Hello everyone, and welcome to Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff series of the Humans of Travel podcast. 

Today, we are speaking with Jessica Klement, the vice president of advocacy for the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). There’s no typical day on the Hill for Klement, who spends her time lobbying members of Congress and fighting for the rights of travel advisors across the country. In this episode, Klement will describe ASTA’s top priorities for 2024 – including the FAA reauthorization — and she’ll share some of the benefits of ASTA membership.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

Contact ASTA: 

Follow on Instagram: @astatraveladvisors

Email: govtaffairs@asta.org

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. 

TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Hello everyone, and welcome to Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff series of the Humans of Travel podcast. 
Today, we are speaking with Jessica Klement, the vice president of advocacy for the <a href="http://www.asta.org">American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)</a>. There’s no typical day on the Hill for Klement, who spends her time lobbying members of Congress and fighting for the rights of travel advisors across the country. In this episode, Klement will describe ASTA’s top priorities for 2024 – including the <a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/asta-legislative-day-2023">FAA reauthorization</a> — and she’ll share some of the benefits of ASTA membership.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
<a href="http://www.asta.org">American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)</a>
Contact ASTA: 
Follow on Instagram: @astatraveladvisors
Email: <a href="mailto:govtaffairs@asta.org">govtaffairs@asta.org</a>
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ABOUT YOUR HOST 
Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 
<hr>
ABOUT THE SHOW 
TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.

Humans of Travel

TravelAge West&rsquo;s podcast, &ldquo;Humans of Travel,&rdquo; features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry&rsquo;s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences &mdash; the highs and the lows &mdash; that make them human.

Humans in the Hot Seat: Jessica Klement's Advocacy Efforts With ASTA

Hello everyone. And welcome to humans in the hot seat, a spinoff series of Humans of Travel. Today, we're speaking with travel advisor Erica Carr, founder of BookitBox Travel and a member of Gifted Travel Network.

Carr has a unique business model and takes client gifting to the next level — we'll hear all about her creative approach to marketing, and her best piece of marketing advice for travel advisors who are hoping to set themselves apart from the crowd.

This episode was sponsored by the Globus Family of Brands.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. 

TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Hello everyone. And welcome to humans in the hot seat, a spinoff series of Humans of Travel. Today, we're speaking with travel advisor Erica Carr, founder of <a href="https://bookitboxtravel.com/">BookitBox Travel</a> and a member of <a href="https://www.giftedtravelnetwork.com/">Gifted Travel Network</a>.
Carr has a unique business model and takes client gifting to the next level — we'll hear all about her creative approach to marketing, and her best piece of marketing advice for travel advisors who are hoping to set themselves apart from the crowd.
This episode was sponsored by the <a href="https://www.globusjourneys.com/">Globus Family of Brands</a>.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST 
Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 
<hr>
ABOUT THE SHOW 
TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Humans in the Hot Seat: A New Approach to Client Gifting With Erica Carr

Hi everyone, it's Emma Weissman, the host of Humans of Travel from Travel Age West. We've decided to re release a few of our favorite Humans of Travel interviews on the weeks where we aren't dropping new episodes. And you're listening to one of those encore presentations right now.

In addition to being an author, a TedX speaker and a frequent media contributor, Sahara Rose De Vore is the founder of The Travel Coach Network (TCN).

Now, you may be wondering — what is a travel coach? What types of clients do they work with, and what’s the difference between a travel coach and a travel advisor, or a traditional travel agent?

In the latest episode of Humans of Travel, De Vore breaks down the specifics of her travel career. Travel coaches, like De Vore, help individuals or companies — such as tour operators, DMCs, travel agencies or corporate meeting planners — hone in on the psychology of travel, and how they can best alter their marketing or improve their company’s culture based on a human-centric approach, one that takes into account their consumers’ unique mindsets, fears, obstacles, professional goals and unique personal experiences. 

In addition to being a travel coach who focuses specifically on wellness, De Vore helps budding travel coaches develop their businesses through TCN and through her Travel Coach Certification Program, an accredited program from the International Coaching Federation. 

Listeners will also hear about De Vore’s own travel experiences, which include going solo to 84 countries across the world, and how she pushes herself out of her comfort zone while living with an anxiety disorder.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The Travel Coach Network

De Vore on Instagram

The Travel Coach Network on Instagram

De Vore on Linkedin

De Vore on Facebook

The Travel Coach on Facebook

The Travel Coach Network Podcast

Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching

Women Thrive Through Travel MasterFind Virtual Event 2023

INSIDE THIS EPISODE

2:30: Meet Sahara Rose De Vore, a wellness travel coach and the founder of The Travel Coach Network

3:00: What is a travel coach, and who would generally use them?

5:15: De Vore breaks down the differences between a travel coach and a travel advisor.

7:00: De Vore explains the significance of TCN’s accreditation from the International Coaching Federation.

9:25: De Vore shares the most common challenges that travel coaches have when beginning their businesses.

14:09: De Vore reflects on her childhood growing up with a single mom, and how she navigates her public-facing persona as an introvert who is living with anxiety.

18:50: De Vore talks about what it was like traveling solo to 84 countries.

24:00: De Vore speaks on why she hopes to reshape how people view travel.

29:30: As a wellness coach, what trends is De Vore seeing in the wellness space?

32:45: Weissmann asks De Vore a round of rapid-fire questions.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. 

TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Hi everyone, it's Emma Weissman, the host of Humans of Travel from Travel Age West. We've decided to re release a few of our favorite Humans of Travel interviews on the weeks where we aren't dropping new episodes. And you're listening to one of those encore presentations right now.
In addition to being an <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hey-You-Just-Countries-Designing-ebook/dp/B07PXXMFXJ?ref_=ast_author_mpb">author</a>, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keVgLST6m3g&amp;ab_channel=TEDxTalks">TedX speaker </a>and a frequent media contributor, Sahara Rose De Vore is the founder of <a href="https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/">The Travel Coach Network (TCN)</a>.
Now, you may be wondering — what is a travel coach? What types of clients do they work with, and what’s the difference between a travel coach and a travel advisor, or a traditional travel agent?
In the latest episode of Humans of Travel, De Vore breaks down the specifics of her travel career. Travel coaches, like De Vore, help individuals or companies — such as tour operators, DMCs, travel agencies or corporate meeting planners — hone in on the psychology of travel, and how they can best alter their marketing or improve their company’s culture based on a human-centric approach, one that takes into account their consumers’ unique mindsets, fears, obstacles, professional goals and unique personal experiences. 
In addition to being a travel coach who focuses specifically on wellness, De Vore helps budding travel coaches develop their businesses through TCN and through her Travel Coach Certification Program, an accredited program from the <a href="https://go.ipeccoaching.com/9-keys-start-a-business">International Coaching Federation</a>. 
Listeners will also hear about De Vore’s own travel experiences, which include going solo to 84 countries across the world, and how she pushes herself out of her comfort zone while living with an anxiety disorder.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
<a href="https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/">The Travel Coach Network</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sahararosethetravelcoach/">De Vore on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/">The Travel Coach Network on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahara-rose-de-vore-4b8bb394/">De Vore on Linkedin</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/">De Vore on Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelcoachnetwork">The Travel Coach on Facebook</a>
<a href="https://anchor.fm/thetravelcoachnetwork">The Travel Coach Network Podcast</a>
<a href="https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook">Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching</a>
<a href="https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/wttt-2023">Women Thrive Through Travel MasterFind Virtual Event 2023</a>
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INSIDE THIS EPISODE
2:30: Meet Sahara Rose De Vore, a wellness travel coach and the founder of The Travel Coach Network
3:00: What is a travel coach, and who would generally use them?
5:15: De Vore breaks down the differences between a travel coach and a travel advisor.
7:00: De Vore explains the significance of TCN’s accreditation from the International Coaching Federation.
9:25: De Vore shares the most common challenges that travel coaches have when beginning their businesses.
14:09: De Vore reflects on her childhood growing up with a single mom, and how she navigates her public-facing persona as an introvert who is living with anxiety.
18:50: De Vore talks about what it was like traveling solo to 84 countries.
24:00: De Vore speaks on why she hopes to reshape how people view travel.
29:30: As a wellness coach, what trends is De Vore seeing in the wellness space?
32:45: Weissmann asks De Vore a round of rapid-fire questions.
<hr>
ABOUT YOUR HOST 
Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 
<hr>
ABOUT THE SHOW 
TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Encore: Sahara Rose De Vore on Building a Career as a Travel Coach

Hello everyone, and welcome to Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff series of Humans of Travel. Today, we are joined by Dr. Gene Delaune, senior medical consultant for Allianz Travel Insurance. 

During this episode, listeners will hear about Dr. Delaune's past as an ER doctor, what it means to be a medical consultant for a travel insurance company, and advice on what to look for in a travel insurance policy. 

This episode is sponsored by All-Inclusive By Marriott Bonvoy. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Allianz Travel Insurance

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. 

TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

Hello everyone, and welcome to Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff series of Humans of Travel. Today, we are joined by Dr. Gene Delaune, senior medical consultant for <a href="https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/">Allianz Travel Insurance</a>. 
During this episode, listeners will hear about Dr. Delaune's past as an ER doctor, what it means to be a medical consultant for a travel insurance company, and advice on what to look for in a travel insurance policy. 
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.marriott.com/">All-Inclusive By Marriott Bonvoy</a>. 
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
<a href="https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/">Allianz Travel Insurance</a>
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ABOUT YOUR HOST 
Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. 
<hr>
ABOUT THE SHOW 
TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.

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