TravelPulse Podcast

This week, I welcome Debbie Brown, founder and CEO of SmartBird World Travel, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Royal Caribbean purchasing a stake in Sandals, air traffic control issues, and more.  Later, Brown provides insights into dealing with a crisis in travel and what steps advisors should take when something goes wrong. She shares real examples of crisis situations she's dealing with now, how connections and contacts with suppliers can help, and much more.  The discussion on crisis management in travel begins after the 19-minute mark. Today's episode sponsor: Travel Insured International At Travel Insured International, we believe that power lies in partnership. And that means giving you the tools to streamline your workflow and help protect your reputation. Gain more control over your business (and its bottom line) with a custom Advisor Dashboard featuring a quote manager, commission and conversion tracking, and payment alerts. Plus, our Certified Specialist Program gives you the confidence to offer premium protection as a standard offering. Your clients aren’t alone. Now, neither are you. Visit TravelInsured.com. Where our people, become your people.   Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I welcome Jenn Lee, President and CMO of TravelPlanners International and Vacation Planners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including an update to Europe's border entry exit issues, a new DOT rule that will impact travel, and more.  Later, Lee shares her thoughts on the top habits that travel advisors need to unlearn and various ways they can improve their business. Lee provides insights for advisors to streamline their processes in order to further grow, sharing tips on how to correctly speak to potential clients and the tools that successful advisors are using today to develop good habits.  The discussion with Lee on advisor habits begins after the 12:30-minute mark.  Today's episode sponsor: Travel Insured International At Travel Insured International, we believe that power lies in partnership. And that means giving you the tools to streamline your workflow and help protect your reputation. Gain more control over your business (and its bottom line) with a custom Advisor Dashboard featuring a quote manager, commission and conversion tracking, and payment alerts. Plus, our Certified Specialist Program gives you the confidence to offer premium protection as a standard offering. Your clients aren’t alone. Now, neither are you. Visit TravelInsured.com. Where our people, become your people.   Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including Google's AI Mode for Travel, Europe's water-level updates, and more.  Later, I interview Phil Blackwell, VP, Business Development & Partnerships for Travel Insured International (TII). Blackwell shares why TII invests in travel advisors and how two Mastermind events this year are helping shape how they work with advisors. Additionally, Blackwell discusses the importance of the advisor-supplier relationships and business updates from TII.  The interview with Blackwell begins after the 9-minute mark.  Today's episode sponsor: Travel Insured International At Travel Insured International, we believe that power lies in partnership. And that means giving you the tools to streamline your workflow and help protect your reputation. Gain more control over your business (and its bottom line) with a custom Advisor Dashboard featuring a quote manager, commission and conversion tracking, and payment alerts. Plus, our Certified Specialist Program gives you the confidence to offer premium protection as a standard offering. Your clients aren’t alone. Now, neither are you. Visit TravelInsured.com. Where our people become your people.   Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I welcome Jared Benoff, owner of Vacationeeze, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big updates from Disney, a new fee in Mexico, and more.  Later, Benoff shares his story of going from the corporate world to becoming a travel advisor. He provides tips on making the career change, the challenges of being a travel advisor, and tips for how advisors should best manage their time and workflow.  The discussion on going from corporate to travel advisor begins after the 14-minute mark.  Today's episode sponsor: Travel Insured International At Travel Insured International, we believe that power lies in partnership. And that means giving you the tools to streamline your workflow and help protect your reputation. Gain more control over your business (and its bottom line) with a custom Advisor Dashboard featuring a quote manager, commission and conversion tracking, and payment alerts. Plus, our Certified Specialist Program gives you the confidence to offer premium protection as a standard offering. Your clients aren’t alone. Now, neither are you. Visit TravelInsured.com. Where our people, become your people.   Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I welcome McLean Robbins, owner of Lily Pond Luxury, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big issues with European travel, a toddler canceling a whole flight, and more.  Later, Robbins shares her thoughts on why travel advisors should embrace AI. She offers her top do's and don'ts when it comes to working with AI tools as well as key advice for getting the most out of it.  The discussion on AI begins after the 13-minute mark.  Today's episode sponsor: Travel Insured International At Travel Insured International, we believe that power lies in partnership. And that means giving you the tools to streamline your workflow and help protect your reputation. Gain more control over your business (and its bottom line) with a custom Advisor Dashboard featuring a quote manager, commission and conversion tracking, and payment alerts. Plus, our Certified Specialist Program gives you the confidence to offer premium protection as a standard offering. Your clients aren’t alone. Now, neither are you. Visit TravelInsured.com. Where our people become your people.   Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.