Podcasts about travel leaders group

John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the Travel Leaders Network EDGE conference, held this month in National Harbor, Md., about the key issues affecting the travel market and travel agencies today. Lovell reveals what's selling, why there's a need for travel advisors more than ever, why is the Golden Age for advisors and more. For more information, visit www.travelleadersgroup.com, www.travelleadersnetwork.com and www.travelleaders.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.

John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week's Travel Leaders Network EDGE conference in Nashville about where the network stands today and how its members have recovered from the pandemic period. Lovell details how Travel Leaders is leveraging the power of its parent Internova Travel Group, what sales look like for 2023 and into 2024, and why he believes now is the absolute “best time” to be a travel advisor. For more information, visit www.traveleadersnetwork.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.

John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week's Travel Leaders Network conference in Aurora, Colo., about the prospects for recovery in all segments of the travel business. Lovell's encouraging message is that pent-up demand after the pandemic will encourage travelers to book cruises, hotels, resorts, tours and more in top destinations despite rising inflation and fears of recession. For more information, visit www.travelleaders.com.  

This Week: Lance Lipkus, Vice President, Travel Leaders Group. Plus: Avoiding Russian airspace & cutting industry ties; WestJet Acquiring Sunwings; Significant changes in the AAdvantage program; Listener Q's: How will US Airlines build routes under current situation / Why so many hub to hub flights? Fine or Whine? & Shout-outs.

What Makes MAD Travel a Good Neighbor...Travel Leaders Network has been assisting travelers for nearly 30 years through our international alliance of agencies big and small. Backed by Travel Leaders Group – a powerful leader in both leisure and business travel – we represent all facets and styles of travel, giving us the unique advantage to plan every detail of your vacation or business trip to perfection.Travel is our passion and our life. We have personally been to destinations worldwide, stayed at the top hotels and resorts, sailed aboard a wide range of cruise ships and embarked on the most memorable tours—and we use those vast experiences to recommend the ideal match for each client.We also have established relationships with the travel industry's best cruise lines, hotel chains and tour providers, enabling us to provide special offers and amenities you won't find anywhere else—even online.We combine our experience and our industry relationships to create unique and exceptional travel experiences for each and every one of our clients. In short, we help you travel better.To learn more about MAD Travel, go to: https://www.madtravel.com/MAD Travel36 9th Street South, Suite 3Naples, FL 34102239-263-4433Support the show (https://goodneighborpodcast.com)

John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at Travel Leaders Network's recent EDGE conference in Orlando about how Travel Leaders has emerged from the pandemic, how it has helped its travel agency members, and the prospects for a full recovery for travel and travel advisors. For more information, visit www.travelleaders.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. 

John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his recent interview with Arnold Donald, president and CEO of Carnival Corporation, when cruise lines might restart operations as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, the future of Alaska cruises this year, how cruise lines are adapting to the CDC's framework for the resumption of cruising, what Travel Leaders bookings are looking like for cruises and other travel products, what destinations are booking well today, and how Travel Leaders is helping its agency members survive the pandemic. For more information on Travel Leaders, visit www.travelleaders.com. Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Peter Vlitas, senior vice president of airline relations for Internova, formerly Travel Leaders Group, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about CommonPass, a digital health pass for travelers to securely document their certified COVID-19 test status while keeping their health data private. CommonPass's first test between London and Newark was successful, but whether it will get global acceptance remains to be seen. For more information, visit www.internova.com. Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Peter Vlitas, senior vice president of airline relations for Internova, formerly Travel Leaders Group, talks with Alan Fine about the state of the airline industry, the lack of coordination between the federal government and states, as well as between the states themselves, and how all that shapes what travel advisors need to tell their clients. For more information, visit www.internova.com. Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.  

Amazon partnered with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation to sell train tickets.Booking.com will discontinue its BookingSuite services(WebDirect, BookingButton, RateIntelligence and ChoicePro) starting on November 30 to focus “on growing our core accommodations business.”According to an Expedia study, “travelers are 57% more likely to book their travel through an OTA now than before COVID-19.”According to a Travel Leaders Group survey, 70% of US and Canadian travelers plan to take a holiday in 2021…… On the other hand, a study by YouGov showed that only one in 10 UK adults is planning a trip abroad over the next six months.Hilton launched its WorkSpaces initiative: guests can use hotel rooms as remote offices. Rooms provide a desk, a chair, and free WiFi, together with food and drinks.Like the majority of metasearch engines, Trivago launched a CPA model as well as an alternative to the classic CPC model.According to a recent Google study, private accommodation are recovering faster than hotels, as “vacation rental is perceived safer, easier to practice social distancing”Google is testing organic listings of its metasearch results. Thanks to Evan Davies for the findingDespite the situation, Italy maintained TTG and Hospitality Day fairs.

As consumers, some products have certain emotional relevance to us. A soda brand, for example, might evoke memories of our childhood. It is this emotional connection that keeps us hooked to certain brands. Alon Zaibert, a relationship-driven sales and customer success executive, is an expert at keeping customer loyalty by building emotional relevance. He joins Ben Baker on the episode to explain how you can hook your customers early in the process. Alon most recently worked for Travel Leaders Group as the Vice President of Sales for its corporate travel division. He now teaches people the power of emotional relevance through mentoring, motivational speaking, and corporate training.

In part three of a three part interview, Peter Vlitas, senior vice president of airline relations for Internova, formerly Travel Leaders Group, talks in depth with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about what travel advisors need to know when selling air since COVID-19, including how to help clients pick the right airline, what to expect on a plane, how to pack, how to dress, even the first things to do when arriving at a hotel. For more information, visit www.internova.com.

In part two of a three part interview, Peter Vlitas, senior vice president of airline relations for Internova, formerly Travel Leaders Group, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about what it was like to take two test flights, one on Delta and the other on United, at this early time when airlines are telling the public their procedures make it safe to fly. For more information, visit www.internova.com.

In part one of a three part interview, Peter Vlitas, senior vice president of airline relations for Internova, formerly Travel Leaders Group, talks in depth with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the airlines and COVID-19 since February 2020. For more information, visit www.internova.com.

Watch the video version of this interview with Pam's own River Cruise pictures here: Where can you travel after lock downs lift? What travel bubbles will effect my itinerary? Where can I go in Europe with the new regulations? Why might a river cruise be a safer choice for future travel? We attempt to answer these questions and show some great photos along the way. River cruising is already immensely popular and post Covid-19 I expect it to become even more so. Today on the podcast my guest, Pam Jarvis, joins me talk about the reasons we see River Cruising as a solid vacation choice once lock downs lift. Pam is uniquely qualified to talk on river cruising. Her day job is literally, taking an already golden project and sprinkling extra pixie dust on it. https://landandseapros.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DV_Logo_2018.png (https://www.travelleaders.com/travel_specials/promotion.aspx?promotionId=15267&cat=cruise) Pam coordinates the extra amenities for Distinctive Voyages. Distinctive Voyages is a private collection of itineraries, both sea and river, enhanced to indulge travelers beyond the standard inclusions offered by the cruise line. These itineraries are only available through travel agents from Travel Leaders Group. You can locate a Travel Leaders travel agent that can help you find these itineraries at: https://www.travelleaders.com Hello Traveler, I hope you enjoyed this episode of Travel Radio Podcast. It's my hopes that you enjoyed it so much that you will recommend it and share it with a friend. If you have a moment, please subscribe/review Travel Radio Podcast wherever you are listening from. Then, hijack all your friends, family and acquaintances phones and do the same. If you found your next trip, a travel professional to work with or a useful tip please be in touch. I would love to hear about it. Do you want to be on the Podcast? Do you have a partnership idea? Please email info@travelradiopodcast.com Blessings to you! Megan Chapa Host Travel Radio Podcast travelradiopodcast.com Latest Episode Player: https://link.chtbl.com/O-AVrMzk https://twitter.com/travelradiopod https://www.facebook.com/travelradiopodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/travelradiopodcast/ cruise #rivercruise #cruising #cruiselife #river #rivers #travel #traveling #travelgram #podcast #podernfamily #travelgoals #travelagent #travelagents #winecruise #travelinspiration #traveladdict #travellover #travelguide #familytravel #traveldiary #travelworld #traveller #travelphoto #travelbug #travelpic #travelingram #travelawesome #travelwithme #christmasmarkets Special Guest: Pam Jarvis.

Join Kelli and Anne for their 107th LIVE episode! They begin this episode by talking about their favorite Super Bowl ads, Anne's twitter fight with Perez Hilton, going to see The LineUp at Birdland Theater with Susie Mosher and her special guests BETTY, Dan Finnerty and Chita Rivera, seeing Tina Turner The Musical with Anne's Mom and finally their friend Jon's handstands across the world.  Today they have a new "You Can Do It with Chef Michele" with everyone's favorite Chef, Michele Ragussis. Hear all about making a hearty and healthy stock. Their Special Guest today is travel expert, Karen Magee. Karen is the Vice President of Partnerships and Leisure at Tzell Travel. She also has her own podcast offering insider information for people who work in the travel industry called SELECT Insights powered by Travel Leaders Group. She shares some info on upcoming travel trends and things to look out for in 2020 as well as over tourism and eco tourism as trends. Follow her on social media at @NYCTravelGal As always, they end with a cocktail from Equality Vodka.  This week, in honor of Karen, they are serving The Vacay.

Couples are waiting longer and longer to get married.  However, planning a wedding in your 30's, 40's and beyond means vastly different considerations than when you're in your 20s – from budgeting (should I take time off work?) to beauty (should you botox?). Our guest Erica, the managing editor for Travel Leaders Group, share her experience and advice for more mature brides.

You may not think of Tzell Travel Group and its sister businesses across Travel Leaders Group as your typical "incubator," but as we've discovered throughout our advisor series, an incredible collection of enterprenuers call these businesses home. These entrepreneurs have built exceptional businesses through a combination of their own expertise, passion and the unrivaled reach and resources of the agencies they call home. Eric Hrubant, leader of CIRE Travel, a Tzell Travel Group business, is one of these exceptional stories. You want audacious goals and unrelenting commitment to excellence? Then Eric is the guy for you.

Listen in to this week's extra-special episode for a sneak peak on a project extremely near and dear to Travel Leaders Group's heart. Partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Travel Leaders Group has helped fulfill travel wishes for three of their recipients to Iceland, Italy and Africa. Hear about the journey to plan these trips and the joy and enrichment that travel brings our clients from Elise Cohen, long-time volunteer for Make-A-Wish and also TLG's own Product Marketing guru.

Peter Vlitas, Senior Vice President of Airlines Relations for Travel Leaders Group, rejoins Mike and Karen along with one of his air experts, Paul Grazide, to continue conversations around all things air and to discuss the recent tragedies affecting airlines and their travelers. The group examines the impact of ground stoppages and how TLG has helped its clients navigate as well as how new product features and personalization are changing the airline world.

Join Karen, Mike and guest Peter Vlitas, Senior Vice President of Airline Relations for Travel Leaders Group, for an in-depth conversation about the airline industry. Peter covers everything from how he got into the industry, Brexit's impact on travelers and airline partners, how weather affects travel operations and what NDC means for advisors and consumers overall. Get ready for takeoff!

BPO offshore operations have continued to mature. Staff are experienced, local management has progressed and they have expanded to take on more advanced work such as R&D. They may no longer be sited in the lowest cost countries, but strategically located to deliver the best value based on skills, languages and time zone. They’ve also gained a better name – Shared Service Centres. On a recent visit to Montevideo, Oliver Dowson met with Nelson Gonzalez, General Manager of Travel Leaders Group’s Global SSC. It’s a great example of how Shared Services Centres can play a key role in business success.

Join Michael Heflin, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations for Travel Leaders Group and Karen Magee, Vice President of Leisure Operations for Tzell Travel Group as they discuss what inspired them to build a career in travel and what they love most about being part of this ever-changing industry.

Join Michael and Karen as they interview Ninan Chacko, CEO of Travel Leaders Group, for the first episode in the “What Travel Means to Me" series. From attending pilot school to his time in North Africa, listen in as Ninan shares how travel shaped his personal development and career.