TravelPulse Podcast

This week I'm joined by  Taylor Beckett , founder of Luxury Corporate Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on travel, a new safest destinations list, and more.  Later, Beckett provides his tips for how to best navigate the points and miles game. From where to start and how airlines vary, Beckett...

This week, I welcome Global Travel Collection advisors and stars of the show, “NBC’s 1st Look Presents — Extra Mile Club” Leslie Tillem and Curtis Parris. Together, we first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including how the government shutdown is impacting travel, ASTA's new tool, and more.  Later, Tillem and Parris share their story on how they auditioned...

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including ASTA's new blacklist, toxic fumes on planes, and more.  Later in the show I interview various executives in the Dominican Republic from  the recent DR Social Ambassador FAM  to learn more about the newest hot spots in the destination.  Hear from Raquel Reyes, Director of Tourism for the Dominican Republic T...

This week, I welcome Tom Brussow, VP, Strategic Initiatives for Travel Leaders Discovery, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Spirit Airlines debacle, train travel and more.  Later, Brussow shares insights on the top fall travel trends this year. Hear which destinations are buzzing, what people are planning for, and more. Brussow also provides his advice for tr...

This week, I welcome Eli Wagner, founder of Wagner Bespoke Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Labor Day weekend travel expectations, a new unlimited cruise pass, and more.  Later, Wagner provides insights into the rising trend of travelers booking last-minute trips and what it means for the travel industry. She also offers tips for fellow travel adviso...

This week, I welcome Jordana Izzo of Travelmation to the show to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including a big move by the Trump administration, Google's new travel tool, and much more.  Later, Izzo shares her thoughts on the state of accessible travel today. She provides insights into how the industry can improve, the role of the travel advisor in accessible...

This week, I welcome two guests: Rebecca Tobin, Managing Editor for Travel Weekly and Jamie Biesiada, Senior Editor for Travel Weekly.  Together, we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Delta's response to AI pricing practices, dress codes on cruises and more.  Later, Robin and Biesiada share insights into the  2025 Power List . Tune in to he...

This week, I welcome two guests: Sarah Kuta, our cruise writer here at TravelPulse, and Jesse Morris, owner of We Book Travel.  We first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including new updates on TSA's future, Europe's entry fee and more.  Later, we dive into the world of cruise line private islands. Kuta shares insights from her recent visit to Carnival'...

This week, I welcome Jackie Friedman, President of Nexion Travel Group, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including new changes from the TSA, overtourism issues, and more.  Later, Friedman shares her thoughts on the state of the travel industry today, what challenges travel advisors are facing this summer, and so much more. She also offers up tips for travel advisors to fur...

This week, I welcome three wonderful guests to the show: Krysti Konopacky and James Ayres of  Two BDMs and a Mic podcast , and Ryan Doncsecz of VIP Vacations.  The four of us first talk about the trending news of the week, including TSA's big rule change, rules on cruise ships, and more.  Later, we dive into the travel advisor-BDM relationship, discussing what makes a successfu...

This week, I welcome Kristy Mosolino, owner of Wishes Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the impact President Trump's new bill will have on travel, a new tourist tax in Mexico, and more.  Later, Mosolino and I dive into the rising trend of the micro-cation. She shares insights into why it's growing, where people are heading, and how travel...

This week, I welcome Ladell Carter, founder of Royal Expression Travels, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the new worldwide travel alert, cruise line updates, and more.  Later, Carter and I chat about the top travel disasters and how to best avoid them. She provides insights on how advisors go above and beyond for the clients in time of need, as well as shar...

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including anti-tourism protests in Europe, cruise ship incidents, and a naughty tourist.  Later, I welcome Cat Brask of Northstar Travel Group and Kathy Dold, owner of TWK Travel Group, to talk about the best tips and tricks to mastering travel industry events. Which events are right for you to attend? Brask and Dold...

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the Trump Administration's recent actions impacting travel, updates for Newark airport, and much more.  Later, I welcome Misty Belles, Vice President of Global Public Relations for Virtuoso. Belles and I discuss the expectations for the 2025 summer travel season, what destinations are trending, and more. She...

This week, I welcome Catalina Freeman, co-owner of Everlasting Travel Company, to the podcast to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the current state of air travel, travel advisory updates, and more.  Later, Freeman and I talk about the latest in the theme park world. Hear our thoughts on the  brand new Epic Universe  theme park and what Disney is up to...

This week, I welcome Angela Hughes, CEO of Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, to the podcast to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the DOT's new plan to overhaul the air traffic controller system, and much more.  Later, Hughes provides insights into what shifts she is seeing in consumers' travel behaviors today and how travel advisors can adapt. The interview on consumers...

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, United's fiasco at Newark, and much more.  Later, hear my thoughts on Mexico's rising tourism destination: the Baja California region. Additionally, hear my interviews with Miguel Aguíñiga, Secretary of Tourism for Baja California, México and then...

This week, I welcome Courtnie Nichols, owner of Travel Bash, to the podcast to first discuss trending news in the travel industry, including recession threats, free wifi on flights, and more.  Later, Nichols shares her top business tips for travel advisors. She provides insights on ways to grow and scale, having a CEO mindset, sharing advice for where advisors need to improve on and much...

This week, I welcome Debbie Brown, owner of SmartBird World Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including President Trump's tariffs, a crazy tourist, and more.  Later, Brown shares insights into navigating travel requirements in today's world and how the pandemic changed things. Brown provides tips for travel advisors to make sure they are secured wi...

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including travel brands' new April Fools jokes, air travel concerns, and more.  Later on the show, I welcome Whitney Ramirez, Senior Vice President, Sales, TTC Tour Brands North America and Ashley Woodring, Vice President of Sales, TTC Tour Brands North America, to the show to talk about the recent TTC Tour...

This week I welcome TravelPulse Senior Editor  Mia Taylor  and TravelPulse Associate Editor  Lacey Pfalz  to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including recent changes from US airlines, travel ban updates, and more.  Later, Taylor and Pfalz share insights into women's role in travel today. The two reporters provide highlights of their features on the ...

This week, I welcome Jeremy Sulek, CEO of Jetset World Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including a new report from WTTC, air traffic controller updates, and more.  Later, Sulek shares his point of view on how the travel industry has changed over the last five years. COVID shut travel down in March of 2020, and the industry changed forever. What w...

This week, I welcome Lesley Sawhook, owner of Exclusive Travel Partners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including air traffic controller updates, a potential new tourism tax, and more.  Later, Sawhook provides insights into what's trending this spring break travel season. Which destinations are dominating the bookings? Is last minute still doable? Sawhook shares her...

This week I welcome Peter Lobasso, Senior Vice President & General Counsel for the American Society of Travel Advisors. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the status of air travel safety, JetBlue's future, and more.  Later, Lobasso provides legal tips for travel advisors. I contacted several elite-level advisors for key legal question...

This week I welcome Ashley Morris, Owner of Alpaca Your Bags Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Hyatt acquiring Playa Hotels & Resorts, President Trump targeting the air traffic controller system and more.  Later, Morris shares insights into the latest trends taking shape in the romance travel sector. Hear her thoughts on what's driving decision-ma...