TravelPulse Podcast

This week, I first discuss the top trending news in travel of the last week, including EU border entry/exit issues, new cruise ships on the horizon, and more.  Later, I interview Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of US Travel Association, to hear his take on the state of United States travel and tourism right now and what needs to change to for America to get back on pace. Freeman also shares...

This week, I welcome Chris Dane, President and Managing Partner at Hickory Global Partners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the deadly resort fire in the Dominican Republic, the FAA using AI for air traffic control, and more.  Later, Dane shares his perspective on how the relationship between travel advisors and airlines has evolved, along with offering adv...

This week, I welcome Barb Strait, owner of Straight Away Travel and Pickleball in Paradise, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the World Cup kicking off, record sargassum in the Caribbean, and much more.  Later, Strait provides insights on how finding your niche in travel can lead to big revenue. She shares her story of first starting in travel by...

This week, I welcome Adam Duckworth, President and Founder of Travelmation, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including a controversial proposal from the Trump Administration, Royal Caribbean being rejected by Mexico, and more.  Later, Duckworth shares his thoughts on the top trends and surprises he's seeing this summer travel season, as well as how much prices are imp...

This week, I welcome Lesley Sawhook, owner of Exclusive Travel Partners, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the hantavirus stories dominating headlines, plus summer travel prices and more.  Later, Sawhook and I dive into the biggest pain points impacting travel advisors today. From tough clients to uncertainty in the world to chasing commission to...

This week, I welcome back Ryan Doncsecz, Groups Manager for VIP Vacations, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Spirit Airlines shutting down, the people trying to revive the airline, and more.  Later, Doncsecz and I dive into the best offers, rewards and incentives out there in honor of Travel Advisor Appreciation Month this May. Doncsecz shares the differ...

This week, I welcome Kristin Hancock, owner of Bright Life Travel Co., to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including airfare price hikes and a big letter from United's CEO.  Later, Hancock and I dive into the world of multi-gen travel trends. She shares insights into the top trends today, where travelers are going, as well as tips for fellow travel advisors on growing their s...

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the jet fuel crisis raising airfare costs, rumors of a potential United-American Airlines merger, Europe's new entry system, and more.  Later, I welcome Jessica Blotter, CEO and co-founder of  Kind Traveler , to talk about how we can be better travelers. Blotter provides three key steps for all travelers to get star...

This week, Danny Genung, owner of Harr Travel, joins to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including raising airfare, possible changes for TSA, and more.  Later, Genung shares his thoughts on the current state of travel content on YouTube and what it means for travel advisors. Tune in to hear his tips on why advisors should be on YouTube, what they should and should not be...

This week, Alvin Adriano, Director of Education for the American Society of Travel Advisors, joins to discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the ongoing issues with TSA long lines, airfare prices, and more.  Later, Adriano shares his thoughts on the importance of travel advisor education, how ASTA is making an impact, and top tips for advisors to grow their business.  The...

This week, I report on location in the Netherlands for the 2026 ASTA River Cruise Expo. I first discuss the latest news in travel, including the Middle East War's impact on travel, TSA callouts, and more. Later on the show, I interview Catherine Powell, CEO of AmaWaterways. She shares insights into the latest trends she's seeing in river cruising, along with all the new happenings for AmaWaterways...

This week, I welcome Christy Brown, owner of Little Luxuries Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including another chaotic weekend of travel disruptions, Royal Caribbean's new ban, and more.  Later, Brown shares what's trending this spring break travel season. From the top destinations to the rise of last-minute requests, Brown provides insights and tips for fell...

This week, I welcome  Shannon Kittner, founder of The Wander Network, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the chaotic weekend of storms, civil unrest in Mexico, Global Entry shutdown, and more news.  Later, Kittner shares her top tips for travel advisors using social media. Should advisors be on every single platform? What types of content should they be postin...

This week, I welcome Aanchal Gandhi, co-founder of Cozy Travel, and Ruthanne Terrero, director of luxury content for Northstar Travel Group, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the El Paso, Texas airport closure fiasco, the US government's impact on travel, and more.  Later, Gandhi and Terro provide insights into the latest luxury travel trends, from how t...

This week, I welcome Beth Rasor of Luxury Travel Boutique to first discuss the latest trending topics in the travel industry, including new data on Europe-US travel and new travel fees.  Later, Rasor provides insights into what's abuzz in the world of romance travel. She shares what she's seeing in destination weddings and honeymoons, as well as her top tips for fellow travel advisors to boos...

This week, I welcome Antoine Wilson, owner of AD Elite Travels and CEO and Co-Founder of Melanated Safaris, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including winter storm Fern's impact, a big change for NYC's hotel scene, and more.  Later, Wilson and I dive into what changes the travel industry needs to make. He shares his thoughts on inclusiveness, representation, customer...

This week, I welcome back Stephen Scott, founder of Travel Hub 365 and the Odyssey Travel App, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including new developments from ASTA, big cruise industry happenings, and more.  Later, Scott and I dive into the recent billion-dollar deals that have been shaking up the travel industry during both pre-and-post-pandemic times. Scott provide...

This week, I welcome two guests: Scott Koepf, Chief Strategy Officer for Cruise Planners and Michael Consoli, a record-setting agency owner with Cruise Planners. Together, we discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including new proposals from the government, the growth of the travel advisor career path, and more.  Later, Koepf and Consoli share insights to what's t...

This week, I welcome Velia Kennedy, owner and CEO of Modern Family Travel. Together, we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the recent Caribbean airspace closure, Hawaii's cruise tax updates, and much more.  Later, Kennedy and I dive into the top travel trends for the new year. Hear Kennedy's thoughts on what she sees rising up in the world of travel and h...

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast!  In the final episode of 2025, I welcome two special guests from the  40 Under 40 Class of 2025 . Ryan Corrigan of Corrigan Luxury Travel Outfitters and Steven Gould, owner of Goulds Travel, co-founder of Luxera Travel, and creator of Travel Advisor Resource Center, join me to discuss the top travel stories from the year and som...

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the new campaigns from the DOT, new proposals from the Trump Administration that will impact travel, and more.  Later, I welcome Aurelien Uhrik, Business Development Manager at Air France KLM, to the show to learn more about what KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers to travelers. Uhrik provides insights into the...

This week, I welcome Joshua Harrell, Chief Revenue Officer at WorldVia Travel Network, to the show to discuss the latest trending news in travel, including a new record for TSA, a new campaign from the DOT, and more.  Later, Harrell provides insights on how travel advisors can boost their business. Hear his thoughts on what advisors should be doing on social media and why they shouldn't...

This week, I welcome Angela Hughes, founder and CEO of Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the issues facing air travel, new cruise ship debuts, and more.  Later, Hughes shares her thoughts on what's trending this holiday travel season, from Thanksgiving through the New Year. Hughes provides insights into which destinations are bu...

This week, I'm live at CruiseWorld and the Travvy Awards. I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Jamaica's recovery plan following Hurricane Melissa, the government reducing 10% of flights, and more.  Later, I welcome Janet Bava, Chief Commercial Officer for Windstar Cruises  to discuss top trends in cruising, what makes Windstar Cruises stand out, and ho...

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Hurricane Melissa, when the government shutdown might end, and more.  Later, Richard Fain, Chairman of the Board for Royal Caribbean Group, joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming book, "Delivering the Wow", which you can order on  Amazon . Fain shares stories from his prolific career, li...