This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including airline merger updates, President Biden's social media post on air travel, and much more. 

Later, I'm joined by Peter Bopp, Director of Research at the Family Travel Association and Tyson Wharton, owner of Sioux Empire Travel to discuss the 2024 outlook for family travel. Bopp and Wharton share insights on 2024 family travel trends, top destinations, and advice for travel advisors. 

The discussion on family travel begins at the 11-minute mark. 

Today’s episode sponsor: Windstar Cruises

Your clients can discover Tahiti like never before with Windstar Cruises.  With over 35 years of expertise exploring Tahiti, Windstar now welcomes the award-winning, all-suite Star Breeze to Papeete for even more unparalleled experiences year-round. Windstar in Tahiti visits to up to nine islands, has onboard enrichment programs with a Polynesian culture ambassador, and the most frequent departures of any cruise line. New in 2024 are voyages to the remote Marquesas islands; swimming with manta rays; and your clients can even plant their own coral and help to restore the ocean. This is Tahiti redefined. Contact Windstar today at 844.625.0198 or visit www.windstarcruises.com.


Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including airline merger updates, President Biden's social media post on air travel, and much more. 
Later, I'm joined by Peter Bopp, Director of Research at the Family Travel Association and Tyson Wharton, owner of Sioux Empire Travel to discuss the 2024 outlook for family travel. Bopp and Wharton share insights on 2024 family travel trends, top destinations, and advice for travel advisors. 
The discussion on family travel begins at the 11-minute mark. 
Today’s episode sponsor: <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/find-a-supplier/cruise/windstar-cruises">Windstar Cruises</a>
Your clients can discover Tahiti like never before with Windstar Cruises.  With over 35 years of expertise exploring Tahiti, Windstar now welcomes the award-winning, all-suite Star Breeze to Papeete for even more unparalleled experiences year-round. Windstar in Tahiti visits to up to nine islands, has onboard enrichment programs with a Polynesian culture ambassador, and the most frequent departures of any cruise line. New in 2024 are voyages to the remote Marquesas islands; swimming with manta rays; and your clients can even plant their own coral and help to restore the ocean. This is Tahiti redefined. Contact Windstar today at 844.625.0198 or visit <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/Ib3hC9rGwWHrm18GuoGQWs?domain=windstarcruises.com">www.windstarcruises.com</a>. 
Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at <a href="mailto:Podcast@TravelPulse.com">Podcast@TravelPulse.com </a>and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.

Cutting through all the noise and giving you what you need to hear about in travel. Tune-in to hear TravelPulse's Executive Editor Eric Bowman discuss travel news, tips, and more with industry experts and other insightful guests.

Cutting through all the noise and giving you what you need to hear about in travel. Tune-in to hear TravelPulse's Executive Editor Eric Bowman discuss travel news, tips, and more with industry experts and other insightful guests.

TravelPulse Podcast

Cutting through all the noise and giving you what you need to hear about in travel. Tune in to hear TravelPulse's Executive Editor Eric Bowman discuss travel news, tips, and more with industry experts and other insightful guests.

Cutting through all the noise and giving you what you need to hear about in travel. Tune in to hear TravelPulse's Executive Editor Eric Bowman discuss travel news, tips, and more with industry experts and other insightful guests.

2024 Family Travel Trends

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 destinations are in the Caribbean this year. 

The discussion on the Caribbean begins after the 13:30-minute mark. 

Today's episode sponsor: Travel Agent Academy 

Travel Agent Academy provides you with the most advanced, interactive travel agent training available today on products sure to both impress and protect your clients – from popular destinations to top resorts around the world plus cruises and comprehensive travel insurance. The award-winning content is designed to help you learn and retain information in fun and interactive ways, and help increase bookings by empowering you to sell as a specialist. You’ll learn how to acquire a strong grasp of each product’s key selling points. You can gain credits, earn rewards, and even learn on the go on your tablet device. Learn more about these free programs at TravelAgentAcademy.com

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

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 destinations are in the Caribbean this year. 
The discussion on the Caribbean begins after the 13:30-minute mark. 
Today's episode sponsor: Travel Agent Academy 
Travel Agent Academy provides you with the most advanced, interactive travel agent training available today on products sure to both impress and protect your clients – from popular destinations to top resorts around the world plus cruises and comprehensive travel insurance. The award-winning content is designed to help you learn and retain information in fun and interactive ways, and help increase bookings by empowering you to sell as a specialist. You’ll learn how to acquire a strong grasp of each product’s key selling points. You can gain credits, earn rewards, and even learn on the go on your tablet device. Learn more about these free programs at <a href="https://www.travelagentacademy.com/">TravelAgentAcademy.com</a>
Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at <a href="mailto:Podcast@TravelPulse.com">Podcast@TravelPulse.com </a>and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.

The Latest in Caribbean Travel 

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 travel season and how prices impact decision-making. We dive into how busy the travel industry is expected to be during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays; and Law offers tips for fellow advisors to best navigate this time of year. 

The discussion on holiday travel begins after the 14-minute mark. 

Today's episode sponsor: Travel Agent Academy 

Travel Agent Academy provides you with the most advanced, interactive travel agent training available today on products sure to both impress and protect your clients – from popular destinations to top resorts around the world plus cruises and comprehensive travel insurance. The award-winning content is designed to help you learn and retain information in fun and interactive ways, and help increase bookings by empowering you to sell as a specialist. You’ll learn how to acquire a strong grasp of each product’s key selling points. You can gain credits, earn rewards, and even learn on the go on your tablet device. Learn more about these free programs at TravelAgentAcademy.com

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

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 travel season and how prices impact decision-making. We dive into how busy the travel industry is expected to be during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays; and Law offers tips for fellow advisors to best navigate this time of year. 
The discussion on holiday travel begins after the 14-minute mark. 
Today's episode sponsor: Travel Agent Academy 
Travel Agent Academy provides you with the most advanced, interactive travel agent training available today on products sure to both impress and protect your clients – from popular destinations to top resorts around the world plus cruises and comprehensive travel insurance. The award-winning content is designed to help you learn and retain information in fun and interactive ways, and help increase bookings by empowering you to sell as a specialist. You’ll learn how to acquire a strong grasp of each product’s key selling points. You can gain credits, earn rewards, and even learn on the go on your tablet device. Learn more about these free programs at <a href="https://www.travelagentacademy.com/">TravelAgentAcademy.com</a>
Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at <a href="mailto:Podcast@TravelPulse.com">Podcast@TravelPulse.com </a>and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.

2024 Holiday Travel Outlook

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 Retail Travel Group, Danielle Stephens, a travel advisor with Divine Travel Design, and Jerry Estrada Jr, Director of Trade Events & Programs for Carnival Cruise Line. 

Together we discuss the inaugural Travel Industry 40 Under 40. Stephens and Estrada Jr. share insights into their career accomplishments and the challenges they overcame to get where they are today. Plus, they offer advice to young professionals aspiring to achieve similar success. 

Today's episode sponsor: Travel Agent Academy 

Travel Agent Academy provides you with the most advanced, interactive travel agent training available today on products sure to both impress and protect your clients – from popular destinations to top resorts around the world plus cruises and comprehensive travel insurance. The award-winning content is designed to help you learn and retain information in fun and interactive ways, and help increase bookings by empowering you to sell as a specialist. You’ll learn how to acquire a strong grasp of each product’s key selling points. You can gain credits, earn rewards, and even learn on the go on your tablet device. Learn more about these free programs at TravelAgentAcademy.com

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

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 Retail Travel Group, Danielle Stephens, a travel advisor with Divine Travel Design, and Jerry Estrada Jr, Director of Trade Events &amp; Programs for Carnival Cruise Line. 
Together we discuss the inaugural Travel Industry 40 Under 40. Stephens and Estrada Jr. share insights into their career accomplishments and the challenges they overcame to get where they are today. Plus, they offer advice to young professionals aspiring to achieve similar success. 
Today's episode sponsor: Travel Agent Academy 
Travel Agent Academy provides you with the most advanced, interactive travel agent training available today on products sure to both impress and protect your clients – from popular destinations to top resorts around the world plus cruises and comprehensive travel insurance. The award-winning content is designed to help you learn and retain information in fun and interactive ways, and help increase bookings by empowering you to sell as a specialist. You’ll learn how to acquire a strong grasp of each product’s key selling points. You can gain credits, earn rewards, and even learn on the go on your tablet device. Learn more about these free programs at <a href="https://www.travelagentacademy.com/">TravelAgentAcademy.com</a>
Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at <a href="mailto:Podcast@TravelPulse.com">Podcast@TravelPulse.com </a>and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.

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