Are you ready to experience the untamed beauty of Africa? In this episode Sherwin Banda, president of African Travel Inc. and a Cape Town native, takes us deep into the world of African safaris. With his expert insights, Sherwin paints a vivid picture of the safari adventure—from breathtaking wildlife encounters to the growing emphasis on community and conservation.

What You’ll Learn:

• The booming popularity and evolution of African safaris 

• Changing demographics and the rise of luxury travel options 

• How sustainability is shaping the future of safari tourism 

• Essential tips for choosing the best safari experience and providers 

• Exciting new destinations redefining the safari landscape 

This Special Event Spotlight features exclusive coverage from the inaugural Les Grands Remous Conference in Québec City—a groundbreaking gathering focused on innovation and sustainability in tourism brought together by MT Labs and Destination Quebec.

 What to Expect:

• Expert Insights: Hear from influential speakers like Martin Lessard, Managing Director of MT Lab, and Robert Mercure, CEO of Destination Québec City, as they discuss the future of sustainable travel and cutting-edge technology and tourism initiatives.

• Visionary Entrepreneurs: Learn how trailblazers like JP Descheneau use AI to reinvent businesses, or explore the creative impact of Olivier’s eco-friendly electric camper vans.

• A Celebration of Québec: Discover why Québec City is a must-visit destination, with breathtaking winter scenes, Carnaval festivities, ice sculptures, and more.

Discover everything you need to know about ITB Berlin, the largest global travel trade show, with valuable insights from Debbie Rothe, Director of ITB. This special episode spotlights dives all the speakers, session plans and tips for making the most essential event for travel industry professionals.We cover the highlights to help you maximize your ITB Berlin experience:

Learn how Mitch, Chris, and Pete from the Tourpreneur team are redefining the art of travel. Their collaboration showcases the exciting potential of immersive travel and how it’s reshaping the future of the industry. Through their expertise and passion, they reveal how to create unforgettable journeys, explore strategies to convert interest into bookings, and elevate the travel experience.

The focus of this episode highlights the critical role of blending technology with authentic human connection in the travel industry.

We also dive into how Navi Savi's library of over 125,000 geolocated short-form videos across 180+ countries redefines the way businesses and travelers interact. Learn how travel professionals including travel agencies and airlines can use this authentic, real-time content to create more engaging customer experiences.

Join our final instalment of our Influencer series as Sally Bunnell, Founder and CEO of Navi Savi, shares her inspiring story from her Nebraska roots to building an innovative User Generated Content platform that is reshaping the travel industry. With experience spanning broadcast journalism and the music industry, Sally’s global adventures through 113 countries led her to create Navi Savi—a platform connecting creator videos with personalized travel recommendations.

This episode dives into how Navi Savi's library of over 125,000 geolocated short-form videos across 180+ countries redefines the way businesses and travelers interact. Learn how travel professionals including travel agencies and airlines can use this authentic, real-time content to create more engaging customer experiences. Sally emphasizes the importance of genuine peer-to-peer interaction, highlighting the power of unedited insights to build trust and enhance travel planning.

Discover how travel writers are shaping the way we explore the world with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Ash Bhardwaj. Having reported from over 50 countries, Ash shares valuable insights on the intersection of travel, culture, and current global affairs.

This episode explores the deeper meaning on "why we travel" and gets behind our travel experiences, offering thoughtful reflections on cultural engagement and the impact of personal storytelling. Ash also highlights the ethical challenges facing travel journalism and influencers, while exploring the growing trend of adventure travel as a path to emotional connection.

Want to elevate your travel photography game?  Or learn how iconic visuals are shaping travel marketing? This episode brings together 3 industry-leading photographers, Paul Teolis, Kateryna Topol, and Jeffrey Garriock, to share their secrets on capturing unforgettable shots for top global travel brands. Plus, we have a bonus segment featuring Flytographer’s Natalie Schulte, who has created incredible in-destination images for thousands of travelers worldwide.  

Discover how TikTok is transforming the way we plan, book, and experience travel in this episode with Hannah Bennett, Head of Travel at TikTok. With over 2.14 billion users globally, TikTok is now a powerhouse for travel brands and creators alike, connecting audiences through authentic, inspiring content.

Hannah shares her unique insights, from the platform's game-changing algorithm to the rise of trends like slow travel and "destination dupes." Learn how TikTok plays a role in every stage of the travel cycle—sparking wanderlust, helping with trip planning, and even boosting ROI for travel brands.

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.

Season 4 wraps up with the highlights from industry leaders at Phocuswright, showcasing the key trends shaping travel in 2025. Our discussions include the impact of AI, innovations in identity management, new travel advisor tools and the evolving preferences of Gen Z travelers, emphasizing their desire for meaningful, experience-driven journeys.

In this must-listen episode, we dive into the groundbreaking innovations and trends unveiled at the Phocuswright conference in Arizona, setting the stage for the travel industry in 2025. Join us as industry visionaries and thought leaders share transformative ideas on AI, personalized travel, and the power of collaboration in travel tech.

Tune in to an exclusive interview recorded live at the Phocuswright Conference in Arizona, featuring TravelAI.com Co-Founders John Lyotier and Chris Jensen. Explore how they’ve leveraged cutting-edge AI to transform the travel industry, offering a masterclass in innovation and strategic thinking.

Listen to the remaining highlights from this year’s Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) in Panama with Part 2 of our special series. This episode showcases ATTA's profound power of connection and the fundamental importance of sustainability in shaping a brighter future for the adventure travel industry.

Did you know there was a global event for Adventure Travel companies? Join us as Dan attends his very first Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) held in Panama and interviews many fascinating people from Iraq to Pakistan and from Influencers to technology leaders that are shaping this massive industry.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the future of travel! Part 2 of our exclusive series from Arival 360 in San Diego takes you behind the scenes of the dynamic tours and activities sector—a thriving heartbeat of the travel industry.

Curious about how a sandwich tour in New York City went virtual during the pandemic, or how a ghost tour entrepreneur turned his love for spooky stories into a nationwide adventure? You'll discover innovative approaches and clever pivots in the world of tours and activities with live interviews from Arival in San Diego.

Discover the vibrant evolution of UK tourism with Tom Macklin, the visionary Managing Director of Evans Evans, as your guide. From his humble beginnings at a cruise travel agency to leading London's oldest sightseeing company, Tom shares his journey and how Evan Evans has grown since the 1930s.

What if travel could be more than just a series of sights and sounds, but rather a transformative journey that resonates with your passions? Join us as we explore a world of personalized adventures and innovative tourism trends set to redefine your travel experiences by 2025.

What role do Online Travel Agencies play in the future of travel, and how are they poised to revolutionize the industry? We're thrilled to continue the conversation about the evolving OTA landscape with Rob Ransom, the Chief Strategy Officer for Booking Holdings.

What if your travel booking experience could be completely transformed? Join us as we unravel the captivating evolution of Online Travel Agencies. From the groundbreaking innovations since the 1990s to today's data-driven personalization, you'll discover how OTAs like Priceline have reshaped the travel landscape and what that means for your next trip.