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  1. LGBTQ+ travel: Expeditions, resiliency and new hotels in the 'gayborhood'

    hace 21 min

    LGBTQ+ travel: Expeditions, resiliency and new hotels in the 'gayborhood'

    Just outside of Pride month we’re bringing together two reports on the latest in LGBTQ+ travel. In this year's Focus on LGBTQ+Travel cover story, editors Jamie Biesiada and Emma Weissmann spoke to four travel advisors who identified four key trends in this market: expeditions, traveling with family, resilience and going beyond gay-friendly destinations. And on the hospitality side, there's been a rise in hotels that are specifically catering to the LGBTQ+ segment.  For this episode, we welcome Tristan Schukraft, founder and CEO of Tryst Hotels, who speaks with hotels editor Christina Jelski about Tryst -- and then engages in a larger discussion with Jamie about the trends identified in the Focus story. This episode was recorded July 1 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions https://www.expeditions.com Related links: Focus on LGBTQ+ Travel https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Focus-on-LGBTQ-travel-redefining-gay-destinations Hoteliers are forging stronger bonds in LGBTQ+ communities and markets https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Hoteliers-are-forging-stronger-bonds-LGBTQ-communities Tryst Hotels https://trysthotels.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  2. U.S. travel during America's 250: New tours, indigenous perspectives

    29 jun

    U.S. travel during America's 250: New tours, indigenous perspectives

    We recently published an episode about the exciting opportunities around travel in the U.S. – travel surrounding the 250th anniversary celebrations, traveling along route 66, Americana and more. We bring that episode back to you today, but as a bonus, we’re including a discussion with two of our reporters about more recent stories about U.S. travel trends. In this segment, our tours editor Brinley Hineman has found new interest in historical U.S. tourism. And our editor at large Robert Silk has looked at ways that indigenous organizations and native tribes are approaching the 250th milestone and bringing their perspectives to visitors.  The new segment was recorded June 26, and then we’ll dive into the original episode, which was recorded April 29. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Brendan Vacations https://www.brendanvacations.com/traveladvisors Related reports: Tour companies keep America 250 celebrations going into 2027 https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Operators-keep-America-250-celebration-going-into-2027 Indigenous groups are telling their stories amid America 250 events https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Indigenous-groups-telling-their-story-amid-America-250 Special tours tap into Route 66 nostalgia https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Special-tours-Route-66-centennial Travels with Darley: Travel information by state https://www.darley-newman.com/united-states See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  3. How hotel brands are changing the face of luxury cruising

    22 jun

    How hotel brands are changing the face of luxury cruising

    This new crop of ultra luxury cruise lines is fascinating, not just because many of them are associated with well known hotel brands, but because they’re appealing to a newer, younger demographic; one that might not have cruised -- or thought about cruising. What’s the appeal for them? In this episode, host Rebecca Tobin and cruise editor Teri West talk with Christina Schlegel, the owner of Bluetail Travel, and Paul Tumposky, the chief revenue officer of Fora Travel, a about the appeal of lines like Four Seasons Yachts, Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection and Explora Journeys and the new pathways they’re opening up in cruising. This episode was recorded May 29 and has been edited for length and clarity.  Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Brendan Vacations https://www.brendanvacations.com/traveladvisors Stay on at the end of the luxury-cruise discussion for a sponsored interview with Brendan Vacations' North America sales manager Kevin Loftus and Mary Pat Sullivan, the executive vice president of marketing and brand partnerships for Northstar Travel Group. Related links: New luxury lines are connecting with a new generation of cruisers https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/New-luxury-lines-connecting-new-generation-of-cruisers Orient Express’ first ship evokes the glamour of a bygone era https://www.travelweekly.com/Luxury-Travel/Orient-Express-Corinthian-preview Aman at Sea opens for charter and group bookings https://www.travelweekly.com/Luxury-Travel/Amangati-opens-for-charter-event-sales On the Record: Four Seasons Yachts’ CEO Ben Trodd https://www.travelweekly.com/On-The-Record/Ben-Trodd-Four-Seasons-Yachts Ritz-Carlton luxury with ‘less is more’ touches on its first ship https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Ritz-Carlton-luxury-with-less-is-more-touches-on-Evrima Bluetail Travel: https://www.bluetailtravel.com Fora Travel: https://www.foratravel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  4. Why U.S. hotels are performing so well right now

    15 jun

    Why U.S. hotels are performing so well right now

    You might be surprised to hear it given some of the economic and geopolitical news this year, but the big news from the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Forum was a presentation from Jan Freitag, the national director of hospitality analytics at CoStar Group, and Adam Sacks, president of Tourism Economics, that significantly revised upward their 2026 U.S. hotel forecasts from earlier this year. For this conversation we’re turning to Freitag and Travel Weekly hospitality editor Christina Jelski to review the new forecast and what’s driving the rosy outlook. We talk about the current shape of the economy, interest in domestic travel, the enduring stability of the upper-end and luxury segment. And as the FIFA World Cup kicks off, we take yet another look at demand around the match cities and how some industry watchers may have been missing the story. This episode was recorded June 12 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Brendan Vacations https://www.brendanvacations/com/traveladvisors Related links Early numbers brighten the 2026 forecast for U.S. hotels https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Early-numbers-brighten-2026-forecast-US-hotels  Hotel data firms deliver good news at NYU event https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Industry-groups-unveil-revised-2026-US-hotel-forecast Hotel group says World Cup demand is below expectations https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/World-Cup-demand-is-below-expectations Folo episode on the World Cup with U.S. Travel's Erik Hanson https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Folo/US-travel-and-FIFA-World-Cup The USA is on full display https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/USA-on-full-display-250th-anniversary CoStar Group https://www.costargroup.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  5. Theme park updates: Disney's cool kids, new rides, cruising and more

    8 jun

    Theme park updates: Disney's cool kids, new rides, cruising and more

    Our theme parks reporter Jamie Biesiada was at Walt Disney World twice last month, and host Rebecca Tobin cruised on Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wish -- making it the perfect time to dig in on theme park changes, additions, Cool Kid Summer and our own personal recent experiences, from rides to resort restaurants, plus an update on Universal’s updates.  This podcast was recorded June 4 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Brendan Vacations https://www.brendanvacations.com/traveladvisors Related reports: Disney aims to simplify trip planning with tech updates https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disney-simplifying-the-guest-experience-for-planning-trips Dispatch, Disney World: Park offerings for preschoolers https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Disney-World-park-offerings-for-preschoolers Behind the magic: Maintaining Disney World's iconic landscapes https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/The-team-behind-Disney-World-maintenance-and-makeovers Something for all ages on the Disney Wish (September 2022) https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Something-for-kids-of-all-ages-on-the-Disney-Wish   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  6. How the Bahamas has upped the cruise itinerary game

    1 jun

    How the Bahamas has upped the cruise itinerary game

    Travel Weekly cruise editor Teri West has been reporting on various developments in the industry, and many of them seem to have one thing in common: They’re taking place in the Bahamas. The country has invested in cruise port development and is courting ultra-luxury lines; meanwhile, the private island experience continues to expand and lines like Royal Caribbean International are putting its biggest cruise ships on short-cruise itineraries to the Bahamas from South Florida.  This week West talks with Robert Sands, the director of cruise and maritime facilitation at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, about creative growth, priorities and some pretty big increases in visitor numbers. If you’re selling Caribbean cruises or are a fan of cruising, you'll want to listen in. This episode recorded May 29, 2026, and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Brandan Vacations https://www.brendanvacations.com/traveladvisors Related links In the Bahamas, some big cruise projects are in the works https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Bahamas-cruise-projects-in-the-works   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  7. Mexico travel: How demand is faring after February's cartel upheaval

    25 may

    Mexico travel: How demand is faring after February's cartel upheaval

    We’ve been keeping a close eye on travel demand to Mexico. Tourism was rocked earlier this year after cartel-related upheaval in the state of Jalisco, particularly in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalejara. The U.S. embassy in Mexico issued shelter-in-place alerts, which were briefly expanded across Mexico to places like Cancun, Tulum, Baja California and Oaxaca. Disturbances were soon quieted, but not before some travelers were spooked. Three months later, host Rebecca Tobin talks with Jacki Marks, the global head of trade brands for Mexico powerhouse ALG Vacations, and Travel Weekly hotels editor Christina Jelski about tourism sentiment today. Is travel on the rebound, and where did travelers go instead of Mexico? Is economic uncertainty and fuel costs having an impact on destination decisions? And, if you want a unique or special Mexico resort, where might you consider going?  This episode was recorded Wednesday, May 20, and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Tourism Cares. Stay on at the end of the Mexico discussion for a sponsored interview with Tourism Cares’ CEO Greg Takehara and Mary Pat Sullivan, the executive vice president of marketing partnerships for Northstar Travel Group. Related links Sellers and hoteliers say that Mexico travel is on the rebound https://www.travelweekly.com/Mexico-Travel/Mexico-travel-demand-on-the-mend?ct=mexico ALG Vacations expects a short-term decline in Mexico (March 8) https://www.travelweekly.com/Mexico-Travel/ALG-Vacations-expects-short-term-tourism-decline-Mexico?ct=mexico Newsletter sign-up page for our Mexico eNewsletter https://www.travelweekly.com/Newsletters ALG Vacations https://alg.www.vaxvacationaccess.com/ (Part of Hyatt Hotels Corp https://www.hyatt.com/loyalty/en-US) Christina Jelski's The Last Resort podcast: Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Last-Resort/season-2-episode-1-Impression-Isla-Mujeres-by-Secrets   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  8. Why the stakes are high for U.S. travel during the World Cup

    18 may

    Why the stakes are high for U.S. travel during the World Cup

    One big question for North America travel is: how strong travel demand will be for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in just a few weeks. This year the matches are being played in cities throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and at the beginning of the year expectations among destination marketing organizations and hotels was very high -- and then it seemed to taper off a bit.  In this episode we’re talking with editor in chief Johanna Jainchill and Erik Hanson, the senior vice president and head of government relations at U.S.’ prime travel advocacy organization, the U.S. Travel Association, about some of the issues facing inbound U.S. travel. Among our subjects: The unique attributes of World Cup travel, the calls for travel boycotts, perception versus reality when it comes to U.S. travel and the importance of getting Brand USA back on its funding feet. This episode was recorded May 11and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Tourism Cares https://www.tourismcares.org. Related reports: Cover story: The U.S. is playing on a global stage https://www.travelweekly.com/North-America-Travel/Playing-on-a-global-stage-World-Cup Hotel trade group says World Cup demand is below expectations https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/World-Cup-demand-is-below-expectations U.S. Travel Association condemns travel advisory issued for World Cup https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Government/US-Travel-condemns-travel-advisory-issued-for-World-Cup U.S. Travel Association: https://www.ustravel.org Correction: An earlier version of these show notes misspelled the name of Erik Hanson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
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