Travel Trends with Dan Christian
Welcome to our Travel Trends Podcast, the #1 B2B global travel podcast for professionals shaping the future of travel.
Hosted by Dan Christian, this show features candid conversations with global travel leaders, startup founders, tourism boards, hospitality executives, and technology innovators. Together they explore the ideas, innovations, and strategies driving the next era of travel.
Whether you're building a travel startup, leading a destination, scaling a hospitality brand, or new to the industry, you’ll gain actionable insights and real-world perspectives from the leaders redefining the global travel economy.
Episodes
256 episodes
How LivTours Is Defining Small Group Travel
There’s one rule LivTours refuses to compromise on: no more than six guests per tour. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Angelo Carotenuto, Founder and Co-owner, and Kristin Karstendotter, Co-owner of LivTours, to explo...
Event Preview: Arival 360 Spokane 2026
If you work in tours, activities, attractions, or multi-day travel, you already know the industry is changing fast. Distribution is evolving, the way travellers discover experiences is shifting, and AI is rewriting the playbook. In this Event P...
The Psychology of Booking: Why Anxiety Is Costing the Travel Industry Millions with Protect Group
The most dangerous moment in travel isn’t a storm, a strike, or a missed connection. It’s the moment a traveler reaches the payment page... and decides not to book.We call it booking anxiety, and new research sponsored by Protect ...
How AI Is Rebuilding the Hop-On Hop-Off Business - Inside iWander's HOHO Studio
Hop-on hop-off buses are often a traveler's first introduction to a destination, yet the technology powering that experience hasn't changed much in years. Audio commentary can be expensive to produce, difficult to update, and nearly impossible ...
How Awayward is Making International Travel Safer
Getting sick while traveling is more common than most people realize. Whether it's food poisoning, a fever, an injury, or an unexpected illness, navigating a foreign healthcare system can quickly become one of the most stressful parts of any tr...
TIME Comes to Canada: Building the Next Generation of Travel Leaders
Mentorship can be the difference between building a successful career in travel or leaving the industry altogether. In this episode, Dan sits down with Penny Spencer, Chair and Founder of the Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME)
The Second Life of Sonder: Reimagining an Iconic Travel Brand
Sonder was once one of the most recognizable names in modern hospitality. Then, almost overnight, it disappeared. Now, it's back in a very different form. In this breaking news episode, Dan sits down with John Lyotier, Co-founder and CEO...
Turning Travelers Stories Into Assets with Pineary
The travel industry creates an incredible amount of content, yet some of its most valuable stories are never shared. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Annie Pezza, Founder and CEO of Pinerary, to explore why tra...
How The Amazing Race Inspired Millions to See the World with Elise Doganieri
Travel television rarely leaves a lasting impact on the real world, but The Amazing Race has been inspiring people to explore the world differently for the past 25 years In this Captains of Industry episode and our season seven finale, w...
Event Spotlight: MarketHub Americas by HBX Group 2026
MarketHub Americas by HBX Group has become one of the travel industry's premier gatherings, bringing together nearly 600 travel leaders from 16 source markets to explore the trends shaping the future of travel. Recorded live from Punt...
How Iconic Natural Attractions Create Unforgettable Visitor Experiences with National Trust
The Giant's Causeway is one of those places that has to be seen to be believed. With its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, dramatic coastal setting, and views across the sea to Scotland, it's one of the world's most extraordinary natural wond...
Event Spotlight: Phocuswright Europe 2026
Our most comprehensive Event Spotlight to date! Recorded live at Phocuswright Europe 2026 in Barcelona.Over two days at one of the industry's most influential gatherings, Dan sat down with more than 20 founders, CEOs, investors, ...
Selling Peace of Mind: How Holafly Turned eSIMs into a Global Travel Essential
Staying connected has become an essential part of modern travel. Whether you're finding your hotel, booking a ride, navigating a new city, or simply letting family know you've arrived safely, reliable mobile data can make the difference between...
How the Best Experience Operators Are Winning More Bookings with TripWorks
A lot of conversations about travel stay focused on the booking process, but the real opportunity begins once travelers arrive. What experiences do they choose? How do they discover them? And how is technology changing the way those bookings ha...
Event Spotlight: Aviation Festival Americas 2026 - Live from Miami
We were invited back to Miami for our second year as the Official Podcast Partner of Aviation Festival Americas and this one is special: it's our largest Event Spotlight episode to date, featuring 20+ interviews and over 5 hours of conve...
Why Tour Operators Need More Than Booking Software with TourOptima
Tour operators aren't just competing on the experiences they sell, they're competing on the experience they deliver behind the scenes. From the moment a traveler books to the moment they leave a review, every interaction matters.In this ...
How Fever Is Changing the Way We Experience Destinations
Today's travelers aren't just choosing where to go, they're choosing what they'll experience once they get there. From immersive exhibitions and live music to unique cultural events, in-destination experiences have become one of the biggest dri...
Event Spotlight: Rendez-vous Canada 2026
Sixty thousand meetings. More than 500 international buyers. Over $100 million in future tourism business.Dan recorded live from Rendez-vous Canada 2026 in downtown Toronto to explore what is driving Canada’s visitor economy and w...
.jpg)
Why Canada's Travel Industry Is Ready for a Payments Shake-Up with Mint Payments
Payments can make or break a travel sale, yet much of the industry still treats them as behind-the-scenes infrastructure. In Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Philip Hancock, Chief Commercial Officer at Mint Payments, as the company ...
Building Loyalty Through Membership with Unlimited Vacation Club
Points and miles may dominate the loyalty conversation, but they’re far from the only way to build lasting customer relationships. In the final episode of our Loyalty Series, Dan sits down with Nicolas Friend, Head of Brand, Marketi...
Why Travel Advisors Matter More Than Ever with Host Agency Reviews
Travel advisors are experiencing a resurgence, but the story goes far beyond increased bookings. As travel becomes more complex and consumers seek expert guidance, advisors are proving their value as trusted partners who can navigate disruption...
The Hidden Cost of Your Travel Tech Stack with WeTravel
Your tour business probably doesn’t have a technology problem. It has a complexity problem.Over time, many multi-day operators add tool after tool until marketing, CRM, itineraries, payments, supplier payouts, and traveler communications...
One Loyalty Journey, Sixteen Airlines with oneworld Alliance
Loyalty has become one of the most powerful forces in travel and one of the most misunderstood. For travelers, it's about perks, upgrades, and lounge access. For airlines, it's a multi-billion-dollar business that influences everything from cus...
Live Event Recording: The Rise of Agentic AI
Recorded live at Intrepid Travel’s Toronto headquarters during Toronto Tech Week, this special Travel Trends episode moves beyond AI hype to explore what agentic AI in travel actually looks like when it meets the complexity of the real w...
The Evolution of Travel Distribution: 10 Years of Change with RateHawk
The travel industry loves to talk about innovation, but Felix Shpilman brings a sharper lens: what has actually changed in travel distribution over the past decade, and what challenges still remain unsolved.Felix is the President ...
