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TravelTube.com

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TravelTube.com is the place where actual travel experts share their insights on all things travel.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Selling Travel as an Expat: Tammy Levent in Cyprus 09.07.2026

Tammy Levent shares her sales development program from afar...she moved to Cyprus and hasn't looked back!

The World is Falling in Love with America 25.06.2026

From RV road trips to rocky Airbnb starts, Mark Murphy shares what it's really like to travel the USA — and why FIFA visitors are giving the travel industry its biggest opportunity in years.

The Travel Tech Tool That Replaces 10 Subscriptions (And Saves 190 Hours a Year) 17.06.2026

Travefy founder David Chait reveals how 40,000+ travel agencies are automating proposals, CRM, payments, and commissions — all from one platform.

Travel Facts and Myths 08.06.2026

What's real and what isn't, when it comes to buying travel? Scott outlines his top facts vs myths in this episode.

All-Inclusive, No Passport Needed: The Dude Ranch Vacation 27.05.2026

What if your family's next vacation had no passport, no flight overseas, and a 68% chance they'd want to come back next year? That's the power of a dude ranch — and travel agent community veteran Sally Black is on a mission to make sure every agent knows how to sell them.

How Travel Advisors Can Earn 15% Commission Selling Luggage — with Bert Robertson of TravelingBagsMKE 20.05.2026

Your clients are going to buy luggage and travel gear before every trip. The question is whether you earn when they do. Bert Robertson, owner of TravelingBagsMKE.com — a 6,000 sq ft travel goods store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — joins Mark Murphy to introduce the Travel Advisors Reward Program (TARP): a free affiliate program built specifically for travel professionals. In this episode:• Up to 15% c...

She Built a 6-Figure Travel Business by Traveling With Her Clients 13.05.2026

Virtuoso agent Carol Andrews on how small group trips became a referral engine, a 50% repeat booking rate, and 14 years of sustainable growth.

Is the U.S. Actually Dangerous? Hantavirus Fears, Newark's Near-Disaster & How Travel Advisors Can Make More Money 07.05.2026

Foreign governments are warning tourists to skip the U.S. — but is it actually dangerous, or just bad headlines? Mark Murphy exposes what the advisories aren't telling you. Then: a United 767 clips a truck AND a pole on landing at Newark — and it may have never been authorized to land on that runway. Plus, should the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak have you canceling your vacation? (Spoiler: no.)...

Airlines Are NEVER Lowering Prices (The CEO Literally Said So) — Here's How to Beat Them 29.04.2026

The CEOs of Delta and United just admitted on earnings calls that prices aren't coming down — even if fuel costs drop. Travel expert Mark Murphy exposes the tiered pricing scam hiding your real costs, reveals how to stretch your miles further by pairing them with a travel agent, breaks down the Booking.com hack that's targeting your vacation bookings RIGHT NOW, and shares the budget travel secrets...

5 Travel Stories the Mainstream Media Is Getting Wrong 23.04.2026

Gas prices, TSA funding, Florida tourism numbers, Disney's pricing strategy, and the best-value destination most Americans overlook. Mark Murphy sets the record straight.

Airlines, Travel Agents, and Bunk Beds at 35,000 Feet 16.04.2026

This week: are airlines lying about why they're raising baggage fees, why a TV anchor has travel advisors furious, and what it actually costs to sail to Europe instead of fly.

Could You Retire on a Cruise Ship? More People Are — and They Have Thoughts 09.04.2026

Plus: the visa bond Reddit meltdown, Britain doubling down on an energy policy that's failing, and the California wealth exodus nobody's talking about honestly.

Your Social Media Can Bar You From the U.S. — In Europe, It Can Bar You From Freedom 02.04.2026

The proposed ESTA social media policy is making headlines — but the real story is the double standard. We break down what the U.S. is actually proposing, what Europe is already doing, and why the travel industry is only speaking up about one of them.

TSA Lines Are Getting Better — Here's Why the Media Won't Tell You 26.03.2026

Mark Murphy breaks down everything happening in travel right now — and doesn't hold back. This week: TSA lines are actually getting shorter (here's proof), ICE deployed to airports and what's really going on, the San Francisco arrest the media misrepresented, Delta tells Congress to get in line like everyone else, United's new Relax Row seating, the LaGuardia crash op-ed that misse...

Oil Prices, Airline Hedging & What It Means for Summer Travel Costs 18.03.2026

The government shutdown has hit 30 days — and now TSA no-call rates are hitting 50% in Houston and 30% in New Orleans. Mark breaks down who's to blame, what it means for your next flight, and what you can do about it. Plus: will rising oil prices spike your airfare? (Hint: it depends on who's hedged.) Then — AI won't kill travel agents, and here's why the internet didn't either...

From Road Trips to River Cruises: How to Travel More Without Spending More 12.03.2026

Fresh off a weekend wedding in Pennsylvania, we're diving into one of our favorite topics: making travel work for your life and your budget. Whether you're hitting the road in an RV, checking into a classic resort, or setting sail on a river cruise, there's never been more creative ways to explore the world. We kick things off with a look at the rise of short, close-to-home getaways —...

TSA Cleared the Pizza. The Bellagio Didn't Clear the Budget. 05.03.2026

This week on TravelTube, Mark Murphy cuts through the noise on four hot topics: the viral Tampa Airportpajama ban (spoiler: it was fake), the real reason Las Vegas tourism is tanking(hint: it's $85 steaks and $25 mini-bar waters, not tariffs), what the U.S.-Iran conflict means for your travel plans, and the "genius"pizza hack that racked up 13 million views — and whether it actually...

This martial arts master just built the mindset community travel agents didn't know they needed 27.02.2026

Mark Murphy sits down with Peter Liciaga — former Broadway performer, martial arts master, cancer survivor, and founder of the Living Strong Community. Peter shares his remarkable journey from the streets of the Bronx to the stage, the dojo, and beyond, and why he believes you're never too broken, beat, old, or bruised to live strong. If you're a travel professional looking for a mindset e...

TSA, Europe vs USA Geography, Cruise Mishaps and more 18.02.2026

This week: Southwest seating drama, a family who missed their Carnival cruise, how politics is killing tourism, and — can you really lose your TSA PreCheck for protesting? Mark Murphy breaks it all down and makes the case (again) for using a travel agent.

Italy Undiscovered and Amazing Luxury Caribbean Resorts. 11.02.2026

A luxury travel agent shares her insights on undiscovered parts of Italy, along with some incredible 5 star Caribbean Resorts. Belize, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, and more!

Grand Palladium Punta Cana, 04.02.2026

Travel expert Mark Murphy (TravelTube.com) and Scott Lara (MilitaryFares.com, The Cruise Genius) discuss the evolving travel landscape and share expert insights for travel agents and consumers. Key Topics Covered: Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort Review: Scott shares his recent experience at the newly opened Family Selection property in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, highlighting the kids clubs, TRS...

Airline Changes, Flying Pets and Pet Peeves 29.01.2026

Grab Your Ass With Both Hands…Oh wait, we’re going to talkabout airline seating…where will you weigh in on some of the changes?  A new airline is offering pet friendly traveloptions. Your biggest pet peeve when it comes to flying?  And Some can’t see the forest for thetrees…travel agent message example…

Weather Armageddon, MN Chaos, Media Bias and What's Travel News 22.01.2026

With a winter storm set to wreak travel havoc, what should a traveler do? How MN chaos is fueling a media circus that is damaging inbound travel to the USA, while the travel industry leaders stay mum. What is travel news?

Hilton & Now Chipotle, Travel Rewards That Pay, and Saving on Your Next Trip via Google Flights 15.01.2026

Hilton in the line of fire, Chipotle, Venezuela/Central America, 2026 Travel Predictions, top Destinations, Travel reward programs, and a way to find your next impulse trip…on a budget.

Hilton Boycott Misplaced? Entitled Airline Passengers, Censorship and Traveling the USA 08.01.2026

Too many people jump on X and other platforms to immediately jump to a conclusion, before having a single fact. That just happened in MN with the ire being directed at the Hilton Hotels corporate office due to a franchisee's ridiculous approach to gov employees. How bad is flying these days? If you get stuck with another entitled passenger, demanding you give up your set, tell them to take a h...

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