Travel Trends with Dan Christian

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1. The 2027 Travel Marketing Playbook Part 3: AI Visibility

   28 Oct 2026 · 1 h 17 min · S8 E8

   Send us Fan Mail AI is changing how travelers discover, compare and book trips, and travel brands need to rethink how they get found. In the final episode of our Marketing Series sponsored by Propellic, Dan sits down…

2. 95% Execution, 5% Magic: How The Travel Collection Is Building the DMCs of the Future

   22 Oct 2026 · 1 h 20 min

   Send us Fan Mail If ChatGPT can build a two-week travel itinerary in seconds, where does that leave destination management companies (DMCs)? In this Spotlight Episode, Dan sits down with Hicham Alaoui, co-founder of…

3. The 2027 Travel Marketing Playbook Part 2: Performance Marketing & Data Attribution

   21 Oct 2026 · 1 h 35 min · S8 E7

   Send us Fan Mail Measuring marketing performance in travel has never been straightforward, and it's only getting more complicated. With evolving privacy regulations, changing attribution models, and travelers…

4. Event Spotlight: WiT Singapore 2026

   21 Oct 2026 · 4 h 41 min

   Send us Fan Mail The travel industry is changing fast, and there's no better place to hear what's happening than WiT Singapore 2026. For the first time, Dan was on the ground at this leading travel technology…

5. Inside Airbnb’s Growing Experiences Business

   15 Oct 2026 · 1 h 06 min

   Send us Fan Mail The tours and activities sector is one of the fastest-growing and most competitive areas of travel. With so many platforms offering similar experiences, what does it take to stand out? And how do you…

6. The 2027 Travel Marketing Playbook Part 1: Brand, PR & the Human Advantage

   14 Oct 2026 · 1 h 15 min · S8 E6

   Send us Fan Mail As the travel industry looks ahead to 2027, standing out is becoming harder than ever. Performance marketing is more competitive and expensive, AI is flooding the market with content, and travellers…

7. Event Spotlight: Can Travel Change the World? Live Recording from GX Cambodia on World Tourism Day

   13 Oct 2026 · 37 min

   Send us Fan Mail Can travel do more than take us somewhere new? Can it actually change the way we see the world? Recorded live on stage at G Adventures' GX Summit in Cambodia, this special episode brings Dan together…

8. The Evolution of Timeshare: Tech in Timeshare

   9 Oct 2026 · 43 min

   Send us Fan Mail AI is rewriting the rules of timeshare, and the biggest shift is simpler than it sounds: we are finally fixing communication. Recorded live at ARDA’s Spring Conference in Las Vegas, Dan sits down with…

9. From the Front Lines to Founder: Reinventing Travel Technology with Aderra Solutions

   8 Oct 2026 · 1 h 14 min

   Send us Fan Mail A CRM system is supposed to make life easier, but for many travel companies, implementing one becomes a costly and frustrating experience. So why do so many Salesforce and CRM projects fall short, and…

10. Travel Trends Monthly Report - October 2026

    7 Oct 2026 · 1 h 25 min · S8 E5

    Send us Fan Mail Booking patterns are moving in two directions at once. Some travelers are locking in premium, high-value trips months or even years ahead, while others are waiting until much closer to departure,…

11. Iceberg Ahead with TourRadar

    6 Oct 2026 · 1 h 18 min

    Send us Fan Mail Most travelers judge a tour platform by what they can see: the itinerary, the price, the reviews and the “Book Now” button. But behind every booking is a much more complicated system moving money…

12. Event Spotlight: Adventure Travel World Summit 2026

    2 Oct 2026 · 6 h 56 min

    Send us Fan Mail 35+ voices. Seven hours. One extraordinary adventure travel community. There’s something special about a gathering where old friends greet you with a hug, new connections quickly become friendships,…

13. What Wellness Travelers Really Want

    30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 21 min · S8 E4

    Send us Fan Mail Wellness travel is having a moment, but at its core, the idea is simple: travellers want to come home feeling better than when they left. In this episode, Dan sits down with Robin Ruiz, Founder & CEO…

14. How an Organized Adventure Finds Its Traveler with TourRadar

    29 Sep 2026 · 55 min

    Send us Fan Mail You can feel a shift happening in multi-day travel. Travellers want the ease of an organized trip without giving up individuality, while tour operators are looking for ways to reach more customers…

15. How Nezasa Is Building the AI Workforce for Travel

    24 Sep 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    Send us Fan Mail A trip doesn’t usually become complicated when it’s booked. The real challenges come later, when flights change, strikes are announced, wildfires disrupt plans, hotels overbook or border delays throw…

16. How Food Is Changing the Way We Travel

    23 Sep 2026 · 1 h 20 min · S8 E3

    Send us Fan Mail Food has always been part of travel, but increasingly, it’s becoming a reason to travel in the first place. Instead of simply asking what there is to see, travelers are thinking about what they want…

17. Multi-Day’s Time To Shine with TourRadar

    22 Sep 2026 · 1 h 01 min

    Send us Fan Mail Multi-day travel has spent years being misunderstood, often associated with traditional coach tours even as the category evolved into something much broader. Now, as AI changes how travelers discover…

18. AI Teammates for Hospitality: Built by Hoteliers, for Hoteliers with GuestOS

    17 Sep 2026 · 49 min

    Send us Fan Mail Your hotel phone can either help drive revenue or quietly become a source of missed opportunities. Unanswered calls, slow responses and endless back-and-forth can all add up, especially when hotel…

19. Accessible Travel Isn’t a Niche: Designing Travel for Everyone

    16 Sep 2026 · 1 h 27 min · S8 E2

    Send us Fan Mail Travel is still leaving both travellers and money on the table, largely because people aren’t getting the accessibility information they need to book with confidence. In this episode, Dan sits down…

20. Travel’s Next Big Community: Why G Adventures Is Betting on Sports Fans

    15 Sep 2026 · 1 h 16 min

    Send us Fan Mail Watching football on TV is one thing. Standing in a packed stadium surrounded by thousands of fans singing the same song is something completely different. Sports tourism is booming, and football is…

21. Heading to the Poles: Season 8 Begins with Quark Expeditions

    9 Sep 2026 · 1 h 56 min · S8 E1

    Send us Fan Mail We're so excited to launch Season 8, and we’re kicking things off with something our listeners have been asking for: more timely, practical industry data and insights they can actually use. In our…

22. Building the Backend for Multi-Day Tour Operators with Tourseta

    3 Sep 2026 · 46 min

    Send us Fan Mail Your tour business shouldn’t need a custom-built system just to manage departures, rooming, payments and traveller documents. In this Company Spotlight episode, Dan sits down with Alex Ragin, Founder…

23. How LivTours Is Defining Small Group Travel

    27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 03 min

    Send us Fan Mail There’s one rule LivTours refuses to compromise on: no more than six guests per tour. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Angelo Carotenuto, Founder and Co-owner, and Kristin Karstendotter,…

24. Event Preview: Arival 360 Spokane 2026

    25 Aug 2026 · 47 min

    Send us Fan Mail If you work in tours, activities, attractions, or multi-day travel, you already know the industry is changing fast. Distribution is evolving, the way travellers discover experiences is shifting, and…

25. The Psychology of Booking: Why Anxiety Is Costing the Travel Industry Millions with Protect Group

    20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 13 min

    Send us Fan Mail The most dangerous moment in travel isn’t a storm, a strike, or a missed connection. It’s the moment a traveler reaches the payment page... and decides not to book. We call it booking anxiety, and…

26. How AI Is Rebuilding the Hop-On Hop-Off Business - Inside iWander's HOHO Studio

    6 Aug 2026 · 53 min

    Send us Fan Mail Hop-on hop-off buses are often a traveler's first introduction to a destination, yet the technology powering that experience hasn't changed much in years. Audio commentary can be expensive to produce,…

27. How Awayward is Making International Travel Safer

    30 Jul 2026 · 1 h 05 min

    Send us Fan Mail Getting sick while traveling is more common than most people realize. Whether it's food poisoning, a fever, an injury, or an unexpected illness, navigating a foreign healthcare system can quickly…

28. TIME Comes to Canada: Building the Next Generation of Travel Leaders

    29 Jul 2026 · 33 min

    Send us Fan Mail Mentorship can be the difference between building a successful career in travel or leaving the industry altogether. In this episode, Dan sits down with Penny Spencer, Chair and Founder of the Travel…

29. The Second Life of Sonder: Reimagining an Iconic Travel Brand

    27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 04 min

    Send us Fan Mail Sonder was once one of the most recognizable names in modern hospitality. Then, almost overnight, it disappeared. Now, it's back in a very different form. In this breaking news episode, Dan sits down…

30. Turning Travelers Stories Into Assets with Pinerary

    23 Jul 2026 · 59 min

    Send us Fan Mail The travel industry creates an incredible amount of content, yet some of its most valuable stories are never shared. In this Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Annie Pezza, Founder and CEO of…

31. How The Amazing Race Inspired Millions to See the World with Elise Doganieri

    22 Jul 2026 · 1 h 35 min · S7 E21

    Send us Fan Mail Travel television rarely leaves a lasting impact on the real world, but The Amazing Race has been inspiring people to explore the world differently for the past 25 years In this Captains of Industry…

32. Event Spotlight: MarketHub Americas by HBX Group 2026

    16 Jul 2026 · 1 h 25 min

    Send us Fan Mail MarketHub Americas by HBX Group has become one of the travel industry's premier gatherings, bringing together nearly 600 travel leaders from 16 source markets to explore the trends shaping the future…

33. How Iconic Natural Attractions Create Unforgettable Visitor Experiences with National Trust

    15 Jul 2026 · 1 h 17 min · S7 E20

    Send us Fan Mail The Giant's Causeway is one of those places that has to be seen to be believed. With its 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, dramatic coastal setting, and views across the sea to Scotland, it's one of…

34. Event Spotlight: Phocuswright Europe 2026

    15 Jul 2026 · 6 h 27 min

    Send us Fan Mail Our most comprehensive Event Spotlight to date! Recorded live at Phocuswright Europe 2026 in Barcelona. Over two days at one of the industry's most influential gatherings, Dan sat down with more than…

35. Selling Peace of Mind: How Holafly Turned eSIMs into a Global Travel Essential

    9 Jul 2026 · 55 min

    Send us Fan Mail Staying connected has become an essential part of modern travel. Whether you're finding your hotel, booking a ride, navigating a new city, or simply letting family know you've arrived safely, reliable…

36. How the Best Experience Operators Are Winning More Bookings with TripWorks

    8 Jul 2026 · 1 h 05 min · S7 E19

    Send us Fan Mail A lot of conversations about travel stay focused on the booking process, but the real opportunity begins once travelers arrive. What experiences do they choose? How do they discover them? And how is…

37. Event Spotlight: Aviation Festival Americas 2026 - Live from Miami

    7 Jul 2026 · 5 h 15 min

    Send us Fan Mail We were invited back to Miami for our second year as the Official Podcast Partner of Aviation Festival Americas and this one is special: it's our largest Event Spotlight episode to date, featuring 20+…

38. Why Tour Operators Need More Than Booking Software with TourOptima

    2 Jul 2026 · 48 min

    Send us Fan Mail Tour operators aren't just competing on the experiences they sell, they're competing on the experience they deliver behind the scenes. From the moment a traveler books to the moment they leave a…

39. How Fever Is Changing the Way We Experience Destinations

    1 Jul 2026 · 1 h 00 min · S7 E18

    Send us Fan Mail Today's travelers aren't just choosing where to go, they're choosing what they'll experience once they get there. From immersive exhibitions and live music to unique cultural events, in-destination…

40. Event Spotlight: Rendez-vous Canada 2026

    30 Jun 2026 · 2 h 05 min

    Send us Fan Mail Sixty thousand meetings. More than 500 international buyers. Over $100 million in future tourism business. Dan recorded live from Rendez-vous Canada 2026 in downtown Toronto to explore what is…

41. Why Canada's Travel Industry Is Ready for a Payments Shake-Up with Mint Payments

    25 Jun 2026 · 1 h 01 min

    Send us Fan Mail Payments can make or break a travel sale, yet much of the industry still treats them as behind-the-scenes infrastructure. In Company Spotlight, Dan sits down with Philip Hancock, Chief Commercial…

42. Building Loyalty Through Membership with Unlimited Vacation Club

    24 Jun 2026 · 48 min · S7 E17

    Send us Fan Mail Points and miles may dominate the loyalty conversation, but they’re far from the only way to build lasting customer relationships. In the final episode of our Loyalty Series, Dan sits down with…

43. Why Travel Advisors Matter More Than Ever with Host Agency Reviews

    24 Jun 2026 · 56 min

    Send us Fan Mail Travel advisors are experiencing a resurgence, but the story goes far beyond increased bookings. As travel becomes more complex and consumers seek expert guidance, advisors are proving their value as…

44. The Hidden Cost of Your Travel Tech Stack with WeTravel

    19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 20 min

    Send us Fan Mail Your tour business probably doesn’t have a technology problem. It has a complexity problem. Over time, many multi-day operators add tool after tool until marketing, CRM, itineraries, payments,…

45. One Loyalty Journey, Sixteen Airlines with oneworld Alliance

    17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 06 min · S7 E16

    Send us Fan Mail Loyalty has become one of the most powerful forces in travel and one of the most misunderstood. For travelers, it's about perks, upgrades, and lounge access. For airlines, it's a multi-billion-dollar…

46. Live Event Recording: The Rise of Agentic AI

    17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 00 min

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at Intrepid Travel’s Toronto headquarters during Toronto Tech Week, this special Travel Trends episode moves beyond AI hype to explore what agentic AI in travel actually looks like when…

47. The Evolution of Travel Distribution: 10 Years of Change with RateHawk

    11 Jun 2026 · 55 min

    Send us Fan Mail The travel industry loves to talk about innovation, but Felix Shpilman brings a sharper lens: what has actually changed in travel distribution over the past decade, and what challenges still remain…

48. State of Loyalty in Travel with Loyalty Status Co

    10 Jun 2026 · 1 h 22 min

    Send us Fan Mail Price used to win bookings. In 2026, elite status is quietly winning loyalty and it may be the most underleveraged ancillary revenue opportunity in travel. In the first episode of our Loyalty Series,…

49. The Evolution of Timeshare: Exclusive Experiences

    9 Jun 2026 · 1 h 21 min

    Send us Fan Mail Recorded live from the Bellagio at ARDA’s Spring Conference in Las Vegas, Dan sits down with the leaders reshaping vacation ownership into something far more flexible, experience-led, and dynamic than…

50. Why Tour Operators Matter More In 2026

    4 Jun 2026 · 1 h 05 min · S7 E14

    Send us Fan Mail Travel feels more unpredictable than it did a few years ago, and that’s exactly why guided travel is winning again. In this Captains of Industry episode, Dan sits down with Terry Dale, President and…