This week, I welcome back Stephen Scott, founder of Travel Hub 365 and the Odyssey Travel App, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including new developments from ASTA, big cruise industry happenings, and more. 

Later, Scott and I dive into the recent billion-dollar deals that have been shaking up the travel industry during both pre-and-post-pandemic times. Scott provides insights into how these mergers and acquisitions impact the industry and what they mean for the travel advisor. 

The discussion on billion-dollar deals begins after the 15-minute mark. 

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