Spotnana's Travel Is a Human Emotion Podcast

Senior Director of Content and Distribution at Spotnana Seth Anagnostis spoke with Keith Wallis, Managing Director of Customer Digital and Distribution at Air Canada, about why it took its NDC technology in-house, what its partnership with Spotnana means for corporate travel, and where airline distribution is heading as AI agents start booking trips on travelers' behalf.

Spotnana SVP of Marketing Justin Schuster spoke with Martijn van der Voort, founder of AstraNomad and former senior leader at CWT, about what it will actually take for corporate travel to move from AI hype to agentic execution — and what buyers, TMCs, and technology companies need to do differently to get there.

Spotnana SVP of Marketing Justin Schuster spoke with Christian Møller-Holst, CEO of Goodwings, to learn how Goodwings is tackling corporate travel's carbon problem by combining behavioral science, real-time emissions data, and a business model that makes sustainable travel the path of least resistance for companies and travelers alike.

Spotnana SVP of Marketing Justin Schuster spoke to Ciena's Director of Indirect Procurement Fazal Choksi to learn how Ciena transformed its global travel program by partnering with Solutions Travel and leveraging Spotnana's platform to gain flexibility, improve sustainability, and harness the power of real-time data.

Spotnana's SVP of Marketing, Justin Schuster, spoke with Christal Bemont, CEO of Direct Travel, and Sarosh Waghmar, Spotnana's founder and chief product officer. The conversation explored Direct Travel's strategic transformation, the launch of Direct Travel’s Spotnana-powered Avenir platform, and how data is reshaping what TMCs can offer their customers.

Spotnana Senior Director of Content and Distribution Seth Anagnostis spoke with Alice Ferrari, Co-Founder and CEO of Kyte, about Kyte's unique approach to airline connectivity, the evolving dynamics of low-cost carrier distribution, and how Kyte’s partnership with Spotnana brings travelers seamless access to carriers like Ryanair and easyJet.

Spotnana SVP of Marketing Justin Schuster spoke with Edmund Caldecott, CEO of TrainHugger, and Felix Tanzer, Co-Founder of TrainHugger, to discuss the company's unique approach to tree-planting, the importance of making sustainability tangible to travelers, and how their partnership with Spotnana provides the technological foundation for their mission.

Spotnana SVP of Marketing Justin Schuster spoke with Greeley Koch, Managing Director at 490 Consulting and an adjunct professor at NYU’s Tisch Center of Hospitality, to discuss why an intrapreneurial mindset has become a new superpower for travel managers, how to cultivate the skills required, and why this approach is critical for improving traveler experiences.

Spotnana SVP of Marketing Justin Schuster spoke with Steve Sitto, Gilead Sciences’ Global Head of Travel, Meetings, and Events, who discussed his strategy for modernizing Gilead Sciences’ global travel program, the power of data-driven stakeholder collaboration, and the importance of mental health in the corporate travel industry.

JTB Business Travel's Geert de Boo discussed how JTB is addressing content fragmentation for global programs, the importance of integrating service and travel technology, how TMCs are evolving in a world where technology enables greater amounts of automation, and JTB Business Travel’s century-long commitment to serving its customers.

Expensify CEO David Barrett joins Spotnana VP of Marketing Justin Schuster to discuss the natural fit of travel and expense, Expensify’s decision to partner with Spotnana on travel, and how a super-app user experience is transforming Expensify for its customers.

Qualtrics' Michelle Amos joins Spotnana's Justin Schuster to discuss her data-backed approach to program improvement, how Gen Z travelers are shifting business travel expectations, and the opportunity for smarter business trip decision-making.

Nicola Winchester, Global Travel, Meetings, and Events Leader at EY, joins Justin Schuster, VP of Marketing at Spotnana, to discuss the importance of corporate travel KPIs, how data informs EY’s travel program, and how to create a seamless experience for corporate travelers.

Norm Rose, President of Travel Tech Consulting, joins Justin Schuster, VP of Marketing at Spotnana, to discuss the growth of NDC, the modern technologies reshaping the travel industry, and the importance of in-person connections driven by travel.

For the ninth episode of The Travel Is a Human Emotion Podcast, Spotnana VP of Marketing Justin Schuster spoke with Myles Druckman, Global Medical Director, Senior Vice President, International SOS, and Tyler Hosford, Security Director at International SOS, about the evolution of risk management in 2024.

Carlos Almendros, Global Procurement Service Leader (Travel) at Cisco, joins Johnny Thorsen, VP of Business Development for Content Distribution at Spotnana, to discuss Cisco’s approach to improving traveler experiences and driving positive business travel outcomes.

Claire Turner, Director at Deciduous Consulting, joins Johnny Thorsen, VP of Business Development for Content Distribution at Spotnana, to discuss the rising importance of sustainability to global travel programs.

Center Co-Founder and CEO Naveen Singh joins Spotnana’s Founder and Chief Product Officer Sarosh Waghmar and VP of Marketing Justin Schuster to discuss the power of integrated travel and expense for finance professionals.

Solutions Travel CEO Mark Walton joins Spotnana’s Founder and Chief Product Officer Sarosh Waghmar and VP of Marketing Justin Schuster to discuss the power of building a new travel management company on Spotnana’s open Travel-as-a-Service platform.

Richard Clowes, Director of Travel Operations at SAS, joins Johnny Thorsen, VP of Business Development for Content Distribution at Spotnana, to discuss the role of modern technology in global travel programs and the power of innovation to improve traveler experiences.

Karandeep Anand, President and Chief Product Officer of Brex, joins Justin Schuster, VP of Marketing at Spotnana, to discuss Brex’s strategy for adding travel to its product suite, the collaboration between Brex and Spotnana that led to the successful launch of Brex Travel, and the role of travel industry innovation in enhancing user experience for Brex customers.

Ben Park, Executive Director of Travel & Sustainability at Parexel and Chair of GBTA Europe’s Advisory Board, joins Johnny Thorsen, VP of Business Development for Content Distribution at Spotnana, to discuss the evolution of travel programs in 2024, the growing importance of sustainability in corporate travel, and the impact of innovative technology on the business travel experience.

Johannes Walter, Vice President Area Management Home Markets and Global B2B Servicing at Lufthansa Group, joins Spotnana Founder and CEO Sarosh Waghmar in late 2023 to discuss Lufthansa's investments in technology companies like Spotnana, the airline's digital distribution strategy, and the significance of New Distribution Capability (NDC) in enhancing airline distribution.