S2E17: Phocuswright 2023 Christmas Special - 2024 Travel Trend Predictions!
Welcome to the special Christmas edition of the Travel Trends podcast! We are excited to bring you insights from over 15 guests who attended the Phocuswright conference who share their valuable knowledge and predictions for travel trends in 2024.
S2E16: Season 2 Rewind - Virtuoso Startups, AI Insights & Trivia Showdown!
Get ready for a captivating journey as we reflect on an unforgettable season 2 of Travel Trends! Your hosts, Zach Vanasse and Dan Christian, discuss the brightest minds in the travel industry and how they participated in the show this season. We've been lucky enough to engage with thousands of listeners from over 50 countries worldwide and are eager to continue delivering insightful experiences in the future.
S2E15: Asia Market Success Secrets with Travel Industry Veteran Robin Yap
Join host Dan Christian on the Travel Trends Podcast for an engaging look into the career of Robin Yap, a highly respected figure in the travel sector with a rich history at Singapore Airlines and in leadership at The Travel Corporation and Insight Vacations.
S2E14: Insights from a 40 Year Travel Veteran: An Unforgettable Trip with John Boulding
In this insightful episode of the Travel Trends Podcast, host Dan Christian welcomes John Boulding, a 40-year veteran of the travel industry, for an engaging stroll down a remarkable memory lane.
S2E13: The iWander Story - AI-Powered Audio Tours and the Future of Exploration
Discover the cutting edge of travel on the Travel Trends Podcast as host Dan Christian speaks with Marius Nigond, the visionary Founder of an innovative travel AI startup. Their conversation illuminates the transformative potential of AI in crafting unique self-guided travel experiences.
S2E12: Arival 2023 Conference Review: Travel Experiences, AI, and Industry Insights
In this special live episode of the Travel Trends Podcast, host Dan Christian brings you the excitement of 'Travel Trends on Tour' live from the Arival 360 conference in Orlando, Florida, featuring industry experts Mitch Bach and Lori Timony, as they explore the incredible benefits of attending Arival events and share highlights from the 2023 conference.
S2E11: The UnTours Story - Pioneering Sustainable and Slow Travel
Discover a different approach to travel on this episode of the Travel Trends Podcast, where host Dan Christian speaks with Richard Edwards, the accomplished CMO of Untours and Managing Director of the Untours Foundation. Their conversation centers on how travel can be a deeply immersive and enriching journey for both the individual and the destination.
S2E10: The eDreams Story - From Startup to Travel Tech Visionary
Join host Dan Christian on the Travel Trends Podcast as he sits down with a true visionary in travel tech, Mauricio Prieto. From founding the powerhouse eDreams to curating the influential Travel Tech Essentialist newsletter, Mauricio shares his remarkable journey.
S2E9: The Phare Circus Story - Art, Resilience and Cambodia's Tourism Journey
Join Dan Christian, host of the Travel Trends Podcast as he welcomes Craig Dodge, the esteemed Director at the Phare Circus in Cambodia, for an engaging discussion on the inspiring evolution of the Phare Circus and the dramatic changes in Cambodia's tourism industry.
S2E8: The Storied Experience - Crafting Connection Through Travel Narratives
Take a listen as our host Dan Christian welcomes Samantha Hardcastle, the visionary Founder behind The Storied Experience, for an engaging discussion on the powerful role of storytelling in both travel and business. Prepare to explore the core of crafting compelling narratives by starting with the 'why' and harnessing empathy, understand the groundbreaking features of Samantha's new App, Reverie.
S2E7: The DHARMA Story - Building Connection in the 'Why' of Travel
In this insightful episode of the Travel Trends Podcast, host Dan Christian welcomes Charaf El Mansouri, the esteemed CEO & Founder of DHARMA, for an engaging discussion on building a successful startup while creating meaningful connections.
S2E6: The Red Carnation Hotels Story - A Legacy of Luxury and Leadership
Welcome to the world of luxury hospitality! Our host, Dan Christian sat down with Jonathan Raggett, the esteemed CEO of Red Carnation Hotels, for an engaging discussion on the world of luxury hospitality and the journey of this prestigious brand since 1995.
S2E5: Virtuoso Travel Tech: Insights LIVE from Las Vegas
‘LIVE from Vegas’ with the Travel Trends Podcast, featuring highlights from the Travel Tech Day at Virtuoso's 2023 Travel Week, with esteemed industry experts Shane O’Flaherty from Microsoft, Stuart Greif from Forbes Travel Guides, and Carlos Garcia from Trip Ventures, for an engaging discussion on how social platforms, AI, and even travel photos are shaping the future of travel.
S2E4: The Contiki Journey - Connecting with New Generations in Global Travel
Ready to gain valuable perspectives on Contiki’s adaption to new generations, inclusive marketing, shifts in consumer behaviour (including sustainability) and the transformative power of travel for young people?
S2E3: The Arival Story - From Stadium Hot Dogs to Global Travel Tech
In this episode our host Dan Christian welcomes Bruce Rosard, the esteemed Co-Founder & CCO of Arival, for an engaging discussion on his remarkable life and career journey within the travel industry.
S2E2: The Phocuswright Perspective - Navigating the Future of Travel
In this insightful episode of the Travel Trends Podcast, host Dan Christian welcomes Pete Comeau, the esteemed Managing Director of Phocuswright, the world's largest travel research company, for an engaging discussion on the exciting transformations happening in travel events, media, and beyond.
S2E1: The Skift Story - From Journalism Graduate to Global Media Leader
Welcome to Season 2 of the Travel Trends Podcast! Join our host Dan Christian as he welcomes Rafat Ali, the esteemed CEO & Founder of Skift, for an engaging discussion on his riveting journey into the travel media industry and the trailblazing success of Skift.