SELECT Insights is back - and we're taking the show on the road. Join Karen and Mike for a peek into the future of SELECT Insights as they reflect on summer travels and opine on what to expect from Season 2. Hint: the world is now our oyster, and we plan to bring as much of it to you as possible!

Listen in for a special episode dedicated to exploring sustainability goals in the travel industry to help cut waste and impact change. Claire Cutting, Director of Sustainability at Marriott International, discusses ways that key players in the industry can positively affect sustainability efforts, including global waste reduction initiatives and improved food sourcing techniques within local communities.

Jackie Roby and Sallie Fraenkel, curators of the SELECT Wellness hotel program and training, join Karen and Mike on this episode to talk over all things wellness. the health and wellness industry has exploded in the past decade, and in response travel brands are adapting to consumers who are looking to stay balanced on the road. These wellness gurus discuss trending wellness experiences and why advisors need to be able to diagnose exactly what their clients truly need and match them with the best-fitting wellness experience.

Listen in to this week's extra-special episode for a sneak peak on a project extremely near and dear to Travel Leaders Group's heart. Partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Travel Leaders Group has helped fulfill travel wishes for three of their recipients to Iceland, Italy and Africa. Hear about the journey to plan these trips and the joy and enrichment that travel brings our clients from Elise Cohen, long-time volunteer for Make-A-Wish and also TLG's own Product Marketing guru.

Tune-in to catch up with Mike and Karen as they recap their most recent travels to London and Italy and reflect on past episodes of SELECT Insights.

On this special ladies episode, Karen is joined by three of her role models in travel: Stephanie Novatto of Grace Bay Resorts, Katie Wibling of Montage Hotels & Resorts and Jennifer Friere of Mandarin Oriental Hotels & Resorts. Tune-in to learn some tips on how they balance their hectic work schedules with their personal lives - and how to stay healthy on top of it all!

Peter Vlitas, Senior Vice President of Airlines Relations for Travel Leaders Group, rejoins Mike and Karen along with one of his air experts, Paul Grazide, to continue conversations around all things air and to discuss the recent tragedies affecting airlines and their travelers. The group examines the impact of ground stoppages and how TLG has helped its clients navigate as well as how new product features and personalization are changing the airline world.

Cindy Schlansky, Co-President of Tzell Travel, is Karen and Mike's special guest on this week's episode. Having been with Tzell Travel for twenty years and recently promoted to Co-President last year, Cindy share a few words of wisdom on the unique challenges that face travel advisors and why she's excited for the future of the business.

Join Karen, Mike and guest Peter Vlitas, Senior Vice President of Airline Relations for Travel Leaders Group, for an in-depth conversation about the airline industry. Peter covers everything from how he got into the industry, Brexit's impact on travelers and airline partners, how weather affects travel operations and what NDC means for advisors and consumers overall. Get ready for takeoff!

This week, Karen is joined by special guest Marni Becker, the resident cruise guru at Tzell Travel and Protravel International. Having been on over 100 cruises with over 30 years of knowledge about the industry, Marni gives her insight on new types of cruises coming to the market, how to know what kind of ship or cruise experience fits you and the benefits of using a travel advisor to get the most out of your cruise vacation.