Simon Parker, Travel writer and broadcaster, is currently reporting from southern Mexico for the BBC, following assignments to the UAE, Brazil and Argentina in 2018. Having reported from over 30 countries within the last few years, Parker is once again shaping up to have yet another busy one. With reporting expeditions with the BBC and The Telegraph that have led to him travelling to Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Chile, Alaska and El Salvador, Simon Parker is once again embarking on a big expedition and adventure to rival his 2016 sailing and cycling challenge from China to London, in 133 days, and his recent 2,000 mile cycle of the entire Scandinavian Peninsula. A vastly knowledgeable figure that has also combated the elements on his bike and in doing so showed remarkable persistence, determination, mental toughness and bravery, Simon Parker is an outstanding after dinner speaker that is available to hire for all manner of events.
An accomplished motivational speaker, panel discussion chair and event host, Simon has reported from over half the countries on Earth – and all within the first ten years of his career as a journalist. He has been to some of the most extreme corners of the planet; from the high Andes and the centre of the North Pacific, to the driest deserts of Southern Africa and the frozen glaciers of the Arctic Circle. These experiences and voyages have allowed Parker to accumulate an abundance of experience that allow him to deliver informed and insightful tales and anecdotes during his compelling presentations.
In 2016, Simon Parker sailed and cycled from China to London in just 133 days – racing with and against the Round the World Yacht Race for a BBC Radio documentary and The Daily Telegraph series. Having been stationed in South America for the BBC, Simon has hiked every possible route to Machu Picchu and as a fully-qualified paragliding pilot, flown solo through the Colombian Andes. He is a former TEDx speaker and has served as a panel chair at the prestigious Front Line Club, London. Having endured an incredibly diverse and versatile career, Simon Parker is without doubt one of the most enchanting and engages speakers that you can hire. A personality that has excelled within the reporting, journalism and broadcasting industry in addition to being an immensely successful cyclist that has attained peak performance, Simon Parker will not only share his story but also provide tools, tactics and advice that is relatable to all guests ensuring everyone is prepared to excel.
How to hire Simon Parker
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Official Testimonials from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Simon was an engaging and popular presenter at ABTA’s 2023 Travel Convention in Türkiye. His personal account of his odyssey brought home to an audience of travel professionals the sense of excitement and adventure that is at the heart of our industry." - Mark, CEO, ABTA
"Simon is a master storyteller who has an incredible ability to connect with his audience on a personal level. At the UK Morocco Tourism Summit in Agadir, Simon skilfully wove together anecdotes, real-world examples, and visuals from his trip to Toubkal, creating a deeply engaging, relatable and inspiring narrative. His storytelling transported us to the heart of Toubkal, creating a vivid and memorable experience for the delegates." - Elaine, CEO, Dellar Davies
"Not only is he an excellent public speaker in his own right with fascinating experiences; he is a great interviewer – bringing the best out of the other film makers on the panel." - Laura, Editorial Director, The Frontline Club
Feedback from Virtual Events:
"A great contribution to the Royal Geographical Society’s Monday Night Lecture series. Our audience really appreciated hearing about his imaginative cycle powered investigation of the state of the nation." - Professor Joe, Director, Royal Geographical Society