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Travel Trends with Dan Christian
by Dan Christian
Welcome to our Travel Trends Podcast, the #1 B2B global travel podcast for professionals shaping the future of travel. Hosted by Dan Christian, this show features candid conversations with global travel leaders, startup founders, tourism boards, hospitality executives, and technology innovators. Together they explore the ideas, innovations, and strategies driving the next era of travel. Whether you're building a travel startup, leading a destination, scaling a hospitality brand, or new to the industry, you’ll gain actionable insights and real-world perspectives from the leaders redefining the global travel economy.
Episodes
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Travel’s Next Big Community: Why G Adventures Is Betting on Sports Fans
Send us Fan Mail Watching football on TV is one thing. Standing in a packed stadium surrounded by thousands of fans singing the same song is something completely different. Sports tourism is booming, and football is helping drive that growth. In this Company Spotlight episode, Dan sits down with...
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Heading to the Poles: Season 8 Begins with Quark Expeditions
Send us Fan Mail We're so excited to launch Season 8, and we’re kicking things off with something our listeners have been asking for: more timely, practical industry data and insights they can actually use. In our Season 8 premiere, we’re launching the Monthly Travel Trends Report, a new…
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Building the Backend for Multi-Day Tour Operators with Tourseta
Send us Fan Mail Your tour business shouldn’t need a custom-built system just to manage departures, rooming, payments and traveller documents. In this Company Spotlight episode, Dan sits down with Alex Ragin, Founder of Tourseta and Zoftify, to explore what happens when multi-day and group tour...
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How LivTours Is Defining Small Group Travel
Send us Fan Mail There’s one rule LivTours refuses to compromise on: no more than six guests per tour. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Angelo Carotenuto, Founder and Co-owner, and Kristin Karstendotter, Co-owner of LivTours, to explore how that simple decision helped shape a very...
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Event Preview: Arival 360 Spokane 2026
Send us Fan Mail If you work in tours, activities, attractions, or multi-day travel, you already know the industry is changing fast. Distribution is evolving, the way travellers discover experiences is shifting, and AI is rewriting the playbook. In this Event Preview episode, Dan sits down with...
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The Psychology of Booking: Why Anxiety Is Costing the Travel Industry Millions with Protect Group
Send us Fan Mail The most dangerous moment in travel isn’t a storm, a strike, or a missed connection. It’s the moment a traveler reaches the payment page... and decides not to book. We call it booking anxiety, and new research sponsored by Protect Group, in partnership with Phocuswright and Web…
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How AI Is Rebuilding the Hop-On Hop-Off Business - Inside iWander's HOHO Studio
Send us Fan Mail Hop-on hop-off buses are often a traveler's first introduction to a destination, yet the technology powering that experience hasn't changed much in years. Audio commentary can be expensive to produce, difficult to update, and nearly impossible to maintain across dozens of...
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How Awayward is Making International Travel Safer
Send us Fan Mail Getting sick while traveling is more common than most people realize. Whether it's food poisoning, a fever, an injury, or an unexpected illness, navigating a foreign healthcare system can quickly become one of the most stressful parts of any trip. You may not speak the language,...
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TIME Comes to Canada: Building the Next Generation of Travel Leaders
Send us Fan Mail Mentorship can be the difference between building a successful career in travel or leaving the industry altogether. In this episode, Dan sits down with Penny Spencer, Chair and Founder of the Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME), to discuss how the not for profit mentoring...
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The Second Life of Sonder: Reimagining an Iconic Travel Brand
Send us Fan Mail Sonder was once one of the most recognizable names in modern hospitality. Then, almost overnight, it disappeared. Now, it's back in a very different form. In this breaking news episode, Dan sits down with John Lyotier, Co-founder and CEO of TravelAI, to discuss the company's...
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Turning Travelers Stories Into Assets with Pinerary
Send us Fan Mail The travel industry creates an incredible amount of content, yet some of its most valuable stories are never shared. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Annie Pezza, Founder and CEO of Pinerary, to explore why travel doesn't have a content problem, it has a capture...
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How The Amazing Race Inspired Millions to See the World with Elise Doganieri
Send us Fan Mail Travel television rarely leaves a lasting impact on the real world, but The Amazing Race has been inspiring people to explore the world differently for the past 25 years In this Captains of Industry episode and our season seven finale, we’re joined by Elise Doganieri, co-creator...
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Event Spotlight: MarketHub Americas by HBX Group 2026
Send us Fan Mail MarketHub Americas by HBX Group has become one of the travel industry's premier gatherings, bringing together nearly 600 travel leaders from 16 source markets to explore the trends shaping the future of travel. Recorded live from Punta Cana, this special Travel Trends event...
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How Iconic Natural Attractions Create Unforgettable Visitor Experiences with National Trust
Send us Fan Mail The Giant's Causeway is one of those places that has to be seen to be believed. With its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, dramatic coastal setting, and views across the sea to Scotland, it's one of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders. But as Jennifer Michael…
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Event Spotlight: Phocuswright Europe 2026
Send us Fan Mail Our most comprehensive Event Spotlight to date! Recorded live at Phocuswright Europe 2026 in Barcelona. Over two days at one of the industry's most influential gatherings, Dan sat down with more than 20 founders, CEOs, investors, and analysts to understand what is actually...
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Selling Peace of Mind: How Holafly Turned eSIMs into a Global Travel Essential
Send us Fan Mail Staying connected has become an essential part of modern travel. Whether you're finding your hotel, booking a ride, navigating a new city, or simply letting family know you've arrived safely, reliable mobile data can make the difference between a smooth arrival and a stressful…
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How the Best Experience Operators Are Winning More Bookings with TripWorks
Send us Fan Mail A lot of conversations about travel stay focused on the booking process, but the real opportunity begins once travelers arrive. What experiences do they choose? How do they discover them? And how is technology changing the way those bookings happen? In the second episode of our...
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Event Spotlight: Aviation Festival Americas 2026 - Live from Miami
Send us Fan Mail We were invited back to Miami for our second year as the Official Podcast Partner of Aviation Festival Americas and this one is special: it's our largest Event Spotlight episode to date, featuring 20+ interviews and over 5 hours of conversations with the incredible speakers,...
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Why Tour Operators Need More Than Booking Software with TourOptima
Send us Fan Mail Tour operators aren't just competing on the experiences they sell, they're competing on the experience they deliver behind the scenes. From the moment a traveler books to the moment they leave a review, every interaction matters. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with...
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How Fever Is Changing the Way We Experience Destinations
Send us Fan Mail Today's travelers aren't just choosing where to go, they're choosing what they'll experience once they get there. From immersive exhibitions and live music to unique cultural events, in-destination experiences have become one of the biggest drivers of how people choose, remember,...
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Event Spotlight: Rendez-vous Canada 2026
Send us Fan Mail Sixty thousand meetings. More than 500 international buyers. Over $100 million in future tourism business. Dan recorded live from Rendez-vous Canada 2026 in downtown Toronto to explore what is driving Canada’s visitor economy and why the country continues to stand out as a global...
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Why Canada's Travel Industry Is Ready for a Payments Shake-Up with Mint Payments
Send us Fan Mail Payments can make or break a travel sale, yet much of the industry still treats them as behind-the-scenes infrastructure. In Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Philip Hancock, Chief Commercial Officer at Mint Payments, as the company expands into Canada. The conversation...
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Building Loyalty Through Membership with Unlimited Vacation Club
Send us Fan Mail Points and miles may dominate the loyalty conversation, but they’re far from the only way to build lasting customer relationships. In the final episode of our Loyalty Series, Dan sits down with Nicolas Friend, Head of Brand, Marketing and Customer Experience at Unlimited Vacation...
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Why Travel Advisors Matter More Than Ever with Host Agency Reviews
Send us Fan Mail Travel advisors are experiencing a resurgence, but the story goes far beyond increased bookings. As travel becomes more complex and consumers seek expert guidance, advisors are proving their value as trusted partners who can navigate disruptions, personalize experiences, and...
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The Hidden Cost of Your Travel Tech Stack with WeTravel
Send us Fan Mail Your tour business probably doesn’t have a technology problem. It has a complexity problem. Over time, many multi-day operators add tool after tool until marketing, CRM, itineraries, payments, supplier payouts, and traveler communications all live in different places. The result…
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One Loyalty Journey, Sixteen Airlines with oneworld Alliance
Send us Fan Mail Loyalty has become one of the most powerful forces in travel and one of the most misunderstood. For travelers, it's about perks, upgrades, and lounge access. For airlines, it's a multi-billion-dollar business that influences everything from customer retention to revenue growth.…
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Live Event Recording: The Rise of Agentic AI
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Intrepid Travel’s Toronto headquarters during Toronto Tech Week, this special Travel Trends episode moves beyond AI hype to explore what agentic AI in travel actually looks like when it meets the complexity of the real world. Co-hosted by Dan Christian, Host of…
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The Evolution of Travel Distribution: 10 Years of Change with RateHawk
Send us Fan Mail The travel industry loves to talk about innovation, but Felix Shpilman brings a sharper lens: what has actually changed in travel distribution over the past decade, and what challenges still remain unsolved. Felix is the President and CEO of Emerging Travel Group and the driving...
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State of Loyalty in Travel with Loyalty Status Co
Send us Fan Mail Price used to win bookings. In 2026, elite status is quietly winning loyalty and it may be the most underleveraged ancillary revenue opportunity in travel. In the first episode of our Loyalty Series, Dan is joined by Loyalty Status Co. CEO Mark Ross-Smith and CTO Stuart Melim to...
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The Evolution of Timeshare: Exclusive Experiences
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live from the Bellagio at ARDA’s Spring Conference in Las Vegas, Dan sits down with the leaders reshaping vacation ownership into something far more flexible, experience-led, and dynamic than most travelers realize. This conversation explores why the industry is having a...
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Why Tour Operators Matter More In 2026
Send us Fan Mail Travel feels more unpredictable than it did a few years ago, and that’s exactly why guided travel is winning again. In this Captains of Industry episode, Dan sits down with Terry Dale, President and CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), to unpack what’s...
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Connecting People to Iconic Places: The Pursuit Approach to Experience-Led Travel
Send us Fan Mail Travel is being rewritten in real time, and it’s not being led by hotels or airlines. It’s being led by experiences that create real connection to place. Dan sits down with David Barry, President and CEO of Pursuit, to unpack how a true “category of one” company gets built. With…
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The Rise of Sports Travel
Send us Fan Mail A jersey can do what a guidebook cannot: it gets you welcomed. That single idea opens the door to a much bigger trend, the rise of sports tourism as one of the most powerful forces in experiential travel today. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to take place across the United...
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The Evolution of Timeshare: Today’s Timeshare Owner
Send us Fan Mail The “timeshare” stereotype is officially outdated. Recorded live from the Bellagio at ARDA’s Spring Conference in Las Vegas, Dan sits down with the leaders redefining vacation ownership into something far more flexible, digital, and experience-led than most travelers realize.…
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The Hidden Problem Costing Travel Companies Millions with Repayd
Send us Fan Mail Payments are where travel brands quietly win or lose trust, often only becoming visible after something goes wrong: a declined card, a messy refund, a spike in chargebacks, or a drop in checkout conversion that’s hard to explain. In this episode, we dig into one of the most...
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The Rise of Agentic AI Part 3
Send us Fan Mail Agentic AI is quickly becoming the difference between a travel experience that feels generic and one that adapts to you in real time. In the final episode of our Agentic AI Series, Dan sits down with three builders deep in the work: Jeff Kischuk, CEO of Tripian, Jessie Fischer,...
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The Rise of Rail Part 3: Travel, Tech, and Why Trains Are Back with Frank Marini
Send us Fan Mail Rail is having a real moment, and not for the reasons most people think. The tracks haven’t changed, but how travelers see them has. In 2026, rail is no longer the alternative to flying or driving. It’s becoming the experience itself. To close out our Rise of Rail Series with...
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Sell More Experiences: Why the Best Operators Are Getting Connected with Bokun
Send us Fan Mail If you’re still managing tours through email threads, spreadsheets, or a “Contact Us to book” form, you’re not just adding admin, you’re likely leaving revenue on the table. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Sam Jeffries, Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Bokun, to...
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The Rise of Agentic AI Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Filters, dropdowns, and endless tabs are starting to feel like the old internet, and travel is right at the center of that shift. In the second episode of our Agentic AI Series, Dan speaks with Ben Manzi, Co-founder and COO of Maya, Michelle Denogean, CMO of Mindtrip, and Brianna...
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The Rise of Rail Part 2 - Luxury Rail Travel: The New Golden Age
Send us Fan Mail Rail is having a moment and not just as a way to travel, but as a way to experience the world differently. As part of Rail Month, we are diving deeper into the category in this second episode of our The Rise of Rail Series with Railbookers, this time focusing on the return of...
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Event Spotlight: Arival 360 Valencia 2026
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live from Valencia, Spain, this episode brings together insights from 14 industry leaders across technology, distribution and marketing, capturing what’s actually working in travel in 2026 at Arival 360. Multi-day tours take center stage with Dan moderating sessions with...
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The Rise of Agentic AI in 2026
Send us Fan Mail AI that writes is no longer the headline. AI that acts is. In the first episode of our Agentic AI Series, we sit down with Gilad Berenstein of Brook Bay Capital, Tahnee Perry, AI Expert Consultant, and Christian Watts of Magpie to break down agentic AI in plain terms. We unpack…
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The Rise of Rail Part 1: The Most Iconic and Scenic Journeys with Railbookers
Send us Fan Mail May marks Rail Month, a celebration of train travel and the growing demand for more relaxed, immersive ways to explore the world. With 31 days of festivities, including Rail Week (May 11–17), there’s no better time to spotlight why rail is having a global resurgence. In this…
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All-Access on the Slopes: The Future of Luxury Ski Travel with Picabo Street
Send us Fan Mail This Captains of Industry episode explores what really goes into elite alpine skiing, beyond what you see on TV. You can watch the sport for years and still miss what actually decides a race: the travel grind, the equipment rituals, the recovery work, and the mental tunnel vision...
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Beyond Airport Transfers: How Daytrip Is Rethinking Travel Between Cities
Send us Fan Mail The most stressful part of a trip often isn’t the flight or the hotel, it’s everything in between. After a long journey, you arrive tired, navigating a new place, juggling luggage, and trying to figure out how to get from point A to point B. That “simple transfer” can quickly...
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The Evolution of Sun Destinations with TUI with Phillip Iveson
Send us Fan Mail A sun holiday may look simple on the surface, but the best ones are carefully engineered. In this episode, we’re joined by Phillip Iveson, Director of Accommodation Product and Sourcing at TUI Group, to unpack how one of the world’s most vertically integrated travel companies...
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The New American Road Trip: Blacksford’s Luxury RV Adventures in the National Parks
Send us Fan Mail The American road trip is getting a luxury upgrade, and it’s happening faster than most travelers realize. In this Company Spotlight episode, Dan sits down with David Greenberg and Becky Goodell of Blacksford to explore why premium RV travel is emerging as one of the most...
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How Club Med Created All-Inclusive Holidays and Continues to Lead the Way with Carolyne Doyon
Send us Fan Mail Club Med is one of those travel brands people think they understand until they hear the full story. In the second episode of our Sun Destinations Series, Carolyne Doyon, President and CEO of Club Med North America and the Caribbean, shares how a bold idea launched in 1950 built...
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When Bad Sh*t Happens to Good People on Holiday: Legal Lessons for the Travel Industry
Send us Fan Mail A single incident can turn a “dream trip” into a legal and operational nightmare, and most travel businesses don’t realize where they’re exposed until it’s too late. We kick off the 2026 Travel Trends and Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) Adventure Travel Series with an...
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Trust Your Compass: Leadership, Marketing, and AI in Adventure Tourism with Liquid Spark
Send us Fan Mail A career that starts on Wall Street and shifts into whitewater guiding sounds like a movie plot, but for Julie Thorner it became the foundation for building Liquid Spark, one of the most trusted names in adventure travel marketing. We talk about the moment she realized life is...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to our Travel Trends Podcast, the #1 B2B global travel podcast for professionals shaping the future of travel.
Hosted by Dan Christian, this show features candid conversations with global travel leaders, startup founders, tourism boards, hospitality executives, and technology innovators. Together they explore the ideas, innovations, and strategies driving the next era of travel.
Whether you're building a travel startup, leading a destination, scaling a hospitality brand, or new to the industry, you’ll gain actionable insights and real-world perspectives from the leaders redefining the global travel economy.
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