The Power of Travel: Inside G Adventures’ GX with Dre Giroux

What does it take to bring hundreds of people from across the travel industry together in one destination and make sure their presence leaves something meaningful behind? In Episode 12 of You Came to the Right Place, Natasha and Jen sit down with Dre Giroux, Director of Global Community Operations…

Small Group, Big Adventure: Collette’s Christian Leibl-Cote on the Changing Face of Guided Travel

Guided touring isn’t what it used to be — and neither is the Canadian traveller. In Episode 11 of You Came to the Right Place, Natasha Lair and Jen Mallia sit down with Christian Leibl-Cote, Executive Vice President of Global Business at Collette, to talk about how guided travel is evolving and wh…

The Business of Travel: Travelsavers’ Jane Clementino on Trends, Technology and Tomorrow

In Episode 10 of You Came to the Right Place, hosts Natasha Lair and Jen Mallia are joined by one of Canada's most respected travel industry leaders, Jane Clementino, Senior Vice President and General Manager of TRAVELSAVERS Canada. They explore the trends shaping the Canadian travel industry, how …

Sea of Change: The Luxury Cruise Trends Shaping Traveller Demand

In Episode 9 of You Came to the Right Place, hosts Natasha Lair and Jen Mallia are joined by Chris Austin, President of North America for Explora Journeys. Together, they discuss how Explora Journeys is redefining luxury ocean travel, what's new aboard the highly anticipated Explora III, and why Ca…

Healthy Bookings: Wellness Travel Trends Shaping Client Demand

Wellness travel is booming, but what does "wellness" actually mean? And how can travel advisors confidently recommend experiences that deliver more than just a spa treatment? In Episode 8 of You Came to the Right Place, hosts Natasha Lair and Jen Mallia are joined by Oxana Spivey, Vice President …

Castles, Clans and Big Commissions: Brendan Vacations on What's Trending in the Celtic Isles

In the latest episode of You Came To The Right Place, hosts Natasha Lair and Jen Mallia sit down with Donna Looby, Regional Sales Manager at Brendan Vacations, to discuss the trends shaping travel to the Celtic Isles and the opportunities advisors shouldn't overlook. You'll learn: • Why bookings …

The Next Wave of Cruise Travel: MSC's Ian Patterson Dishes on What's Selling, What's Changing and What's Next

In episode six of You Came to the Right Place, Natasha Lair and Jen Mallia sit down with Ian Patterson, Country Manager for MSC Cruises Canada, to discuss what's driving demand among Canadian cruisers, the growing popularity of short sailings and MSC Yacht Club, and how the cruise line is expanding…

TravelPulse Canada’s Readers’ Choice Awards: Behind the Scenes of the Travel Industry’s Biggest Night

In Episode 5 of You Came to the Right Place, co-hosts Natasha Lair and Jen Mallia go behind the scenes of the 2026 TravelPulse Canada Readers’ Choice Awards. Recorded just days after the event at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, the episode offers a candid recap of the highs, hilarity and heartfelt…

Three Generations, One Itinerary: Parenting Expert Kathy Buckworth on Selling Multi-Gen Travel

In Episode 4 of You Came to the Right Place, co-hosts Natasha Lair and Jen Mallia sit down with Canadian media personality, travel writer, and parenting expert Kathy Buckworth to unpack one of the biggest trends advisors are navigating right now: multi-generational travel. Fresh off a trip to Club…

Itinerary Glow-Up: Johanna Silver of Expedia Cruises on Curated, Client-First Travel

In Episode Three of You Came to the Right Place, hosts Natasha and Jen sit down with Johanna “Joey” Silver, a travel consultant with Expedia Cruises in St. Albert, Alberta. With more than eight years in the industry, Joey shares how she found her niche in curated, experience-driven travel, and why…