Hawai'i has always been a popular destination for travelers looking for adventure, romance, beautiful scenery, and more. This week, Korrine and Theresa speak with Robyn Basso from the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau about why people are drawn to this destination, the latest updates, online resources for travel advisors, and how we can be stewards of this magical place.

Hawai'i has always been a popular destination for travelers looking for adventure, romance, beautiful scenery, and more. This week, Korrine and Theresa speak with Robyn Basso from the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau about why people are drawn to this destination, the latest updates, online resources for travel advisors, and how we can be stewards of this magical place.

The TIN Lounge is the place for travel professionals to listen to the latest Travel Industry News. Created by travel advisors Korrine Johnson and Theresa Chu-Bermudez, this podcast is the perfect way for busy travel professionals to stay informed while getting things done.

The TIN Lounge is the place for travel professionals to listen to the latest Travel Industry News. Created by travel advisors Korrine Johnson and Theresa Chu-Bermudez, this podcast is the perfect way for busy travel professionals to stay informed whi ...

The TIN Lounge

The TIN Lounge is the place for travel professionals to listen to the latest Travel Industry News. Created by travel advisors Korrine Johnson and Theresa Chu-Bermudez, this podcast is the perfect way for busy travel professionals to stay informed while getting things done.

Special Guest: Robyn Basso with the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau

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Discussion:
The Travel Industry Is Training Clients to Price Shop — And Doesn’t Realize It
A New Study Decodes the Mindset of ‘Indulgent Explorers’

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Rare Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three Aboard Oceanwide Expeditions Ship
TTC Tour Brands Expands Australia and New Zealand Portfolio Amid Strong Demand
Windstar Cruises and Approach Guides Introduce Co-Branded Marketing Tools
Jamaica's Most Anticipated Resort Openings Are Almost Here
NCLH downgrades financial outlook and will cut expenses
Royal Caribbean Group Sees Record Cruise Demand
Airlines Roll Out Rescue Fares, Hiring Pushes Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown

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Discussion: <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/voices/opinions/the-travel-industry-is-training-clients-to-price-shop-and-doesn-t-realize-it">The Travel Industry Is Training Clients to Price Shop &mdash; And Doesn&rsquo;t Realize It</a> <a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/quiet-luxury-travelers-report">A New Study Decodes the Mindset of &lsquo;Indulgent Explorers&rsquo;</a>
As heard on Excess Baggage: <a href="https://www.travelmarketreport.com/cruises/articles/rare-hantavirus-outbreak-kills-three-aboard-oceanwide-expeditions-ship">Rare Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three Aboard Oceanwide Expeditions Ship</a> <a href="https://www.travelmarketreport.com/packaged-travel/articles/ttc-tour-brands-expands-australia-and-new-zealand-portfolio-amid-strong-demand">TTC Tour Brands Expands Australia and New Zealand Portfolio Amid Strong Demand</a> <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/windstar-cruises-and-approach-guides-introduce-co-branded-marketing-tools">Windstar Cruises and Approach Guides Introduce Co-Branded Marketing Tools</a> <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/voices/blogs/jamaicas-most-anticipated-resort-openings-are-almost-here">Jamaica's Most Anticipated Resort Openings Are Almost Here</a> <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/NCLH-downgrades-financial-outlook-and-will-cut-expenses">NCLH downgrades financial outlook and will cut expenses</a> <a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/royal-caribbean-group-sees-record-demand">Royal Caribbean Group Sees Record Cruise Demand</a> <a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/transportation/airlines-roll-out-rescue-fares-hiring-pushes-following-spirit-airlines-shutdown">Airlines Roll Out Rescue Fares, Hiring Pushes Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown</a>

The Minibar: Decoding the mindset of "Indulgent Explorers" and How the travel industry is training clients to price shop (and how to change that)

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Discussion:
Travel Industry’s Biggest Marketing Mistake Isn’t Strategy, It’s Separation
These Are the Trends Driving Luxury Travel According to Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Tauck Expands 2027 Domestic Travel Collection with New National Park Tours
AmaWaterways Christens Second Colombia Cruise Ship
Orient Express introduces its first sailing yacht
Uber adds hotel bookings with Expedia partnership
ASTA to Host Live Celebration for Global Travel Advisor Day
Traveler Spending Reaches All-Time High
Royal Caribbean Group Confirms Order with Meyer Turku for Icon 6 and 7
ASTA Touts Recovering $20,000 in Late Hotel Commissions for Advisors

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Discussion: <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/voices/opinions/travel-industry-s-biggest-marketing-mistake-isn-t-strategy-it-s-separation">Travel Industry&rsquo;s Biggest Marketing Mistake Isn&rsquo;t Strategy, It&rsquo;s Separation</a> <a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Events/2026-aktg-100-club">These Are the Trends Driving Luxury Travel According to Abercrombie &amp; Kent Travel Group</a>
As heard on Excess Baggage: <a href="https://www.travelmarketreport.com/packaged-travel/articles/tauck-expands-2027-domestic-travel-collection-with-new-national-park-tours">Tauck Expands 2027 Domestic Travel Collection with New National Park Tours</a> <a href="https://www.travelmarketreport.com/river-cruise/articles/amawaterways-christens-second-colombia-cruise-ship">AmaWaterways Christens Second Colombia Cruise Ship</a> <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Orient-Express-christens-its-first-sailing-yacht">Orient Express introduces its first sailing yacht</a> <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Technology/Uber-adds-hotel-bookings-with-Expedia-partnership">Uber adds hotel bookings with Expedia partnership</a> <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/agents/asta-to-host-facebook-live-celebration-for-global-travel-advisor-day-featuring-speakers-and-prizes">ASTA to Host Live Celebration for Global Travel Advisor Day</a> <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/traveler-spending-reaches-all-time-high">Traveler Spending Reaches All-Time High</a> <a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/royal-caribbean-group-confirms-order-meyer-turku-icon-6-and-7">Royal Caribbean Group Confirms Order with Meyer Turku for Icon 6 and 7</a> <a href="https://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/hotels/asta-touts-recovering-20000-late-hotel-commissions-advisors">ASTA Touts Recovering $20,000 in Late Hotel Commissions for Advisors</a>

The Minibar: Travel Industry's biggest marketing mistake and the Trends driving luxury travel

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Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com

Discussion:
Editorial: Strategic Hiring Is Key for Continued Success
The trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Backroads is USTOA’s Newest Active Member
Smithsonian Journeys Unveils Weeklong DISCOVER Getaways Collection
Delta to introduce new business-class suite next year
Airfares rose in March to offset jet fuel costs
Virgin Voyages Debuts Brilliant Lady in Los Angeles
Kensington Unveils New Europe Itineraries
Why Jamaica Is Doubling Down on Travel Advisors
Beaches Rolls Out Complimentary Buddies Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Bolsters Travel Advisor Support
Montecito Village Travel Celebrates Record-Breaking Sales

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Discussion: <a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/strategic-hiring">Editorial: Strategic Hiring Is Key for Continued Success</a> <a href="https://www.phocuswire.com/news/technology/agentic-payments-ai-booking-openai-chatgpt-travel-trust">The trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking</a>
As heard on Excess Baggage: <a href="https://www.travelmarketreport.com/packaged-travel/articles/backroads-is-ustoas-newest-active-member">Backroads is USTOA&rsquo;s Newest Active Member</a> <a href="https://www.travelmarketreport.com/packaged-travel/articles/smithsonian-journeys-unveils-week-long-discover-getaways-collection">Smithsonian Journeys Unveils Weeklong DISCOVER Getaways Collection</a> <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Delta-to-introduce-new-business-class-suite-next-year">Delta to introduce new business-class suite next year</a> <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Airfares-rose-in-March-to-offset-jet-fuel-costs">Airfares rose in March to offset jet fuel costs</a> <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/virgin-voyages-debuts-brilliant-lady-in-los-angeles">Virgin Voyages Debuts Brilliant Lady in Los Angeles</a> <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/tour-operators/kensington-unveils-new-europe-itineraries">Kensington Unveils New Europe Itineraries</a> <a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/caribbean/why-jamaica-doubling-down-travel-advisors">Why Jamaica Is Doubling Down on Travel Advisors</a> <a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/hotels/beaches-rolls-out-complimentary-buddies-program-children-autism-spectrum-bolsters-travel">Beaches Rolls Out Complimentary Buddies Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Bolsters Travel Advisor Support</a> <a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Events/montecito-village-travel-mvt-live">Montecito Village Travel Celebrates Record-Breaking Sales</a>

Special Guest: Robyn Basso with the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau

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