Humans in the Hot Seat: Eric Bowman on TravelPulse's 40 Under 40 List

 Hey everyone, it's Emma Weissmann, the host of Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff series from Humans of Travel. This Hot Seat episode features Eric Bowman, Editor-in-Chief of TravelPulse.com and host of The TravelPulse Podcast. During this episode, Bowman will share the origins of TravelPulse's an…

Humans in the Hot Seat: Travel Advisor Tom Ho on Starring in the Reality TV Show 'Extra Mile Club'

 Hey everyone, it's Emma Weissmann, the host of Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff series from Humans of Travel. This episode features Tom Ho, luxury travel advisor at Protravel International and Global Travel Collection (GTC), who was recently cast in the newest season of "1st Look Presents: Extra …

Why Travel Still Inspires Sir Richard Branson — and How He’s Redefining the Cruise Experience

Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is one of the most well-known entrepreneurs of our time, pioneering ventures in industries including music, telecommunications, banking and, of course, travel and tourism. At present, there are more than 40 Virgin businesses worldwide in more than 3…

Humans in the Hot Seat: Jordan Tourism Needs Our Help (Feat. Malia Asfour)

 Hey everyone, it's Emma Weissmann, the host of Humans in the Hot Seat. During this episode, you'll hear from Malia Asfour, managing director of the Jordan Tourism Board in North America. Right now, Jordan is — as my friend Brinley Hineman at Travel Weekly says — a casualty of the war next door. Th…

How Stacey Ray Built a Global Community for Solo Women Travelers

Stacey Ray is no ordinary travel advisor. After decades in the health care industry and the loss of her husband, she made a bold career pivot — launching a business designed for women like herself: curious, solo female travelers over 45 who want to see the world and make lasting friendships along t…

Humans in the Hot Seat: TravelAge West Trendsetter Kaitlyn Metzler (Best Group Booking Effort)

Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff of the Humans of Travel, is currently running a 10-part mini-series on the 2025 TravelAge West Trendsetter Awards, which recognizes some of the most forward-thinking and impactful travel advisors in the U.S.  Each year, the Trendsetter Awards recognize outstanding…

Mentorship, Leadership and Travel Protection: Lessons from Travel Insured’s Barbra Merwin (Sponsored Content)

Barbra Merwin, president of Travel Insured International, has more than 30 years of experience in insurance, beginning her career in the claims adjustment department at State Farm Insurance. In this episode of Humans of Travel, Merwin shares her personal journey — from her upbringing in Minnesota t…

Humans in the Hot Seat: TravelAge West Trendsetter Mallory Wheeler (Upward Bound, Rockstar Advisor Under 40)

Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff of the Humans of Travel, is currently running a 10-part mini-series on the 2025 TravelAge West Trendsetter Awards, which recognizes some of the most forward-thinking and impactful travel advisors in the U.S.  Each year, the Trendsetter Awards recognize outstanding…

GTC’s Vanessa McGovern, From Cruise Ship Art Auctioneer to Luxury Travel Strategist

Vanessa McGovern has built her entire career within the travel industry. And earlier this year, she stepped into a new role as senior vice president of partner product, marketing and events at Global Travel Collection (GTC), the luxury arm of Internova Travel Group. In this episode of Humans of Tr…

Humans in the Hot Seat: TravelAge West Trendsetter Beci Mahnken (Best Targeted Marketing Idea)

Humans in the Hot Seat, a spinoff of the Humans of Travel, is currently running a 10-part mini-series on the 2025 TravelAge West Trendsetter Awards, which recognizes some of the most forward-thinking and impactful travel advisors in the U.S.  Each year, the Trendsetter Awards recognize outstanding…