Recapping 2024, Looking Ahead to 2025

This week, I'm joined by Ryan Doncsecz of VIP Vacations. Together we discuss the top storylines of 2024 and how they impacted the travel industry.  Hear our thoughts on Boeing's wild year, the biggest wins for travel advisors, highs and lows from 2024, and so much more.  Today's episode sponsor: …

The Latest in Caribbean Travel

This week I welcome Brian Major, Managing Editor of Digital Guides and the Caribbean here at TravelPulse, to discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the TSA's new record, Mexico's new cruise tax and more.  Later, Major shares insights into what the biggest storylines and hottest dest…

2024 Holiday Travel Outlook

This week I'm joined by Mary Helen Law, founder of Law Luxury Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Spirit Airlines declaring bankruptcy and Airbnb's partnership with the famous Colosseum.  Later, Law shares insights into what's trending this holiday t…

Travel Industry 40 Under 40

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including top winners at the 2024 Travvy Awards, how Donald Trump's return to President could impact travel, and more.  Later in the show, I welcome three lovely guests: Melissa Cooper, Director of Marketing for Northstar R…

Portugal’s Top Travel Experiences

This week I welcome two guests: Christian Svoboda, owner of Beforeyoubookit.com, and Natalia Yepes, owner of Adventuresque Travel Boutique. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the Biden Administration's new inquiry into US airlines, Venice's tourist …

Top Tips for Travel Advisors

This week I welcome Vanessa McGovern, Co-Founder and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Gifted Travel Network, to the podcast to first discuss trending news in the travel industry, including Cancun's airport change, Royal Caribbean's big announcement, and more.  Later, McGovern shares top tips for…

Culinary Travel Trends

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including another Hurricane set to impact travel, new fees for frequent travelers and more.  Later, I welcome Master Foodie Mara Papatheodorou, a Tastes & Traditions Expert and Culinary Historian, to talk about the latest in culinary tr…

Emerging Travel Destinations and Experiences

This week I welcome Stephen Scott, founder of Travel Hub 365 and the Odyssey Travel App, back to the podcast to discuss top trending news, including Hurricane Helene's travel impact, big changes for Southwest Airlines, and more.  Later in the show we dive into the top emerging travel destinations …

River Cruise Trends With AmaWaterways

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including booming travel industry numbers, updated passport renewal process, and much more.  Later, I welcome Alex Pinelo, Senior Vice President of Sales at AmaWaterways. Pinelo shares insights into what trends he's seeing…

2024 Fall Travel Trends

This week I welcome Shayla Northcutt, owner of Northcutt Travel Agency, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Cancun Airport issues arising, Boeing's latest hit, and much more.  Later, Northcutt shares insights into what she's seeing trending this fall travel …