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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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37:35

Dominican Republic's New Hot Spots

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2025/09/18

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including ASTA's new blacklist, toxic fumes on planes, and more. Later in the show I interview various executives in the Dominican Republic fromthe recent DR Social Ambassador FAMto learn more about the newest hot spots in the destination. Hear from Raquel Reyes, Director of Tourism for the Dominican Republic Tourist Board,Jason Kycek, SVP/Chief Marketing Officer at Casa de Campo,Miriam Hernandez, Director of Sales & Marketing, at W

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36:05

2025 Fall Travel Trends

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2025/09/02

This week, I welcomeTom Brussow, VP, Strategic Initiatives for Travel Leaders Discovery, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Spirit Airlines debacle, train travel and more. Later, Brussow shares insights on the top fall travel trends this year. Hear which destinations are buzzing, what people are planning for, and more. Brussow also provides his advice for travel advisors to make this their best fall season. The discussion on fall travel trends begins at the 19-minute

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24:05

Last-Minute Trips Rising

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2025/08/26

This week, I welcomeEli Wagner, founder of Wagner Bespoke Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Labor Day weekend travel expectations, a new unlimited cruise pass, and more. Later, Wagner provides insights into the rising trend of travelers booking last-minute trips and what it means for the travel industry. She also offers tips for fellow travel advisors on how to best handle these requests from clients. The discussion on last-minute trips begins after the

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33:21

The State of Accessible Travel Today

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2025/08/19

This week, I welcome Jordana Izzo of Travelmation to the show to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including a big move by the Trump administration, Google's new travel tool, and much more. Later, Izzo shares her thoughts on the state of accessible travel today. She provides insights into how the industry can improve, the role of the travel advisor in accessible travel, which brands are excelling, and more. The discussion on accessible travel begins after the 18-minute

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31:28

The Travel Agency Power List

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2025/08/07

This week, I welcome two guests:Rebecca Tobin, Managing Editor for Travel Weekly and Jamie Biesiada, Senior Editor for Travel Weekly. Together, we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Delta's response to AI pricing practices, dress codes on cruises and more. Later, Robin and Biesiada share insights into the2025 Power List. Tune in to hear who came out on top, what the biggest takeaways are, and so much more.Theorigins of the list date back to 1992, and it's quite

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35:06

Cruise Line Private Islands

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2025/07/29

This week, I welcome two guests:Sarah Kuta, our cruise writer here at TravelPulse, andJesse Morris, owner of We Book Travel. We first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including new updates on TSA's future, Europe's entry fee and more. Later, we dive into the world of cruise line private islands. Kuta shares insights from her recent visit to Carnival's brand new Celebration Key, and Morris provides tips for fellow travel advisors on booking these unique vacation destinations

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35:39

Jackie Friedman Talks State of the Industry, Tips for...

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2025/07/22

This week, I welcome Jackie Friedman, President of Nexion Travel Group, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including new changes from the TSA, overtourism issues, and more. Later, Friedman shares her thoughts on the state of the travel industry today, what challenges travel advisors are facing this summer, and so much more. She also offers up tips for travel advisors to further grow their business. The discussion on the state of the industry begins after the 14-minute mark. Today's

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32:02

The Travel Advisor-BDM Relationship

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2025/07/15

This week, I welcome three wonderful guests to the show:Krysti Konopacky and James Ayres ofTwo BDMs and a Mic podcast, and Ryan Doncsecz of VIP Vacations. The four of us first talk about the trending news of the week, including TSA's big rule change, rules on cruise ships, and more. Later, we dive into the travel advisor-BDM relationship, discussing what makes a successful one, how do you handle it when things aren't going well, and more. Konopacky and Ayres share their perspectives as BDMs for

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29:19

The Rise of the Micro-Cation

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2025/07/07

This week, I welcomeKristy Mosolino, owner of Wishes Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the impact President Trump's new bill will have on travel, a new tourist tax in Mexico, and more. Later, Mosolino and I dive into the rising trend of the micro-cation. She shares insights into why it's growing, where people are heading, and how travel advisors can assist with these types of trips. The discussion on the micro-cation begins after the 15-minute mark

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34:10

Avoiding Travel Disasters

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2025/06/24

This week, I welcomeLadell Carter, founder of Royal Expression Travels, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the new worldwide travel alert, cruise line updates, and more. Later, Carter and I chat about the top travel disasters and how to best avoid them. She provides insights on how advisors go above and beyond for the clients in time of need, as well as shares tips to fellow travel advisors on how they should handle a travel disaster scenario with their clients. The

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32:45

Mastering Travel Industry Events

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2025/06/17

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including anti-tourism protests in Europe, cruise ship incidents, and a naughty tourist. Later, I welcome Cat Brask of Northstar Travel Group and Kathy Dold, owner of TWK Travel Group, to talk about the best tips and tricks to mastering travel industry events. Which events are right for you to attend? Brask and Dold share insights into this and more. The discussion on events begins after the 12-minute mark. Today's episode

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31:11

2025 Summer Travel Outlook

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2025/06/10

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the Trump Administration's recent actions impacting travel, updates for Newark airport, and much more. Later, I welcome Misty Belles, Vice President of Global Public Relations for Virtuoso. Belles and I discuss the expectations for the 2025 summer travel season, what destinations are trending, and more. She also shares her advice for what advisors can do to maximize their summer. The discussion on theme parks begins

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34:19

Epic Theme Park Updates

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2025/06/02

This week, I welcomeCatalina Freeman, co-owner of Everlasting Travel Company, to the podcast to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the current state of air travel, travel advisory updates, and more. Later, Freeman and I talk about the latest in the theme park world. Hear our thoughts on thebrand new Epic Universetheme park and what Disney is up to this summer. Freeman shares her top tips for visiting, as well as advice for fellow travel advisors on selling theme parks. The

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29:15

Shifts in Consumer Behavior

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2025/05/13

This week, I welcome Angela Hughes, CEO of Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, to the podcast to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the DOT's new plan to overhaul the air traffic controller system, and much more. Later, Hughes provides insights into what shifts she is seeing in consumers' travel behaviors today and how travel advisors can adapt. The interview on consumers' shifting behaviors begins after the 16-minute mark. Today's episode sponsor: the Globus family of brands Let

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23:38

Mexico’s Rising Tourism Destination and Top News of...

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2025/05/05

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, United's fiasco at Newark, and much more. Later, hear my thoughts on Mexico's rising tourism destination: the Baja California region. Additionally, hear my interviews withMiguel Aguíñiga, Secretary of Tourism for Baja California, México and then with Gustavo Ortega, founder of El Cielo Winery & Resort – one of our host resorts at last week’s

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32:37

Travel Advisor Business Tips

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2025/04/22

This week, I welcomeCourtnie Nichols, owner of Travel Bash, to the podcast to first discuss trending news in the travel industry, including recession threats, free wifi on flights, and more. Later, Nichols shares her top business tips for travel advisors. She provides insights on ways to grow and scale, having a CEO mindset, sharing advice for where advisors need to improve on and much more. The discussion on business tips for travel advisors begins after the 15-minute mark. Today's episode

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31:20

Navigating Travel Requirements

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2025/04/08

This week, I welcome Debbie Brown, owner of SmartBird World Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including President Trump's tariffs, a crazy tourist, and more. Later, Brown shares insights intonavigating travel requirements in today's world and how the pandemic changed things. Brown provides tips for travel advisors to make sure they are secured with their clients and avoid the often overlooked requirements. The discussion on navigating travel requirements

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30:42

Touring the World With TTC Tour Brands

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2025/04/01

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including travel brands' new April Fools jokes, air travel concerns, and more. Later on the show, I welcomeWhitneyRamirez, Senior Vice President, Sales, TTC Tour Brands North America and Ashley Woodring, Vice President of Sales, TTC Tour Brands North America, to the show to talk about the recent TTC Tour Week, and so much more. Ramirez and Woodring share insights on how travel advisors can earn 75k in commissions with TTC

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28:53

Women's Roles in Travel

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2025/03/25

This week I welcome TravelPulse Senior EditorMia Taylorand TravelPulse Associate EditorLacey Pfalzto first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including recent changes from US airlines, travel ban updates, and more. Later, Taylor and Pfalz share insights into women's role in travel today. The two reporters provide highlights of their features on thestate of women's equality in the travel industryand our annualInfluential Women in Travel list, showcasing the many ways women are impacting the

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30:55

Travel Industry’s Biggest Changes Over the Last 5 Years

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2025/03/10

This week, I welcomeJeremy Sulek, CEO of Jetset World Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including a new report from WTTC, air traffic controller updates, and more. Later, Sulek shares his point of view on how the travel industry has changed over the last five years. COVID shut travel down in March of 2020, and the industry changed forever. What were the biggest changes? How has the role of the travel advisor evolved? What still needs improving? Sulek provides

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