Travel Trends with Dan Christian

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  Turning Travelers Stories Into Assets with Pineary 23.07.2026 58min

  Send us Fan Mail The travel industry creates an incredible amount of content, yet some of its most valuable stories are never shared. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Annie Pezza, Founder and CEO of Pinerary, to explore why travel doesn't have a content problem, it has a capture problem, and what brands are missing when travelers' experiences disappear into camera rolls and social feeds. The conversation goes beyond where people stayed or what they did to uncover what really make...
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  How The Amazing Race Inspired Millions to See the World with Elise Doganieri 22.07.2026 1h 35min

  Send us Fan Mail Travel television rarely leaves a lasting impact on the real world, but The Amazing Race has been inspiring people to explore the world differently for the past 25 years In this Captains of Industry episode and our season seven finale, we’re joined by Elise Doganieri, co-creator and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning series, for an honest conversation about how one of television's most iconic travel shows came to life and why it continues to influence the way people...
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  Event Spotlight: MarketHub Americas by HBX Group 2026 16.07.2026 1h 25min

  Send us Fan Mail MarketHub Americas by HBX Group has become one of the travel industry's premier gatherings, bringing together nearly 600 travel leaders from 16 source markets to explore the trends shaping the future of travel. Recorded live from Punta Cana, this special Travel Trends event spotlight features three conversations with HBX Group executives on AI, travel distribution, luxury travel, and the partnerships driving the industry's next chapter. The episode begins with Javier Cabreriz...
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  How Iconic Natural Attractions Create Unforgettable Visitor Experiences with National Trust 15.07.2026 1h 17min

  Send us Fan Mail The Giant's Causeway is one of those places that has to be seen to be believed. With its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, dramatic coastal setting, and views across the sea to Scotland, it's one of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders. But as Jennifer Michael, Business Development Manager at the National Trust Northern Ireland, explains in the final episode of our In-Destination Experiences Series, it's the stories, history, and sense of place that turn a visit i...
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  Event Spotlight: Phocuswright Europe 2026 14.07.2026 6h 27min

  Send us Fan Mail Our most comprehensive Event Spotlight to date! Recorded live at Phocuswright Europe 2026 in Barcelona. Over two days at one of the industry's most influential gatherings, Dan sat down with more than 20 founders, CEOs, investors, and analysts to understand what is actually reshaping the future of travel in Europe. The result is over six and a half hours of conversations covering everyting from AI and how it is genuinely being deployed to shifting traveler behavior, evolving ...
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  Selling Peace of Mind: How Holafly Turned eSIMs into a Global Travel Essential 09.07.2026 55min

  Send us Fan Mail Staying connected has become an essential part of modern travel. Whether you're finding your hotel, booking a ride, navigating a new city, or simply letting family know you've arrived safely, reliable mobile data can make the difference between a smooth arrival and a stressful one. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Jo Juliana Turnbull, Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Holafly, to explore why eSIMs are quickly becoming a travel essential. Jo explains how eSIMs wo...
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  How the Best Experience Operators Are Winning More Bookings with TripWorks 08.07.2026 1h 4min

  Send us Fan Mail A lot of conversations about travel stay focused on the booking process, but the real opportunity begins once travelers arrive. What experiences do they choose? How do they discover them? And how is technology changing the way those bookings happen? In the second episode of our In-Destination Experiences Series, Dan sits down with Aaron Fessler, Founder and CEO of TripWorks. Drawing on his background in enterprise technology and as the founder of the popular Las Vegas attract...
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  Event Spotlight: Aviation Festival Americas 2026 - Live from Miami 07.07.2026 5h 15min

  Send us Fan Mail We were invited back to Miami for our second year as the Official Podcast Partner of Aviation Festival Americas and this one is special: it's our largest Event Spotlight episode to date, featuring 20+ interviews and over 5 hours of conversations with the incredible speakers, industry leaders and key attendees that came together to discuss the latest trends shaping aviation and airports. Our host Dan Christian was joined by his son Oliver, who is currently training to become ...
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  Why Tour Operators Need More Than Booking Software with TourOptima 02.07.2026 48min

  Send us Fan Mail Tour operators aren't just competing on the experiences they sell, they're competing on the experience they deliver behind the scenes. From the moment a traveler books to the moment they leave a review, every interaction matters. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Benjamin Sann, Founder & CEO of TourOptima, and Josh Halpern, Chief Commercial Officer, to explore how technology is helping tour operators simplify operations and deliver a better guest experience. T...
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  How Fever Is Changing the Way We Experience Destinations 30.06.2026 59min

  Send us Fan Mail Today's travelers aren't just choosing where to go, they're choosing what they'll experience once they get there. From immersive exhibitions and live music to unique cultural events, in-destination experiences have become one of the biggest drivers of how people choose, remember, and share their travels. In the first episode of our In-Destination Experiences Series, Dan sits down with Rocío Trujillo, Regional General Manager for Southern Europe at Fever, one of the world's le...
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  Event Spotlight: Rendez-vous Canada 2026 30.06.2026 2h 4min

  Send us Fan Mail Sixty thousand meetings. More than 500 international buyers. Over $100 million in future tourism business. Dan recorded live from Rendez-vous Canada 2026 in downtown Toronto to explore what is driving Canada’s visitor economy and why the country continues to stand out as a global destination for nature, culture, and meaningful travel. In this special episode, Dan speaks with five leaders shaping Canadian tourism today: Meaghan Ferrigno, SVP, Chief Financial Officer & Chie...
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  Why Canada's Travel Industry Is Ready for a Payments Shake-Up with Mint Payments 25.06.2026 1h 1min

  Send us Fan Mail Payments can make or break a travel sale, yet much of the industry still treats them as behind-the-scenes infrastructure. In Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Philip Hancock, Chief Commercial Officer at Mint Payments, as the company expands into Canada. The conversation explores what it means to build a travel-first payment service provider, from collecting customer payments and managing risk to supporting supplier payouts. Philip explains why the payment experience has b...
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  Building Loyalty Through Membership with Unlimited Vacation Club 24.06.2026 48min

  Send us Fan Mail Points and miles may dominate the loyalty conversation, but they’re far from the only way to build lasting customer relationships. In the final episode of our Loyalty Series, Dan sits down with Nicolas Friend, Head of Brand, Marketing and Customer Experience at Unlimited Vacation Club, to explore a different model, one built around membership, belonging, and exclusive access across Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection resorts. Nicolas explains what members actually receive when they ...
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  Why Travel Advisors Matter More Than Ever with Host Agency Reviews 23.06.2026 56min

  Send us Fan Mail Travel advisors are experiencing a resurgence, but the story goes far beyond increased bookings. As travel becomes more complex and consumers seek expert guidance, advisors are proving their value as trusted partners who can navigate disruptions, personalize experiences, and provide support when it matters most. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Shayna Zand, Managing Director of Host Agency Reviews, for an inside look at how the advisor industry really works and w...
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  The Hidden Cost of Your Travel Tech Stack with WeTravel 19.06.2026 1h 20min

  Send us Fan Mail Your tour business probably doesn’t have a technology problem. It has a complexity problem. Over time, many multi-day operators add tool after tool until marketing, CRM, itineraries, payments, supplier payouts, and traveler communications all live in different places. The result is more than frustration. It creates duplicate work, missed traveler details, messy handoffs, lower conversion, and less time spent on what actually grows a travel company: serving travelers. In this ...
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  One Loyalty Journey, Sixteen Airlines with oneworld Alliance 17.06.2026 1h 5min

  Send us Fan Mail Loyalty has become one of the most powerful forces in travel and one of the most misunderstood. For travelers, it's about perks, upgrades, and lounge access. For airlines, it's a multi-billion-dollar business that influences everything from customer retention to revenue growth. But what happens when loyalty extends beyond a single airline and into a global alliance? In this episode, Dan sits down with Gilbert Ott, Director of Loyalty at the oneworld Alliance, for a behind-the...
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  Live Event Recording: The Rise of Agentic AI 16.06.2026 1h

  Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Intrepid Travel’s Toronto headquarters during Toronto Tech Week, this special Travel Trends episode moves beyond AI hype to explore what agentic AI in travel actually looks like when it meets the complexity of the real world. Co-hosted by Dan Christian, Host of the Travel Trends Podcast, and Christian Wolters, President Canada and GM, North America Marketing at Intrepid Travel, the discussion brings together leaders working at the front lines of AI adoption a...
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  The Evolution of Travel Distribution: 10 Years of Change with RateHawk 11.06.2026 55min

  Send us Fan Mail The travel industry loves to talk about innovation, but Felix Shpilman brings a sharper lens: what has actually changed in travel distribution over the past decade, and what challenges still remain unsolved. Felix is the President and CEO of Emerging Travel Group and the driving force behind RateHawk. Joining Dan from Dubai, he shares an inside look at what it takes to build and scale one of the world's leading B2B travel platforms. We begin with Felix’s journey into travel t...
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  State of Loyalty in Travel with Loyalty Status Co 10.06.2026 1h 21min

  Send us Fan Mail Price used to win bookings. In 2026, elite status is quietly winning loyalty and it may be the most underleveraged ancillary revenue opportunity in travel. In the first episode of our Loyalty Series, Dan is joined by Loyalty Status Co. CEO Mark Ross-Smith and CTO Stuart Melim to unpack why “status currency” is emotional, identity-driven, and far more powerful than traditional points and miles strategies. If you’ve ever felt the sting of losing status or gone out of your way t...
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  The Evolution of Timeshare: Exclusive Experiences 09.06.2026 1h 21min

  Send us Fan Mail Recorded live from the Bellagio at ARDA’s Spring Conference in Las Vegas, Dan sits down with the leaders reshaping vacation ownership into something far more flexible, experience-led, and dynamic than most travelers realize. This conversation explores why the industry is having a real moment and how shifting traveler priorities around access, identity, and unforgettable experiences are redefining what ownership looks like today. This is the second episode in our 3-part series...