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Discussion:
7 Critical Updates for Travel Advisors
Proliferation of A.I., Importance of Luxury, & Influx of Younger Travelers Top 2025 Predictions

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Virgin Voyages Launches Annual Cruise Pass
Canada Is “Cracking Down” on Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals
Google Wallet Now Lets Users Create and Store U.S. Passports Digitally for Airport Security
Mexico Delays Implementation of Cruise Passenger Tax
Beaches Resorts is Expanding Into the Bahamas
Belize Introduces New Digital Declaration System for Travelers
Rail Europe says booking groups is easier with new online tool
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Trio of Initiatives for Travel Advisors—Free Cruise, Anyone?

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In this week's episode, Korrine shares her experience of operating her travel agency while living in another country and what travel advisor's need to consider if they wish to do the same.

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Discussion:
Signature’s Karen Yeates on How Technology is Shaping the Future for Travel Advisors
8 Top Trends in Luxury Travel for 2025

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Seventh Volcanic Eruption in Iceland This Year Forces Blue Lagoon Closure
Hurtigruten Launches New Marketing Tool for Travel Advisors
New Study Reveals the Most Affordable Cities for Budget Travelers
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Five Months of 2025-26 Sailings Across Three Ships
The Travel Institute Launches “Season of Giving” Event for Black Friday
Travel Advisors Reveal 4 Types of Trips They Wish Travelers Knew to Book Earlier—a Lot Earlier
Belmond will introduce the Britannic Explorer train in 2025
Viking is 70% booked for 2025

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On this episode, we are chatting with Kate about how to show up to a consultation call with confidence (even if you don't know the destination well).  

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Sustainable and responsible travel has been trending the past few years; however, Intrepid Travel has been in this space for decades. Today, Korrine and Theresa chat with Laura Hernandez who is the Head of Partnerships in North America. They cover what to expect when working and traveling with Intrepid as well as the various ways this B-Corps certified company continues to be a leader in sustainable and responsible travel.

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Discussion:
Wellness on the Water: The Growing Trend of Health-Focused Cruises
Fall 2024 Travel Trends to Watch

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Headquarter Happenings: Avoya Travel Tackles 100% Commission Splits
Carnival Intros Enriched Learn & Earn Training Program for Travel Advisors
Travel Leaders Network Adds Nearly 200 Agency Members in the First Half of 2024
Brightline's Florida rail service is now in the GDSs
Host Agency Reviews starts listing technology providers
ALG Vacations Launches Refresher Course for Travel Advisors
Austria, Slovenia and Croatia Collaborate on New U.S. Marketing
Travel Leaders Network Sees $350 Million Growth from New Members in 2024
Experts Say 2024 Will Bring Best Northern Lights in Two Decades - Here's Where to See Aurora Borealis

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Discussion:
Survey Finds Agencies Are Worried About Direct Bookings, Staffing Challenges and Economic Uncertainty
Travel Advisors Tell All on Their Craziest Client Requests

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Atlas Obscura Adventures Launches Kid-Focused Family Tours
Norwegian Cruise Line Moves from “Free at Sea” to “More at Sea”
Southwest will take its time to implement assigned seating
Dominica eyes a tourism growth spurt
Port Workers Strike Begins; Cruises to Be Unaffected
ASTA to Offer Verified Travel Advisor Certification to Signature Members
Riviera River Cruises Offering 50 Percent Off 2026 Departures
Carnival Corporation Posts Record Third-Quarter Results

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Join Theresa and Kha for Part 2 of the AI discussion. In this episode, Kha covers how to use AI to enhance the client experience and the AI trends that he thinks will impact the travel industry the most.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, head to that episode first!

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Marketing Technologist Kha Ly spoke with Korrine and Theresa months ago about AI's role in the travel industry. Kha joins the podcast once again to tell us about AI updates, his favorite tools, and how we can leverage AI for Marketing.

The conversation was so good we split it into two parts. Tune in next week for Part 2!

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There's a groundbreaking travel industry event in the works called The Biz Huddle, and Courtnie Nichols joins Theresa (one of the event's advisory committee members) in this week's episode to talk about it. Ready to level up your business? Listen in to see if this event is right for you.

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