#1 B2B TRAVEL PODCAST
WHERE INDUSTRY LEADERS SHARE & SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL
“Dan has become the voice of theTravel Industry”
—Bruce Rosard, Co-Founder Arival
“The Best Podcast in this Sector”
—Mauricio Prieto, Travel Tech Essentialist
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The Evolution of Sun Destinations with TUI with Phillip Iveson
A sun holiday may look simple on the surface, but the best ones are carefully engineered. In this episode, we’re joined by Phillip Iveson, Director of Accommodation Product and Sourcing at TUI Group, to unpack how one of the world’s most vertically integrated travel companies designs package holidays that seamlessly connect flights, resorts, experiences, and distribution. If you’ve ever wondered why certain beach destinations surge in popularity while others struggle to gain traction, this conversation reveals how airlift, hotel partnerships, and customer demand all work together.
EXCLUSIVE
Welcome to our exclusive series in collaboration with Travelzoo. Our special 10-part series with Travelzoo spotlights the destinations and cultural moments shaping Travelzoo’s Best Bets for 2026. Recorded with local experts, storytellers, and destination leaders, each episode uncovers why these places matter now.
TRAVELZOO BEST BETS: WHERE TO GO IN 2026 SERIES
Listen to our latest episode now.
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Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Susan Catto
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EXCLUSIVE
SPOTLIGHT EPISODES
Our Spotlight Episodes shine a light on special events, innovators and emerging trends in the travel industry. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs and destination experts who are shaping the future of travel.
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Company Spotlight: Shaping the Future of Urban Tourism with GetYourGuide
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Guided, Personal, Anywhere: How Pintours Is Creating Experiences Worldwide by Empowering Guides
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Company Spotlight: Solving Global Payments in Travel with Erich Ko, Airwallex
UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS
Check out our Events Page to see the full lineup of events!
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Apr 27-29
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Valencia, Spain
OCt 13-16
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Spokane, Washington
Jun 22-24
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Brisbane, Australia
Travel Trends Podcast Host:
Dan Christian
Our host, Dan Christian is a highly respected travel industry executive & entrepreneur. Following the pandemic he wanted to create a new travel podcast that told the stories of travel’s return through the experiences of his outstanding travel colleagues, partners, and key industry leaders that are shaping the future of travel.
“Dan’s authentic, curious, and flowy style creates space for powerful conversations that truly enlighten and connect.”
—Jake Haupert, Co-Founder, Transformational Travel Council