Contour Consultancy

We are a conservation and tourism consultancy providing professional independent advice on tourism development and management in environmentally rich habitats, with a strong ethos on sustainable conservation and the long term survival of endangered species

Liz Drake

Consultant – Liz Drake

Liz studied human geography at QMC, London University, specialising in social, economic, urban and population geography. Her fascination of the world and how people live within their environment has shaped her career.

A business woman with over 30 years’ experience in special events, innovative and motivational tourism experiences, conservation & tourism policy management, corporate hospitality, wildlife and cultural tourism, travel and event marketing.   

A pioneer of joint venture partnerships between wildlife conservation charities and tourism providers that play a key role in long term sustainability of the natural world and survival of endangered species. 

A highly organised and proficient operations manager 

A visionary and skilful professional in making small and large events and tourism experiences, a success for you, your customers and your partners

A global strategist, lateral thinker and solutions deliverer

conservation tourism

Tourism & Commercial Experience

Four decades working in the global travel industry with thirty years hands-on management of a company specialising in international events and innovative tourism.

Travel writing for magazines, newspapers and websites with the focus on the diversity of experiences every destination offers.

Areas of expertise include wildlife and conservation tourism, exploring the natural world, international music and opera festivals, the visual arts – painting and photography, private events, incentive and motivational travel, and tour operating.

wildlife conservation

Wildlife Conservation Experience

Pioneered joint venture tourism with wildlife and conservation programmes. Joint venture tourism projects are financially supportive, socially inclusive and play a key role in sustainable conservation and the long term survival of endangered species.

Collaborative programmes have included Born Free Foundation, Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme, Painted Dog Conservation (Zimbabwe) and Ewaso Lions (Kenya).   


Consultancy Projects

To make an enquiry please email
info@contour.org.uk