TravelPulse Podcast

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Key Habits Advisors Need to Unlearn

This week, I welcome Jenn Lee, President and CMO of TravelPlanners International and Vacation Planners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including an

Sep 14
28 min

How Travel Insured International Invests in Advisors and Top News of the Week

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Google's AI Mode for Travel, Europe's water-level updates, and more. Later, I interview Phil B

Sep 1
22 min

From Corporate World to Travel Advisor

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

Aug 18
32 min

Europe Travel Issues + How Advisors Can Embrace AI

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

Aug 11
27 min

Working With a DMC

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 Delt

Jul 28
31 min

The Evolving Role of Travel Advisors

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 disc

Jul 21
27 min

The Indulgent Explorer

This week, I welcome Madeline List, Manager, Research & Special Projects at Phocuswright, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Europe delaying E

Jul 14
30 min

The State of US Travel Ahead of America’s 250th

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

Jul 1
30 min

AI in the Skies, Advisor Relationships With Airlines, and More

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 reso

Jun 23
30 min

The Riches in the Niches

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 th

Jun 16
33 min

2026 Summer Travel Trends

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 t

May 27
35 min

Hantavirus, Travel Advisor Pain Points and More

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 storie

May 12
30 min

Spirit’s Collapse, Celebrating Travel Advisors and More

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, t

May 5
33 min

Price Hikes, Multi-Gen Travel Trends and More

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

Apr 28
33 min

Europe’s Big Change, Airline Merger Rumors, and How to Be Better Travelers

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,

Apr 14
29 min

YouTube for Travel Advisors

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.

Apr 7
32 min

TSA Issues, Importance of Advisor Education and More

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 is

Mar 24
28 min

On Location at 2026 ASTA River Cruise Expo

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

Mar 16
30 min

2026 Spring Break Travel Trends

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 disr

Mar 3
23 min

Social Media Insights for Travel Advisors

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 u

Feb 24
33 min