Cutting through all the noise and giving you what you need to hear about in travel. Tune-in to hear TravelPulse's Executive Editor Eric Bowman discuss travel news, tips, and more with industry experts and other insightful guests.
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This week, I welcome Jared Benoff, owner of Vacationeeze, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big updates from Disney, a new fee in Mexico, and more. Later, Benoff shares his story of going from the corporate world to becoming a travel advisor. He provides tips on making the career change, the challenges of being a travel advisor, and tips for how advisors should best…
This week, I welcome McLean Robbins, owner of Lily Pond Luxury, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big issues with European travel, a toddler canceling a whole flight, and more. Later, Robbins shares her thoughts on why travel advisors should embrace AI. She offers her top do's and don'ts when it comes to working with AI tools as well as key advice for getting the most…
This week, I welcome Jennifer Kellum, owner of Neverland & Main Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the world of travel, including United's pitch to Delta, new tourist taxes in Europe, and more. Later, Kellum shares what travel advisors need to know when working with a Destination Management Company(DMC). She provides tips and insights for advisors and shares stories of how…
This week, I welcome Dr. Shenika Baisley-Woodley, owner of Divine Dream Destinations Travel and winner of the 2026 ASTA Travel Advisor of the Year award. Together we discuss the top trending news of the last week, including the new worldwide alert from the US State Department, billions of dollars impacting the aviation industry, and more. Later, Dr. Shenika and I dive into the evolving role of the…
This week, I welcome Madeline List, Manager, Research & Special Projects at Phocuswright, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Europe delaying ETIAS, WTTC's call for the seven contemporary wonders of the world, and more. Later, List shares insights into the new travel trend rising up: The Indulgent Explorer. Who is this traveler? How are they spending their money? How…
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 his…
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 advice for how…
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 selling…
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 impacting…
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 onboarding…
