This week, Trade Secrets is coming to you from the halls of the Aria Resort & Casino at Virtuoso Travel Week. Co-host Jamie Biesiada is joined by guest host Johanna Jainchill, Travel Weekly’s editor in chief, and Virtuoso’s own David Kolner and Misty Belles. They cover the latest luxury travel trends, from the hot fall season to “maxxing” and beyond.

This episode was sponsored by Travel Insured International. 

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Johanna Jainchill on Trade Secrets After Dark
• The Bedford by Martha Stewart
• Brené Brown
• Travel Weekly’s Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 coverage:
• Virtuoso forecasts 2026 sales will be up nearly 21%
• Virtuoso unveils AI-powered intelligence tool
• The Takeaway: Let’s end these travel trends
• At Virtuoso Travel Week, word of another banner year

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