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:
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>

The Minibar: Strategic hiring is key for continued success and The Trust Gap in agentic commerce and AI booking

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Discussion:
WHERE DO WE GO from here?
More Than Half of Travelers Now Say They Use AI for Travel Planning — the Largest Behavioral Shift in a Decade

As heard on Excess Baggage:
MSC Cruises Repositions MSC World Europa for Winter 2026-27
US-Europe Summer Travel Demand Continues To Drop
Cruise Lines Pull Tracy Arm from Alaska Itineraries
Trafalgar Launches Summer Travel Selling Guide
TSA workers start receiving backpay, and many airport lines are back to normal
Royal Caribbean to Open Bookings for Hero of the Seas
ASTA Partnership Supports Employees During Government Shutdown

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Discussion: <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Where-do-we-go-from-here">WHERE DO WE GO from here?</a> <a href="https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/ai-travel-planning">More Than Half of Travelers Now Say They Use AI for Travel Planning &mdash; the Largest Behavioral Shift in a Decade</a>
As heard on Excess Baggage: <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/msc-cruises-moves-msc-world-europa-winter-2026/2027-sailings-to-southern-caribbean">MSC Cruises Repositions MSC World Europa for Winter 2026-27</a> <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/us-europe-summer-travel-demand-continues-to-drop">US-Europe Summer Travel Demand Continues To Drop</a> <a href="https://www.travelmarketreport.com/cruises/articles/cruise-lines-pull-tracy-arm-from-alaska-itineraries">Cruise Lines Pull Tracy Arm from Alaska Itineraries</a> <a href="https://www.travelmarketreport.com/packaged-travel/articles/trafalgar-launches-summer-travel-selling-guide">Trafalgar Launches Summer Travel Selling Guide</a> <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Government/Many-TSA-airport-lines-are-back-to-normal">TSA workers start receiving backpay, and many airport lines are back to normal</a> <a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/royal-caribbean-launch-hero-seas-elevated-family-vacation-time">Royal Caribbean to Open Bookings for Hero of the Seas</a> <a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/your-business/asta-partnership-supports-employees-during-government-shutdown">ASTA Partnership Supports Employees During Government Shutdown</a>

The Minibar: More than half of travelers say they use AI for travel planning and Executives forecast the next ten years

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Discussion:
Does Travel Insurance Cover Weather Delays and Civil Unrest? Expert Tips for Stranded Travelers
When Disruption Hits: Defining the Travel Advisor’s Role
Travel advisors in action during the Mexico crisis
Know your responsibilities with Mexico-bound clients

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Discussion: <a href="https://www.travelagentcentral.com/your-business/does-travel-insurance-cover-weather-delays-and-civil-unrest-expert-tips-stranded">Does Travel Insurance Cover Weather Delays and Civil Unrest? Expert Tips for Stranded Travelers</a> <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/voices/opinions/when-disruption-hits-defining-the-travel-advisor-s-role">When Disruption Hits: Defining the Travel Advisor&rsquo;s Role</a> <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Insights/Travel-advisors-in-action-during-Mexico-crisis">Travel advisors in action during the Mexico crisis</a> <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Mark-Pestronk/Know-your-responsibilities-with-Mexico-bound-clients">Know your responsibilities with Mexico-bound clients</a>

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

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