Gather and Go with Brian Jewell

On this bonus episode, hear the stories of the Freedom Riders and how they changed history from the Alabama Civil Rights Trail Podcast.

Cruise Critic editor-in-chief Colleen McDaniel joins the podcast to explain why river cruising in the travel experience everyone wants.

Tour guide turned company owner Lorna Holland joins the podcast to share her perspective on operating tourism enterprises as a mom.

SurfYogaBeer founder Mantas Zvinas joins to podcast to share how he built a fitness-and-fun tour company for burnt-out professionals.

David Jackson of The Group Book Experience joins the podcast to tell stories of Black travel's historic pioneers — and why they still matter.

Student tour operator Gaurav Namit joins the podcast to explain why youth travel is thriving in 2025 and how you can be part of it.

Anna Cashman of GetYourGuide joins the podcast to share exciting new data on how to identify and sell to the best group travel customers.

Veteran tour director and tech enthusiast Micky Kandola joins the podcast to share how AI is making life better for him and his customers.

Plus-size travel personality Jeff Jenkins joins the podcast to share how to grow business by embracing travelers of all sizes.

Travel entrepreneurs fail to tell their brand stories. Communications pro Justin Brady shares solutions on this episode of the podcast.

Video storyteller Tony Gnau joins the podcast to share how travel promoters can boost their businesses with smart video strategies.

Gen X tour operator Brent Dalrymple joins the podcast to share how adult group travel has changed and why his companies are thriving.

Travel Scope India founder Mohan Narayaswamy joins the podcast to share the secrets of planning group trips to this fascinating country.

Travel marketing guru Marica Mackenroth Brewster joins the podcast to share tips on making advertising work for tourism companies.

Legal woes, chargebacks and more — Travel Industry Solutions founder Sheila Folk joins the podcast to share tips on travel's biggest risks.

Travel journalist Paige McClanahan joins the podcast to share why she's excited by "the new tourist" — and how you can be one.

Discover a one-stop solution for fall foliage tours of New England in this bonus podcast episode sponsored by White Mountain Hotel and Resort.

Sandra Weinacht of Inside Europe joins the podcast to share her secrets to creating magical moments on European tours.

Social media entrepreneur Shanay Braxton joins the podcast to share how travel pros can leverage the influencer economy to increase sales.

Tour operator Kyle Campbell joins the podcast to share how she builds tours that attract — and thrill — travelers form different generations.

Zach Holifield of Coastal Mississippi joins the podcast to share insiders tips to great Gulf Coast tours and offer a free trip giveaway.

Travel pro and mental health advocate Patrick Marsden joins the podcast to share the incredible benefits of disconnected trips.

Stacy Barry of Sharin' the South joins the podcast to share how receptive operators can help travel planners save money — and their sanity.

Learn a behavioral economist's secrets to building better travel memories and increasing sustainable behaviors on this podcast episode.

TV travel icon Andrew Zimmern joins the podcast to help us uncover authentic experiences in an Instagram world.

Tourism coach and entrepreneur Tamika Carter joins the podcast to share how she blazed her own trail to group travel success.

Business author Joe Pine joins the podcast to share how tourism leaders can leverage the power of experience to build successful companies.

On this episode of the podcast, Brian Jewell explores research and ideas about how to deliver transformational travel experiences.

Culinary tour entrepreneur Theresa Nemetz joins the podcast to share how she uses food to create authentic travel experiences.

Tourism researchers Danny Guerrero and Esra Calvert join the podcast to share exciting new findings on emerging travelers and their mindsets.

Jeremy Sampson of the Travel Foundation joins the podcast to explain how tourism can grow while reducing its climate impact.

Tour company marketing guru Dan Christian joins the podcast to help us get inside the mind of post-pandemic traveler buyers.

Kelsey Perri of Road Scholar joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of lifelong learning and getting out of your comfort zone on the road.

Physician and TravelMeds2Go founder Tammy Allen joins the podcast to share how smart preparation can keep medical issues from ruining trips.

Travel Coach Network founder Sahara Rose De Vore joins the podcast to explain how travel can open the door to life-changing experiences.

Fred Carlson of SerVacations joins the podcast to share how community service experiences can create meaningful, multigenerational trips.

Tourism marketing expert Ursula Petula Barzey joins the podcast to share how a smart content strategy is essential for modern travel sellers.

Group travel sales expert Nicole Boyer joins the podcast to tell us how even introverts can become "sales ninjas" while remaining authentic.

Tourism entrepreneur and coach Mitch Bach joins the podcast to share how tour operators can build their ideal futures and have fun doing it.

Marketing expert Andrew Davis joins the podcast to tell us how tourism pros should — and shouldn't — use artificial intelligence.

Public speaking expert and travel enthusiast Eva Daniel joins the podcast to share secrets to delivering fun, effective travel presentations.

Sam Lacy of the Bourbon Capital Alliance joins the podcast to discuss how bourbon tourism is transforming his hometown.

Kelsey Tonner of Guest Focus joins the podcast to tell us how tour companies can increase sales by focusing on their ideal guests.

Kelly Sahner of Trip Mate joins the podcast to unravel the complicated world of travel insurance and show you how to make the most of it.

Lee Thompson of Flashpack joins the podcast to tell us how his tour company is using travel to build one million friendships.

Jessica Flores of Tourism Cares joins the podcast to tell us how meaningful travel experiences are unlocking a better future for the world.

Luke Busskohl of Arrow Stage Lines joins the podcast to tell us how to book a motorcoach and why they're so expensive.

Todd Powell of Vacations By Rail joins this episode of the podcast to discuss the wonders of train travel in the US and beyond.

Anne Davis of Cruises and Tours Worldwide joins this episode of the podcast to help you pick the perfect cruise for your travel group.

Brian Jewell shares insights on how cultural trends are impacting the tourism business on this episode of the Gather and Go podcast.

Travel photographer Stephanie Miller joins the podcast to share tips on taking better travel photos and promoting tours with strong images.