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Travel Trends with Dan Christian — 221 episodes

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The Rise of Agentic AI Part 2

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The Rise of Rail Part 2 - Luxury Rail Travel: The New Golden Age

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Event Spotlight: Arival 360 Valencia 2026

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The Rise of Agentic AI in 2026

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The Rise of Rail Part 1: The Most Iconic and Scenic Journeys with Railbookers

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All-Access on the Slopes: The Future of Luxury Ski Travel with Picabo Street

7

Beyond Airport Transfers: How Daytrip Is Rethinking Travel Between Cities

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The Evolution of Sun Destinations with TUI with Phillip Iveson

9

The New American Road Trip: Blacksford’s Luxury RV Adventures in the National Parks

10

How Club Med Created All-Inclusive Holidays and Continues to Lead the Way with Carolyne Doyon

11

When Bad Sh*t Happens to Good People on Holiday: Legal Lessons for the Travel Industry

12

Trust Your Compass: Leadership, Marketing, and AI in Adventure Tourism with Liquid Spark

13

Beyond The Beach with St. Maarten

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How HotelPORT is Streamlining Hospitality with Fred Bean, CEO

15

Travel with Meaning: Rethinking Purpose-Driven Travel with Mike Schibel

16

Global Luxury Hotel Trends Part 3 with Stuart Greif

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Event Preview: Phocuswright Europe 2026

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Global Luxury Hotel Trends Part 2 with Emily Goldfischer and Marlene Poynder

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Shaping the Future of Urban Tourism with GetYourGuide

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Luxury Hotel Trends in 2026 with Jonathan Raggett, CEO, Red Carnation Hotels

21

Guided, Personal, Anywhere: How Pintours Is Creating Experiences Worldwide by Empowering Guides

22

How the Art of Mentalism Can Elevate Travel Experiences with David Stryker

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Event Spotlight: Optimizing and Innovating Canadian Luxury at Virtuoso Forum Canada 2026

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Solving Global Payments in Travel with Airwallex with Erich Ko, Senior GTM Partnerships Manager

25

Event Preview: Arival 360 Valencia with Bruce Rosard

26

Rethinking Travel Distribution: How Travelier Is Connecting the World

27

Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Susan Catto

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Why Experiences Are the New Currency of Gifting with Spur Experiences

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Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Chile Travel

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Event Preview: ITB Berlin 2026 with Deborah Rothe

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Why 2026 Is the Year of Transformative Travel with Jake Haupert and Joe Pine

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Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Niagara-on-the-Lake

33

Making the Modern Travel Agency: Humans, Hospitality & AI with Jake Peters, Fora

34

The Next Generation of Flight with Oliver Christian

35

Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with ProColombia

36

A New Era for High-end Travel: National Geographic Signature with G Adventures

37

Why Flexibility Is the New Fare: Inside Airline Innovation with Hopper

38

Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Choose Chicago

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How Heys Luggage Became a Global Travel Icon with Emran Sheikh, CEO, Heys

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How oneworld Is Shaping the Future of Global Aviation with Roger Blackburn

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Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Visit Savannah

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The Mind Behind Investing in the Experience Economy With Michael Zeisser, FMZ Ventures

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Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Visit Finland

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Climate Leadership in Action: Inside Intrepid’s Decarbonization Journey with Dr. Susanne Etti

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Where Sustainable Travel Meets Impact Investing with Jonathan Coleman, CEO, UnTours

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Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona

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The RenAIssance of Rail with Railbookers

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Leadership Lessons in Sustainability that Matter with Shannon Guihan

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Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Andrew Young

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Event Spotlight: Phocuswright 2025

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TourRadar’s Social Playbook: How to Turn Followers into Bookings with Travis Pittman, CEO

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Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Jonathan Jones, Head of Publishing, Travelzoo

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Company Spotlight: How Agentic AI Is Transforming the Traveler Journey with Dan Flores, Satisfi Labs

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The Power of True Guest Loyalty in Scaling a Global Boutique Hotel Brand with Lennert De Jong, CEO, another star (former citizenM)

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The New Loyalty Playbook: Global Status Commercialization with Loyalty Status Co

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How Airlines are Redefining Loyalty for the Modern Traveler with KM Malta Airlines

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Event Spotlight: Adventure Travel World Summit 2025

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Innovation, Leadership & the Future of Travel with Erik Blachford

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Cycle, Hike & Adventure - The New Multi-Day Movement with Active England Tours

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Event Spotlight: Arival 360 2025

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Uncharted Worlds: Perspective-Shifting Journeys with Crooked Compass

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Girl Gone Global: Building a Bold New Kind of Travel Brand with A Dose of Travel

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The Impact of AI on Destination Marketing featuring Discover Puerto Rico

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The Impact of AI on Destination Marketing featuring Visit California

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Leading the Future of Educational Travel & More with EF World Journeys

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The Impact of AI on Destination Marketing featuring Brand USA

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Inside GetYourGuide's Journey with Tao Tao

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Event Preview: TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2025

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Turning Destinations into Immersive Storytelling Experiences with Geotourist

70

Viator: Powering 400,000+ Experiences Around the Globe

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The Future of Immersive Art & Experience with Vince Kadlubek, Meow Wolf

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Investing in Travel in 2026 with Chris Hemmeter, Thayer Ventures

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Destination Spotlight: Colombia with Juliana Medina (CEO) & Rodrigo Atuesta (Co-Founder), Impulse Travel

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Spotlight Episode: Tour Amigo with Murray Decker, CEO

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Spotlight Episode: The Travel Coach Network with Sahara Rose De Vore

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Spotlight Episode: Travel Weekly with Editor in Chief, Arnie Weissmann

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Spotlight Episode: Context Travel with CEO, June Chin-Ramsey

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Event Preview: Your Guide to Arival 360 - Sept 29-Oct 3, 2025 - Washington, DC

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Event Spotlight: Phocuswright Europe 2025

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Season 5 Finale: The Visionary Behind Viator

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How the Transformation Economy Is Redefining Tourism with Jake Haupert and Joe Pine

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Event Spotlight: ATTA Elevate Denver 2025 Road Trip Edition

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Crafted Journeys: Exploring Culture Through Spirits Tourism with Pernod Ricard

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Crafting Immersive In-Destination Experiences with BRC Imagination Arts

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How to Succeed with a Membership Model in Travel with Joan Roca

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Event Spotlight: Aviation Festival Americas 2025

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Expedia's B2B Strategy: How Technology Drives Global Travel Partnerships

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Event Spotlight: Educational Travel Consortium (ETC) Conference 2025

89

How a Global Tour Operator Masters River Cruising with Avalon Waterways

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Crafting Luxury River Experiences with Scenic

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Exploring the Evolving World of River Cruises with Tauck

92

Special Hospitality Series: Season 2 Grand Finale Episode

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Introducing River Cruise Travel with Kaptio

94

Event Spotlight: State of Business Travel in Canada 2025 with Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)

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Special Hospitality Series: From Napa to St. Augustine. Two Stars Share their Learnings

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Growing Global Spanish Speaking Tourism with Civitatis

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Special Hospitality Series: Forbes Travel Guide’s Expansion with ATELIER CX & BOND CO.LAB

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Lessons in Leadership & Operational Excellence with Ben Hall, CEO, AAT Kings

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Special Hospitality Series: The First FTG Five-Star Hotel in the Seychelles

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Small Groups, Big Adventures with Michael Edwards, MD, Explore Worldwide

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Earth Day: Lessons in Sustainability with Shannon Stowell, CEO ATTA and Greg Takehara, CEO, Tourism Cares

102

Special Hospitality Series: Crafting Five-Star Luxury in Tuscany

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Family, Legacy & Leadership: Inside Collette’s Journey with Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, CEO, Collette

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Luxury French Hospitality with Pierre-Louis Renou, GM, Carlton Cannes

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Revolutionizing Guided Tours: Modern Marketing Strategies that Work with Globus

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Event Spotlight - Preparing for Phocuswright Europe Barcelona June 2025

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Special Hospitality Series: Elevating Service Excellence - The Future of Learning & Development in Luxury Hospitality with Megan Torrance, SVP, Forbes Travel Guide

108

Staying on Track: Rail Travel in 2025 Part 2 with Frank Marini, CEO, Railbookers

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Special Hospitality Series: Pradeep Raman on Redefining Ultra-Luxury at The Surrey - A Corinthia Hotel

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Rail Travel in 2025 Part 1 with Rail Europe

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Special Hospitality Series: A Five-Star Journey - From Room Attendant to Hotel Manager with Sarah McIntosh from Maybourne Beverly Hills

112

Transforming the Way We Book African Adventures with CloudSafaris

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Special Hospitality Series: Achieving Forbes Travel Guide's Five-Star Excellence with Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director at Hotel 41, The Rubens at the Palace & 100 Princes Street

114

Inside Tanzania's Safari Legacy: The Great Migration & Affordable Luxury

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From Africa to the World: Luxury Safari Camps Redefining Conservation and Sustainability with Wilderness

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Beyond the Big Five: Expert Tips for Your Ultimate African Safari

117

Event Spotlight: Les Grands Remous in Quebec City

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Event Spotlight: ITB Berlin

119

Transforming Travel Experiences with Tourpreneur

120

How Creators are Redefining Travel Booking

121

Why We Travel: Exploring the Role of Travel Writers with Ash Bhardwaj

122

Picture-Perfect: Expert Tips from 3 Top Travel Photographers

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How Travel Brands Can Leverage TikTok Influencers with Hannah Bennett, Head of Travel, TikTok

124

Investing in Travel 2025: Insights from AMEX Ventures, Thayer Ventures & Travel Startups

125

Key Trends for 2025 Part 2: Live from Phocuswright

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Key Trends for 2025: Live from Phocuswright

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Travel AI in 2025 with John Lyotier and Chris Jensen, Co-founders, Travel AI

128

Adventure Travel World Summit Highlights: ATTA Part 2

129

Adventure Travel World Summit Highlights: ATTA Part 1

130

Live from Arival: Interview Highlights Part 2

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Live from Arival: Interview Highlights Part 1

132

Navigating the Future of UK Tourism: Tours & Activities with Tom Macklin, Managing Director, Evans Evans

133

Experiential Travel: Showcasing the Magic of India with Sachin and Nidhi Bansal, Founders, India City Walks

134

The Evolving OTA Landscape Part 2 with Rob Ransom, Chief Strategy Officer, Booking Holdings

135

The Evolving OTA Landscape Part 1 with Traci Mercer, SVP, Priceline

136

Big Adventures on Small Ships: The Expedition Experience with Gebhard Rainer, CEO & Alex McNeil, Chief Expedition Officer at HX | Hurtigruten Expeditions

137

A Spotlight on Ocean Cruise Marketing Strategies with Nick Charrow, Director of Media, Princess Cruises

138

Our Exploration into Ultra-Luxury Cruises Continues with Claudius Docekal, VP, Ocean Deployment & Shore Excursions at Scenic

139

Discover the Ultra-Luxury Experience at Sea with Steve Odell, Chief Sales Officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises

140

Sea the Difference: A Journey into Cruises with John Diorio, VP, North American Sales, Virgin Voyages

141

The Future of Business Travel Part 2 with Eva Fouquet, SVP KAYAK for Business

142

World Travel Market, Digital Trends for 2025 & the Power of Podcasting with Matthew Gardiner, SVP at Finn Partners and Director, Travel Massive, London

143

The Future of Business Travel with Navan CEO, Rich Liu

144

Bringing the Human Touch to a Digital World with Chadd Andre, EVP & GM, Flight Centre

145

Empowering Travel Advisors with Technology: Jake Peters, Co-founder, Fora

146

The Healing Power of Travel with Lauren and Chris Pronger of Well Inspired Travels

147

The Role of Travel Advisors in 2025 & Beyond

148

Virtuoso Travel Tech Summit Start-Up Panel

149

Virtuoso Travel Tech Summit Highlights: Executive Round Table

150

Preparing Your Digital Marketing Playbook for 2025: Propellic CEO, Brennen Bliss

151

Creating the Organized Adventure Category: TourRadar CEO Travis Pittman

152

Launching a New Adventure Tour Brand: Sean Mulhern, One Life Adventures

153

S4/E3 Revolutionizing Adventure Travel: WeRoad Co-Founder, Erika De Santi

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S4/E2 Adventure Travel Series - Creating a Better World Through Travel: James Thornton, CEO, Intrepid Travel

155

S4/E1 - Our Action-Packed Season 4 Starts with a Deep Dive into Adventure Travel

156

Special Hospitality Series Finale: Amanda Frasier on 'The Summit' Experience & Insights into Forbes Travel Guide Ratings

157

Special Hospitality Series: Sanjay Arya on Luxury Travel Trends in India

158

Special Hospitality Series: Jeannette Ceja on Promoting Diversity in Travel, Wellness & The Power of Networking

159

Special Hospitality Series: Rana Saad on Transforming Travel with Tuzmo & Empowering Local Artisans

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Special Hospitality Series: Mauricio Souza on Building a Luxury Car Rental Empire & Post-Pandemic Travel Resurgence

161

Special Hospitality Series: Tiffany Dowd on Luxury Hotel Social Media Strategies & Personalized Vegan Dining Experiences

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Special Hospitality Series: Tom Roelens on Launching Atlantis Dubai & The Power of Team Building in Ultra-Luxury Resorts

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Special Hospitality Series: Jason Lurie on Revolutionizing Luxury Hotel Uniforms & Upcoming Trends in Hospitality Design

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Special Hospitality Series: Marc Langevin on Achieving Triple Five-Star Forbes Rating & Evolving Guest Experiences

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Special Hospitality Series: Filippo Arnaboldi on Crafting Exceptional Guest Experiences with Luxury Linens

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Special Hospitality Series: Rick Fidel’s Journey from Dishwasher to Luxury Resort Director & Emerging Travel Trends

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Special Hospitality Series: Shannon McCallum on Hosting a Global Summit, Hotel Revitalization & Future Trends in Luxury Travel

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Special Hospitality Series: Inside Les Clefs d'Or with Burak Ipekci and Future Trends in Luxury Travel

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Special Hospitality Series: Stuart Greif on AI Enhancing Human Connections in Luxury Travel

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Special Hospitality Series: Redefining Luxury Travel Through Personal Connections with Eli Wagner, Founder of Wagner Bespoke Travel

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Special Hospitality Series: Chris Gabaldon, Former SVP Marriott on Evolving Luxury Travel & Wellness Trends

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Special Hospitality Series: Peter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor

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Special Hospitality Series: Love & Leadership with Mia Kyricos

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Special Hospitality Series: Chip Conley on Luxury Travel and Aging Gracefully

175

Our Season 3 Wrap-Up & Highlights

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US Travel Trends 2024 & Does Travel Insurance Cover STD's?

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Tours & Activities All Stars Talking 2024 Trends

178

An Immigrant who Built an Afrocentric Platform - Charles Shima, Chief Storyteller, Tourifique

179

Learn Affiliate Marketing for Travel with Jamie Birch, JEB Commerce Founder

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Global Luxury Travel Trends with Virtuoso's Founder & CEO Matthew Upchurch

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Top Canadian Travel Trends & Destinations for 2024 with Destination Canada, Frontiers North & Landsby

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Australia's Top Travel Destinations - Insights from Tourism Tasmania's CEO Sarah Clark

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Revamp Your Marketing For Tours & Activities in 2024 with Arival's CEO Douglas Quinby

184

Navigating the World Together: The Group Travel Revolution

185

Champagne Chronicles: A Parisian Exec's Global Toast to Travel and Taste

186

A Deep Dive into Travel Technology with Kaptio, Traveltek & ReserveX

187

Green Horizons: Navigating Sustainable Travel with Shannon, Christian and Zach

188

Building a Global Community with Travel Massive Founder, Ian Cumming

189

Learning to Embrace AI in Travel: A Deep Dive with Magpie CEO Christian Watts

190

Can AI Tour Guides Enhance the Guest Experience?

191

The Future of Travel Advisors - Humans + AI

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Social Media is the New SEO @Hotel CEO & Founder Konrad Waliszewski

193

Women Shaping the Future of Travel

194

Paul English, Kayak Co-Founder, Discusses AI's Impact on Travel in 2024

195

Phocuswright 2023 Christmas Special - 2024 Travel Trend Predictions!

196

Season 2 Rewind - Virtuoso Startups, AI Insights & Trivia Showdown!

197

Asia Market Success Secrets with Travel Industry Veteran Robin Yap

198

The iWander Story - AI-Powered Audio Tours and the Future of Exploration

199

Insights from a 40 Year Travel Veteran: An Unforgettable Trip with John Boulding

200

Arival 2023 Conference Review: Travel Experiences, AI, and Industry Insights

201

The UnTours Story - Pioneering Sustainable and Slow Travel

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The eDreams Story - From Startup to Travel Tech Visionary

203

The Phare Circus Story - Art, Resilience and Cambodia's Tourism Journey

204

The Storied Experience - Crafting Connection Through Travel Narratives

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The DHARMA Story - Building Connection in the 'Why' of Travel

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The Red Carnation Hotels Story - A Legacy of Luxury and Leadership

207

Virtuoso Travel Tech: Insights LIVE from Las Vegas

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The Contiki Journey - Connecting with New Generations in Global Travel

209

The Arival Story - From Stadium Hot Dogs to Global Travel Tech

210

The Phocuswright Perspective - Navigating the Future of Travel

211

The Skift Story - From Journalism Graduate to Global Media Leader

212

Travel Trends - Our Season 1 Review

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Travel Trends featuring Kait Schneider, Plusgrade

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Travel Trends featuring Ian-Michael Farkas, Entrepreneur

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Travel Trends featuring Fiona Dalton, Virtuoso GM Australia & New Zealand

216

Travel Trends featuring Gilad Berenstein, VC & Founder

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Travel Trends featuring Danny Guerrero of The Culturist Group

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Travel Trends featuring Vanessa Budah of The VIP Global

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Travel Trends featuring Jason Sarracini from Landsby

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Travel Trends featuring Christian Wolters of TourRadar

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Travel Trends featuring Zach Vanasse of Dinosaur Trips