#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
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—Mauricio Prieto, Travel Tech Essentialist
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“A powerful platform for uncovering emerging trends and sparking collaboration”
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Why Tour Operators Matter More In 2026
Travel feels more unpredictable than it did a few years ago, and that’s exactly why guided travel is winning again. In this Captains of Industry episode, Dan sits down with Terry Dale, President and CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), to unpack what’s really driving the surge in tour operators, packaged tours, and high-touch planning in 2026. Terry explains how USTOA is built on integrity and why trust has become a deciding factor for travelers who can’t afford to waste their money or their limited vacation time.
OFFICIAL PODCAST PARTNERS
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—Robert From, Chief Growth Officer, Rail Europe
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
OUR TRAVEL TRENDS BLOG
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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