Episode Description:

This week’s travel headlines are big—and we’re unpacking them all. Kelli Hayes Smith and Cyndi Williams dive into the stories making waves in the travel advisor world, from a real overboard incident on Disney Dream to the busiest travel week in 15 years, AI trip planning tools, and shocking Facebook account deletions.

In this episode:

• [00:01 ] Disney Dream incident: how to handle tough conversations with clients

• [06:43 ] TSA & AAA numbers confirm the biggest travel surge in 15 years

• [08:47 ] Niching, flexibility, and riding the travel trend waves

• [10:43 ] Loyalty marketing strategies to increase repeat clients

• [14:52 ] Flight cancellations, crisis management & advisor visibility

• [18:40 ] Why training programs matter (and most are falling short)

• [26:58 ] Google’s AI Trip Planner: threat or opportunity?

• [33:56 ] Using AI as a tool—not a replacement—for real service

• [37:11 ] “We Called It”: Facebook accounts being deleted for mass content

• [46:00 ] The exact policies Meta is cracking down on

• [52:26 ] Final reminders for Wander Beyond and our July 3rd payment plan deadline

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