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
147 episodes
Spotlight Episode: The Travel Coach Network with Sahara Rose De Vore
Imagine travel not merely as an escape, but as a powerful catalyst for healing, transformation, and self-discovery. This is the groundbreaking vision Sahara Rose De Vore has brought to life through her pioneering work with the Travel Coach Netw...
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Spotlight Episode: Travel Weekly with Editor in Chief, Arnie Weissmann
When millennials rediscovered travel advisors, they revived a profession many had written off too soon. “Millennials’ expertise is knowing who the experts are,” says Arnie Weissmann, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly. With more than 25 ...
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Spotlight Episode: Context Travel with CEO, June Chin-Ramsey
Imagine exploring Rome with an archaeologist who's unearthed its ancient secrets, wandering Tokyo with an architect shaping its skyline, or navigating Barcelona's vibrant markets with a culinary expert who knows every vendor by name. This is th...
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Event Preview: Your Guide to Arival 360 - Sept 29-Oct 3, 2025 - Washington, DC
Join us at Arival DC from September 29 to October 3, 2025, and be part of the most transformative event in the experiences sector. Use promo code FOADACHDC to get 10% off the AI Forum for Destination Experiences and Arival 360 DC combo t...
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Event Spotlight: Phocuswright Europe 2025
Recorded Live at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, this massive 5 hour special event spotlight episode features 19 interviews with the brightest minds in travel and tech who took the stage - and joined us for exclusive interviews that you don’t...
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Season 5 Finale: The Visionary Behind Viator
The travel industry was forever changed when Rod Cuthbert founded Viator in 1995, revolutionizing how travelers discover and book experiences worldwide. In this season finale of Travel Trends, the visionary founder shares his extraordi...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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How the Transformation Economy Is Redefining Tourism with Jake Haupert and Joe Pine
We’re thrilled to conclude our Season 5 In-Destination series with a truly thought-provoking conversation featuring Joe Pine and Jake Haupert - two visionaries shaping the future of travel.The future of travel is undergoing a profound tr...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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Event Spotlight: ATTA Elevate Denver 2025 Road Trip Edition
Join us as we hit the road to Denver for a special edition of Travel Trends, recorded live at the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) Elevate Conference.Set against the stunning backdrop of Colorado’s beauty, this episod...
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Crafted Journeys: Exploring Culture Through Spirits Tourism with Pernod Ricard
Laura Sileo Pavat, Global Head of Brand Homes at Pernod Ricard, returns to Travel Trends to explore how spirit tourism is transforming cultural connections across the globe.With over 35 brand homes spanning four continents, Pern...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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Crafting Immersive In-Destination Experiences with BRC Imagination Arts
In the kickoff episode of our "In-destination Experiences" series, we speak with Christian Lachel, Chief Creative Officer of BRC Imagination Arts, who has spent over 25 years crafting some of the world's most engaging travel experiences. From t...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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