Travel Trends with Dan Christian
#1 B2B Travel Podcast. If you are looking to stay ahead in the travel industry, this new podcast hits all the highlights! The Travel Trends Podcast is where industry leaders converge to share & shape the future. Whether you're an emerging entrepreneur, a seasoned industry executive, or a dedicated travel professional, you’ll be able to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Uncover valuable insights, innovative strategies, and meaningful connections that will elevate your travel business or career to new heights.
Episodes
137 episodes
How to Succeed with a Membership Model in Travel with Joan Roca
At the crossroads of cutting-edge technology and deeply personalized service lies Essentialist, a membership-based travel company reshaping the definition of luxury travel. In this insightful conversation, CEO & founder Joan Roca reveals ho...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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1:28:55
Event Spotlight: Aviation Festival Americas 2025
Step into the future of aviation in this special event spotlight, recorded live from the Aviation Festival Americas in Miami.Host, Dan Christian sits down with some of the brightest minds in aviation and travel tech to explore the innova...
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2:27:54
Expedia's B2B Strategy: How Technology Drives Global Travel Partnerships
Travel tech is evolving at lightning speed - reshaping how the world moves, books, and experiences journeys. In this episode, we sit down with Karen Bolda, Chief Product and Technology Officer for Private Label Solutions, Expedia Group’s B2B di...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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58:41
Event Spotlight: Educational Travel Consortium (ETC) Conference 2025
This spotlight episode takes you behind the scenes of the Educational Travel Consortium (ETC) 2025 Conference in Mobile, Alabama. Since its inception in 1987, ETC has cultivated a unique and thriving community of U.S. college alumni...
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3:20:14
How a Global Tour Operator Masters River Cruising with Avalon Waterways
What’s really behind the rising tide of interest in river cruising? In this episode, Pam Hoffee, President of Avalon Waterways, dispels common myths and reveals the innovations fueling this fast-growing segment of the travel industry. From her ...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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1:21:11
Crafting Luxury River Experiences with Scenic
Discover how Scenic has redefined river cruising by introducing the industry's first ships with outdoor private balconies. Lisa McCaskill, VP of Sales and Marketing for Scenic Canada, shares the inspiring story of how this Australian-founded co...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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1:21:04
Exploring the Evolving World of River Cruises with Tauck
What happens when 100 years of travel expertise converge with Europe’s iconic rivers? In an engaging discussion with Steve Spivak, Tauck’s Vice President of Global Sales & Reservations, we uncover how this family-owned company’s “small is b...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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1:16:38
Special Hospitality Series: Season 2 Grand Finale Episode
Welcome to our grand finale episode of Season 2 of our Special Hospitality Series in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury hospitality.In our finale episode, we're thrilled to feature three extraor...
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1:04:55
Introducing River Cruise Travel with Kaptio
The river cruise industry is poised for remarkable growth, with the market expected to double from $5 billion to $10 billion in the next five years. But what’s fueling this surge—and how is technology transforming one of travel’s most immersive...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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1:10:14
Event Spotlight: State of Business Travel in Canada 2025 with Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)
Step into the world of global business travel as we record live from the Global Business Travel Association's (GBTA) Toronto conference—where industry leaders overseeing a staggering $345 billion in corporate travel spending converge. The busin...
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2:01:20
Special Hospitality Series: From Napa to St. Augustine. Two Stars Share their Learnings
In this episode of our Special Hospitality Series in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide, we spotlight two standout leaders from The Summit in Monaco: Scott Campbell, Director of Revenue Management at Hammock Beach Golf Resort ...
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26:03
Growing Global Spanish Speaking Tourism with Civitatis
In this episode, we’re joined by Ismael García, Chief Marketing Officer of Civitatis, a leading Spanish-language OTA that’s reshaping how millions experience travel. From humble beginnings as a travel blog to becoming a major player offering te...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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1:02:05
Special Hospitality Series: Forbes Travel Guide’s Expansion with ATELIER CX & BOND CO.LAB
Welcome back to episode 8 of our 10-part Special Hospitality Series in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide! This week, we continue our "Leaders Behind the Stars" spotlight with two groundbreaking announcements from CEO H...
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28:11
Lessons in Leadership & Operational Excellence with Ben Hall, CEO, AAT Kings
Join us for the final instalment in our Guided Touring series as we chat with Ben Hall, CEO of AAT Kings, Australia and New Zealand's leading guided touring provider. This episode dives into the legacy of AAT Kings, a 100-year-old tour company ...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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1:24:58
Special Hospitality Series: The First FTG Five-Star Hotel in the Seychelles
Imagine stepping off a small turboprop plane onto a pristine island less than a mile long, where coconut trees sway in gentle breezes and sea turtles nest undisturbed along protected shores. Welcome to the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Isla...
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26:45
Small Groups, Big Adventures with Michael Edwards, MD, Explore Worldwide
Listen to the latest episode of our Guided Touring series, where Dan is joined by Michael Edwards, Managing Director at Explore Worldwide, to discuss the rising popularity of small group adventures. Michael shares why he calls this moment the “...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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1:06:31
Earth Day: Lessons in Sustainability with Shannon Stowell, CEO ATTA and Greg Takehara, CEO, Tourism Cares
This Earth Day, we’re proud to share present our first ATTA & Travel Trends Adventure Series discussion focused on important lessons in sustainability. In this powerful episode, Travel Trends host Dan is joined by co-host Shannon Stow...
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1:17:04
Special Hospitality Series: Crafting Five-Star Luxury in Tuscany
Step into Tuscan luxury with Episode 6 of our Special Hospitality Series in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide. This week, our "Leaders Behind the Stars" spotlight falls on Roberto Protezione, General Manager of Castelfalfi, a...
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33:56
Family, Legacy & Leadership: Inside Collette’s Journey with Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, CEO, Collette
Episode 2 of our Guided Touring Series takes an in-depth look at the evolving world of guided travel with Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, the fourth CEO and first female leader of Collette, a 107-year-old family-owned touring company. Under Jaclyn’s leaders...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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56:51
Luxury French Hospitality with Pierre-Louis Renou, GM, Carlton Cannes
Join us for the latest episode of our Special Hospitality Series in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide, where we shine a light on one of the "Leaders Behind the Stars"—Pierre-Louis Renou, General Manager of Carlton Cann...
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22:57
Revolutionizing Guided Tours: Modern Marketing Strategies that Work with Globus
Explore the captivating world of guided touring as we launch our new series with special guest Steve Born, Chief Marketing Officer of Globus. Did you know that guided touring is a $300 billion industry—nearly twice the size of ocean cruising? Y...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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1:27:24
Event Spotlight - Preparing for Phocuswright Europe Barcelona June 2025
Mark your calendars—Phocuswright Europe is heading to Barcelona from June 10-12, 2025, bringing the premier travel technology conference to the iconic Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, just steps away from the luxurious Gran Meliá hotel. With a...
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48:04
Special Hospitality Series: Elevating Service Excellence - The Future of Learning & Development in Luxury Hospitality with Megan Torrance, SVP, Forbes Travel Guide
In episode 4 of our 10-part Special Hospitality Series in collaboration with Forbes Travel Guide, we continue our "Leaders Behind the Stars" spotlight with Megan Torrance, Senior Vice President for Learning and Development at Forb...
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Staying on Track: Rail Travel in 2025 Part 2 with Frank Marini, CEO, Railbookers
Frank Marini’s rise from the mailroom at Collette Vacations to CEO of Railbookers Group is a masterclass in travel industry leadership. Recorded live at ITB Berlin, this episode dives into how Frank has built a fully remote company with 350+ st...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:01:25
Special Hospitality Series: Pradeep Raman on Redefining Ultra-Luxury at The Surrey - A Corinthia Hotel
In this episode of our Special Hospitality Series with Forbes Travel Guide, we spotlight one of the "Leaders Behind the Stars" — Pradeep Raman, Managing Director of The Surrey – A Corinthia Hotel.Nestled in New York’s Upper...
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