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*NEW EPISODE * - In this 9th episode of Travel Trends we introduce you to a rising star - Kait Schneider.

As you’ll learn, Kait was an outstanding rookie at successful start-up sherpa° and is now an established all-star at Plusgrade. She shares the incredible growth story that she was an essential part of during the pandemic with the Travel Restrictions product at sherpa°, which saw the team growing from 16 to over 100 people in a span of 12 months. Truly remarkable. Then you’ll hear how she took a well deserved sabbatical to Thailand before taking on a major role at new travel and loyalty ancillary revenue powerhouse, Plusgrade.

Next, we talk about the travel trends that she is seeing across the airline and loyalty program industries as well as the sites & apps we use when she travels, which is often.

In our 8th episode of Travel Trends, we talk hospitality, sustainability and technology with entrepreneur Ian-Michael Farkas.

Ian-Michael is a unique global talent and growth catalyst. Currently based back in beautiful Colombia, he has lived in Tel Aviv, Sydney and most recently Miami. We talk about his experiences with Local Measure, SiteMinder, AWS and the technology that is shaping our future including AI of course. Currently through his consulting firm he is also in charge of growth and operations acting as the GM for LATAM at NLX.ai a leading enterprise Travel and Hospitality Conversational AI Chatbot builder platform.

As you’ll see, he’s a big thinker, a good friend & supporter, a tequila drinker and apparently also excels at Travel Trivia!

*Special Luxury Travel Edition* - In our 7th episode of Travel Trends, we have a terrific discussion with Fiona Dalton, Virtuoso GM for Australia and New Zealand.

Fiona is a highly respected veteran in the travel industry whose impressive journey speaks volumes. With a passion for mentorship and a wealth of experience in leading luxury brands such as Uniworld River Cruises Australia and her new leadership role at Virtuoso.

We speak about the latest travel trends in Australia, where travel is making a roaring comeback and people are opting for luxurious experiences. Her insights are sure to make listeners both envious and curious. If you're looking for travel inspiration, Fiona's Instagram is a must-follow.