Gather and Go with Brian Jewell

If you’re involved planning, promoting or leading travel, this is a show you won’t want to miss. On each episode, we’ll share expert insights from our decades in travel and feature conversations with some of the most creative, innovative and fascinating people from around the tourism industry. We’ll cover topics such as traveling through challenging times, discovering authentic cultural encounters, developing new opportunities in culinary tourism, modernizing your travel marketing and much, much more. Plus, you’ll get my hot takes on some of the issues impacting travel every day.

One Vegan Launched a Travel Movement. Here’s How.

Anna McKitrick joins the podcast to share how she turned a personal passion into a thriving vegan tour company.

10-08
54:41

A Travel Pro’s Guide to Hiring … and Firing

Destination marketing leader Rebekah Snider joins the podcast to share lessons she has learned about recruiting and tourism professionals.

09-24
51:31

From Startup to Sold: One Tour Operator’s Story

Travel veteran and business advisor Andrea Ross joins the podcast to share how tourism entrepreneurs can overcome challenges and build value.

09-10
53:53

You Need Better Branding — Here’s Why

Design expert Ross Evans joins the podcast to explain why visual branding is key to travel business success — and how to make yours better.

08-27
52:06

Is “Mocktail Hour” the Future of Travel?

Tourism pro Darci Murray joins the podcast to share why trips are better without booze — and how she built an alcohol-free tour company.

08-06
50:44

Adventure Travel Myths BUSTED

Active travel guru Shannon Stowell joins the podcast to explain why adventure is for everyone — no matter their age or fitness level.

07-23
56:20

Profit Boost: Pro Tips For Your Travel Business

Business finance coach Lauren Rilling joins the podcast to share how tourism entrepreneurs can become more profitable and build peace of mind.

07-09
55:44

Get the Scoop: Secrets of a Travel Icon

Legendary travel broadcaster Peter Greenberg shares his tips for finding savings and inspiring wonder on this episode of the podcast.

06-25
52:53

Game-Changing Tech for Travel Pros

Travel tech guru Greg Fisher joins the podcast to explain how online travel agencies and reservations technology can boost tour businesses.

06-11
51:52

BONUS: The Group Travelers Who Made History

On this bonus episode, hear the stories of the Freedom Riders and how they changed history from the Alabama Civil Rights Trail Podcast.

05-28
31:29

Don’t Miss the Boat on This Travel Trend

Cruise Critic editor-in-chief Colleen McDaniel joins the podcast to explain why river cruising in the travel experience everyone wants.

05-21
52:40

Killing It: One Mom’s Journey from Guide to Owner

Tour guide turned company owner Lorna Holland joins the podcast to share her perspective on operating tourism enterprises as a mom.

05-07
56:27

Surfing and Beer? There’s a Tour For That.

SurfYogaBeer founder Mantas Zvinas joins to podcast to share how he built a fitness-and-fun tour company for burnt-out professionals.

04-23
54:37

Revealed: Black Travel’s Hidden Heroes

David Jackson of The Group Book Experience joins the podcast to tell stories of Black travel's historic pioneers — and why they still matter.

04-09
52:15

Now is the Time to Get Into Student Travel

Student tour operator Gaurav Namit joins the podcast to explain why youth travel is thriving in 2025 and how you can be part of it.

03-26
52:33

The “Super Spenders” Shaping Group Travel”¦ and How to Reach Them

Anna Cashman of GetYourGuide joins the podcast to share exciting new data on how to identify and sell to the best group travel customers.

03-12
54:47

Can AI Make You A Better Guide?

Veteran tour director and tech enthusiast Micky Kandola joins the podcast to share how AI is making life better for him and his customers.

02-26
54:29

Are You Missing This Major Market Segment?

Plus-size travel personality Jeff Jenkins joins the podcast to share how to grow business by embracing travelers of all sizes.

02-12
55:25

Fix Your Brand Story… or Fall Behind

Travel entrepreneurs fail to tell their brand stories. Communications pro Justin Brady shares solutions on this episode of the podcast.

01-29
55:29

And… ACTION: Video Tips to Sell More Trips

Video storyteller Tony Gnau joins the podcast to share how travel promoters can boost their businesses with smart video strategies.

12-11
57:18

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