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Talking Points episodes

January 01, 2020 Travel resolutions and tips for 2020
The Roaring ‘20s are here! 2020 is about to be the best one yet, and to celebrate, we have another special “Talking Points” episode for you. Whether you think resolutions are bogus or need some inspiration to set your travel goals up for success, we called upon TPG’s best friends, travel influencers and collaborators to find out how they're heading into the new year. Tips from travel influencers like Lindsay Silberman and Oneika Raymond, NYT best-selling author Matt Kepnes aka Nomadic Matt, even Derek Peth from "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor in Paradise" and so many more. While you're resting up or cleaning up after that wild party last night, get ready to plan your next adventure with the help of this episode.
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22 min
December 25, 2019 TPG Home for the Holidays
Happy Holidays from Talking Points! We have a special episode for you today. At TPG, we are proud to support so many incredible organizations and provide you with tools to help you reach your travel goals. So on today's holiday episode, we are highlighting what TPG and travel mean to our staff with tips for making the most of your travel experiences. Plus, we want to hear from you. Slide into our DMs @thepointsguy, call our hotline 1-877-TPG-TRVL or tweet us to share what travel means to you, how it connects you to others and where your points and miles took you in 2019.
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22 min
December 18, 2019 BofA CMO Meredith Verdone and travel expert Lee Abbamonte discuss how to turn travel benefits into financial rewards
Meredith Verdone, Bank of America's chief marketing officer, has been with the bank for more than 20 years. In this episode, she's joined by travel expert Lee Abbamonte to share how she conveys what BofA stands for to its 66 million customers and why combining the Bank of America Premium Rewards Visa card and the Preferred Rewards Program could help you reach your financial goals.
This episode is part of a sponsorship paid for by Bank of America — one way that TPG continues to provide our readers with free news and advice about travel.

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25 min
December 11, 2019 Here's why you should care about British Airways' Avios
TPG U.K.'s director of content, Nicky Kelvin, explains how U.S. travelers can make the most out of British Airways' Executive Club program — which was named the Best International Airline Loyalty Program at the 2019 TPG Awards. You'll learn how to avoid major taxes and fees, where to transfer your Avios, and even what makes a BA cabin crew so cheeky. Plus, Kelvin shares his tips for navigating the lounges at Heathrow and compares BA and Virgin Atlantic's first-class products.
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29 min
December 06, 2019 Cruising with Carnival
Continuing with Cruise Week on Talking Points, hop aboard and sail more of the high seas - this time with Carnival Corporation's President and CEO Arnold Donald. TPG himself and Donald discuss Carnival's 9 cruise line brands. Riding a roller coaster on Carnival Mardi Gras or attending an Oxford lecture on the Queen Mary 2 - the only ocean liner in the world - could become your new favorite vacation activity.
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24 min
December 04, 2019 Cruising with Norwegian
Norwegian Cruise Line's CEO explains why a cruise vacation can work for any kind of traveler — even solo travelers — how Norwegian drives loyalty and their plans to eliminate the use of 6 million plastic bottles on board per year. Tune in and you'll also learn how to curate your onboard experience, how the cruise line provides disaster relief, and which vacation to take if you're looking for something outside the Caribbean.
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22 min
November 27, 2019 Holiday Hotline: TPG answers your burning points and miles questions
We're back with our second Hotline Bling episode. This time, we're answering a few of the points-and-miles questions we get all the time, like when to downgrade or upgrade a Chase Sapphire card, the best use of Capital One miles and how to get to the Bahamas during the holidays. TPG's travel team also shares their favorite travel accessories, tips on maximizing points and miles this holiday season, and hotspots for 2020. Stay tuned 'til the end to hear about TPG's own epic holiday travel adventure.
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38 min
November 20, 2019 Everything you need to know about Qatar Airways' inflight entertainment
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your inflight entertainment? Think it should go away completely or wish the airlines would figure out how to let you connect your Bluetooth headphones? Babar Rahman, Qatar Airways' head of global marketing and inflight entertainment and connectivity joins Talking Points this week to discuss the future of IFE and how Qatar is enhancing its onboard experience across all cabins. Subscribe to Talking Points today and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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19 min
November 15, 2019 The best ways to maximize points and miles on Hawaiian Airlines
TPG's Special Projects Editor-at-Large Nick Ewen catches up with Brian Kelly on the heels of our interview with Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram to discuss how to actually get the most out this carrier's loyalty program. You'll learn which partners Ewen thinks you should redeem with, when you're better off transferring your points elsewhere, and if it's worth signing up for Hawaiian's cobranded Mastercard.
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19 min
November 13, 2019 Hawaiian Airlines CEO celebrates the carrier's 90th anniversary
Peter Ingram, President & CEO of Hawaiian Airlines joins Talking Points to celebrate the airline’s 90th - yes 90th! - anniversary. The airline started in 1929 as a small island hopper, and is now a global carrier. Brian and Peter go into detail about the airline’s history, news from Hawaiian, including new routes, and predictions for the next 90 years of Hawaiian Airlines.
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30 min

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