Podcast appearances and mentions of matthew upchurch

Matthew Upchurch is a prominent figure in the luxury travel industry as the CEO of Virtuoso, a leading global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel. He sits down with Scott Kerr to talk about why he believes the power of human expertise, technology, and personal connection has positioned Virtuoso at the forefront of luxury travel's future. They also have a deep conversation about who today's luxury travelers are and what they want, the resurgence of the travel advisor, why AI in travel will be about "automating the predictable and humanizing the exceptional", and what defines true luxury hospitality today. Plus: Why Virtuoso Travel Week is considered the 'Fashion Week of travel'.Featuring: Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso (virtuoso.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout The Luxury Item podcast: The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.Stay Connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter sits down with Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King for an extended conversation on the power of travel and tourism, service, and America's continuing division on race. Then, Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - stops by to shed some insight on how travel disruptions create unexpected travel opportunities. Finally, Sean McBurney - Regional President of Caesars Entertainment - speaks about the iconic hotel's history in a city that continues to reinvent itself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peter sits down with Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King for an extended conversation on the power of travel and tourism, service, and America's continuing division on race. Then, Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - stops by to shed some insight on how travel disruptions create unexpected travel opportunities. Finally, Sean McBurney - Regional President of Caesars Entertainment - speaks about the iconic hotel's history in a city that continues to reinvent itself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week's Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas about what changes his group made to the event this year . Upchurch also discusses the state of the travel advisor profession, how artificial intelligence is impacting advisors and what the future hold for his organization. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Peter sits down with the CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch for a conversation about his approach to understanding the changing nature of traveler behavior and some interesting generational shifts we are seeing. Then, the airline perspective with Antonoaldo Neves - Group CEO of Etihad Airlines - on the exponential growth of the region and what it actually means to travelers. Finally, the real changes happening in Dubai as it transitions from a fly through destination to a fly-TO destination. Issam Kazim - the CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism - stops by with some surprising facts and figures and some fast moving, dramatic changes throughout the region.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg - from The Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Peter sits down with the CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch for a conversation about his approach to understanding the changing nature of traveler behavior and some interesting generational shifts we are seeing. Then, the airline perspective with Antonoaldo Neves - Group CEO of Etihad Airlines - on the exponential growth of the region and what it actually means to travelers. Finally, the real changes happening in Dubai as it transitions from a fly through destination to a fly-TO destination. Issam Kazim - the CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism - stops by with some surprising facts and figures and some fast moving, dramatic changes throughout the region.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report an update on his luxury travel network, why Virtuoso selected Dubai to host its Symposium, and the state of the luxury travel today. At a conference where the host hotels included such icons as the Burj El Arab and the brand new Atlantis-The Royal, Virtuoso members were able to experience the state of the art in luxury accommodations. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. It is a new year, but does that mean a new direction for travel? Peter sits down with Jon Gieselman - President of Expedia Brands - to talk about changes in traveler behavior and expectations. Then, how full will planes be this year? Peter sits down with Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - on the changes he is seeing - from off season travel to the growing use of AI. Then, old friend and legendary chef Wolfgang Puck, stops by to chat about the changes in restaurants, food choices, and of course, the cost of going out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg – from the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. It is a new year, but does that mean a new direction for travel? Peter sits down with Jon Gieselman - President of Expedia Brands - to talk about changes in traveler behavior and expectations. Then, how full will planes be this year? Peter sits down with Matthew Upchurch - CEO of Virtuoso - on the changes he is seeing - from off season travel to the growing use of AI. Then, old friend and legendary chef Wolfgang Puck, stops by to chat about the changes in restaurants, food choices, and of course, the cost of going out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Always sharing essential thoughts, Virtuoso supremo Matthew Upchurch returns by popular demand.

Joining us today for the second time is Matthew Upchurch, one of the most influential people in the world of luxury travel, and the CEO of Virtuoso. Last time Matthew joined us, we had an insightful conversation about the history of travel, so this time around I thought we'd focus on the future of travel.  We delve into topics as diverse as AI, the impact of technology on trust, the richness of having friends around the world, intergenerational collaboration, and more.    Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. A look at airlines, world travel, and travel insurance. Peter sits down with Matthew Upchurch - President and CEO of Virtuoso - for a conversation on airlines as oligopolies and what that means to you. Then, Julia Simpson - President of WTTC - stops by with some staggering numbers on world travel and how it could get even bigger. Finally, Peter chats with Richard Aquino - from Allianz Insurance - on how some travel insurance policies -- and what they cover -- have changed in the post pandemic world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- from The Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. A look at airlines, world travel, and travel insurance. Peter sits down with Matthew Upchurch - President and CEO of Virtuoso - for a conversation on airlines as oligopolies and what that means to you. Then, Julia Simpson - President of WTTC - stops by with some staggering numbers on world travel and how it could get even bigger. Finally, Peter chats with Richard Aquino - from Allianz Insurance - on how some travel insurance policies -- and what they cover -- have changed in the post pandemic world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, sits down with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report to review last week's Virtuoso Travel Week, the state of the Virtuoso luxury travel network today, how now just might be the best time to be a travel advisor. For more information on Virtuoso, visit www.virtuoso.com.  If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from The 2023 Virtuoso Symposium in Montreal, Quebec. Planes are full and airfares are skyhigh, and at the same time, many airlines are cutting back on routes. Mike Boyd - Aviation Consultant & President of Boyd Group International - stops by with his take on another cutback – customer service. Then, we catch up with Matthew Upchurch - The CEO of Virtuoso - on the explosion of luxury travel and what it means for you, pricing and your choices. Finally, we address the issue of travel insurance -- often confusing, often misleading, but in many cases essential, with Richard Aquino from Allianz, the largest travel insurance company in the world - on what you need to know -- and deciphering policy language before you ever commit to buying the insurance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from The 2023 Virtuoso Symposium in Montreal, Quebec. Planes are full and airfares are skyhigh, and at the same time, many airlines are cutting back on routes. Mike Boyd - Aviation Consultant & President of Boyd Group International - stops by with his take on another cutback – customer service. Then, we catch up with Matthew Upchurch - The CEO of Virtuoso - on the explosion of luxury travel and what it means for you, pricing and your choices. Finally, we address the issue of travel insurance -- often confusing, often misleading, but in many cases essential, with Richard Aquino from Allianz, the largest travel insurance company in the world - on what you need to know -- and deciphering policy language before you ever commit to buying the insurance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of luxury travel network Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week's Virtuoso Symposium in Montreal about how his organization has changed during the pandemic to meet the evolving needs of its travel advisors, preferred suppliers and luxury travel customers. Upchurch describes the strategies his group has followed and how it's recreating itself to reflect the new luxury market. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- coming fromThe Forbes Global Travel Summit In Las Vegas, where Peter is joined by a number of global travel leaders. Hotelier and entrepreneur Chris Burch (you might remember his ex-wife Tory Burch) talks about the dynamic changes in traveler behavior and expectations in the post pandemic world. Then, Matthew Upchurch, ceo of Virtuoso checks in to talk about the changes in the travel industry that no one saw coming, but the changes you need to know about to adjust to this brave new world.. Then, Alan Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Montage International, shares not only his thoughts on service that go beyond simple and often misleading corporate mission statements to some of his pet peeves, starting with hotel lighting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg -- coming fromThe Forbes Global Travel Summit In Las Vegas, where Peter is joined by a number of global travel leaders. Hotelier and entrepreneur Chris Burch (you might remember his ex-wife Tory Burch) talks about the dynamic changes in traveler behavior and expectations in the post pandemic world. Then, Matthew Upchurch, ceo of Virtuoso checks in to talk about the changes in the travel industry that no one saw coming, but the changes you need to know about to adjust to this brave new world.. Then, Alan Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Montage International, shares not only his thoughts on service that go beyond simple and often misleading corporate mission statements to some of his pet peeves, starting with hotel lighting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of luxury travel network Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about last week's World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first time WTTC has held the event in that country. Upchurch details why WTTC is such an essential organization, why he joined in the first place, and why he is playing an active role in the group. Upchurch also gives us his impressions of Saudi Arabia as it reopens to the world of travel and tourism. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com and www.wttc.org. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

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Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, sits down with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report last week to talk about his luxury travel network, what the future holds for luxury travel, and how Virtuoso successfully pulled off its largest in-person conference, Virtuoso Travel Week, since the pandemic in Las Vegas. Upchurch talks about the latest Virtuoso programs, how the organization got through the last three years and what's to come. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

This week, TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman reports from Las Vegas for Virtuoso Travel Week. He first discusses the top trending news in the travel industry, including huge updates for cruise lines and big things happening in the air travel sector. Later in the show, Bowman interviews Matthew Upchurch, Chairman and CEO of Virtuoso. Upchurch provides insights on the latest trends he's seeing from the vast Virtuoso network. Virtuoso has 20,000 travel advisors around the world and generates an average of $25-30 billion in annual sales, making them a powerhouse in the industry with access to fantastic traveler data. The interview with Upchurch begins around the 14-minute mark. Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of luxury travel network Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw about the recently completed Virtuoso Symposium on Silver Dawn, what luxury travel business looks like as we emerge from the pandemic and face the challenge of the war in Ukraine, the latest booking trends in luxury travel destinations and product, how his agency members have gotten through the pandemic, and Virtuoso's strategic plan. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg provides a comprehensive update on the state of the cruise industry in 2022 from onboard the newest Silversea ship, Silver Dawn with President and Chief Executive Officer at Royal Caribbean Group Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch, Managing Editor of Cruise Critic Chris Gray Faust, and CEO of Tully Luxury Travel Mary Jean Tully.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg provides a comprehensive update on the state of the cruise industry in 2022 from onboard the newest Silversea ship, Silver Dawn with President and Chief Executive Officer at Royal Caribbean Group Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch, Managing Editor of Cruise Critic Chris Gray Faust, and CEO of Tully Luxury Travel Mary Jean Tully.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's show is about the evolution of travel - from the golden age of plane travel starting in the late 40s, to the excesses of the 80s, to the rapid changes brought about by the internet, 9/11, and the Covid-19 Pandemic.  My guest today is one of the most influential people in the luxury travel world, Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso Travel.  Matthew tells stories of how travel planning was done before the internet and explains what Virtuoso is and why every luxury traveler should know about it. We also discuss the benefits of travel, how we can think about sustainability as we come out of Covid, and how high end luxury travelers actually have more in common with backpackers than you might think.    Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the importance of travel advisors, staffing issues as the holiday season approaches, and vaccine mandates as the world reopens with CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch, Commercial Airline Pilot Greg Morris, and Asia Editor at The Economist Leo Mirani.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the importance of travel advisors, staffing issues as the holiday season approaches, and vaccine mandates as the world reopens with CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch, Commercial Airline Pilot Greg Morris, and Asia Editor at The Economist Leo Mirani.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In der Auftaktfolge des DZT-Branchenpodcasts steht der wichtigste Überseemarkt für den Incoming-Tourismus in Deutschland im Fokus: die USA. Gastgeberin Petra Hedorfer begrüßt mit Matthew D. Upchurch von Virtuoso und Kristin Karst von AMA Waterways zwei CEOs und Big Player der Reiseindustrie. Nach dem großen Einbruch 2020 ist für das Reiseland Deutschland ein Aufschwung zu sehen, auch weil die Bundesrepublik im Zuge der Pandemie im Vergleich zu anderen Destinationen noch interessanter für Amerikaner geworden ist. Der Aspekt der Gesundheitssicherheit ist durch Corona in den Vordergrund gerückt, zudem gibt es einen Trend zum bewussteren Reisen: Naturnähe, exklusive Erlebnisse an besonderen Orten und Nachhaltigkeit werden immer wichtiger. Urlauber geben mehr Geld aus und bleiben länger. Außerdem befassen sich Frau Hedorfer und ihre Gäste mit den Fragen, wie das Vor-Corona-Niveau erreicht und sogar übertroffen werden kann und warum Luxusreisende durch einen besonderen Zugang zu exklusiven Orten dem kulturellen Erbe, der Natur und der Wirtschaft helfen können.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his luxury travel network celebrated the anniversary of its rebranding in 2000 in Vienna last week, how Virtuoso has worked to help its members through the pandemic, and what the future holds for luxury travel. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

This week we’re turning the episode over to editor in chief Arnie Weissmann, who spoke last month with three major travel advisor players in London. Why London? The group was there at the invitation of a group of hoteliers who were mulling different ways to get the word out to Americans that London was “open” for travel. Their solution was to turn to the agency consortium Virtuoso, headed by Matthew Upchurch, and one of Virtuoso’s preferred suppliers, a tour company called Noteworthy that specializes in special access and exclusive experiences. In this episode you’ll hear from Weissmann, Upchurch, Vanessa McGovern, co-founder of Gifted Travel Network and Rob Karp, the founder of MilesAhead, about “process fatigue,” why travelers should choose a travel advisor as well as why travel advisors should be choosy about their travelers – and why it’s never been a better time to be a traveler. Overtourism. Customer service. And you’ll hear about experiences developed by Noteworthy and the guests’ coolest experiences in London. Sponsor: Our sponsor for this episode is Hurtigruten Expeditions. As a bonus to this episode, Hurtigruten Expeditions CEO Asta Lassesen chats with Travel Weekly's senior vice president of marketing Mary Pat Sullivan about the line's return to Antarctica, growth in expedition cruising and more. Listen through to the end of the episode. Related reading: Arnie Weissmann's From the Window Seat column on traveling to London with Virtuoso: https://www.travelweekly.com/Arnie-Weissmann/The-UK-89-percent-vaccinated-calls-for-help-Virtuoso-responds-with-41-advisors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the return of travel to the United Kingdom, extensive vaccination requirements, and some of the challenges the travel industry continues to face with President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association Roger Dow, Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch, and Travel Editor at The Independent Simon Calder.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the return of travel to the United Kingdom, extensive vaccination requirements, and some of the challenges the travel industry continues to face with President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association Roger Dow, Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch, and Travel Editor at The Independent Simon Calder.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter Bates, president and founder of Strategic Vision Inc., talks with Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, and Thomas Kochs, managing director of the Corinthia London, about the London luxury hotel scene as the U.K. emerges from the pandemic, how London hotels have adjusted to the new demands of the pandemic, and what the future holds for luxury travel in the U.K. and Europe. It's all part of a conference being held this week by London hoteliers and high-end destination management company Noteworthy hosting top Virtuoso travel advisors. For more information, visit www.strategicvision.org, www.virtuoso.com and www.corinthia.com/london. If interested, the original video of this podcast -- with supplemental pictures and video -- can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.  

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers how the past 17 months have changed the way people travel, the legal battle between cruise lines and the state of Florida, and the real life story behind the "The Money Plane Parts 1 and Part 2" episodes on Netflix's The Heist with Chairman and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Lines Frank Del Rio, CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch, and Chuck Malkus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers how the past 17 months have changed the way people travel, the legal battle between cruise lines and the state of Florida, and the real life story behind the "The Money Plane Parts 1 and Part 2" episodes on Netflix's The Heist with Chairman and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Lines Frank Del Rio, CEO of Virtuoso Matthew Upchurch, and Chuck Malkus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his luxury travel network just pulled off the largest travel conference of the year and how Virtuoso has helped its members get through the pandemic crisis. Upchurch also reveals what advance travel bookings look like for his group for the rest of this year and into 2022 and beyond, and how the pandemic has impacted luxury travel and travel in general for the next decade and beyond. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Leaders of some of the top consortia and marketing groups focused on luxury travel offer their assessment on what has changed in luxury travel and what has changed for luxury travel advisors after the pandemic. Will luxury travel return quickly? Will it emerge in the same way? James Shillinglaw, editor-in-chief of Insider Travel Report moderates a panel with Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso; Alex Sharpe, president and CEO of Signature Travel Network; Gabe Rizzi, president of Internova Travel Group and David Harris, president and CEO of Ensemble Travel Group. This discussion was originally broadcast as part of our Virtual Vacation Events-New Age of Luxury virtual show.  If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of luxury travel network Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw about the state of luxury travel, the definition of luxury today, how experiences matter more than ever, and how the pandemic has changed luxury travel. This interview was part of our Virtual Vacation Events-New Age of Luxury virtual show held last month. Virtuoso will hold its own in-person and virtual event based in Las Vegas next month for the first time in two years. For more information on Virtuoso, visit www.virtuoso.com.  If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch joins Bruce to talk about international luxury travel in the post-pandemic world. Virtuoso is a leading name in luxury travel with a network of nearly 20,000 advisors worldwide. As people were stuck at home, many of those travel advisors—a term Upchurch much prefers to ‘travel agents'—pivoted to help their clients plan big-ticket trips in the distant future. But as borders open, Upchurch says Virtuoso is seeing unprecedented demand for this summer and beyond. Now that we're ready to venture internationally again, how will we do it, where will we go, and what will we find? Will we return to our favorite destinations—some of which we were guilty of loving too much in what Upchurch calls the pre-pandemic Golden Age of Travel—or will we take advantage of our renewed freedoms to explore new and off-the-beaten-path destinations? Upchurch dives into issues of over-tourism, the lasting impacts of the pandemic, which destinations are booming—and which ones aren't—and the fundamental question of why people travel for leisure. He also shares some of his own travel plans, including the trip he's most excited about: a journey into space on one of Virgin Galactic's inaugural flights. Locations Mentioned in the Wallin Wrap-Up: Peru Aqua Nera river cruiser from Aqua Expeditions U.S. Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans Spain The Ritz Madrid, which recently reopened under the Mandarin Oriental flag Villa Magna, which is reopening as a Rosewood Hotel Four Seasons Madrid Japan Aman Kyoto Park Hyatt Kyoto Hotel the Mitsui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi   Learn more about Virtuoso and book your next trip with a Virtuoso travel advisor: https://www.virtuoso.com/travel ----------------------------------- Learn more about the podcast: https://www.curtco.com/travelthatmatters Hosted by: Bruce Wallin Produced by: AJ Moseley and Darra Stone Music by: Joey Salvia A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the potential return of the airline ticket change fee, the ways in which people are getting ready to travel and an update on Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration with The Points Guy Senior Reporter Zach Griff, Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch and Reuters Correspondent David Shepardson.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the potential return of the airline ticket change fee, the ways in which people are getting ready to travel and an update on Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration with The Points Guy Senior Reporter Zach Griff, Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch and Reuters Correspondent David Shepardson.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how COVID-19 pandemic has affected luxury travel, what kind of travel products and services Virtuoso clients want today, what's going to happen to travel advisors as a result of the crisis, and the value of advisors in a post-coronavirus pandemic future. This is part two of a two-part interview. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.   If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on Youtube by searching for the podcast's title.

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the luxury travel network's first virtual Virtuoso Week, how Virtuoso will stage events in the future, how he is working to restructure his luxury consortium, and what marketing and technology his group will focus on now and in the post-COVID-19 future. This is part one of a two-part interview. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.  If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on Youtube by searching for the podcast's title.

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