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TravelTube.com
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TravelTube.com is the place where actual travel experts share their insights on all things travel.
Episodes
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3 Travel Money Moves Before Fall Prices Explode
Airfare's about to jump another 20–25%. Here's how to time your booking, use foreign currency to your advantage, and spot a fake travel influencer before they cost you money.
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Airfares Are Climbing Into Fall — Here's Your Move Before Clients Feel It
Plus: what NOT to do abroad (unless you enjoy foreign jail cells), the truth behind those viral cruise-ship fight videos, why in-flight laptop fires aren't the crisis they look like, and the Delta hat story everyone's getting wrong.
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Net Rates, Group Cruises, and the Ski Season Deal Window You Can't Miss
New episode is live! 🎧 This week Mark Murphy breaks down what the Farmer's Almanac says about this winter's ski season, why TSA might be going private at more airports, and the real story behind the "shorter vacations" trend everyone's talking about. Plus — the one place he'd never go back to…
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Airlines Charge for Overhead Bins, TSA Finds Cannonballs, and the $10K Jersey Shore Debate
Mark Murphy is back with a jam-packed news roundup after a week off. This episode: airlines are charging extra just to use the overhead bin (yes, really), ICE detentions at airports spark debate, TSA agents find something wild in a checked bag, New Jersey's new e-bike law has riders paying up…
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Shoulder Season Secrets + What the World Cup Really Revealed About Traveling to America
Google Flights hacks for scoring 50%+ off fall travel, why World Cup host cities left money on the table with sky-high hotel pricing, and why international visitors keep saying America isn't what their media told them.
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Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resorts, River Cruise Tips & Alaska Land Tours | Travel Advisor Insights
Dominican Republic resorts, a river cruise deep-dive, and an Alaska glacier cruise gone wild — travel advisor Siera Duiser spills the real insider tea. Watch before you book your next trip.
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Selling Travel as an Expat: Tammy Levent in Crete
Tammy Levent shares her sales development program from afar...she moved to Cyprus and hasn't looked back!
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The World is Falling in Love with America
From RV road trips to rocky Airbnb starts, Mark Murphy shares what it's really like to travel the USA — and why FIFA visitors are giving the travel industry its biggest opportunity in years.
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The Travel Tech Tool That Replaces 10 Subscriptions (And Saves 190 Hours a Year)
Travefy founder David Chait reveals how 40,000+ travel agencies are automating proposals, CRM, payments, and commissions — all from one platform.
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Travel Facts and Myths
What's real and what isn't, when it comes to buying travel? Scott outlines his top facts vs myths in this episode.
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All-Inclusive, No Passport Needed: The Dude Ranch Vacation
What if your family's next vacation had no passport, no flight overseas, and a 68% chance they'd want to come back next year? That's the power of a dude ranch — and travel agent community veteran Sally Black is on a mission to make sure every agent knows how to sell them.
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How Travel Advisors Can Earn 15% Commission Selling Luggage — with Bert Robertson of TravelingBagsMKE
Your clients are going to buy luggage and travel gear before every trip. The question is whether you earn when they do.Bert Robertson, owner of TravelingBagsMKE.com — a 6,000 sq ft travel goods store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — joins Mark Murphy to introduce the Travel Advisors Reward Program…
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She Built a 6-Figure Travel Business by Traveling With Her Clients
Virtuoso agent Carol Andrews on how small group trips became a referral engine, a 50% repeat booking rate, and 14 years of sustainable growth.
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Is the U.S. Actually Dangerous? Hantavirus Fears, Newark's Near-Disaster & How Travel Advisors Can Make More Money
Foreign governments are warning tourists to skip the U.S. — but is it actually dangerous, or just bad headlines? Mark Murphy exposes what the advisories aren't telling you. Then: a United 767 clips a truck AND a pole on landing at Newark — and it may have never been authorized to land on that...
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Airlines Are NEVER Lowering Prices (The CEO Literally Said So) — Here's How to Beat Them
The CEOs of Delta and United just admitted on earnings calls that prices aren't coming down — even if fuel costs drop. Travel expert Mark Murphy exposes the tiered pricing scam hiding your real costs, reveals how to stretch your miles further by pairing them with a travel agent, breaks down the...
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5 Travel Stories the Mainstream Media Is Getting Wrong
Gas prices, TSA funding, Florida tourism numbers, Disney's pricing strategy, and the best-value destination most Americans overlook. Mark Murphy sets the record straight.
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Airlines, Travel Agents, and Bunk Beds at 35,000 Feet
This week: are airlines lying about why they're raising baggage fees, why a TV anchor has travel advisors furious, and what it actually costs to sail to Europe instead of fly.
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Could You Retire on a Cruise Ship? More People Are — and They Have Thoughts
Plus: the visa bond Reddit meltdown, Britain doubling down on an energy policy that's failing, and the California wealth exodus nobody's talking about honestly.
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Your Social Media Can Bar You From the U.S. — In Europe, It Can Bar You From Freedom
The proposed ESTA social media policy is making headlines — but the real story is the double standard. We break down what the U.S. is actually proposing, what Europe is already doing, and why the travel industry is only speaking up about one of them.
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TSA Lines Are Getting Better — Here's Why the Media Won't Tell You
Mark Murphy breaks down everything happening in travel right now — and doesn't hold back. This week: TSA lines are actually getting shorter (here's proof), ICE deployed to airports and what's really going on, the San Francisco arrest the media misrepresented, Delta tells Congress to get in line...
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Oil Prices, Airline Hedging & What It Means for Summer Travel Costs
The government shutdown has hit 30 days — and now TSA no-call rates are hitting 50% in Houston and 30% in New Orleans. Mark breaks down who's to blame, what it means for your next flight, and what you can do about it. Plus: will rising oil prices spike your airfare? (Hint: it depends on who's...
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From Road Trips to River Cruises: How to Travel More Without Spending More
Fresh off a weekend wedding in Pennsylvania, we're diving into one of our favorite topics: making travel work for your life and your budget. Whether you're hitting the road in an RV, checking into a classic resort, or setting sail on a river cruise, there's never been more creative ways to…
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TSA Cleared the Pizza. The Bellagio Didn't Clear the Budget.
This week on TravelTube, Mark Murphy cuts through the noise on four hot topics: the viral Tampa Airportpajama ban (spoiler: it was fake), the real reason Las Vegas tourism is tanking(hint: it's $85 steaks and $25 mini-bar waters, not tariffs), what the U.S.-Iran conflict means for your travel...
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This martial arts master just built the mindset community travel agents didn't know they needed
Mark Murphy sits down with Peter Liciaga — former Broadway performer, martial arts master, cancer survivor, and founder of the Living Strong Community. Peter shares his remarkable journey from the streets of the Bronx to the stage, the dojo, and beyond, and why he believes you're never too…
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TSA, Europe vs USA Geography, Cruise Mishaps and more
This week: Southwest seating drama, a family who missed their Carnival cruise, how politics is killing tourism, and — can you really lose your TSA PreCheck for protesting? Mark Murphy breaks it all down and makes the case (again) for using a travel agent.
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Italy Undiscovered and Amazing Luxury Caribbean Resorts.
A luxury travel agent shares her insights on undiscovered parts of Italy, along with some incredible 5 star Caribbean Resorts. Belize, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, and more!
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Grand Palladium Punta Cana,
Travel expert Mark Murphy (TravelTube.com) and Scott Lara (MilitaryFares.com, The Cruise Genius) discuss the evolving travel landscape and share expert insights for travel agents and consumers. Key Topics Covered: Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort Review: Scott shares his recent experience at the…
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Airline Changes, Flying Pets and Pet Peeves
Grab Your Ass With Both Hands…Oh wait, we’re going to talkabout airline seating…where will you weigh in on some of the changes? A new airline is offering pet friendly traveloptions. Your biggest pet peeve when it comes to flying? And Some can’t see the forest for thetrees…travel agent message...
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Weather Armageddon, MN Chaos, Media Bias and What's Travel News
With a winter storm set to wreak travel havoc, what should a traveler do? How MN chaos is fueling a media circus that is damaging inbound travel to the USA, while the travel industry leaders stay mum. What is travel news?
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Hilton & Now Chipotle, Travel Rewards That Pay, and Saving on Your Next Trip via Google Flights
Hilton in the line of fire, Chipotle, Venezuela/Central America, 2026 Travel Predictions, top Destinations, Travel reward programs, and a way to find your next impulse trip…on a budget.
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Hilton Boycott Misplaced? Entitled Airline Passengers, Censorship and Traveling the USA
Too many people jump on X and other platforms to immediately jump to a conclusion, before having a single fact. That just happened in MN with the ire being directed at the Hilton Hotels corporate office due to a franchisee's ridiculous approach to gov employees. How bad is flying these days? If…
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New Travel Entry Requirements!
The US is getting ready to institute new entry requirements for tourists, while the EU and the UK put similar ones in this year and before. Some are upset with proposed rules that can have CBP accessing years of social media posts, and more, but that's not something that will impact the vast...
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Are Travel Agents Dead?
Wow, a short clip of last week's interview with an advisor went viral on TikTok, which showed just how many people think travel agents are dead. wiht over 130 comments and growing, I thought I'd address the reality and point out just how clueless so many are. I'd say it surprised me, but that…
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The State of Luxury Travel with Becky Lukovic
Is the luxury travel market slowing down? Nope. Where are the affluent going, and what's driving it? Listen to Becky, of My Bella Travels share her insights on this market segment and why it's still roaring.
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Disney's Destiny: A First Takeq
Disney just launched their newest ship, the Disney Destiny, and it's even better than you may have thought. Kim Anwar, owner of Magic Family Getaways, sailed just a couple of days ago and shares her thoughts with Mark Murphy.
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Shutdown and Air Travel, Travel Mistakes and Canada's Trump Obsession
The shutdown continues, but it's not affecting everyone...yet. Travel mistakes that I've made, as well as one that cost a family thousands of dollars. Think twice before you pack some edibles or a vape on an overseas trip, as it might land you in jail. And finally, why are Canadians so obsessed...
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Left for Dead by Cruise Ship, Airline Issue and Travel Tips
Imagine getting off your cruise ship on a deserted island, only to be left behind when the ship departs. An 80 year old woman died because of it. Plus, the airline seat recline debate and key travel tips from travel agents/advisors.
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A Growing Niche in Travel: Accessible Travel
With the aging of the baby boomers, the largest segment of the population, comes the desire to travel. The problem? As people age, they have more issues when it comes to mobility and exploring the world. Mike Clapper is pushing the industry to be more inclusive and aware of the opportunity in...
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Will AI Kill Travel Agents?
A lot of 'experts' have declared the death of #travelagents, from the introduction of online travel agencies like Expedia to the advent of the internet. Will they finally be right?
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Government Shutdown and more Travel News and Tips
Will the government shutdown affect your travel? Maybe, but issues aren't widespread. Why are Canadians so triggered by memes and jokes while Americans laugh about them when they are the target? MSM is starting to pick up on the price of travel in the USA and Reddit is doing the same. Is it…
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A Traveler on Ireland and the Advisor who Made it Great
People always ask me about the best way to book travel, and when I mention a travel agent / travel advisor, they don't seem to 'get it'. Those who do, know, and John Walters is one of them. I interviewed him about the trip and what made it so memorable.
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Travel Fees, AI Fails, Travel Tips and Gadgets
In this episode Murphy covers the growing discontent with those resort fees, how AI is an enabler best used by travel advisors and travel tips to keep you safe and secure on the road.
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The Trump Excuse in Travel
Another week and another article, seemingly pointing to Trump as the reason why international inbound travel to the USA is down. This time it's a couple of CEO's in travel being quoted by the same author, and one that needs some TDS therapy. I delve into that, the $15,000 visa bond program,...
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Building A Travel Business With Social Media: Breathless Getaways
If you ever wanted to build a successful travel agency/advisor business, this is a can't miss episode! Adrienne Brown of Breathless Getaways provides real world examples of how she used her downtime during Covid to set the table for her current success. Even seasoned sellers of travel will…
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Can You Give Back When Traveling?
A small company that shows travelers how they can do more than just experience a destination. Hands Up Holidays (https://handsupholidays.com/ ) demonstrates how a focus on philanthropy, coupled with travel, can pay dividends for those who give and those who receive. It's an interesting approach…
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You Might Get Triggered With Facts
In this episode the host takes on the feedback from last week's POD, the one that stated, with actual facts, that travel from Canada to the USA isn't down because of tariffs or even Trump. Did they even listen to it? The answer, based on many of their responses, is NO. It's akin to saying that…
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Travel From Canada Way Down: It's Not What You Might Think
Journalism is more like activism these days, and the travel industry isn't immune. Instead of focusing on the data and actual facts, some resort to hyperbolic statements and accusations that don't hold up to even the most basic inquiries. In this episode, Mark Murphy breaks down the numerous...
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A Travel Expert on Israel, Italy and Latin America
Yes, value in luxury travel can still be found, you just have to look for it in new places that you may not have considered in the past.
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Is an African Safari on Your Bucketlist?
I keep hearing travel agents talking about Ntaba African Safaris so I reached out to Robin John Mountain, one of the founders, to find out why his 20 year old company is up to...and why these travel experts are so keen on using his services.
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Are Syria and Iraq on your Bucket list? Didn't think so!
Are Syria, Iraq, Libya or Haiti on your travel plans? For almost 100% of us, that's a NO. Why are travelers not considering travel to the USA? It's not what you might think. Panicans on a Delta flight lose their minds when a co-pilot gets arrested after landing in San Francisco. They're more...
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