Topics often covered include, but are not limited to, aviation, property, tourism and agriculture.Over the years I have built up lasting relationships with trusted sources, whose confidentiality is assured.I thrive on interacting with both credible sources and industry stakeholders, while covering local and international news and events. Some career highlights: * Being invited by the International Air Transport Association to its annual general meetings over the course of a decade in places like Cancun, Dublin, Beijing, Sydney, Miami and Singapore - and to its global media days in Geneva. * Being invited by South African Tourism to the largest tourism trade shows in the world - WTM in London and ITB in Berlin. * Being invited by the World Travel and Tourism Council to attend its annual general meeting in Dalles, USA. * Being invited by Emirates and Dubai Tourism to Dubai. * Being a finalist in the SAPOA Awards for Property Journalists (2016, 2017 and 2018). I am a true generalist with the ability to produce quality content on a wide variety of topics, whether working independently or as part of a team. I can make a topic "user friendly" for any given target audience, with my legal and business training providing a further solid foundation to tap from. I am fluent in English and Afrikaans and also speak French and basic German.In all of my work, I take pride in unwavering factual accuracy.I enjoy travelling (especially by train), exploring new places and meeting people of different cultures. Memorable trips include walking on the Great Wall of China and climbing up inside the Great Pyramid of Giza.