TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman opens the show with a brief note on his recent trip to the ALG 2021 Ascend Conference before diving into the latest trending topics around the travel industry.  Later in the show, Bowman interviews Julia Simpson, CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council. Simpson shares where the global tourism sector stands now and what the path to recovery is for this industry. Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The World’s Path to Tourism Recovery

In this week's episode, TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman is joined by Sarah Kline of Time for Travel.  The two first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including new research on the status of tourism's recovery and several destinations unveiling plans for reopening.  Later in the show, Kline shares her thoughts on last week's big news from Mariott and Wyndham as well as what she thinks the future holds for all-inclusive resorts.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Does the Future Hold for All-Inclusive Resorts?

In this World Tourism Day episode, TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman discusses the latest trending news in the travel industry, including updates on popular tourism destinations, the resumption of cruising at big ports and more.  Later in the show, Bowman interviews Greg Schulze, a Senior Vice President with Expedia Group. Schulze shares his insights into the fall travel season on what travelers can expect, which destinations are trending and more.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall Travel Outlook

This week, host Eric Bowman is joined by Jordan Bradshaw, Vice President of Northcutt Travel Agency. The two discuss the biggest trending topics in the world of travel of the last week, including whether or not there should be a vaccine mandate for US air travel. Other topics include the US lifting travel restrictions on international travelers, how travel bookings are shaping up now and ahead to this winter, as well as the latest in the cruise industry. Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should There Be a Vaccine Mandate for US Air Travel?

This week, host Eric Bowman is joined by travel advisor Ryan Doncsecz of VIP Vacations to discuss what's trending in the world of travel, including the idea of a potential vaccine mandate for US air travel and a multi-billion-dollar travel move. Later, the two discuss Doncsecz's recent trips to the US and Mexico, as well Bowman's recent trip to Europe. They share top advice for those traveling now and in the future during the changing landscape in the travel industry. Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trending News and Expert Travel Advice

This week, host Eric Bowman reports from onboard the AmaSiena river cruise ship in Europe. Bowman shares his experience returning to Europe and discusses the latest trending news in travel from the past week. Later in the show, Bowman interviews Kristin Karst, co-founder of AmaWaterways. The two discuss the brand new AmaSiena ship and Karst shares her outlook on the future of river cruising. Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Onboard a European River Cruise

On this week's episode, TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman opens the show by breaking down the top trending stories in the travel industry from the last week, including cruise updates and the extension of the federal mask mandate. Later in the show, Bowman interviews CDC doctor Kristina Angelo. She shares her insights into the differences in how vaccinated travelers should prepare for trips compared to unvaccinated travelers, as well as tips for staying safe on the road. Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CDC Doctor Discusses Vaccinated Travel vs. Unvaccinated Travel

This week, host Eric Bowman is joined by Terry Dale, United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) President and CEO. The two dive into the latest trending news in the travel industry, including Hyatt's big acquisition and updates on destinations.  Later in the show, Dale shares his thoughts on the current state of the travel industry, tour operators requiring guests to be vaccinated, updated info on 2022 bookings and more.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Changing Travel Landscape

This week, in a special Monday edition of the show, TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman first breaks down the latest trending news in the travel industry, including destinations changing entry protocols and a unique warning from the FAA.  Later in the show, Bowman is joined by Doug Parker of Cruise Radio. The interview was recorded last week onboard the brand-new Carnival Marid Gras. Parker shares his insights on the new ship as well as the current cruise industry landscape.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Cruise Ship Experience

On this week's episode, host Eric Bowman is joined by John Maddox of KHM Travel. The two discuss the latest trending topics in travel from the last week, including big cruise news and several destination updates.  Later in the show, Bowman and Maddox break down the biggest summer travel trends this year. Maddox shares his insights on what he's seeing from his clients.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending In Travel This Summer?

This week, host Eric Bowman is joined by Tiffany Dowd, global luxury hotel expert and Founder of Luxe Social Media. The two first discuss the latest trending topics in the world of travel, including big cruise news and top hotel brands.  Later in the show, Dowd shares her insights on social media's role in travel today and how travelers can best utilize the many platforms.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social Media’s Place in Travel

On this week's episode, host Eric Bowman is joined by Richard Aquino and Dan Durazo from Allianz to discuss what's trending in the travel industry. Later in the show,  Aquino and Durazo share their insight on travel insurance in today's ever-changing world.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know

On this week's episode, host Eric Bowman discusses the latest trending topics in the travel industry, including the safest places for 4th of July travel this year and the return of US cruising.  Later in the show, Bowman interviews Carlo Micallef, Deputy CEO and Chief Marketing Officer for Malta Tourism Authority. Micallef shares what it took to decide on June 17 as the official reopening date for tourism, as well as what travelers need to know upon arriving.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe’s Reopening

This week, host Eric Bowman is joined by Julius Robinson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer with Marriott. The two discuss the latest trending topics in the world of travel, including major destination reopening news, cruise news and more.  Later, Robinson shares his insights on the current state of the hotel industry's path to recovery, how they're preparing for a busy summer season, what's new and upcoming with Marriott and more.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hotel Industry Rebound

This week, host Eric Bowman is joined by cruise expert Stewart Chiron. Hear from Chiron on what his experience was like being on board the Caribbean cruise ship that had two passengers test positive for COVID-19 last week.  The two also discuss the latest trending topics in the travel industry first before diving into the current state of the cruise industry and how long it will take to fully rebound. Chiron shares why he thinks it's definitely safe to cruise again.  Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is It Safe to Cruise Again?

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