Crisis Management in Travel

This week, I welcome Debbie Brown, founder and CEO of SmartBird World Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Royal Caribbean purchasing a stake in Sandals, air traffic control issues, and more.  Later, Brown provides insights into dealing with a crisis in travel and…

Key Habits Advisors Need to Unlearn

This week, I welcome Jenn Lee, President and CMO of TravelPlanners International and Vacation Planners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including an update to Europe's border entry exit issues, a new DOT rule that will impact travel, and more.  Later, Lee shares her thoughts o…

How Travel Insured International Invests in Advisors and Top News of the Week

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Google's AI Mode for Travel, Europe's water-level updates, and more.  Later, I interview Phil Blackwell, VP, Business Development & Partnerships for Travel Insured International (TII). Blackwell shares why TII invests in trav…

From Corporate World to Travel Advisor

This week, I welcome Jared Benoff, owner of Vacationeeze, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big updates from Disney, a new fee in Mexico, and more.  Later, Benoff shares his story of going from the corporate world to becoming a travel advisor. He provides tips on makin…

Europe Travel Issues + How Advisors Can Embrace AI

This week, I welcome McLean Robbins, owner of Lily Pond Luxury, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big issues with European travel, a toddler canceling a whole flight, and more.  Later, Robbins shares her thoughts on why travel advisors should embrace AI. She offers her…

Working With a DMC

This week, I welcome Jennifer Kellum, owner of Neverland & Main Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the world of travel, including United's pitch to Delta, new tourist taxes in Europe, and more.  Later, Kellum shares what travel advisors need to know when working with a Destinatio…

The Evolving Role of Travel Advisors

This week, I welcome Dr. Shenika Baisley-Woodley, owner of Divine Dream Destinations Travel and winner of the 2026 ASTA Travel Advisor of the Year award. Together we discuss the top trending news of the last week, including the new worldwide alert from the US State Department, billions of dollars i…

The Indulgent Explorer

This week, I welcome Madeline List, Manager, Research & Special Projects at Phocuswright, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Europe delaying ETIAS, WTTC's call for the seven contemporary wonders of the world, and more.  Later, List shares insights into the new travel tr…

The State of US Travel Ahead of America’s 250th

This week, I first discuss the top trending news in travel of the last week, including EU border entry/exit issues, new cruise ships on the horizon, and more.  Later, I interview Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of US Travel Association, to hear his take on the state of United States travel and to…

AI in the Skies, Advisor Relationships With Airlines, and More

This week, I welcome Chris Dane, President and Managing Partner at Hickory Global Partners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the deadly resort fire in the Dominican Republic, the FAA using AI for air traffic control, and more.  Later, Dane shares his perspective on ho…