Priority 1 Travel Podcast

Today we spent some time with Hunter Smith of Sandals and Beaches Resorts talking about how business is going since the resorts have been opening.  As of today 8 of their resorts are open, and hoping to have all of them open by November. 

We talk briefly today about the airlines who are waiving their change fees, and what that means for you as a consumer and the difference between cancelation fees and change fees.  We also talk again about Mexico and their sucess in mitgating COVID and keeping tourism open.

https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Airlines-hope-new-change-fee-rules-move-bookings-from-basic-economy

https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/American-and-Delta-join-United-in-axing-change-fees

https://www.travelweekly.com/Mexico-Travel/Mexico-is-open-It-is-welcoming-And-it-has-become-a-best-seller?ct=mexico

https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/refunds

Today we spoke with Kelly Mahabier who is a travel agent.  5 years ago she left the United States and moved to Jamaica!  Kelly offers us the perspective of living in Jamaica as an American, and how COVID has affected the island and more.  

Want to know what vacations are like during a pandemic, we speak with Tracy Lehman and Samarah Meil both trusted travel proffesionals and discuss there recent journey to Mexico.

We speak with Kelly Fontenelle who is an expert in Caribbean travel to discuss travel during COVID19.  She also elaborates on St. Lucia, her favorite dish and activities.

Tune in for tips on booking future travel, learn about 3 things in the travel industry you should know, and more!

Today we talk about local travel, some of the things we've discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic and how some of the things we miss are in our own back yard.  Also we spoke to one of our clients Lisa Brady about her journey to Spain for two weeks and why she chose to use a proffesional.  In 3 things you should know we talk about three articles we find interesting within the travel industry today as well!  Thanks for listening!

https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Advisors-put-boots-on-the-ground-at-Mexico-resorts

https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/Cruise-lines-say-loyalty-will-lead-them-back

https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Most-airline-passengers-obeying-mask-rule

As we are learning about podcasting we wanted to introduce ourselves better, and talk about the current status of travel.  As we do this more, we promise this will get better!  

A very short introduction to what will eventually be the latest and greatest travel podcast in the world!  Or at least we think so!  Looking forward to seeing how this eveolves and who we meet along the way!  Send in questions at this link!  

https://anchor.fm/priority1travel/message