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.

Recent Episodes

Navigating Travel Requirements
APR 8, 2025
Navigating Travel Requirements

This week, I welcome Debbie Brown, owner of SmartBird World Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including President Trump's tariffs, a crazy tourist, and more. 

Later, Brown shares insights into navigating travel requirements in today's world and how the pandemic changed things. Brown provides tips for travel advisors to make sure they are secured with their clients and avoid the often overlooked requirements. 

The discussion on navigating travel requirements begins after the 16-minute mark. 

Today's episode sponsor: TTC Tour Brands

Travel advisors, when it comes to finding the perfect tour for your clients, you need a partner that makes it easy. That’s why TTC Tour Brands is your #ONE Ultimate Partner. Visit agents.ttc.com to explore their six brands, including Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Contiki. They truly have a tour for any and everyone, from luxury to budget and everything in between. And the best part? You can book them all in one place! Visit agents.ttc.com—your #ONE place to book over 750 tours worldwide!

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31 MIN
Touring the World With TTC Tour Brands
APR 1, 2025
Touring the World With TTC Tour Brands

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including travel brands' new April Fools jokes, air travel concerns, and more. 

Later on the show, I welcome Whitney Ramirez, Senior Vice President, Sales, TTC Tour Brands North America and Ashley Woodring, Vice President of Sales, TTC Tour Brands North America, to the show to talk about the recent TTC Tour Week, and so much more. Ramirez and Woodring share insights on how travel advisors can earn 75k in commissions with TTC Tour Brands and the many tools they provide advisors. 

The interview on touring the world with TTC Tour Brands begins after the 11-minute mark. 

Today's episode sponsor: TTC Tour Brands

Travel advisors, when it comes to finding the perfect tour for your clients, you need a partner that makes it easy. That’s why TTC Tour Brands is your #ONE Ultimate Partner. Visit agents.ttc.com to explore their six brands, including Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Contiki. They truly have a tour for any and everyone, from luxury to budget and everything in between. And the best part? You can book them all in one place! Visit agents.ttc.com—your #ONE place to book over 750 tours worldwide!

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30 MIN
Women's Roles in Travel
MAR 25, 2025
Women's Roles in Travel

This week I welcome TravelPulse Senior Editor Mia Taylor and TravelPulse Associate Editor Lacey Pfalz to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including recent changes from US airlines, travel ban updates, and more. 

Later, Taylor and Pfalz share insights into women's role in travel today. The two reporters provide highlights of their features on the state of women's equality in the travel industry and our annual Influential Women in Travel list, showcasing the many ways women are impacting the world. 

The discussion on women's role in travel begins after the 12-minute mark. 

Today's episode sponsor: TTC Tour Brands

Travel advisors, when it comes to finding the perfect tour for your clients, you need a partner that makes it easy. That’s why TTC Tour Brands is your #ONE Ultimate Partner. Visit agents.ttc.com to explore their six brands, including Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Contiki. They truly have a tour for any and everyone, from luxury to budget and everything in between. And the best part? You can book them all in one place! Visit agents.ttc.com—your #ONE place to book over 750 tours worldwide!

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28 MIN
Travel Industry’s Biggest Changes Over the Last 5 Years
MAR 10, 2025
Travel Industry’s Biggest Changes Over the Last 5 Years

This week, I welcome Jeremy Sulek, CEO of Jetset World Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including a new report from WTTC, air traffic controller updates, and more. 

Later, Sulek shares his point of view on how the travel industry has changed over the last five years. COVID shut travel down in March of 2020, and the industry changed forever. What were the biggest changes? How has the role of the travel advisor evolved? What still needs improving? Sulek provides his thoughts and gives advice to fellow advisors on making the next five years even better. 

The discussion on travel industry changes begins after the 14-minute mark. 

Today's episode sponsor: TTC Tour Brands

Travel advisors, when it comes to finding the perfect tour for your clients, you need a partner that makes it easy. That’s why TTC Tour Brands is your #ONE Ultimate Partner. Visit agents.ttc.com to explore their six brands, including Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Contiki. They truly have a tour for any and everyone, from luxury to budget and everything in between. And the best part? You can book them all in one place! Visit agents.ttc.com—your #ONE place to book over 750 tours worldwide!

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30 MIN
Spring Break Travel Trends
MAR 4, 2025
Spring Break Travel Trends

This week, I welcome Lesley Sawhook, owner of Exclusive Travel Partners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including air traffic controller updates, a potential new tourism tax, and more. 

Later, Sawhook provides insights into what's trending this spring break travel season. Which destinations are dominating the bookings? Is last minute still doable? Sawhook shares her thoughts on these plus her advice to fellow travel advisors. 

The discussion on spring break travel begins after the 12-minute mark. 

Today's episode sponsor: TTC Tour Brands

Travel advisors, when it comes to finding the perfect tour for your clients, you need a partner that makes it easy. That’s why TTC Tour Brands is your #ONE Ultimate Partner. Visit agents.ttc.com to explore their six brands, including Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Contiki. They truly have a tour for any and everyone, from luxury to budget and everything in between. And the best part? You can book them all in one place! Visit agents.ttc.com—your #ONE place to book over 750 tours worldwide!

Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26 MIN