This week, I welcome Melissa Cooper, Director of Marketing, Northstar Retail Travel Group and Sterling Wertanzl, Partner and Director of Operations of Sterling Journeys, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Black Friday deals, big cruise news, and more. 

Later, we share the top moments and highlights from the 2026 Travvy Awards. Cooper provides details on the behind-the-scenes of the show coming together, and Wertanzl offers tips for fellow advisors after being named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. 

The discussion on the Travvy Awards and 40 Under 40 begins after the 13-minute mark. 

Today's episode sponsor: Princess Cruises 

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 Melissa Cooper, Director of Marketing, Northstar Retail Travel Group and Sterling Wertanzl, Partner and Director of Operations of Sterling Journeys, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Black Friday deals, big cruise news, and more.&nbsp;
Later, we share the top moments and highlights from the 2026 Travvy Awards. Cooper provides details on the behind-the-scenes of the show coming together, and Wertanzl offers tips for fellow advisors after being named to the <a href="https://www.travelpulse.com/40-under-40/2026/travelpulse-40-under-40">40 Under 40 Class of 2026</a>.&nbsp;
The discussion on the Travvy Awards and 40 Under 40 begins after the 13-minute mark.&nbsp;
Today's episode sponsor: Princess Cruises&nbsp;
Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com 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.