Podcasts about asheville regional airport

Lew Bleiweis, President and CEO of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, is a visionary leader steering one of the region's most transformative airports. Under his leadership, the airport has achieved record-breaking passenger growth, overcome challenges like natural disasters, and expanded its role as a vital economic engine for the community. Lew shares the highs and lows of 2024, including new air service routes, major infrastructure upgrades, and disaster relief efforts. Looking ahead to 2025, he paints an inspiring picture of the airport's future, including cutting-edge projects like a new concourse, enhanced parking, and an expanded aircraft capacity to position the airport as a leader in regional aviation. Lew also discusses the Asheville Regional Airport's far-reaching economic impact, with plans to strengthen its role as a hub for growth, connectivity, and innovation. This is a story of resilience, patience, and collaboration. And proof that when a community comes together, the future can truly soar.Only on Speaking of Travel. Tune in! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Natural disasters often disrupt lives, but they also reveal the strength of community. After a crisis, neighbors unite, volunteers step up, and collective resilience shines through.Lew Bleiweis, Executive Director of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, explains how the airport's swift crisis response depended on coordination, communication, and leadership. His team's preparedness and collaboration with local authorities ensured safety while teaching valuable lessons for future emergencies.Also, Mark Collins, Partnerships Manager for RomanticAsheville.com, emphasizes that these challenging times are an opportunity to strengthen strategic partnerships with a focus on responsibility, sustainability, and safety. Mark highlights how working together, these efforts create a more resilient and unified community, ready for any future trials and how through collaboration they're building a brighter, stronger future for Western North Carolina. A must listen only on Speaking of Travel. photo--Mark Collins/L, Lew Bleiweis/RThanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Ready for an inspiring journey? Meet John Watson, the International Critical Care Flight Paramedic who's taking life-saving care to new heights. Whether it's a fragile newborn or a senior in need of medical air transport, John's there, providing top-notch care at 30,000 feet. His dedication shines through in every mission, making him a true unsung hero of the skies. And fasten your seatbelts as Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport takes you on a thrilling ride into the future of one of the nation's fastest-growing airports. From sleek expansion plans to brand-new amenities, Tina's got all the insider info that will make your travels smoother and more exciting. The future at the Asheville Regional Airport is looking bright, innovative, and traveler friendly. Get ready to take off into a world of endless possibilities. Tune in for a show filled with innovation, inspiration, and endless possibilities!Only on Speaking of Travel!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Get ready to be inspired. Dr. Aileen Hale, the visionary behind Create-Connections and the Travel with Purpose Podcast, shares ways for travelers to make meaningful connections around the globe. If you are looking to enhance your travel experiences and leave a positive impact on the communities you visit, Dr. Hale's insights will transform the way you see the world. And Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport is giving us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing airports in the country. Discover what's new and exciting for all you globetrotters out there! Join us for an engaging journey that promises to inspire your wanderlust and connect you more deeply with the world. Tune in! Only on Speaking of Travel! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Today's newscast includes stories about the expansion of Asheville Regional Airport, debunking election rules myths, the health of local hotel and short-term rental occupancy, the federal ratings of regional hospitals and how drought is affecting farmers around the state.

Being a savvy traveler is crucial to ensure safety, comfort, and the best experiences during your travels.What if you could transform your post-retirement years into a journey full of adventure and fulfillment? Join us as we uncover the vibrant world of travel for older adults in this enlightening episode of Speaking of Travel. Our guest, Betsy O'Leary, an expert in aging and senior lifestyles, sheds light on the expansive opportunities awaiting baby boomers and older individuals to explore the world.Betsy is the owner of Carolina Living Choices, and a go-to expert in assisting aging individuals in many areas. And with travel being in high demand, she has some invaluable tips for active adults. Betsy offers fantastic advice on traveling with your aging parents to make the journey enjoyable and stress-free. She shares personal stories and actionable advice to help older travelers or those with disabilities have a seamless and enjoyable travel experience. Communication with travel agencies and family members is key, and we discuss how to customize travel plans to cater to individual needs and preferences.Additionally,  we speak with Tina Kinsey, the newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer at the Asheville Regional Airport, about the airport's dynamic growth and strategic future plans. Tina provides an insider's look at the ongoing expansion projects, including the eagerly anticipated North Concourse set to debut in June 2025. We also highlight the efforts to maintain accessible parking and the airport's community engagement initiatives. She shares insights into the master plan for improvements and additions, ensuring the airport is well-prepared for the influx of record-breaking passenger numbers in the near future. A must listen! Only on Speaking of Travel! Tune In!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

There is always a proud sense of community that you find in small towns and communities in our country. And in the North Carolina Mountains, you can add to that something downright magical. Great people, incredible food, and Southern Hospitality to make you all feel like you're home. People here love to roll out the welcome mat. Meet Summer Stipe, Founder and Lead Planner​ of Juniper and Crafted by Juniper. Summer offers customized and personalized itineraries for people traveling to Western North Carolina and for locals looking to freshen up their date nights or adventures. Summer shares why helping people build deeper connections with the people in their lives and to the places where they land, either temporarily or permanently, as well as supporting businesses who are recruiting candidates to the area, provides a rewarding, and proud business model. And Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport shares how the future could look for this fast-growing airport and what the summer season is shaping up to look like. Tina invites you to sign up for the new quarterly e-newsletter, INSIGHT: AVL Forward, to access more information about the airport's growth with in-depth articles, photos and videos. The newsletter provides a look into airport strategy, challenges, problem-solving, and questions and engagement.And so much more! A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Traveling with children is always challenging, but for parents of children on the autism spectrum and/or those who have mood and attention disorders, it can be especially intimidating. Dawn M. Barclay wrote Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse as the essential resource to make the cultural, educational, and bonding benefits of vacations available to all. The multi award-winning parenting and travel guide was recently released in a paperback edition and is an important read for all families and especially those with autistic or otherwise neurodivergent children.Dawn shares the latest cities and countries that are making a concerted effort to be autism-friendly and how the growth of the vacation rental certification company, Becoming RentABLE , is helping families with a commitment to inclusion and the need to reshape the landscape of travel for individuals with disabilities. And find out how changes at the Champion Autism Network, once known as the Champion Autism Network CAN Card, is now known as AutismTravel.club and how the membership makes it easier to plan and enjoy your family fun with access to autism-ready businesses who will help you and your family have a wonderful vacation. Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, VP of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how the airport is like a small city with an interconnected system of tenants and administrators and a tremendously complex system of firefighters, police and groundskeepers.Tina provides an update about the airport's major changes and how they will continue over the next decade as it adapts to a rapidly growing population base and the region's ever-expanding reputation as a tourist destination. And how you can stay connected to the most current changes and be prepared. Tune in. Only on Speaking of Travel! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Justin Belleme, owner and founder of JB Media Group and publisher of Romantic Asheville, shares how working with local entrepreneurs in the community and supporting organizations he believes in helps them achieve their vision. Justin is a travel industry leader and provides strategic direction and expertise in the travel and tourism industry, and is an advocate for sustainable growth and fairness in all business. JB Media is a B Corp Certified social impact marketing agency dedicated to increasing the reach and authority of social enterprises, conscious companies, and mission-driven organizations across all digital channels. Justin explains how  becoming a Certified B Corp brings you into a global community that is using business as a force for good and embraces collaboration with other change makers with shared visions and values. Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, VP of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how aviation organizations help bring others together to leverage knowledge and experiences.Tina describes how aviation organizations bring industry players together with other players in the industry who they most likely would not have met without specific business or personal relationships. And how they develop a community.  And she explains how the need for information, expertise, or even special help might arise and how everyone comes together for support. You'll also discover why these connections within special aviation organizations are formed and why many in the industry eagerly join without hesitation. Tune in for some big news happening now at the Asheville Regional Airport! Current updates and more!Only on Speaking of Travel!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Sustainable Chef William Dissen, owner of The Market Place Restaurant in Asheville, NC, shares how his passion for building sustainable food systems, his love of hospitality, and serving in the American Chef Corps for the US State Department, has taken him around the world to promote American food culture and sustainability practices. The Market Place Restaurant, Asheville's original farm-to-table fixture since 1979, and widely acclaimed for its Appalachian cuisine and community-driven menus, was distinguished with a James Beard Awards “Outstanding Restaurant” nomination in 2024. It's considered one of the best farm-to-table restaurants in America.  Chef Dissen shares how he came to write his debut cookbook, “Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes Rooted In the New South," and how he takes readers on a transformative culinary journey, carefully organized by the four seasons of Appalachia's most sought after ingredients.  And just like a restaurant continues to grow, airports are investing in redevelopment plans and new technology to ensure they are prepared to process huge numbers of passengers.Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, VP of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares the important role of community airports and how this region is becoming a red-hot aviation market. And find out some tips on how to become a more savvy, and prepared, traveler when navigating an airport today. Tune in! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Sarah Benoit is a digital marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and educator. She is also the co-founder and acting lead instructor of the JB Media Institute. And she is a passionate traveler.Sarah shares how traveling can be a way to deepen your intimacy, connection, and understanding of the people you love. And she explains why sometimes she travels for adventure, but most of the time she chooses to be close to people and to strengthen relationships. And Sarah shares how she decided to plan bucket list trips for her parents. Discover how she gets out of her comfort zone and exposes herself to uncertainty, exploration, and learning. Being so passionate about traveling, Sarah describes why the result is in her own personal growth along with having greater emotional agility, empathy, and creativity.Also on this episode of Speaking of Travel is Tina Kinsey, VP of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport. Tina provides some tips on how to set the tone and ensure your travel experiences run as smoothly as possible. And she shares some info on what it takes moving so many people to their ultimate destinations and provides an update on all the progress being made on the new airport terminals. A great listen! Only on Speaking of Travel! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

I recently read a study showing how researchers have found that when we look at maps, our brains are activated in different ways, creating this unique and enjoyable experience. Enter the future. Today, there are ways to look and interact with maps we could never have dreamed of even just a few years back. AJ Brau is CEO of Wandermap, a map solution where you can explore every nook and cranny of your chosen destination before you even set foot there. AJ shares the Wander story and explains how tourism boards are key to a sustainable tourism future and what's next with their new interactive itineraries

Liza Rutledge is the owner of Happy Hiking Company, specializing in leading captivating overnight guided backpacking tours across the stunning landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Liza shares the benefits of a guided trip over a non-guided trip and why these experiences in nature are beneficial to your mental and physical health, builds outdoor skill sets, and is a great means of meeting new people. Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, VP of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares some of the stories of an industry in constant evolution and what the Asheville Regional Airport is doing to transform for this region's future growth. A must listen! Only on Speaking of Travel! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Omi Salevea of the McDowell County Tourism Development Authority in the Blue Ridge Mountains, shares why outdoor recreation is important in preserving natural landscapes and for protecting culture and heritage. And why it's good for your body too!One of my favorite places to get outdoors is in Old Fort, a small town not far from Asheville in McDowell County, NC. It's a mountain town in the way the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains surround this beautiful place. And there's a rich history dating back to before the Revolutionary War and so many incredible things to do outside. Omi fills us in on all there is to see and do in this special area and why one trip is just not enough.Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, provides an update of the largest construction project in the airport's history and how they have marked yet another record-breaking year in 2023.With about a 22.2% increase over 2022 figures, the airport's annual passenger count grew beyond the historic 2 million mark for the first time ever.The global air travel industry in 2023 demonstrates people are traveling more and more and the Asheville Regional Airport is growing to become a landmark infrastructure project for Western North Carolina.Find out more! Only on Speaking of Travel. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Real Asia Founder Nick Wang and Associate Nina LaFerla share their passion for Asia and its diverse cultures with US teachers and students and create ways to utilize travel as a means to deepen the understanding between us and the destinations we visit. Nick has extensive business relationships with Chinese schools, companies, and NGOs and has been leading Real Asia to help many schools across the US with their faculty-led study trips.Nina is a devoted educator whose engaging, award-winning teaching style has taken her to classrooms around the world, from France to the Tibetan regions of China. Nina fell in love with China on her first trip there when she was only 14 and since then has spent many years studying, teaching, and guiding in China.  Discover why Asia is such a unique travel destination and how Nick began Real Asia to provide the most authentic experience with an immigrant's perspective of helping others travel. Also, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how this airport's improvements and projects address long-term growth and what the airport is doing to keep pace with increased passenger traffic, security and the passengers' needs. In the fall of 2022, the FAA announced the availability of $1 billion during 2023 for airport expansion projects, mostly earmarked for airport infrastructure project. Over the last couple of years, there have been many changes to federal funding programs in the U.S. that dramatically widened the scope of airport expansion all over the country.Find out how this airport is planning on accommodating current and future air service expansion. A must listen! Only on Speaking of Travel!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Justin Belleme, founder of the JB Media Group and publisher of Romantic Asheville.com and Tina Kinsey, VP of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, share how they are working to shape this region's future growth.Justin is a travel industry leader and provides strategic direction and expertise in the travel and tourism industry. He shares his recent experience at a sustainable travel conference called Tourism Cares: The Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit. The summit represented an opportunity to come together and envision a collaborative, cross-sectoral, and inclusive future for travel and tourism. Justin explains how the industry is recognizing a renewed sense of hope and what actionable steps are available to contribute to a more sustainable travel industry and a healthier planet. Also on Speaking of Travel, the Asheville Regional Airport is one of the fastest-growing airports in the country  Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development,  shares some of the stories of an industry in constant evolution and what the Asheville Regional Airport is doing to transform this region's future growth.Before taking off, it is crucial to dedicate time to prepare, especially if you will be traveling to a new airport. Tina talks about how to begin your journey by thoroughly studying your destination's airport information and begin to understand specific procedures that you need to be aware of. And she provides an update on all the latest changes at the airport as construction for the new terminal continues. Only on Speaking of Travel! Tune in! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Lisa Jansen, a traveler and writer based in New Zealand, spent almost five years living in a camper van traveling around New Zealand. Lisa shares her experience and what inspires her to travel unconventionally. Lisa embarked on a life-changing adventure when she left her successful corporate career at 33. Her mission was to discover life beyond the conventional paths of marriage, parenthood, mortgages, and corporate life. Discover how these five transformative years spent as a nomadic lifestyle not only provided a broader picture of the world around her, but also unearthed profound answers within herself.Her latest book - Life Done Differently: One Woman's Journey on the Road Less Travelled, is a compelling memoir exploring the challenges and triumphs of navigating an alternative path in a world that often follows convention. Also on Speaking of Travel is Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport  to share updates on the new terminal construction and how they are preparing for the expected huge volumes of holiday travelers and what you'll want to know to be prepared yourself. Whether you are flying for the first time or as part of your holiday tradition, remember that the skies are vast, and there is always something new to learn. And with the new terminal construction going on, the key to successful holiday flying lies in continuous learning, thorough being prepared, and a commitment to staying current and proficient. Tune in! Only on Speaking of Travel!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Fede Vargas was born in Mexico and raised in Canada. He's a former adrenaline-driven sales exec who is now on a purpose-driven podcasting journey and the creator and host of the popular podcast My Most Authentic Life.Fede shares how he connects with people choosing to live courageously and inspire and empower us to create the life we truly want to explore with self-compassion, self-care, and humility. His podcast was inspired and born because of his own transformational journey while living in Mexico. Discover what authenticity means to him and how travel shapes these experiences.Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how the new airport design more than doubles the square footage of the current terminal and is planned to accommodate future growth. Find out how the phasing of the new terminal will unfold to maintain safe airport operations for your passenger experience. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Amit Jaipuria, founder of Postcard Travel Club, is connecting luxury travelers with boutique hotels and tours that advance responsible tourism and shares why storytelling helps make travel a force for good. When you put people who live in and care about destinations at the center of travel content, their innate joy in sharing their stories and their passion for place says it all.Amit shares the importance of storytelling in promoting responsible tourism and how Postcard is helping users identify hotels and tours that advance responsible tourism and helping them build their wish lists to travel more sustainably. And find out what's coming up at Postcard in the near future in terms of features.With airports set as the core driver of travel and tourism industry changes, they are being transformed in the process. Also on this episode of Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how the airport is transforming right now and the purpose of all this change. Tune in. Only on Speaking of Travel. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Mark Gordon Smith, founder of Private Italy Tours, shares the current state of travel to Italy. Find out how hotel costs in Italy are changing and which websites you can use to find competitive fares and techniques to negotiate directly with airlines. Mark also shares where visitors are going in Italy to avoid crowds and large cities, the new itinerary services offered by Private Italy Tours, and their newest tour addition in 2024 to Trentino Alto-Adige.Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how design, engineering, financing and construction take significant time in the “airport world,” and how this well-connected airport is leading the way to the future. Stay tuned! Only on Speaking of Travel.Guest Links:www.private-italy.comhttps://flyavl.comThanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Loti Woods, Co-Founder and Ex. Director of Champions For Wildlife, shares how traveling and educating children about how to love wildlife using art is helping create a passion for helping to change the world. Loti and her husband travel around the country for their nonprofit Champions for Wildlife with a very simple mission: To inspire kids to fall in love with wildlife using art. Their focus is on underdog species like the red wolf which only lives in one place in the world - North Carolina.Before the pandemic, Loti had traveled to over 100 countries. When the pandemic hit, she and husband decided to quit flying and explore the US in an RV.Loti shares how meeting so many passionate people in conservation has created a community of people who support and advocate for wildlife. Donations and volunteers are always welcome and needed to support the nonprofit. Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how one of the best-connected regional airports in the country, is moving to the future and taking off on the most significant infrastructure endeavors in the airport's 60-plus year history. Tune in! Guest LinksChampions for WildlifeAsheville Regional Airport Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Imagine hospitality providers who instill their guests with the confidence and inspiration to try new things and new places to explore.Jennifer Simpson, CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and co-owner of Bespoke Experiences, based in New Orleans, provides custom, luxury travel services in 17 cities throughout the US and Canada. Jennifer shares why creating superlative human experiences that connect consumers in new and innovative ways, while doing what is right for society and the planet, is the future and she describes some reasons why people adopt luxury travel.Also on Speaking of Travel is Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, to share how this airport is standing at a pivotal moment to shape the future.Tina explains why their groundbreaking historical journey for new growth is bigger than anything experienced in the airport's history and how the construction of the new airport terminal is a natural next step for  connecting the Western North Carolina region to the world. Stay tuned! Only on Speaking of Travel!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Guy Groom, an independent traveler with a passion for going off track into remote locations and exploring isolated cultures, shares how his inspirations for traveling changed over time and why not all those who wander are lost.Guy explains why the freedom to wake up and do what presents itself to him is priceless, and what it feels like to truly be in the moment in the environment.  And how his joy in finding the "golden threads" in this world is so magical.Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how the airport is looking to the future as passenger numbers continue to increase and how it projects trafficking for decades to come. Currently the airport is served by six airlines providing nonstop service to 26 unique airport destinations.As with any airport's growth, a city grows with it. When that growth spikes in the next few years, local businesses and residents must be ready for the swift changes that follow. Tina updates construction and timelines.Tune in! Only on Speaking of Travel. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

For author Sierra Godfrey, living abroad as a child opened her eyes to the greater world and made her appreciate change. Sierra shares how her love of finding home and transformation helped create uplifting stories.Sierra is a Santa Cruz, CA, native and her love for her hometown comes through in her debut novel, A Very Typical Family. Her forthcoming  novel, The Second Chance Hotel, is set in Greece where she lived with her mother when she was a young girl.For Sierra, writing is where she discovers home and what home is. She shares how her love of travel and the memories of her adventures have inspired her to create interesting characters. And how writing as a woman helps her come to terms with her own feelings and dreams. A must read! Also on Speaking of Travel, for all you dog lovers out there, Jeff Krider & Patti Moore of Barkwells, a unique, dog-centric place in Western North Carolina, share why their small, peaceful community of vacation guest homes is the perfect destination for dogs and the people who love them. And, Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how airports today are creating more creative, flexible and innovative methods to keep passengers satisfied while trying to keep up epic growth. A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Flying isn't always the most enjoyable part of a vacation and some of the biggest airports in America can challenge even the most patient traveler.  But not every airport has to cause frustration. There are a lot of smaller airports, even ones near big cities like Los Angeles or major vacation destinations such as Yellowstone National Park, that offer a charming experience. On the latest episode of PennyWise, host Nat Cardona talks with Sally French of NerdWallet about her article: 9 of America's Most Charming Airports French's list highlights airports that offer unbeatable views, unique amenities and a great atmosphere. To qualify for this list, airports also had to have fewer than 1.5 million arriving passengers in 2022. By comparison, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International had more than 37 million arriving passengers in 2022. Before you book your next trip, give these airports your consideration. About this program Nat Cardona is host of PennyWise as well as Lee Enterprise's true-crime podcast Late Edition: Crime Beat Chronicles. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here. PFUeZmwF91qwtZBTEMf3Support the show: https://omny.fm/shows/pennywiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann created Letters From Home in the style of USO dances with a witty, modern edge. Their performances are funny and heartfelt and they share stories from their recently completed “Letters From Home 50 States Tour.” They traveled to every state of the country focusing on what unites us as a country, rather than what divides us. “It kind of makes people think and appreciate the freedoms they've been given,” Dan said. “The family of veterans often get teary-eyed and moved. Which we love, because that's why we're doing it. It's very rewarding.”Discover how Erinn and Dan embrace the power of positive thinking, attitude and effort as they sing and dance their way into the hearts of heros. Also on Speaking of Travel, find out how to really build bridges and develop partnership frameworks with Mark Collins, Partnerships Manager for RomanticAsheville.com. Mark shares some tips on how to build a successful travel partner network. And, as passenger numbers climb in air travel, airports are moving forward with expansions. At the Asheville Regional Airport, they are leading the way improving overall efficiency and boosting safety. With all of this comes growth and the airport is expanding to meet the rising demand. Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport shares updates on what you will need to know when traveling to and from the airport. Only on Speaking of Travel Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Sahara Rose De Vore is a wellness travel coach and founder of The Travel Coach Network, a global community of travel coaches. She shares why travel coaching is reshaping how travel is viewed today. There is more depth to why people want (or need) to travel and Sahara explains how travel coaches help identify motivating reasons for a trip while helping set specific intentions for the transformation, feeling, and changes the trip provides.The Travel Coach Network is home to the world's first and only growing database of travel coaches who specialize in a wide range of niches and areas of expertise. Discover the many ways travel coaches can plan and book trips and help work through stepping out of a comfort zone, learning how to create and manage a budget, and using travel as a tool to thrive in personal life, work-life, and beyond.Also on Speaking of Travel is Kasey Hotchkiss, owner of Asheville Detours and co-owner of Blue Ridge Wine Tours, to share fun opportunities in Asheville to get to know the whole community. Fun times ahead! And, if you've noticed how packed the airlines are for travelers these days, you're not alone! With a huge increase in air travel, the Asheville Regional Airport is creating resources to help you prepare ahead of time. Tina Kinsey with the Asheville Regional Airport tells us more on how to become a savvy traveler.  Tune in right here on Speaking of Travel. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Mark Gordon Smith, founder of Private Italy Tours, shares why travelers fall in love with Italy and why people keep going back to visit. Today Italy is reaping the benefits of travelers wanting to explore this beautiful country. Mark explains the state of travel in Italy today and why unique places like Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria are gaining more attention.With an increased demand in travel to Italy, Mark is not only leading tours to these wonderful locations off the beaten path, he's also focusing on itinerary planning services to provide a more exclusive option to explore Italy on your own.Mark loves to share experiences with the Italian culture so he creates the most perfect, relaxing experiences. Imagine being in Italy in your own villa with visits to small, family-owned wineries and interactive cooking classes. And to get you in the mood for Italy, Mark shares how he puts into words his own memories, now an Italian Trilogy, all providing a uniquely personal look into the beauty of Italy.Discover how Mark can help you plan your perfect trip to this special travel destination.Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how airports are constantly looking at expanding as travel volumes continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels. Find out what future planning looks like when the future is catching up with us.Tune in!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

What do you do when a friend asks you to pack your things and take a trip ASAP? For Terri Lynn Queen, you just say YES! Find out how a quick, spontaneous trip to Las Vegas became a most memorable adventure. Terri Lynn is a regional/national media consultant with iHeart Media (for 33 years!) who loves to travel. She shares stories of how traveling with her children when they were young created a special bond on the long road trips with her dad, allowing them to all develop a wandering spirit. Find out how saying yes to traveling spontaneously with friends is sometimes the best fun of all. Terri Lynn shares some travel tips to make your adventure run as smoothly as possible and even save you money! Also on Speaking of Travel, Jen Brooks of RomanticAsheville.com, provides some top picks for everything Spring in and around North Carolina's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. And Tina Kinsey, VP of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how the airport is positioning itself as a catalyst for economic regeneration and growth.Tune in! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Michael Juergens is a courageous serial entrepreneur and certified sommelier. As the founder of the Bhutan Wine Company, he is leading the development of the wine industry in the magical Himalayan country.Michael is an adventure race addict who optimized the runners mindset in all areas of his life. He's a sought-after speaker and author and owns the award-winning SoCal Rum company. Add to this he's a professor at the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of CA, Irvine. And remember, he invented the wine industry in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Discover how he defies a comfort zone and looks for adventure whenever, and wherever, he can.Also on Speaking of Travel, Mark Robertson, founder of the destination elopement and micro wedding company, Simple I Do's, shares how his company was founded to bring people together for their special day.And Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport shares some groundbreaking news on how the investments for their future are in motion today. Stay tuned! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

This year marks a milestone for Speaking of Travel... 10 years! And more good news... While people are totally wired to visuals, the podcast industry just continues to grow over the years. Adam Stoker, President and CEO of Relic, host of the Destination Marketing Podcast, and founder of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network, explains how to use the destination's resources to plan your trip. Adam recounts his backstory and why owned media is so important in tourism today. And find out some of Adam's favorite destination podcasts. Also on Speaking of Travel is Kevan Frazier, one of the co-owners of Well Played Board Game Café in Asheville's South Slope, to share why playing games just leaves you happy and why playing board games is a thing!And Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport shares how airports prepare and keep you safe during the winter months and offers up some tips to make sure your flying experience is awesome.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Southern Scotland is a magical land and is on Lonely Planet's list of top 30 places to travel in 2023. You can go visit with tour leader Tebbe Davis and Mark Nicol, a native of the Scottish Borders. Mark and Tebbe will be visiting sites taking guests back in time through the tumultuous history of the area from Roman and Viking invasions to the 400 year wars of Independence with England. They will also visit sites which allude to the areas with great spiritual heritage like Stone Circles, Iron Age hill forts and portals to the other world. Mark shares why trees are sacred to the people of Scotland and explains why in the South there are some fine examples of ancient historical and biologically fascinating trees, particularly the Yew tree, revered through history as magical beings with powers to give and take life.Also on Speaking of Travel, Jen Brooks of RomanticAsheville.com, the most popular online travel guide to the mountains and foothills surrounding Asheville and Western North Carolina, gives us the scoop on why winter is one of the best seasons ever.And Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport shares some exciting news about their new Air Traffic Control Tower and what that means to the ever-growing regional airport. A great show and a must listen! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Mark Wolters helps people help themselves when they are traveling so they can take charge of their own vacations. Mark shares his family's success as influencers and as our travel go-to resources. Mark is committed to telling it like it is. So, he does. Honest travel isn't a catch phrase for Mark - it's a way of life for him and his family.Mark's day job is as a Professor of Marketing (PhD) and he has worked, lived, studied, and taught in more than a dozen countries and traveled to many dozens more. His passion for teaching and helping others to see and experience the world is legendary.Also on Speaking of Travel, Justin Bellame, founder of the JB Media Group and the publisher of Romantic Asheville.com, shares some guidance, knowledge, and insight on creative ideas to help push nonprofits forward.  And if you're thinking of traveling by air anytime soon, remember it can sometimes be confusing so it's always a good idea to be prepared. Tina Kinsey, VP of Marketing, PR and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, fills us in on some important information to put your mind at rest so you can have your best trip ever! So dream big and tune in. There's a good chance he has videos from that place. Great advice! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Kenny Stockard grew up singing with his family at home, in church and traveling. Today he has a fresh take on traditional R&B, fusing elements of soul, neo soul and jazz with energetic harmonies, pure joy and hope.Kenny's love for music and his calling to be a musician began as a young child and he knew he wanted to use his voice to lift people's hearts. "I sang all the time," he said.You'll love the vibe and the mood he creates because Kenny's joy is contagious. He shares the meaning behind his songs and how he makes each performance feel personal and truly unique. Kenny connects to each of us on a deeply spiritual, emotional and loving way. Also on Speaking of Travel, have you ever wondered how an airport plans for growth? They don't have a crystal ball to forecast how many tickets will sell or how many people will come to town. But there are ways they plan for the future. Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport shares how this airport is ready for continued expansion. A must listen! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Imagine turning your passion for adventure into a meaningful cause to help save the planet. Jasper Horsey shares why he and his three mates began Tuk South and spent the last of their savings on two Tuk-Tuks to travel the world and highlight the conservation of wild spaces and the people protecting them.Discover why Jasper, Josh, Ivo and Robbie, four conservation-minded adventurers living in Kenya, decided to embark on a daring expedition to raise awareness and money for rangers on the frontline -- by driving from Kenya to Cape Town, and beyond, in Tuk Tuks. Jasper shares why the fab four decided to set out on this odyssey to raise awareness of  COVID's effect on conservation and the importance of wildlife rangers, the heroes who help maintain the balance between communities and wildlife. With the conservation of some of the planet's most important habitats and wildlife in danger of poaching, illegal logging and the exploitation of natural resources, raising funds for wildlife rangers was an obvious choice for Tuk South. Their story is about giving back and they are working alongside "For Rangers," a humanitarian charity and wildlife conservation organization. Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares some fall air travel trends and what we can expect moving into the changing season.

Namrata Patel's poignant and witty story, “The Candid Life of Meena Dave,” explores diaspora and dual-cultural identity among Indian Americans and why traveling helps to better understand what home really means.Namrata explores why travel, patience and perseverance are valuable traits to cultivate and pushes you to keep trying. "There's an old saying that goes, 'If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.' This captures the essence of perseverance. Even when things get hard – which they almost always do – perseverance pushes you to keep trying."Also on Speaking of Travel, Jen Brooks of Romantic Asheville.com. provides a fall color forecast for the Blue Ridge Mountain region in Western North Carolina and shares how to celebrate one of the most beautiful times to travel.And Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport fills us in on how the airport is dedicated to community engagement and how it supports the region with a fundamental focus on giving back. 

Clark Lovelace, Executive Director for the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority in Western North Carolina, shares how sustainable and educational initiatives help improve healthy growth and protects natural resources. Despite the challenges over the past few years, Clark, his team, and members of the community continue to step up. Their tourism leaders understand the needs of locals and guests and want to help improve their quality of life by taking care of each other and the planet.Clark explores current trends in travel and tourism and the impact to the region and how important it is to be focused on areas beyond simply bringing visitors to the county. Discover how the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority shifted from a destination marketing organization to a destination management organization in order to focus on sustainability, safety and infrastructure.Also on Speaking of Travel, go behind the scenes with Tina Kinsey, Vice-President of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport and find out how great airports keep their priorities straight and focus on what matters to its passengers. 

Andy Teirstein composes for film, opera, and movement theater and he finds inspiration in the folk roots of modern culture and as a folk fiddle and banjo player. His new album, “Restless Nation,” reflects, musically, on his many travels.Andy's early life reflects an eclectic background comprised of music, clown work, exploration, and acting. A vagabond by nature, his travels have helped bring strangers together, shatter stereotypes and open our minds to limitless possibility.  The Village Voice said Andy's music "seems to speak in celestial accents of some utopia whose chief industry is dancing." A must listen! Also on Speaking of Travel is Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport to share tips on what you will need to know about air travel this summer.

Georgette Blau, founder of On Location Tours, offers the only TV and movie-themed bus and walking tours in NYC and Boston. Discover why her tours are a unique part of tourism and the phenomenon of TV and movie tours.Georgette founded On Location Tours in 1999 and  it has quickly become one of the East Coast's most popular tourist attractions serving over 100,000 tourists and locals annually.  On Location Tours provides an opportunity to straddle fiction and reality so you feel as though you are part of the TV show or movie, ultimately bringing you closer to the characters themselves. Fun times ahead!Speaking of tours, also on Speaking Of Travel is Kaye Bentley, founder of Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, a one-of-a-kind tour showcasing the most spectacular views, craft cocktails and historic landmarks in the Blue Ridge Mountains. And did you know the Asheville Regional Airport has a critical role in unlocking the growth potential of the entire region? Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport shares how they are dealing with passenger traffic growth to continue creating a balanced and use-friendly airport experience. 

“Ikigai is the concept of living joyfully and with meaning. It is identifying that intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs.”   Cathleen Klibanoff is a sculptural painter and storyteller who lives in Asheville, NC, with her husband, son, and two dogs. She is a published artist and writer. She has shown at the FemArt Gallery in Jacksonville, FL, Indianapolis Art Center, Foundations Gallery, Asheville Regional Airport, and the Grand Bohemian Gallery in Asheville.   Learn more about Cathleen on CathleenKlibArt.com. Follow her on Instagram.     Sponsor Today's episode is sponsored by:   Together Women Rise is dedicated to ensuring that every woman and girl has the opportunity to live freely, pursue her dreams, and reach her full potential. We are a powerful community of women and allies engaged in learning, giving, and community building. Visit TogetherWomenRise.org to learn more and join us!   Picked Cherries social podcasting app is the destination for the best podcast listening experience for all listeners. Download the app for FREE on Google Play and the App Store. Share podcasts like never before with Picked Cherries. Learn more at PickedCherries.com.     Find Us Online! Website: iamJulietHahn.com Instagram: @iamjuliethahn Twitter: @iamjuliethahn LinkedIn: Juliet Hahn FB: @iamjuliethahn Fireside: Juliet Hahn Clubhouse: @iamjuliethahn YouTube: Juliet Hahn

Katie Wilson, Director and CEO of Grow Abroad Asheville, is a born teacher and life-long learner with a purpose to connect people, places and ideas. Grow Abroad Asheville helps create future agents of change and global citizens. “It is my purpose on this planet to connect people, places, and ideas. I believe in the necessity of empowering one another and believe it is done through fun, play, and support." Katie shares how Grow Abroad Asheville provides opportunities for intercultural learning and sharing. Find out how you can become a host family and become part of a diverse community where cultural immersion is the name of the game! Also on Speaking of Travel, Kim Murray, the new Executive Director of the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association, shares how a culture of collaboration and stewardship goes a long way to keep the kitchens cooking and the tables set. And if you are beginning to travel again, Tina Kinsey from the Asheville Regional Airport,explains how airports continue to move forward with innovative ideas to ensure you have the best, and easiest experience possible. 

Nineteen-year-old James Parton is a photographer and filmmaker and is creating a movie about ecology and the connectedness of global ecosystems. The project focuses on less known issues and brings them into the spotlight to help provide solutions for all of us. James plans to show what we can do to help combat these situations. His stories are uplifting and inspiring as he creates a collective community to help make a positive change.  Also on Speaking of Travel, Garrett Martin, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, outdoor photographer, conservationist and owner of the production company - VentureLife Films, shares his newest venture, THE GREAT FOREST, which follows conservationists throughout southern Appalachia as they look to manage two of the most biodiverse and visited national forests in the country. And, a conversation with with Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport. With so many state and national parks in this country, you might find yourself flying somewhere to be outside someplace else. And that could mean hanging out in the airport for a bit. Tina shares some ideas from what she sees and hears from passengers who are making that wait fun. 

Juan Carlos Zuniga is a biologist and the program manager of the Costa Rico site for Ecology Project International (EPI). He shares how their hands-on, science-focused programs around the world are life-changing.Founded as a nonprofit organization in 2001, Ecology Project International creates positive long-term environmental impacts through its science education programs, conservation initiatives, and engagement with local communities and partners. EPI's travel programs are designed to nurture the sense of discovery at the heart of all learning. Juan Carlos shares how students and teachers are free to explore, inquire, and investigate all their curiosities. By working with wildlife and helping out researchers, the program  ignites a passion for science and conservation that lasts a lifetime.Also on Speaking of Travel, Justin Bellame, an innovator, successful entrepreneur and travel industry expert, explains how his companies and partners are supporting each other with resiliency and resolve. And Tina Kinsey of the Asheville Regional Airport sheds some light on what's new and important to know when you are going through an airport and boarding a plane these days to ensure our trips run smoothly. 

Matt Bowles co-founded Maverick Investor Group in 2007 as a fully remote real estate brokerage company. He also hosts The Maverick Show podcast while living a location-independent lifestyle as a digital nomad with no permanent base since 2013. Over the last nine years, he's run his company from 65 different countries on six continents. Matt shares how he created his travel lifestyle as a full time digital nomad with no permanent base as a way to find financial success and location independence. Also on Speaking of Travel is Andrew Nehlig, founder of the Sauna House in Asheville, NC. Andrew created a communal sauna bathing space that delivers health benefits, boosts your mood and provides human connection in a safe, mindful environment. And join Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport for some seasonal travel tips and updates on air travel overall. 

Kim Giovacco, owner of Veg Jaunts and Journeys, shows you the world with a vegan focus by supporting vegan businesses like restaurants, food tours and vegan cooking schools. Kim shares how a vegan lifestyle can be easy and healthy. Her epic tours are expanding to celebrate the whole-food, plant based way of eating which actually differs from vegan way of eating. And instead of mainly offering European tours, half of her tour schedule will now take place in North America, offering vegan tours near national parks in the US and Canada.Find out why this lifestyle is growing globally and what you can do to learn more by traveling with Kim. Lots of good info here!Also on Speaking of Travel, discover how to have a perfect winter getaway with plenty of waterfalls, scenic views, iconic forests and wonderful trails for hiking with Clark Lovelace of the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Development in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. And if you're thinking of traveling by air and maybe haven't been on a plane in a while, Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport fills you in on what's new and helps you find the answers you need. 

When you are passionate about something, there's no stopping you. Susan Gibson started volunteering in her hometown of Toronto, Canada as a teenager. And her book, "How To Be An Amazing Volunteer Overseas," is a practical and useful tool to help motivate aspiring volunteers to contribute in the most meaningful ways. Susan has been involved in the non-profit world for more than 35 years and has worked and volunteered in 70 countries. She is also a philanthropist actively engaged in the areas of refugees, human rights and education for girls. Based in London for the past 20 years, today Susan lives in Washington, DC, enjoying promoting her book to young people who are so inspired to have meaningful volunteer experiences locally and overseas.Also on Speaking of Travel, Mark Collins, Partnerships Manager for RomanticAsheville.com,shares how resiliency and caring for others really makes an impact. 

Nathan Evans Fox is an accomplished songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His fourth album, Wasted Love, ignites joy, nostalgia and solidarity, shifting simmering anger and contemplative reflection to wry wit and unexpected sass.Writing the album in the midst of all this loss and uncertainty, Nathan wanted to write songs that would provide respite. In this sense, Fox's music is all about work: blue-collar work, care work, reflective work. "We need music to do work for us that we're too tired to do ourselves. Our feelings are spent and our ability to do work is exhausted and we just need somebody to put some good feeling back in our body," Nathan said.Nathan was trained as a hospital chaplain and his songs draw on his proximity to grief, his struggles with religion, his love of place, and a fast commitment to reflective work.  A must listen! Also on Speaking of Travel, Jen Brooks of RomanticAsheville.com, the most popular online travel guide to the mountains and foothills surrounding Asheville and Western North Carolina, gives us the lowdown on all there is to see and do in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  And for those of you preparing to get on a plane this winter season, there are some easy tips to help alleviate some stress before you fly. Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport provides some helpful tips to help ensure you stay rested, revitalized and ready for what each day holds. 

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series continues and helps inspire actions through environmental stewardship. Richard Crawford is passionate about the health of our planet and finds solutions as he travels the world. During season one of Amazon Prime's "Leave No Trace TV," Richard brought us inside some of the world's most awe-inspiring destinations and connected us with cultures around the globe. And he delivers solutions to becoming more mindful travelers.With season two approaching, Richard fills us in on what's in store and where he's headed as our ambassador to conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism today and in the future. Also on Speaking of Travel, laugh to the point of tears with Jen Lauzon, the co-founder of LaZoom Tours in Asheville, NC. Leave your exhausting days and fretful nights behind and get a smile on your face.And be aware of what to expect this holiday season to ensure you're a savvy and safe traveler. There are things you really must know. Tina Kinsey at the Asheville Regional Airport provides us with some travel tips.Asheville Regional Airport Is A Gateway Asheville Regional Airport is Western North Carolina's Gateway. When you fly home, you're home! Prestige Subaru- Welcome To Subieville We're grateful to serve our community's local charities and non-profits with our Love Promise! Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours Puts You On TOP Of Asheville's Scenic Beauty And Intriguing History!Romantic Asheville Offers Getaway Ideas Plan A Getaway Trip To Asheville & The North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains And The Land Of The Sky!Dream Big With HomeTrust Bank Get Ready For What's Next With A Banking Partner You Can Trust. Dream Big With HomeTrust Bank.

Mark Gordon Smith, founder of Private Italy Tours, recently returned from a four-week trip through Italy.  Mark shares how easy, based on his experience, travel is today and what you need to know to be stress-free. International travel is changing every day, and Mark provides a first-hand account of what it's really like to embark on a trip overseas to one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. Also, Don Cason, Executive Director for the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority in Western North Carolina, fills us in on some fun-filled, and family friendly, winter activities in this beautiful mountain region.And if you're taking to the skies this holiday season, be prepared for a drama-free experience. Tina Kinsey, Director of Marketing, PR and Air Service Development for the Asheville Regional Airport, provides some useful tips on how to fly safer and what to expect during the holidays. And where to go for sun and fun!

Andrew L. Nehlig, founder of the Sauna House in Asheville, NC, is an ambassador for health and wellbeing. Discover how Andrew's own wellness journey, and his travels around the world, became the catalyst to create a communal bathing experience. And Justin Bellame, the publisher of Romantic Asheville.com, shares what the latest travel trends are looking like and how innovative marketing approaches are soaring high. Also, Tina Kinsey Director of Marketing, PR and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, provides an update on their expansion plans for sustainable growth and success as an airport for the next 50+ years. Asheville Regional Airport Is A Gateway Asheville Regional Airport is Western North Carolina's Gateway. When you fly home, you're home! Prestige Subaru- Welcome To Subieville We're grateful to serve our community's local charities and non-profits with our Love Promise! Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours Puts You On TOP Of Asheville's Scenic Beauty And Intriguing History!Romantic Asheville Offers Getaway Ideas Plan A Getaway Trip To Asheville & The North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains And The Land Of The Sky!Dream Big With HomeTrust Bank Get Ready For What's Next With A Banking Partner You Can Trust. Dream Big With HomeTrust Bank.