Travel Trends Podcast

Our Tours & Activities Series continues with Tom Macklin, Managing Director, Evan Evans Tours. Dive into the incredible legacy of Evan Evans as we explore its evolution into a leader in tours and activities—offering everything from bespoke private tours and day trips to innovative attraction ticket wholesaling. Tom sheds light on exciting offerings like the ABBA Voyage express coach and personalized itineraries for international travelers seeking unforgettable experiences, including private trips to Silverstone race course. This episode is packed with insights into creating meaningful, tailored experiences and standing out in an ever-competitive market. https://lnkd.in/gjmgGUhd #traveltrends #toursandactivities #travel #UKtourism

Feeling Lucky? Here's a sneak peak of John Lyotier discussing how AI will impact Google Search in 2025... Our full interview with TravelAI co-founders John and Chris Jensen will launch Jan 7th as we wrap-up Season 4 with a special feature on TravelAI™, An UpNext Company and a two part highlight series from Phocuswright to share all the biggest developments for 2025. Be sure to check out our Instagram account for more video highlights and sneak peaks from Season 5 https://lnkd.in/gWa-mdjw Hope you're all having a great start to the New Year! #travel #ai #google #trends

As we reflect on an incredible 2024, we’re thrilled to share a few exciting updates before the New Year. We couldn’t have achieved so much without your continued support, and we’re excited to show you what’s in store for 2025. 

🌍✈️ Season 5 launches on January 15, 2025 and it's going to be MASSIVE! 🎙️ Get ready for over 25 episodes of unmissable insights featuring 35+ industry leaders tackling the most pressing questions in travel today. Join us as Travel Trends Podcast becomes the #1 B2B Travel Podcast globally thanks to our incredible partners. Propellic - Travel Marketing, TravelAI™, An UpNext Company, Stay22, Flight Centre, Flywire, Protect Group, Collette, and Traveltek Ltd. Here’s a brief taste of the 🎯 5 Key themes we have in store for #TravelIndustry professionals: 🐘 Safaris - CloudSafari, Inc. 🚢 River Cruises - Kaptio 🛤️ Multi-Day Group Tours - TourOptima ✨ Influencers’ Role in Travel - Flytographer 🌎 Enhancing the in-destination experience - Pernod Ricard 📌 Special Features We’re also covering the most important trends, including Sexual Wellness Travel, Short-Term Rentals, and DMOs, plus investment opportunities in the travel sector. 🗓️ Exclusive Event Coverage Missed Phocuswright, Forbes Travel Guide, WTM, ATTA or Arival? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with actionable insights from the biggest events in the travel industry and will include ITB in 2025. 🎧 Our Guest Lineup We’re hosting executives from some of the most recognizable brands in travel and beyond, including TikTok, KAYAK, Viator, Flight Centre, Amex Ventures, Pernod Ricard, Rail Europe, Civitatis, Expedia Group and many more. 🎉 🚀 Why Listen? Each episode delivers deep dives into trending topics and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead in an evolving industry. Whether you're fine-tuning your marketing strategies, exploring untapped opportunities, or looking for inspiration from the industry's brightest minds, Season 5 will be packed with valuable insights. 🎥 Want a Sneak Peek? Head over to our Instagram for exclusive video highlights and behind-the-scenes content from this season. 📲 Link Below. Thanks again for all the support this part year from our listeners, guests and partners. We've got a huge year ahead! Let's get started... #travel #marketing #b2b #traveltrends #podcast

Partner Success + Special Offer: Congratulations to one of our founding clients Openscreen on the exciting launch of CloudTags! 🎉 To celebrate our long standing friendship & collaboration, Openscreen is kindly offering 20% off their Smart Luggage Tags 🧳 until Dec 31st! Simply use the code TT20 https://lnkd.in/gsGAqbAY Thanks again for supporting us & our Travel Trends Podcast! Gemini Waghmare, Luke Galli, CFA, CFP®, Orazio Terranova, Tom George, Stephanie Blom & the OS team. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to the entire team. Wishing you all much continued success in 2025!!!

Tours & Activities Wrap-Up 🎁 Adventure Travel World Summit - Part 2. Listen to the final highlights from Panama 🇵🇦 ➡️ Jonathan Coleman, CEO, UnTours | World’s First B Corp ➡️ Struan Robertson, MD, SpiceRoads Cycling ➡️ Nathalie Gauthier, MD, Great Canadian Trails ➡️ Hamish Keith, CEO, EXO Travel ➡️ Justin Wateridge, MD, Steppes Travel ➡️ Mariyana Castleberry, Owner, Yolo Dream Adventure ➡️ Christian Valencia, Active Expeditions ➡️ Gabriella Stowell, VP, Adventure Travel Trade Association Learn how adventure tourism continues to push boundaries and evolve as a force for good globally. https://lnkd.in/g-UC8CMQ

🧗♀️ Did you know there is a global event for Adventure Travel? Join host Dan Christian as he attends his first #ATWS held in Panama and interviews many fascinating industry leaders from Iraq to Pakistan. This is your front-row seat to the community and connection that Adventure Travel World Summit is renowned for.  This year’s Summit embraced the theme of Connection, highlighting the bonds we share and our collective efforts toward building a sustainable planet and future. Part 1 features insights from the following exceptional people: 🌎 Eric Segalstad, Gondwana Ecotours 📸 Kit Bernardi, Travel Journalist and Photographer 🚢 Richard Heller, Miru Adventures 🇮🇶 Douglas Layton, Explore Mesopotamia 🌏 Sarah Higgins, World Expeditions 🇵🇰 Raza Akhtar, The Wander Adventures 🌍 Ava Zupančič, World Discovery  🇪🇨 Jason Halberstadt, MyTrip.AI by VoyagePort Inc..ai 📱 Dan Flores, Satisfi Labs This episode is packed with valuable insights to understand the ever-evolving landscape of adventure travel. Hope you enjoy! 👉 Listen to Adventure Travel World Summit Highlights: ATTA Part 1 Now https://lnkd.in/gcVYE9kk Shannon Stowell, Gabriella Stowell #atta #adventuretravel #podcast #traveltrends

🎧 Part 2 - Live from Arival San Diego – Discover the Game Changers! Get a front-row seat to understanding the innovations that are shaping the future of travel experiences. Our 2nd in-depth installment features super valuable insights from this incredible lineup of Travel Industry Leaders: 👉 Sarah Dines, Chief Commericial Officer, Viator  👉 Lori Timony, SVP, Go City® 👉 Kelsey Tonner, Founder, Guest Focus  👉 Shradha Bhatia, Chief Growth Officer, Withlocals  👉 Oliver Merneck Leverne, Founder, Secret Food Tours  👉 Ryan O'Grady, CEO, Fotaflo  👉 Alex Grant, Co-Founder, Travel Curious  👉 Randy Stancic, Founder, The Ledge Chicago 👉 John Maguire, CEO, TripAdmit  👉 Bruce Rosard,Co-Founder Arival 👉 Christian Watts, CEO, Magpie Thanks again to our amazing guests for joining us, our sponsor Satisfi Labs, and to the Arival team for inviting us to be part of the event. We look forward to continuing collaborations next year. Wishing you all a very Happy Holidays! #travel #tours #podcast

🎧 Live from Arival San Diego Part 1 – A Must-Listen for Travel Lovers! 🎒 Get ready to immerse yourself in the future of travel! Part 1 of our exclusive series from Arival 360 in #SanDiego takes you behind the scenes of the dynamic tours and activities sector — aka 'the best of travel' This episode features insights from an all-star lineup of industry leaders, including: 🥪 Ben Gollan, Founder, A Man and His Sandwich 🗼 Liz Philpot, Founder, EAT SEATTLE LLC 🎈 Oskar Bruening, CTO & CoFounder, Peek.com ☀️ Beth Santos, CEO, Wanderful 🛶 Justin Buzzi, Founder & CEO, Get Up and Scale Podcast and Go Kayaking 🤸♀️ Claire Goodill, Director, ClassPass 👻 Lance Zaal, Founder, US Ghost Adventures 🍕 Joe Martin, Founder, UpLevel Tourism 🇨🇦 Janelle Visser & Stephen Joyce, Arival Podcast Hosts Curious about how a sandwich tour in #NewYorkCity went virtual during the pandemic or how a ghost tour entrepreneur turned his love for spooky stories into a nationwide adventure? Join us as we explore the return of experiences over consumer products as highlighted with valuable stats from Douglas Quinby & Tao Tao! #tours #activities #travel #arival https://lnkd.in/g_skEMqT

🎙️ New Podcast Series + Bonus Offer - Our Deep Dive into Tours & Activities Begins… This immersive series will explore how this dynamic sector is reshaping travel experiences, connecting travelers to unique destinations, and redefining the way we discover the world. From cultural walking tours to adrenaline-pumping adventures, we’ll showcase industry leaders, innovative trends, and real stories that bring this ever-evolving space to life. To kick off our "Tours & Activities Series", we're thrilled to have Sachin Bansal and Nidhi Bansal, the dynamic duo behind India City Walks (ICW®). From authentic local experiences across Delhi's streets to India's diverse geography, their innovative approach is revolutionizing how travelers connect with India's rich traditions. BONUS: We also have an exclusive offer for our listeners—the first ten listeners to respond will get a chance to explore Delhi or Old Delhi with a guided walk!* Don’t miss out on this special opportunity—listen now to discover how you can redeem an incredible day tour in India. 👉 Proudly Sponsored by Satisfi Labs. 🔥 Season 4 Title Sponsors: Stay22, TravelAI™, An UpNext Company, Propellic - Travel Marketing and Northern Soul by Landsby. https://lnkd.in/gUfzp7gJ #traveltrends #toursandactivities #india