The TIN Lounge

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:Wellness on the Water: The Growing Trend of Health-Focused CruisesFall 2024 Travel Trends to Watch As heard on Excess Baggage:Headquarter Happenings: Avoya Travel Tackles 100% Commission SplitsCarnival Intros Enriched Learn & Earn Training Program for Travel AdvisorsTravel Leaders Network Adds Nearly 200 Agency Members in the First Half of 2024Brightline's Florida rail service is now in the GDSsHost Agency Reviews starts listing technology providersALG Vacations Launches Refresher Course for Travel AdvisorsAustria, Slovenia and Croatia Collaborate on New U.S. MarketingTravel Leaders Network Sees $350 Million Growth from New Members in 2024Experts Say 2024 Will Bring Best Northern Lights in Two Decades - Here's Where to See Aurora Borealis  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click here to help with Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:Survey Finds Agencies Are Worried About Direct Bookings, Staffing Challenges and Economic UncertaintyTravel Advisors Tell All on Their Craziest Client Requests As heard on Excess Baggage:Atlas Obscura Adventures Launches Kid-Focused Family ToursNorwegian Cruise Line Moves from “Free at Sea” to “More at Sea”Southwest will take its time to implement assigned seatingDominica eyes a tourism growth spurtPort Workers Strike Begins; Cruises to Be UnaffectedASTA to Offer Verified Travel Advisor Certification to Signature MembersRiviera River Cruises Offering 50 Percent Off 2026 DeparturesCarnival Corporation Posts Record Third-Quarter ResultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Theresa and Kha for Part 2 of the AI discussion. In this episode, Kha covers how to use AI to enhance the client experience and the AI trends that he thinks will impact the travel industry the most. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, head to that episode first! Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketing Technologist Kha Ly spoke with Korrine and Theresa months ago about AI's role in the travel industry. Kha joins the podcast once again to tell us about AI updates, his favorite tools, and how we can leverage AI for Marketing. The conversation was so good we split it into two parts. Tune in next week for Part 2! Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a groundbreaking travel industry event in the works called The Biz Huddle, and Courtnie Nichols joins Theresa (one of the event's advisory committee members) in this week's episode to talk about it. Ready to level up your business? Listen in to see if this event is right for you. Register your interest in the event here: https://www.thebizhuddle.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:Special Needs Group CEO Talks Mobility Assistance Trends at SeaTips for Working with High Net Worth Clients from Luxury Advisor Stacy Small As heard on Excess Baggage:Six Senses Hotel Planned for Colorado RockiesAir Canada Announces Flexible Rebooking Policy Ahead of Potential StrikeNorwegian Cruise Line Unveils 2026 Spring and Summer ItinerariesAfter demand boom for all-inclusives, signs point to a slowdownCruising's rising popularity in AfricaAmaWaterways Launches 'Sell Five, Sail Free' Promo for Travel AdvisorsClassic Vacations Enhances Advisor Experience with New Partnership and Upgraded PlatformHilton Enhances Global Luxury Travel Advisor PrograCelebrity Cruises Unveils Modernized Celebrity InfinitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Korrine and Theresa chat with Lori Gold, the founder of incredible Resorts of the Riviera Maya Facebook Group, Explore More Mexico, and Mexperts. For the free Mexico Masterclass with Lori, click here! Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:What Travel Agency Owners Need to Know about Incentivizing Their ICs5 Things to Know About Planning Outdoor Travel for Clients With Disabilities As heard on Excess Baggage:Royal Caribbean Group's courting of millennials, Gen Z is paying offAnti-tourism sentiment has been bad news for short-term rentalsNayarit Thrives as Tourism Surges and Sustainability Shines in 2024Women Prioritize Travel at Nearly Twice the Rate as MenHolland America Line and Seabourn Merge Sales TeamsSwan Hellenic Unveils 2025 Maris Gourmet CruisesTurkish Airlines Is Rolling Out a Fancy New Business-Class Cabin. Here’s What to Know.After 57 Years, Southwest Airlines Is Dropping Its Open Seating PolicyIATAN Adds ASTA’s VTA to its Accreditation ProgramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Advisor Highlight, we have a fun and dynamic conversation with Natasha Terrell who is the founder of Travel Goddess International. She went from being a solo travel advisor to having a large team of advisors working with her in her agency. In 2020, she restructured her business to include a membership component where she currently has 3500 paying members. This is an episode you won't want to miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:Summer of the destination ‘dupes’Community Voices: Is Being a Travel Agent a Casual Side Hustle? Here’s Why I Don’t Think So. As heard on Excess Baggage:Italy’s Catania Airport Shut Down Because of Mount Etna EruptionTauck Provides Co-Branded Web Pages to Supercharge Group SalesTurkish Airlines aims for free WiFi fleetwide by the end of 2025Intrepid Travel is making the leap into hotelsVenice's Temporary Tourism Tax Proves Successful, Raking In MillionsSome of Sun Princess’ Most Highly Anticipated Attractions Will Never OpenGalápagos to Double Entry Fee Starting August 1Jamaica's Tourism Rebounds Strongly After Hurricane BerylSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:The State of Hotel Guest Satisfaction in 2024Ask-An-Advisor: Why Would I Use a DMC Instead of a Tour Operator? As heard on Excess Baggage:The Travel Corporation To Be Acquired by Asset Management FundCould Delta Air Lines Add a ‘Basic Business’ Fare?Travel Prices Are Declining for the Second Consecutive MonthSeabourn Unveils New Hands-On Photography Program for Select Expedition CruisesVirgin Voyages Announces New Partnership With SoulCycleOceania Cruises Collaborates With the American Cancer SocietyAruba Introduces Sustainability Fee for Those Arriving by AirTravel Planners creates director of innovation roleThis Instagram page has luxury travel advisors in stitchesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:Barcelona protesters spray visitors with water: Why has Europe fallen out of love with tourism?This Scandinavian City Just Won the Internet With Its Hilarious New Tourism AdThe do's and don'ts of selling travel insurance As heard on Excess Baggage:Japan Issues Heatstroke Warning for TokyoCopenhagen Launches CopenPay Tourism Program to Reward Being GreenEvent travel is a hot ticket this summerNew digital brochure for the Caribbean from Pleasant HolidaysAmsterdam to Halve Cruise Ship Visits by 2026, Relocate Terminal by 2035Barcelona Residents Protest Mass Tourism and Spray Tourists With WaterSea Cloud to Undergo Extensive Refurbishment in Fall 2025Record 3 Million-Plus Passengers Screened by TSA on July 7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:Ask-An-Advisor: Can I Be Selective and Not Charge Some Clients Fees?Tips for Finding & Talking to Today’s Luxury TravelerAmericans Are Using AI to Plan Travel; Is This a Bad Thing? As heard on Excess Baggage:Resort for a Day Now Offers Day Passes to the Greek IslesHurricane Beryl Path and Travel Disruptions: Latest UpdatesClassic Vacations deepens investment in travel advisorsRiverside Luxury Cruises taps Regal Wings for premium airAtlantis Paradise Island Completes $150 Million RevampGoway Debuts New Branding, Tech-Savvy Website & MoreParis Hotel Occupancy Nearing 80 Percent for the Summer OlympicsTravel Intentions Increased Across Almost All Household IncomesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:How Will California’s New Hidden Fees Statute Affect Cruise Line Pricing?Travel Agency Execs Expect a "Leveling Off" but Say There Will Be No Plateau As heard on Excess Baggage:Celestyal Expands Year-Round Cruising by 30% Through 2027Backroads Unveils New European and North American Tours for 2025Barcelona to ban short-term rentalsUber to launch airport shuttle service in U.S.Explora Journeys Announces Partnership With Louis Vuitton 37th America's CupIHG Doubling Caribbean and Latin America HotelsIconic Paris Landmark to Reopen This Summer After More Than 3 Years of ClosureSix U.S. Cities to Welcome New Passport OfficesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Korrine and Theresa as they discuss the Do's and Don'ts of supplier and advisor partnerships with Dave Meihoefer. As a reminder, we'll be taking a short break from new episodes until the end of June. We can't wait to take out our mics again! Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.