TravelPulse Podcast
TravelPulse Podcast

TravelPulse Podcast

TravelPulse

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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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What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance Today
APR 23, 2024
What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance Today

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 advice and insights for travel advisors in handling travel insurance with their clients. 

The interview on travel insurance begins at the 11-minute mark.

Today’s episode sponsor: Travel Insured 

Travel mostly comes down to two simple things: a FOMO bucket-list, and financing it! Am I right? This is why TravelInsured.com is travel protection that can help with those big trip decisions. You’ll love how customizable the coverage is, which helps manage what you can’t control from departure to arrival. Get going with an easy online quote, and depending on the plan and availability, upgrade with the Cancel For Any Reason add-on benefit for an extra cost. The best part is, with protection that meets the moment, it's easy to say yes to new adventures at TravelInsured.com

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26 MIN
Wellness Travel Trends
APR 16, 2024
Wellness Travel Trends

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 over recent years, the top trending destinations right now, and more. 

The discussion on wellness travel begins just after the 9-minute mark. 

Today’s episode sponsor: Travel Insured 

Travel mostly comes down to two simple things: a FOMO bucket-list, and financing it! Am I right? This is why TravelInsured.com is travel protection that can help with those big trip decisions. You’ll love how customizable the coverage is, which helps manage what you can’t control from departure to arrival. Get going with an easy online quote, and depending on the plan and availability, upgrade with the Cancel For Any Reason add-on benefit for an extra cost. The best part is, with protection that meets the moment, it's easy to say yes to new adventures at TravelInsured.com

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22 MIN
Yachts, Villas and More Luxury Experiences
APR 9, 2024
Yachts, Villas and More Luxury Experiences

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 yachts to villas to private jets and more. She also offers up advice to fellow travel advisors on expanding luxury travel sales. 

The luxury travel discussion begins at the 17-minute mark. 

Today’s episode sponsor: Travel Insured 

Travel mostly comes down to two simple things: a FOMO bucket-list, and financing it! Am I right? This is why TravelInsured.com is travel protection that can help with those big trip decisions. You’ll love how customizable the coverage is, which helps manage what you can’t control from departure to arrival. Get going with an easy online quote, and depending on the plan and availability, upgrade with the Cancel For Any Reason add-on benefit for an extra cost. The best part is, with protection that meets the moment, it's easy to say yes to new adventures at TravelInsured.com

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34 MIN
Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Travel Trends
MAR 26, 2024
Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Travel Trends

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 honeymoon travel, from fewer toes in the sand to more and more honeymoons in Europe. Lopez also provides tips for managing sargassum season in Mexico and the Caribbean and more tips for how travel advisors can improve their business in this market. 

The destination weddings and honeymoon travel discussion begins at the 14-minute mark. 

Today’s episode sponsor: Travel Insured 

Travel mostly comes down to two simple things: a FOMO bucket-list, and financing it! Am I right? This is why TravelInsured.com is travel protection that can help with those big trip decisions. You’ll love how customizable the coverage is, which helps manage what you can’t control from departure to arrival. Get going with an easy online quote, and depending on the plan and availability, upgrade with the Cancel For Any Reason add-on benefit for an extra cost. The best part is, with protection that meets the moment, it's easy to say yes to new adventures at TravelInsured.com

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25 MIN
Boeing's Woes and More Trending Travel News
MAR 19, 2024
Boeing's Woes and More Trending Travel News

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, Airbnb's latest move, river cruising on the rise, and more. 

Today’s episode sponsor: Travel Insured 

Travel mostly comes down to two simple things: a FOMO bucket-list, and financing it! Am I right? This is why TravelInsured.com is travel protection that can help with those big trip decisions. You’ll love how customizable the coverage is, which helps manage what you can’t control from departure to arrival. Get going with an easy online quote, and depending on the plan and availability, upgrade with the Cancel For Any Reason add-on benefit for an extra cost. The best part is, with protection that meets the moment, it's easy to say yes to new adventures at TravelInsured.com

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32 MIN