The TIN Lounge

By Korrine Johnson & Theresa Chu-Bermudez

What's The TIN Lounge about?

The TIN Lounge is the place for travel professionals to listen to the latest Travel Industry News. Created by travel advisors Korrine Johnson and Theresa Chu-Bermudez, this podcast is the perfect way for busy travel professionals to stay informed while getting things done.

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The TIN Lounge episodes:

06.27.2024
The Minibar: How the Hidden Fees Statute will affect cruise line pricing and "Leveling off" of travel
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: How Will California’s New Hidden Fees Statute Affect Cruise Line Pricing? Travel Agency Execs Expect a "Leveling Off" but Say There Will Be No Plateau As heard on Excess Baggage: Celestyal Expands...
05.02.2024
Special Guest: Dave Meihoefer - Supplier and Advisor Partnerships
Join Korrine and Theresa as they discuss the Do's and Don'ts of supplier and advisor partnerships with Dave Meihoefer. As a reminder, we'll be taking a short break from new episodes until the end of June. We can't wait to...
04.25.2024
The Minibar: Why you should consider consulting fees and the Power of Google Reviews
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Why you should consider consulting fees Google Reviews Are Powerful. Here’s How to Optimize Them As heard on Excess Baggage: Riviera River Cruises offers commissionable flight and hotel bookings Host Agency Reviews wants...
04.11.2024
Advisor Highlight: Mallory Jones
We speak with Mallory Jones in this episode of our Advisor Highlight series. Mallory is based in Texas, and she speaks to us about her business model, current challenges, plans for the future, and her definition of success. Listen in...
04.04.2024
The Minibar: Social Media's role in travel, Celebrity chefs and cruise ships, and What to expect riding Brightline
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Travel Advisors on What to Expect Riding Brightline Cruise Ships and Celebrity Chefs: A Perfect Pairing the Industry Continues to Crave How Social Media Still Plays a Big Role in Travel As...
03.28.2024
The Minibar: Hiring assistants, new technology, and high prices... let's chat about these challenges!
Korrine and Theresa discuss current challenges they are facing along with other travel advisors in the industry. Are you turning your challenges into opportunities? Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.21.2024
The Minibar: Upcoming election and travel bookings, 2024 as the biggest travel boom year ever, and Alternatives to crowded pricey hot spots
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Will 2024 Be the Biggest Travel Boom Year Ever? Will the Upcoming Election Soften Travel Bookings? Travel Agents Say ‘No’ Where to Travel Now: Alternatives to Crowded, Pricey Hot Spots As heard...
03.07.2024
The Minibar: Most pressing issues facing travel advisors in 2024, SEO strategies every travel advisor should know, and Millennial interest in cruising on the rise
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: The Most Pressing Issues Facing Travel Advisors in 2024 Millennial Interest in Cruising On the Rise SEO Strategies Every Travel Advisor Should Know As heard on Excess Baggage: TTC Tour Brands Adds Brendan...
02.29.2024
Sneak Peek at 7 Figure Cruise Business
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Scuffle by Night Drift • Uppbeat License code: TP4U4XVTMLCYT8BD In this episode, we are giving you a sneak peek into Korrine's new podcast, 7 Figure Cruise Business. Whether you’re a seasoned cruise pro who wants...
02.22.2024
Special Guest: Kelly Predmesky - Expedition Cruising with Swan Hellenic
Expedition cruising is one of the latest travel trends, and we talk to Kelly Predmesky on how to present this experience to your clients as well as how Swan Hellenic can give your clients a vacation of a lifetime. Plus,...
02.15.2024
The Minibar: Under-the-radar Caribbean destinations, Latest developments in cruise line private islands, and Top Spring travel trends for 2024
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Advisors Share Their Top Picks for Under-the-Radar Caribbean Destinations Latest Developments in Cruise Line Private Islands These Are the Top Spring Travel Trends for 2024 As heard on Excess Baggage: Traveling for Well-Being...
02.01.2024
Advisor Highlight: Dr. Terika L Haynes
We speak with Dr. Terika Haynes in this episode of our Advisor Highlight series. Dr. Terika is based on Florida, and she speaks to us about her business model, current challenges, plans for the future, and her definition of success....
01.25.2024
Special Guest: Jenn Lee
As the new year begins, our chat with Jenn Lee is the perfect way to take the lessons we've learned from 2023 to make 2024 our best year yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01.18.2024
The Minibar: What luxury travelers want from their vacations, Why ownership mindset is essential for ICs, and Tipping in France
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Do You Tip in France? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give Why an Ownership Mindset Is Essential for ICs & How to Cultivate One Here’s What Luxury Travelers Want From Their...
01.12.2024
Special Guest: Steph Lee with Host Agency Reviews and the Educational Event to add to your Calendar
Steph Lee joins The TIN Lounge today to discuss Host Week, a free educational virtual event that is perfect for new-to-the-industry advisors as well as seasoned advisors looking to learn something new. Register for Host Week here: https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/host-week See omnystudio.com/listener...
01.04.2024
Special Guest: Kha Ly with how Travel Advisors can Leverage AI
Kha Ly is a marketing technologist who will open your minds on how we can use AI to scale our travel businesses. Listen in and start learning about the wonders of AI! Thank you for sharing our podcast and leaving...
12.29.2023
The Minibar: End of Year wrap-up
Join Korrine and Theresa in a cozy end-of-year conversation about lessons learned and exciting business plans in 2024 Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12.21.2023
The Minibar: Millennials and Gen Z are turning to travel agents, Why travel advisors shouldn't let clients DIY their in-destination tours and activities, and How ASTA is advocating for advisors right
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Survey Shows Millennials and Gen Z Are Turning to Travel Agents Here’s How ASTA is Advocating for Advisors Right Now — and What Agents Can Do to Help Why Travel Advisors Shouldn't...
12.18.2023
The Minibar: What's shaping traveler behavior in 2024, Themed cruises from swingers to Swifties, and the Niches and Destinations that did well in 2023 and that will likely do so again in 2024
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: These Niches and Destinations Performed Well for Advisors in 2023 — And Will Likely Do So Again in 2024 From swingers to Swifties, there's a cruise for every theme What's Shaping Traveler...
11.30.2023
Special Guest: Tonya Leigh from The Travel Corporation
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.23.2023
Advisor Highlight: Katherynne Santos
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] As heard on Excess Baggage: Cruise Lines Extend Israel Cancellations Thailand Launches "Come Discovery Your Thailand" Travel Forum Celestyal acquires Aida ship and will rename it Discovery Hideaway resort opens in Montego Bay US State...
11.16.2023
The Minibar: Chasing commissions and How a talent shortage is threatening agencies (and why underqualified advisors aren't the answer)
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: How a Talent Shortage Is Threatening Agencies, and Why Underqualified Advisors Aren't the Answer Why Do Travel Agents Have to Chase Their Commissions? As heard on Excess Baggage: TSA Expects Record-Setting Crowds...
11.02.2023
Special Guest: Social Media Trends with Nikita from Travel Agent Collective
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] As heard on Excess Baggage: Remaining Areas of West Maui Set to Reopen Tomorrow Scotland to Levy New Cruise Tax Despite Higher Prices, Fall Bookings Are Still Mostly Strong The Luxury Travel Market Continues...
10.26.2023
Behind the Scenes at The TIN Lounge: How to Podcast
If you've ever wondered about what happens behind the scenes at The TIN Lounge, then this episode is for you. We share how we got started, the tools we use, and how we balance producing our podcast while working full...
10.19.2023
Advisor Highlight: Courtnie Nichols
Check out our exciting new podcast segment: Advisor Highlight! We can't wait to interview incredible travel advisors about their business models, current challenges, plans for the future, and their definitions of success. Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email...
10.12.2023
The Minibar: Mythbusting Expedition Cruising, Do shoulder seasons still exist, and What to know about upcoming holiday travel
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Travel Mythbusters: 7 Misperceptions About Expedition Cruising and How to Overcome Them Do Shoulder Seasons Still Exist? Advisors Say ‘Sort of’ What to Know About the Upcoming Holiday Travel Season As heard...
09.21.2023
The Minibar: What you need to know about booking 2024 Olympic Travel Packages, Travel suppliers with the best commissions for travel advisors, and Tips to build stronger relationships and higher profi
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: What You Need to Know About Booking 2024 Official Olympic Travel Packages Travel Suppliers With the Best Commissions for Travel Advisors Tips for Travel Advisors to Build Stronger Relationships and Higher Profits...
09.14.2023
The Minibar: Perfecting your client onboarding process and Travels lawyers share top ways advisors need to protect themselves
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Travel Lawyers Share the Top Ways Advisors Need to Protect Themselves How Does Your Client Onboarding Process Stack Up? As heard on Excess Baggage: Railbookers offers new Switzerland train journeys ASTA hopes to...
09.08.2023
The Minibar: Three common client objections and how to respond, Best time to book air according to Google, and AI's impact on travel advisors and their careers
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: AI Is Not a Tool for Travel Advisors Yet, But Many Believe It Could Impact Their Career The Best Time to Book Air, According to Google 3 Common Client Objections — And...
08.17.2023
The Minibar: Wildfire recovery efforts in Maui, How to sell travel to clients who have never used an advisor, and Travel-related stress deconstructed
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: What to Know About Maui’s Wildfire Recovery Efforts and How Travelers Can Help How to Sell Travel to Clients Who Never Used an Advisor Travel-related stress, deconstructed As heard on Excess Baggage: Riviera...
08.10.2023
Special Guest: Jazzmine Douse with AmaWaterways
Join Korrine and Theresa as they discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in travel with Jazzmine Douse of AmaWaterways Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] www.amawaterways.com/soulful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.03.2023
The Minibar: Digital Authorization for travelers to Europe next year, Handling suppliers' terms and conditions, and How to find the best DMC to work with
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Reminder: Travelers to Europe Will Need Digital Authorization Next Year Handling suppliers' terms and conditions How to Find the Best Destination Management Company to Work With As heard on Excess Baggage: Ruins of...
07.27.2023
Special Guests: Emma Weissman and Mindy Poder from TravelAge West
Join Korrine and Theresa as they chat with Emma and Mindy about all things Future Leaders in Travel Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07.20.2023
Special Guest: Richard Earls with Toby AI
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] As heard on Excess Baggage: Rail Europe introduces Greek Islands ferry pass Expedia Group lays off employees in U.S. and abroad: Report Carnival Cruise Line Rolling Out New Dinner Menus Across Fleet Club Med...
07.13.2023
The Minibar: Addressing the Advisor Shortage, 2023 TravelAge West Trendsetter Award Winners, and Is Technology a challenge or benefit to agencies
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: How the 2023 TravelAge West Trendsetter Award Winners Are Leveling Up Their Businesses What the Agency Industry Is Doing to Address the Advisor Shortage Advisor Insight: Is Technology a Challenge or Benefit...
07.06.2023
The Minibar: How to check your passport status and what to do if it's taking too long, Why you should try traveling sober, and the Hottest Insta-worthy destinations right now
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: How to Check Your Passport Status—and What to Do if It’s Taking Too Long Why You Should Try Traveling Sober, Even if You’re a Drinker The hottest Insta-worthy destinations right now As...
06.08.2023
Special Guest: Whitney Shindelar and The Hive
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Korrine and Theresa discuss a powerful new research tool for travel advisors with Whitney Shindelar, founder of The Hive. Find The Hive on Instagram: @thehive.travel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.31.2023
The Minibar: Paris Olympics 2024 packages and Top client gift ideas
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: On Location Unveils Travel Packages for Paris Olympics 2024 Travel Advisors Share Their Top Client Gift Ideas As heard on Excess Baggage: NOAA Forecasts Near-Normal 2023 Hurricane Season with 12-17 Named Storms Intrepid...
05.25.2023
The Minibar: A Strategy for attracting bigger clients, How ASTA advocates for travel agency community, and Moving on from social media
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Editorial: A Strategy for Attracting Bigger Clients How ASTA Advocates for the Travel Agency Community Moving on from social media As heard on Excess Baggage: TSA Will Now Allow Teens to Access PreCheck...
05.18.2023
The Minibar: Boundaries to help ease travel agent burnout, Find the right client with four questions, and Maximizing AI for TAs
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: 6 Boundaries That Will Help Ease Travel Agent Burnout Find the right client with four questions Maximizing Artificial Intelligence for Travel Advisors: 5 Tips for Success As heard on Excess Baggage: U.S. State...
05.12.2023
The Minibar: Tips for delivering bad news to clients, Record demand for travel, and New ways to fly
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Bowman’s Travel Brief: New Ways to Fly War + inflation + airline meltdowns = record demand Tips for Delivering Bad News to Your Clients As heard on Excess Baggage: Avalon Waterways Adds New...
05.04.2023
The Minibar: Travel Trends to expect this summer, Reasons you need to use a travel advisor, and Ways to get over postflight aches
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: 9 Ways to Get Over Postflight Aches Fast 5 Travel Trends to Expect This Summer 5 Reasons You Need to Use a Travel Advisor Now More Than Ever As heard on Excess...
04.20.2023
Special Guest: What TAs need to know about E&O insurance with Iesha Brewton
In this episode, Korrine and Theresa chat with Iesha Brewton of the Insurance Concierge, LLC about E&O; insurance basics. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned advisor, this episode is for you if you want to protect yourself...
04.13.2023
The Minibar: How Travel Advisors can use artificial intelligence to get ahead, What really happens when you don't switch your phone to "airplane mode", and Discovering La Paz, Mexico
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: What Really Happens if You Don’t Switch Your Phone to “Airplane Mode” In-Flight Discover La Paz, Mexico How Travel Advisors Can Get Ahead Using Artificial Intelligence As heard on Excess Baggage: Princess Cruises...
04.06.2023
The Minibar: Trending European Foodie Destinations, Additional Soulful Epicurean Experience with AmaWaterways, and Dude Ranches Travel Advisors should know about
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Eye on Europe: Trending Foodie Destinations AmaWaterways Announces Additional ‘Soulful Epicurean Experience’ Cruises 5 Great Dude Ranches Travel Advisors Should Know About As heard on Excess Baggage: More than 7 in 10 Travel...
03.30.2023
Special Guest: Marketing and Selling Strategies with Shanel Knight (Regent Seven Seas Cruises)
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.23.2023
The Minibar: Saying NO to new business and New findings on women travelers
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Trafalgar Unveils New Findings on Women Travelers Why Travel Advisors Need to Learn to Say No to New Business As heard on Excess Baggage: A Massive Sargassum 'Blob' Could Heavily Impact Florida...
03.16.2023
The Minibar: How to get a passport quickly if you've lost yours, 62% of Americans planning to spend more on travel in 2023, and Travelers believe working with TAs is the only way to get a true luxury
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: Lost Your Passport? Here’s How to Get a New One Quickly Stats: 62% of Americans Planning to Spend More on Travel in 2023 Travelers Believe That Working With Advisors Is Only Way...
03.02.2023
The Minibar: Tips & Tricks for travelers heading to Europe this summer and 19 Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts with fine dining
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: 15 Tips & Tricks For Travelers Heading to Europe This Summer 19 Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts with the Finest Dining As heard on Excess Baggage: G Adventures Is Returning to Peru Oceania Cruises Names...
02.23.2023
The Minibar: 6 Signs of a tire kicker, Three top travel trends, and Getting started designing tailor-made groups
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: [email protected] Discussion: 6 Signs a New Client Might Be a Tire Kicker Week in Review: “Flexcations,” Romance and Family Travel Getting Started Designing Tailor-Made Groups As heard on Excess Baggage: United Airlines Promises to Keep...

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The TIN Lounge episodes:

The Minibar: How the Hidden Fees Statute will affect cruise line pricing and "Leveling off" of travel

Special Guest: Dave Meihoefer - Supplier and Advisor Partnerships

The Minibar: Why you should consider consulting fees and the Power of Google Reviews

Advisor Highlight: Mallory Jones

The Minibar: Social Media's role in travel, Celebrity chefs and cruise ships, and What to expect riding Brightline

The Minibar: Hiring assistants, new technology, and high prices... let's chat about these challenges!

The Minibar: Upcoming election and travel bookings, 2024 as the biggest travel boom year ever, and Alternatives to crowded pricey hot spots

The Minibar: Most pressing issues facing travel advisors in 2024, SEO strategies every travel advisor should know, and Millennial interest in cruising on the rise

Sneak Peek at 7 Figure Cruise Business

Special Guest: Kelly Predmesky - Expedition Cruising with Swan Hellenic

The Minibar: Under-the-radar Caribbean destinations, Latest developments in cruise line private islands, and Top Spring travel trends for 2024

Advisor Highlight: Dr. Terika L Haynes

Special Guest: Jenn Lee

The Minibar: What luxury travelers want from their vacations, Why ownership mindset is essential for ICs, and Tipping in France

Special Guest: Steph Lee with Host Agency Reviews and the Educational Event to add to your Calendar

Special Guest: Kha Ly with how Travel Advisors can Leverage AI

The Minibar: End of Year wrap-up

The Minibar: Millennials and Gen Z are turning to travel agents, Why travel advisors shouldn't let clients DIY their in-destination tours and activities, and How ASTA is advocating for advisors right

The Minibar: What's shaping traveler behavior in 2024, Themed cruises from swingers to Swifties, and the Niches and Destinations that did well in 2023 and that will likely do so again in 2024

Special Guest: Tonya Leigh from The Travel Corporation

Advisor Highlight: Katherynne Santos

The Minibar: Chasing commissions and How a talent shortage is threatening agencies (and why underqualified advisors aren't the answer)

Special Guest: Social Media Trends with Nikita from Travel Agent Collective

Behind the Scenes at The TIN Lounge: How to Podcast

Advisor Highlight: Courtnie Nichols

The Minibar: Mythbusting Expedition Cruising, Do shoulder seasons still exist, and What to know about upcoming holiday travel

The Minibar: What you need to know about booking 2024 Olympic Travel Packages, Travel suppliers with the best commissions for travel advisors, and Tips to build stronger relationships and higher profi

The Minibar: Perfecting your client onboarding process and Travels lawyers share top ways advisors need to protect themselves

The Minibar: Three common client objections and how to respond, Best time to book air according to Google, and AI's impact on travel advisors and their careers

The Minibar: Wildfire recovery efforts in Maui, How to sell travel to clients who have never used an advisor, and Travel-related stress deconstructed

Special Guest: Jazzmine Douse with AmaWaterways

The Minibar: Digital Authorization for travelers to Europe next year, Handling suppliers' terms and conditions, and How to find the best DMC to work with

Special Guests: Emma Weissman and Mindy Poder from TravelAge West

Special Guest: Richard Earls with Toby AI

The Minibar: Addressing the Advisor Shortage, 2023 TravelAge West Trendsetter Award Winners, and Is Technology a challenge or benefit to agencies

The Minibar: How to check your passport status and what to do if it's taking too long, Why you should try traveling sober, and the Hottest Insta-worthy destinations right now

Special Guest: Whitney Shindelar and The Hive

The Minibar: Paris Olympics 2024 packages and Top client gift ideas

The Minibar: A Strategy for attracting bigger clients, How ASTA advocates for travel agency community, and Moving on from social media

The Minibar: Boundaries to help ease travel agent burnout, Find the right client with four questions, and Maximizing AI for TAs

The Minibar: Tips for delivering bad news to clients, Record demand for travel, and New ways to fly

The Minibar: Travel Trends to expect this summer, Reasons you need to use a travel advisor, and Ways to get over postflight aches

Special Guest: What TAs need to know about E&O insurance with Iesha Brewton

The Minibar: How Travel Advisors can use artificial intelligence to get ahead, What really happens when you don't switch your phone to "airplane mode", and Discovering La Paz, Mexico

The Minibar: Trending European Foodie Destinations, Additional Soulful Epicurean Experience with AmaWaterways, and Dude Ranches Travel Advisors should know about

Special Guest: Marketing and Selling Strategies with Shanel Knight (Regent Seven Seas Cruises)

The Minibar: Saying NO to new business and New findings on women travelers

The Minibar: How to get a passport quickly if you've lost yours, 62% of Americans planning to spend more on travel in 2023, and Travelers believe working with TAs is the only way to get a true luxury

The Minibar: Tips & Tricks for travelers heading to Europe this summer and 19 Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts with fine dining

The Minibar: 6 Signs of a tire kicker, Three top travel trends, and Getting started designing tailor-made groups

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