Episodes

What do your favorite jeans have to do with the future of travel? Travel has been through more than its share of ups and downs over the past three years. And as travel planners and promoters look to the future, forecasting trends isn’t easy. In this episode, Gather and Go host Brian Jewell shares how the history of blue jeans sheds can help us understand cultural trends that will impact the tourism industry in the coming years. His presentation, Travolution: Cultural Trends That Are Reshaping ...

You don’t have to be a professional photographer to take capture stunning images when you travel. Just like you, Stephanie Miller was a travel lover long before she became a travel photographer. She joins this episode of the podcast to share simple tips you can use to capture better images on your trips. She also gives us lots of recommendations on photography gear, editing tools and other resources you can use to capture dynamic travel photos that will help you sell more trips. Plus, we have ...

You don’t have to be a professional photographer to take capture stunning images when you travel. Just like you, Stephanie Miller was a travel lover long before she became a travel photographer. She joins this episode of the podcast to share simple tips you can use to capture better images on your trips. She also gives us lots of recommendations on photography gear, editing tools and other resources you can use to capture dynamic travel photos that will help you sell more trips. Plus, we have ...

Marketing your travel business online doesn’t have to be so hard. Chris Cheetham-West knows exactly where to start. Cheetham-West is a former small-business trainer at Google and is the author of “Digital Marketing for Results: How to Focus on What Matters.” He shares some simple, straightforward and easy-to-execute strategies for online travel marketing in this episode of the Gather and Go podcast. Plus, we have news about TSA rules; a Road Tip about streamlining your experience at airport se...

Marketing your travel business online doesn’t have to be so hard. Chris Cheetham-West knows exactly where to start. Cheetham-West is a former small-business trainer at Google and is the author of “Digital Marketing for Results: How to Focus on What Matters.” He shares some simple, straightforward and easy-to-execute strategies for online travel marketing in this episode of the Gather and Go podcast. Plus, we have news about TSA rules; a Road Tip about streamlining your experience at airport se...

Diana Hechler has experienced some amazing things in her travels, and she knows how to help you do the same. Hechler, founder of D Tours Travel, joins the Gather and Go podcast to talk about her book “Strolling With Your Elephant: Perfect Moments in Travel.” She shares some of her most memorable moments from her travels around the world and tells us how every travel planner can go about unearthing extraordinary experiences for their groups. Plus, we have news about hotel resort fees; a Road Ti...

Diana Hechler has experienced some amazing things in her travels, and she knows how to help you do the same. Hechler, founder of D Tours Travel, joins the Gather and Go podcast to talk about her book “Strolling With Your Elephant: Perfect Moments in Travel.” She shares some of her most memorable moments from her travels around the world and tells us how every travel planner can go about unearthing extraordinary experiences for their groups. Plus, we have news about hotel resort fees; a Road Ti...

Jay Smith found his calling at the intersection of sports and travel. Smith, founder of Sports Travel and Tours, joins the Gather and Go podcast to talk about how he creates incredible value for his customers by taking them to sports events. He also shares how he found his place in tourism, how to stand out in a crowded market and how he gauges customer interest in new travel products. Plus, we have news about the cruise industry’s record-breaking sales season; a Road Tip about how to remember...

Jay Smith found his calling at the intersection of sports and travel. Smith, founder of Sports Travel and Tours, joins the Gather and Go podcast to talk about how he creates incredible value for his customers by taking them to sports events. He also shares how he found his place in tourism, how to stand out in a crowded market and how he gauges customer interest in new travel products. Plus, we have news about the cruise industry’s record-breaking sales season; a Road Tip about how to remember...

Bola Ibidapo believes travel opportunities can change the lives of underprivileged students. Ibidapo, executive director of the TooFly Foundation, joins the Gather and Go podcast to talk about the work her organization is doing to give the gift of travel to students who would otherwise not get the opportunity. She also shares how travel changed her life and how student travel experiences can create a more diverse and dynamic tourism workforce in the future. Plus, we have news about cruise deve...

Bola Ibidapo believes travel opportunities can change the lives of underprivileged students. Ibidapo, executive director of the TooFly Foundation, joins the Gather and Go podcast to talk about the work her organization is doing to give the gift of travel to students who would otherwise not get the opportunity. She also shares how travel changed her life and how student travel experiences can create a more diverse and dynamic tourism workforce in the future. Plus, we have news about cruise deve...

Could using the right technology tools help you deliver better travel experiences? Ted Clements thinks so. The CEO of WeTravel joins this episode of the podcast to share how travel planners can leverage tech platforms to reduce busywork and focus more on crafting great trips. He also gives us some tips on how digital tools can create personalized experiences for tour customers and how new payment technologies are opening new doors for travelers. Plus, we have news about an inspiring education ...

Could using the right technology tools help you deliver better travel experiences? Ted Clements thinks so. The CEO of WeTravel joins this episode of the podcast to share how travel planners can leverage tech platforms to reduce busywork and focus more on crafting great trips. He also gives us some tips on how digital tools can create personalized experiences for tour customers and how new payment technologies are opening new doors for travelers. Plus, we have news about an inspiring education ...

Andrae Marable is doing the impossible. A young tourism entrepreneur, Marable is the founder of The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, which specializes in group tours for people in their 30s and 40s. On this episode of the podcast, he shares his secrets for building travel experiences that appeal to Generation X and Millennials. He also gives us some tips on creative and affordable marketing techniques, plus things he wishes vendors understood about the tour business. Plus, we have news about the tra...

Andrae Marable is doing the impossible. A young tourism entrepreneur, Marable is the founder of The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, which specializes in group tours for people in their 30s and 40s. On this episode of the podcast, he shares his secrets for building travel experiences that appeal to Generation X and Millennials. He also gives us some tips on creative and affordable marketing techniques, plus things he wishes vendors understood about the tour business. Plus, we have news about the tra...

Reports of the travel advisor’s death are greatly exaggerated. Though many people don’t realize it, travel advisors (also known as travel agents) are still incredibly active. On this episode of the podcast, travel journalists and podcast hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada tell us about the ways that travel advisors can make group travel better. They also share their insights about what millennials are looking for in travel experiences and how travel companies can better reach them. Plus, ...

Reports of the travel advisor’s death are greatly exaggerated. Though many people don’t realize it, travel advisors (also known as travel agents) are still incredibly active. On this episode of the podcast, travel journalists and podcast hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada tell us about the ways that travel advisors can make group travel better. They also share their insights about what millennials are looking for in travel experiences and how travel companies can better reach them. Plus, ...

Tonya Matthews doesn’t shy away from big conversations. A poet, engineer and education specialist, Matthews is the president and CEO of the International African American Museum, scheduled to open in Charleston, South Carolina, in January. She joins this episode of the podcast to talk about how travel and museum leaders can invite people of various backgrounds into moving experiences and enriching conversations that build bridges instead of walls. Plus, we have have news about RealID implementa...

Tonya Matthews doesn’t shy away from big conversations. A poet, engineer and education specialist, Matthews is the president and CEO of the International African American Museum, scheduled to open in Charleston, South Carolina, in January. She joins this episode of the podcast to talk about how travel and museum leaders can invite people of various backgrounds into moving experiences and enriching conversations that build bridges instead of walls. Plus, we have have news about RealID implementa...

No matter how big or complex your travel problem is, Christopher Elliott knows how to solve it. A consumer advocate and travel journalist, Christopher has been helping people troubleshoot their travel problems for decades. He joins this episode of the podcast to talk about common travel problems people face and how to solve them. He also shares his perspective on when to issue refunds, the importance of travel insurance, how to advocate for yourself during travel and more. Plus, we have have ne...

No matter how big or complex your travel problem is, Christopher Elliott knows how to solve it. A consumer advocate and travel journalist, Christopher has been helping people troubleshoot their travel problems for decades. He joins this episode of the podcast to talk about common travel problems people face and how to solve them. He also shares his perspective on when to issue refunds, the importance of travel insurance, how to advocate for yourself during travel and more. Plus, we have have ne...

Bruce Poon Tip believes mindful travel can change the world. And he’s been making it happen for more than 30 years. The founder of G Adventures, a tour company operating in more than 100 countries, Bruce joins this episode of the podcast to talk about how tourism can create life-changing opportunities for people around the world. He also shares his perspective on pursuing meaningful business relationships, the cost of socially responsible travel, combating overtourism and more. Plus, we have ha...

Bruce Poon Tip believes mindful travel can change the world. And he’s been making it happen for more than 30 years. The founder of G Adventures, a tour company operating in more than 100 countries, Bruce joins this episode of the podcast to talk about how tourism can create life-changing opportunities for people around the world. He also shares his perspective on pursuing meaningful business relationships, the cost of socially responsible travel, combating overtourism and more. Plus, we have ha...

Lincoln, Nebraska, is one of the Midwest’s most interesting undiscovered treasures, and today we’re taking you on a deep dive into the city. On this bonus episode of Gather and Go, Kelsey Meyer of the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau walks us through Lincoln’s distinctive historic downtown district, marquee attractions, outdoor experiences and nearby hub-and-spoke destinations. Plus, she shares how her team can help you plan a memorable Lincoln adventure for your group. To plan your grou...