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WHERE INDUSTRY LEADERS SHARE & SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL
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State of Loyalty in Travel
Price used to win bookings. In 2026, elite status is quietly winning loyalty and it may be the most underleveraged ancillary revenue opportunity in travel.
In the first episode of our Loyalty Series, Dan is joined by Loyalty Status Co. CEO Mark Ross-Smith and CTO Stuart Melim to unpack why “status currency” is emotional, identity-driven, and far more powerful than traditional points and miles strategies. If you’ve ever felt the sting of losing status or gone out of your way to avoid being treated like a base member, you already understand the behavior this creates.
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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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Connecting People to Iconic Places: The Pursuit Approach to Experience-Led Travel
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Company Spotlight: The Hidden Problem Costing Travel Companies Millions with Repayd
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Sell More Experiences: Why the Best Operators Are Getting Connected with Bókun
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UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS
Check out our Events Page to see the full lineup of events!
Jun 15-17
Phocuswright Europe
Barcelona, Spain
Jun 9-11
HAR Wired
Virtual
Jun 3-4
Aviation Festival Americas
Miami, Florida
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