Episodios

  • The Minibar: More than half of travelers say they use AI for travel planning and Executives forecast the next ten years
    Apr 2 2026

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    Discussion:
    WHERE DO WE GO from here?
    More Than Half of Travelers Now Say They Use AI for Travel Planning — the Largest Behavioral Shift in a Decade

    As heard on Excess Baggage:
    MSC Cruises Repositions MSC World Europa for Winter 2026-27
    US-Europe Summer Travel Demand Continues To Drop
    Cruise Lines Pull Tracy Arm from Alaska Itineraries
    Trafalgar Launches Summer Travel Selling Guide
    TSA workers start receiving backpay, and many airport lines are back to normal
    Royal Caribbean to Open Bookings for Hero of the Seas
    ASTA Partnership Supports Employees During Government Shutdown

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    47 m
  • Special Guest: Robyn Basso with the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau
    Mar 19 2026

    Hawai'i has always been a popular destination for travelers looking for adventure, romance, beautiful scenery, and more. This week, Korrine and Theresa speak with Robyn Basso from the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau about why people are drawn to this destination, the latest updates, online resources for travel advisors, and how we can be stewards of this magical place.

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    39 m
  • The Minibar: How the travel industry is managing disruptions from weather delays to civil unrest
    Mar 5 2026

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    Discussion:
    Does Travel Insurance Cover Weather Delays and Civil Unrest? Expert Tips for Stranded Travelers
    When Disruption Hits: Defining the Travel Advisor’s Role
    Travel advisors in action during the Mexico crisis
    Know your responsibilities with Mexico-bound clients

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    40 m
  • Advisor Highlight: Crystal Armstrong with Visually Rich Travel
    Feb 12 2026

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    On this episode of Advisor Highlight, Korrine and Theresa sit down with Crystal Armstrong to hear all about her business, her goals, and her definition of success. And we get to hear all about her experience being on Below Deck!

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    37 m
  • The Minibar: Top marketing tips for Travel Advisors and What airline passenger rights don't cover - why travel insurance fills the gap
    Feb 26 2026

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    Discussion:
    Open Mic: Top Marketing Tips for Travel Advisors
    What Airline Passenger Rights Don't Cover — And Why Travel Insurance Fills the Gap

    As heard on Excess Baggage:
    Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils New Collection of Pre/Post Land Programs
    Virgin Voyages Pokes Fun at Other Cruise Lines’ Dress Codes
    Applications are open for GTM North America and GTM West
    Marriott Autograph Collection opens its first safari camp, in Tanzania
    ASTA Urges Virginia Lawmakers to Reject Proposed Tax on Travel Advisor Services
    Will 2026 Be the Year of Good Airfare Deals? Here’s What Experts Think
    France Keeps Crown as World’s Top Destination, Breaks Visitation Record
    National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Donations Support Historic Return of Giant Tortoises to Floreana Island

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    31 m
  • The Minibar: Emerging destinations in 2026 and Data reveals longer, smarter cruise planning in 2026
    Jan 22 2026

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    Discussion:
    Cruising Into 2026: Data Reveals Longer, Smarter Cruise Planning
    Destinations Emerging Onto the Spotlight in 2026

    As heard on Excess Baggage:
    Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Cancellations (Again)
    ASTA Recovers Nearly $15K in Unpaid Hotel Commissions with New Initiative
    Active England introduces tour brand for travel advisors
    FAA Warns Pilots About Flying in Eastern Pacific, Central and South America
    Delta Air Lines Is Expanding ‘Basic’ Fares to Premium Seats
    ASTA Lauds Norwegian Cruise Line’s Policy to Eliminate NCFs
    Annual U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Surpass $100 Billion for the First Time

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    34 m
  • The Minibar: Beware of these four common mistakes if you're using AI to plan travel and How the industry assisted stranded travelers after Eastern Caribbean Airspace closure
    Jan 8 2026

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    Discussion:
    If You’re Using AI to Plan Your Travel, Beware These 4 Common Mistakes the Bots Keep Making
    After Eastern Caribbean airspace closure, the industry assists stranded travelers

    As heard on Excess Baggage:
    Tour operators tap into surge in event-centric travel
    Luxury Gold's new Scotland tour: Charming hotels, diverse experiences
    Walt Disney World Unveils New Summer Deals and Offerings
    American Airlines Is Expanding Its AI-based "Connect Assist" Service
    2026 Cruise Wave Season Promotions and Travel Advisor Incentives
    Report: Aeromexico is World’s Most On-Time Airline
    Advisor Alert: Norwegian Cruise Line Eliminates NCFs

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    31 m
  • The Minibar: Year End Roundup!
    Dec 19 2025

    We can't believe it's the end of 2025 already, and we've loved having you along with us this year. See you all again in the new year! Happy Holidays!

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    35 m