S5/E1 Investing in Travel 2025: Insights from AMEX Ventures, Thayer Ventures & Travel Startups
Season 5 is here, and we couldn’t be prouder to announce that we are now the #1 B2B podcast globally! This season is going to massive with over 25 new episodes featuring exclusive insights from 35+ industry leaders like TikTok, Expedia, Google, and much more.
To kick off Season 5, we wanted to explore how investors are viewing the travel industry in 2025 so we brought together 3 leading investors including Kevin Tsang from Amex Ventures, Cara Whitehill from Thayer Ventures, and Matt Zito from Travel Startups. They bring a wealth of knowledge from their respective firms, shedding light on the strategies behind venture capital and the dynamic shifts within the travel industry. Our conversation highlights market opportunities, effective pitch strategies, and the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of travel startups.
S4/E8 Virtuoso Travel Tech Summit Start-Up Panel
Step into the world of travel innovation with the Travel Trends Podcast! In this, our second episode spotlighting the Virtuoso Travel Tech Summit, your hosts Dan Christian and Gilad Berenstein bring you face-to-face with the brilliant minds behind some of the most exciting startups featured at the event.
S4/E7 Virtuoso Travel Tech Summit Highlights: Executive Round Table
Welcome to Season 4 Episode 7 of the Travel Trends Podcast where our host Dan Christian unpacks the highlights from the Travel Tech and Innovation Summit at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas. Prepare to hear invaluable insights from industry leaders like Shane (Microsoft), Stuart (Forbes Travel Guide), Travis (Virtuoso), and Betsy (F Prime).
S4/E3 Revolutionizing Adventure Travel: WeRoad Co-Founder, Erika De Santi
Join us on the Travel Trends Podcast for a captivating Deep Dive into Adventure as host Dan Christian welcomes Erika De Santi, the visionary co-founder of WeRoad, to explore how a passion for travel can blossom into a revolutionary business.
S3E7: Building a Global Community with Travel Massive Founder, Ian Cumming
Join us for a captivating journey on the Travel Trends Podcast as we trace the steps of travel visionary Ian Cumming, the founder of Travel Massive. Starting with a spontaneous rooftop get-together of travel enthusiasts at the YHA in Sydney, Travel Massive has grown into a formidable global network, boasting over 75,000 members across 100 cities.
S3E1: Paul English, Kayak Co-Founder, Discusses AI's Impact on Travel in 2024
Welcome to Season 3! Our biggest and best season yet with over 20 episodes, key sponsors and a major virtual event. For our kick-off, we have Kayak Co-Founder, Paul English with us to discuss AI’s Impact on the travel industry 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.
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.
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.
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.