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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.

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29:41

On Location in Dominican Republic at the Future...

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2024/08/27

This week we're on location at the 2024 Future Leaders in Travel Retreat. I'm joined by Emma Weissmann, Executive Editor for TravelAge West to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including big changes in the EU, Uber launching self-driving cars, and more. Later, we dive into what the Future Leaders event is all about. Emma shares insights into the logistics of this event, and we both discuss how Millennials and Gen-Z are shaping the travel industry. The conversation on

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26:40

Specialized Travel Niches

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2024/08/20

This week I welcome Mary Hanna, owner of Simply Mary’ed Travel, to the podcast first to discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry. We dive into Labor Day travel trends, Boeing's woes, and more. Later, Hanna shares insights into the most popular and most difficult specialized travel niches out there. Additionally, Hanna offers advice to travel advisors on mastering a specific niche to grow their business. The discussion on Specialized Travel Niches begins at the 13-minute mark.

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29:22

Luxury Travel Trends and Insights From Virtuoso...

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2024/08/13

We're on location at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, Nevada this week. I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Disney's big expansion announcements, a naughty Southwest Airlines employee, and much more. Later, David Kolner, Executive Vice President at Virtuoso, joins the podcast to discuss the latest trends in luxury travel. Hear Kolner's thoughts on how the luxury travel sector is thriving, which destinations are hot right now, and much more. The interview with Kolner

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33:35

Hard Truths and Tough Choices for Travel Advisors

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2024/08/06

This week, I'm joined by Jenn Lee, President of Vacation Planners, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Hurricane Debby's travel impact, the aftermath of the global IT outage that disrupted travel, and so much more. Later, Lee shares some hard truths for travel advisors and the tough choices they need to make. From charging fees to planning for the future and working with AI, Lee provides insights for travel advisors to improve. The discussion on hard truths

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25:20

What's New With Iberostar Hotels & Resorts

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2024/07/16

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including travel prices dropping, a scary moment onboard an American Airlines flight, and much more. Later, I interview Finn Ackermann, Chief Commercial Officer with Iberostar Hotels & Resorts. Ackermann shares what's new with the hotel brand, including insights into why Aruba was picked for the newest hotel JOIA Aruba by Iberostar. He also shares the details of Iberostar's new hotel branding segments and closes it with

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46:07

Europe’s Hot Travel News

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2024/07/09

This week I'm joined by two guests: Sharon Campbell, owner of Bespoke Travel Group, and Scott Hartbeck, European travel writer and podcaster. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including air travel improvements, Barcelona's resident spraying tourists with water, and more. Later, the three of us dive into what else is hot in European travel right now, from lesser known destinations to Taylor Swift concerts and more. Plus, hear why Campbell and Hartbeck agree

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26:59

Changes in Air Travel

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2024/07/02

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Hurricane Beryl, Boeing being sanctioned, a new bill to regenerate tourism in Hawaii, and more. Later, I welcome Steve Solomon, Chief Commercial Officer at Airlines Reporting Corporation, to discuss the latest in the air travel industry. Solomon shares his thoughts on the current state of the industry, what recent changes in air travel have stood out to him the most, what air travel changes we'd like to see in the

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33:13

2024 Summer Travel Outlook

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2024/06/25

This week I'm joined by Adam Duckworth, President and Founder of Travelmation, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Barcelona's plan to ban short-term rentals, Netflix's new entertainment venues, and much more. Later, Duckworth and I dive into the top travel trends for this summer season. Duckworth shares which destinations have been booking hot, what's impacting travelers' decision-making, and how to navigate last-minute summer travel trips. The discussion

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34:38

Overtourism Forcing Changes

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2024/06/17

This week I'm joined by Becky Lukovic, owner of Bella Travel Planning, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including big theme park updates, the FAA's new investigation, and much more. Later, Lukovic and I chat on the issue of overtourism and the top destinations facing these problems. Lukovic provides insights on how it is impacting her job as a travel advisor and offers advice for her peers. The discussion on overtourism begins before the 20-minute mark. Today’s

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29:26

The State of the Travel Advisor Industry

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2024/06/04

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including a wild week for American Airlines, the latest in Disney-DeSantis headlines, and much more. Later, hear my interview with Zane Kerby, President and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors. I caught up with Kerby at the 2024 Travel Advisor conference. Tune in to hear where he was at when he found out ASTA's grassroots efforts had paid off with American Airlines' big decision, how ASTA changed up their annual

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32:27

Events in the Travel Industry

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2024/05/21

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the State Department's recent worldwide travel warning, projections for Memorial Day weekend, and much more. Later, I welcome two guests: Alicia Evanko-Lewis, Executive Vice President, Events at Northstar Travel Group, and Christen Perry, owner of Classic Travel Connection. Together we discuss the events space in the travel industry. Evanko-Lewis provides insights into how the events space is doing in travel and

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28:02

The MVPs of Travel

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2024/05/14

This week I welcome Tyson Wharton, owner of Sioux Empire Travel, back to the podcast. We first discuss top trending travel news, including top U.S. airlines suing the Biden Administration, Boeing's continued woes, summer travel pricing, and more. Later, we answer the question: who are the MVPs of the travel industry? Listen to hear what travel advisors can offer their clients, a special shoutout to Moms, as well as Wharton's advice for having an MVP-like summer travel season. The discussion on

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24:21

Marriott Growing All Inclusive Resorts

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2024/05/07

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast! This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the U.S. Travel Association's statement that Congress could create chaos for air travel this summer, big news in Hawaii, and much more. Later, I welcome Alex Fiz, Area Vice President for the Caribbean and Managing Director All-Inclusive at Marriott to the show. Fiz provides updates on what's new with All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy, from renovating Marriott Cancun to

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28:52

What to Know About CruiseWorld

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2024/04/30

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big brands partnering together, the government's new rules for airlines, and so much more. Later, I'm joined by two guests: Cat Brask, Marketing Director at Northstar Travel Group and LaTasha Henderson, travel advisor with 2B1 Travel by Dream Vacations. We talk about the CruiseWorld event - how it goes beyond cruising, how travel advisors can benefit, the epic lineup for ship inspections this year, and much more. Brask

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26:40

What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance Today

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2024/04/23

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big cruise news, new rules from the FAA for air traffic controllers, Amsterdam's big changes and more. Later, I interview Barbra Merwin, President of Travel Insured. Merwin talks about how the travel insurance sector has changed following the pandemic and common misconceptions about travel insurance. Additionally, she shares advice and insights for travel advisors in handling travel insurance with their clients. The interview

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22:27

Wellness Travel Trends

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2024/04/16

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including travel in the Middle East right now following Iran's attack on Israel, how airfare prices are trending ahead of summer, and so much more. Later, Ali Krupnik, Chief Wellness Officer & Founder of My Well Co, joins me to chat about wellness travel today. Krupnik shares insights into how this sector of travel has transformed over recent years, the top trending destinations right now, and more. The discussion on wellness travel

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34:47

Yachts, Villas and More Luxury Experiences

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2024/04/09

This week I'm joined by Andrea Wright, Vice President, Luxury Sales at Opulence by OutsideAgents. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including record breaking tourism numbers, the projections for the most active Hurricane Season ever, and much more. Later, Wright shares her insights into the meaning of luxury travel and what's hot in the luxury space, from yachts to villas to private jets and more. She also offers up advice to fellow travel advisors on

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25:26

Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Travel Trends

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2024/03/26

This week I'm joined by Mario Lopez, President of Destination Weddings Expert and Destination Wedding University. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including privacy and fraud in travel, updates from the major US airlines, new developments for cruise line private islands and more. Later, Lopez shares insights into the top trends in destination weddings and honeymoon travel, from fewer toes in the sand to more and more honeymoons in Europe. Lopez also

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32:57

Boeing's Woes and More Trending Travel News

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2024/03/19

This week I'm joined by Sydne Stubbs of Those Who Wander Travel and Ryan Doncsecz of VIP Vacations. Together we discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry. Four years ago today the travel world was a week into the pandemic shutdown - how has the industry changed now that the world has reached pre-pandemic openness levels? Other news talking points include Boeing's continued woes, Airbnb's latest move, river cruising on the rise, and more. Today’s episode sponsor: Travel

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27:37

Where the Cruise Industry Excels and Where It Needs...

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2024/03/12

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast! This week I'm joined by Michael Consoli, a record-setting agency owner with Cruise Planners. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including TSA's new self-service screening system, supplier shutdowns, and more. Later, Consoli shares his thoughts on where the cruise industry excels and where it needs improvement. Consoli had a record $40 million in sales in 2023, and he closes the show with his top advice for

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