Tickets to Travel

🔥 Billy McFarland & FYRE Festival 2: Tickets Are on Sale… But Does it Exist? 🔥 Billy McFarland is back with FYRE Festival 2 , promising an exclusive luxury event in 2025 on Isla Mujeres, Mexico. But with no announced lineup, no confirmed permits, and ticket packages priced up to $1.1 MILLION , the question remains— is this even real? In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel E...

In this episode of Tickets to Travel , we kick off our brand-new Fan Travel Stories series with a tale of passion, perseverance, and Premier League obsession. Meet Malcolm Hardiman , a die-hard Liverpool FC fan who took the ultimate leap—planning a dream trip from Austin, Texas to Anfield to watch his beloved team play live on Boxing Day . 🚀 But the journey wasn't easy... How did Malcolm plan a t...

In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , we're blasting off into the world of music tourism, ticketing innovation, and festival travel with none other than Bobby Blast —DJ, global music curator, and the visionary behind BlastFest , the West Coast's premier Afrobeats festival. Joining us for this deep dive is Natalia Botero , Travel and Ticketing Operations Consult...

In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , host Mario Bauduin sits down with Thomas Mesa Montiel of Hello Tickets to explore the evolving landscape of ticketing and live events . They discuss why the U.S. ticketing market is a decade ahead of Europe , the role of secondary marketplaces , and how technology and regulation are shaping the future of live event sales ....

Would you travel across the world to see your favorite artist? Meet Mary and Jeanine, two die-hard Swifties who skipped the sky-high U.S. ticket prices and took their Taylor Swift Eras Tour experience international—to Edinburgh, Scotland! In this episode of Tickets to Travel: Fan Travel Stories , we dive into their unforgettable adventure, from navigating international ticket sales and scoring an...

How do concerts, sports, and festivals fuel entire economies? Spoiler alert: It's way more than just ticket sales! In this episode of Tickets to Travel , we dive into the eye-opening Oxford Economics Study on Live Events , breaking down how a single ticket purchase ripples into hundreds of dollars in local spending —from hotel stays to Uber rides and overpriced nachos. 🎤 Did you know? Live events...

Fan Travel Stories" is where passion meets the road. Hosted by Mario Bauduin on Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , this series dives deep into the wild, hilarious, and insightful journeys of superfans who plan their lives around the next big game, concert, or festival. From Taylor Swift devotees with military-grade hotel booking strategies to Phish fans coordinating entire hot...

In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , we're diving into the fast-growing world of lacrosse and its road to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Joining us is Will Blake, Vice President of Corporate Partnership Development at USA Lacrosse, who's on a mission to expand the sport's fanbase beyond its Northeast stronghold and onto the global stage. Will shares...

In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , host Mario Bauduin sits down with Dan Josebachvili, a pioneering entrepreneur who has shaped the experience economy through innovation and passion. From co-founding Urban Escapes and redefining adventure travel to scaling festivals and events at LivingSocial, Dan shares insights into the creation of unforgettable experience...

In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , host Mario Bauduin sits down with Tay Mauro, a veteran in the theme park and attractions industry whose career spans iconic brands like Disney, SeaWorld, and Cedar Fair. Tay shares his journey from operating rides at Disney to spearheading multi-million-dollar ticketing strategies and revolutionizing annual pass programs. L...

https://tttpod.com/https://tttpod.com/Welcome to 2025, the year of the superfan! In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host Mario Bauduin explores how superfans—passionate enthusiasts of everything from Disney to football to Taylor Swift—are reshaping the travel and entertainment industries. We dive into the power of superfans as the driving force behind live ev...

In this festive episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , your host Mario Bauduin dives into the dazzling world of K-Pop and its seismic impact on global tourism. From BTS and Blackpink to emerging groups like New Jeans, Mario unpacks how this cultural phenomenon is transforming travel, sparking economic booms, and creating unforgettable experiences for fans and the indust...

In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , host Mario Bauduin is joined by live music strategist Alex McClelland to explore the powerful intersection of music and tourism. From Kendrick Lamar's touring strategies to the global draw of Coachella and the allure of Las Vegas residencies, they uncover how live events shape travel trends and boost local economies. Mario...

In this chart-topping episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , host Mario Bauduin dives into the economic powerhouse that is live entertainment. From Taylor Swift's billion-dollar Eras Tour to U2's groundbreaking residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, we explore the top five music tours, venues, and festivals of 2024—and their staggering impact on global travel trends. Discov...

Join host Mario Bauduin as he introduces you to the Billion dollar industry of VIP Music and Sports Travel Experiences. From Premiere DJ's in the Alps to Sideline Super Bowl access, meet companies like Cercle, Vibee, OnLocation, QuintEvents, Elevate, and CID. Learn about how "The Rights" to sell these events are secured, and understand the risks of this industry through a brief story about now def...

In this exciting episode, Natalia and Mario sit down with Avante Price, the visionary CEO behind Posh, the innovative social ticketing platform that's changing the game for event organizers and attendees alike. Avante shares the incredible journey of how Posh attracted a jaw-dropping $22 million in investment, what it took to secure the funding, and the challenges faced along the way.

Join host Mario Bauduin as he takes you on a thrilling journey through the history and evolution of travel distribution in this episode of Tickets to Travel. With over 20 years in the trenches of online travel and live entertainment ticketing, Mario unravels the chaos, brilliance, and, yes, the occasional questionable decision that have defined this $9 trillion global industry. From Sabre's clunky...

2023 was the year that live events completely captivated fans and reshaped the travel and entertainment industries. From Taylor Swift packing stadiums and causing literal earthquakes, to Lionel Messi igniting a frenzy in the MLS, to women's sports breaking attendance records - this past year saw a seismic shift in fan passion and the power of live experiences. Join us as we dive into the data and...

In Episode 10 of Tickets to Travel, we dive into the dynamic world of ticket reselling and hospitality with Jon Allen, co-founder of TKT, the leading provider for UK and European live events paired with exclusive travel packages. From his early days hustling tickets at school to shaping the industry through technology, John shares the journey that led him to redefine event travel. Discover the gro...

From concert tickets to theme parks, live shows, and city tours, entertainment-based tickets are the heart of memorable travel experiences. But why is it so hard to book them alongside your flights and hotels? In this episode of Tickets to Travel, host Mario Bauduin explores the complexities of the ticketing industry, the fragmented technology behind event and attraction bookings, and why major tr...

In this episode, we're diving into the world of travel that's all about chasing epic experiences. You know, those moments that make you say, 'Wow, did I really just do that?' Whether it's going to a concert in another country, hiking a volcano, or attending the wildest festival, experiences are quickly becoming the reason people travel. So, get comfy—we're about to break down how experiences are l...

Meet Jordan Scheffler, Co-Founder of Event Travel technology company, CREWFARE and learn how they help the largest music festivals and events monetize travel and create seamless booking experiences for fans!

Meet Joseph DeMarinis, CEO & Founder of  BookSeats.com to learn about travel technology that allows sports and music fans to create their own ticket, air, hotel travel packages.

Meet Natalia Botero, Former GM of North America for event ticketing system Shotgun and ticketing advisor to festival producers discusses new systems, what happened at LYTE, and how ticketing technology contributes to Travel Experiences.

Episode 4: Meet James Murray, Advisor to many brands that focus on limited time offers aka "Flash Sales" with luxury hotels, what the hot buttons are for hotels, and how he got his start in online travel and hospitality.