TravelPulse Podcast

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including a wild week for American Airlines, the latest in Disney-DeSantis headlines, and much more.  Later, hear my interview with Zane Kerby, President and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors. I caught up with Kerby at the 2024 Travel Advisor conference. Tune in to hear where he was at when he found out ASTA's...

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the State Department's recent worldwide travel warning, projections for Memorial Day weekend, and much more.  Later, I welcome two guests: Alicia Evanko-Lewis, Executive Vice President, Events at Northstar Travel Group, and Christen Perry, owner of Classic Travel Connection.  Together we discuss the events space i...

This week I welcome Tyson Wharton, owner of Sioux Empire Travel, back to the podcast. We first discuss top trending travel news, including top U.S. airlines suing the Biden Administration, Boeing's continued woes, summer travel pricing, and more.  Later, we answer the question: who are the MVPs of the travel industry? Listen to hear what travel advisors can offer their clients, a special shoutout...

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast! This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the U.S. Travel Association's statement that Congress could create chaos for air travel this summer, big news in Hawaii, and much more.  Later, I welcome Alex Fiz, Area Vice President for the Caribbean and Managing Director All-Inclusive at Marriott to the show. Fiz p...

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big brands partnering together, the government's new rules for airlines, and so much more.  Later, I'm joined by two guests: Cat Brask ,  Marketing Director at Northstar Travel Group and LaTasha Henderson, travel advisor with 2B1 Travel by Dream Vacations.  We talk about the CruiseWorld event - how it goes beyond cruising, how...

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big cruise news, new rules from the FAA for air traffic controllers, Amsterdam's big changes and more.  Later, I interview Barbra Merwin, President of Travel Insured. Merwin talks about how the travel insurance sector has changed following the pandemic and common misconceptions about travel insurance. Additionally, she shares...

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including travel in the Middle East right now following Iran's attack on Israel, how airfare prices are trending ahead of summer, and so much more.  Later, Ali Krupnik, Chief Wellness Officer & Founder of My Well Co, joins me to chat about wellness travel today. Krupnik shares insights into how this sector of travel has transformed...

This week I'm joined by Andrea Wright, Vice President, Luxury Sales at Opulence by OutsideAgents. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including record breaking tourism numbers, the projections for the most active Hurricane Season ever, and much more.  Later, Wright shares her insights into the meaning of luxury travel and what's hot in the luxury space, from...

This week I'm joined by Mario Lopez, President of Destination Weddings Expert and Destination Wedding University. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including privacy and fraud in travel, updates from the major US airlines, new developments for cruise line private islands and more.  Later, Lopez shares insights into the top trends in destination weddings and...

This week I'm joined by Sydne Stubbs of Those Who Wander Travel and Ryan Doncsecz of VIP Vacations.  Together we discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry. Four years ago today the travel world was a week into the pandemic shutdown - how has the industry changed now that the world has reached pre-pandemic openness levels?  Other news talking points include Boeing's continued woes, Ai...

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast!  This week I'm joined by Michael Consoli, a record-setting agency owner with Cruise Planners. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including TSA's new self-service screening system, supplier shutdowns, and more.  Later, Consoli shares his thoughts on where the cruise industry excels and where it needs improvement....

This week I'm joined by Abbey Meyer, CEO and co-owner of Sky High Travel to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including JetBlue and Spirit agreeing to end their merger plans, another new tourism fee, and so much more.  Later, Meyer shares her insights on the latest trends for the Spring Break travel season, including what's impacting family decision-making and which de...

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including American Queen Voyages shutting down, airlines raising fees, and much more.  Later, Chris Prelog, President of Windstar Cruises joins the show. He discusses what makes Windstar stand out when it comes to cruising in Tahiti and what travelers need to know before visiting. Prelog also shares more information on Windstar's new my...

This week, I'm joined by Mandee Migliaccio, CEO of Stepping Out Travel, and Stephen Scott, CEO of Travel Hub 365 and the Odyssey Travel App. Together we first talk about the top trending news of the week, including new improvements coming to US airports, a new call to action for EU travel, and more.  Later, the discussion turns to the FAM trip experience. Migliaccio and Scott share their thoughts...

This week, I'm joined by Alyssa Dial of LovinAway Travel to discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Jamaica's pushback against US travel advisory, cruise line private islands, and more.  Later, Dial shares her thoughts on the latest romance travel trends. What's standing out for couples and impacting their travel decisions? Which destinations are standing out? Dial shares insights on...

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including airline merger updates, President Biden's social media post on air travel, and much more.  Later, I'm joined by Peter Bopp, Director of Research at the Family Travel Association and Tyson Wharton, owner of Sioux Empire Travel to discuss the 2024 outlook for family travel. Bopp and Wharton share insights on 2024 f...

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including updates on the JetBlue-Spirit merger, new details about Universal Orlando's  new Epic Universe theme park,  and much more.  Later, hear my thoughts on  Icon of the Seas  as well as details from Royal Caribbean executives Vicki Freed, SVP of Sales, Trade Support for Royal Caribbean. Additionally, hear comments fro...

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including updates on Boeing 737-Max 9's return, JetBlue-Spirit merger dying out, and much more.  Later, I interview Dale Buckner, CEO of Global Guardian, to talk about the world's riskiest and safest travel destinations. Buckner shares his thoughts on the current state of global tourism as well as tips for traveling safely...

This week, I'm joined by Jesse Morris, owner of We Book Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Boeing's rough start to 2024, a new ban in Las Vegas, and much more.  Later, Morris and I dive into the 2024 Wave Season outlook. Morris shares insights into what the expectations are this year and how wave season is continually changing post-pandemic. He also...

This week, I'm joined by Veranda Adkins – founder of Travel Legacy, a high-end travel agency, and the Association of Black Travel Professionals, an organization dedicated to the development of Black travel agents.  Together we first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including FAA grounding Boeing planes, winter storm impacting flights and more.  Later, Adkins and I dive into what we can...

This week, I'm joined by travel advisor Ryan Doncsecz of VIP Vacations. We recap the top storylines in travel from 2023, discussing war's impact on travel, airline mergers, new tourism fees, the rise in demand for travel advisors, and so much more.  Today’s episode sponsor:  Windstar Cruises As you pen down your New Year's resolutions, make 2024 the year of extraordinary experiences with Windstar...

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast!  This week, I'm joined by Heather Di Pietro, owner of Travel Sales Group and She the World Luxury Guided Experiences, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Southwest's record penalty, big happenings in Mexico, and more.  Later, Di Pietro shares insights into what's trending in group travel. She highlights the chal...

This week, I'm joined by  Brian Major , Caribbean travel expert and Managing Editor of Digital Guides here at TravelPulse. Together we first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including TSA's prototype for self-screening passengers, new high-speed rail projects in the United States, and much more.  Later, Major provides the top storylines in Caribbean travel from 2023. He sha...

This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Alaska Airlines buying Hawaiian Airlines, new updates to popular theme parks, and more.  Later in the show, I interview Chris Prelog, President of Windstar Cruises. Prelog shares the latest news and offerings from Windstar Cruises. Plus, we learn how he became known as Mr. Tahiti.  The interview with Prelog begins after the 11...

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast!  This week I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including how air travel performed during the Thanksgiving holiday, a warning from a Southwest Airlines pilot, Venice's tourism fee, and much more. Later in the show, Chip Rogers, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), joins me to chat abou...