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  1. 5D AGO

    🎒✈️ 7 Brilliant Strategies Wives Use to Talk Their Husbands Into a REAL Vacation

    Let’s be honest—some husbands think a “vacation” involves chasing deer, gutting fish, or wandering fluorescent-lit convention halls full of camo jackets, beef sticks, and bass boats. This video breaks down 7 time-tested, wife-approved strategies for stealthily booking a real vacation—one with great food, stunning views, and zero camouflage. Here’s what you’ll learn: 1️⃣ The Cruise Bluff – Aim big, then “compromise” your way to victory 2️⃣ The Steak & Spa Swap – Lead with steak, casually mention the spa 3️⃣ The Bucket List Bait – Use his dreams to book your trip 4️⃣ The Weather Channel Trick – Let Mother Nature close the deal 5️⃣ The Adventure Rebrand – It’s not luxury… it’s an “expedition” 6️⃣ The Friend’s Husband Gambit – Strategic peer pressure works 7️⃣ The Anniversary Recon – Call it “research” and pack your bags 💡 Bottom Line: You don’t need to wrestle a wild boar to call it an adventure. With the right plan (and a little finesse), you’ll both end up on a vacation you actually enjoy—no bait smell included. 📞 Ready to book that “compromise cruise” or bucket-list trip? Call Executive Travel at 402-435-8888 We’ll help you plan a vacation he’ll swear was his idea. 🌍 Explore more inspiration: 👉 https://www.AmoreItaly.com 👉 https://www.VillaDestinoItaly.com ✨ P.S. If all else fails—let him take the fishing trip. You can head to 👉 https://www.WomenoftheMidwest.com  and book a women-only getaway to your dream destination. No worms. No waders. No weather radar.

    11 min

  2. FEB 3

    Airlines, Hotels & Airports Are Changing the Rules—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

    Airlines and hotels are quietly using AI to get smarter—and sneakier—about pricing, and frequent travelers are starting to feel the impact. From loyalty members paying more than casual bookers, to airlines fighting turf wars at major hubs, the travel landscape is shifting fast. In this video, we break down: ✈️ How airlines and hotels are using AI to dynamically price—and why loyalty doesn’t always pay 🏨 A real-world example of elite hotel members paying $100 more for the same room ⚔️ United vs. American’s escalating battle at Chicago O’Hare—and what it means for travelers ⏱️ Why I now recommend minimum two-hour connections at major hub airports 💳 How refundable fares are backfiring—and quietly getting more expensive 🚗 Why airport parking can now cost more than your airline ticket AI may be optimizing revenue, but it’s also eroding trust. Savvy travelers are adapting—using travel advisors, alternate booking channels, and strategies airlines don’t want you to know about. If you travel for business—or travel often—this is information you cannot ignore. 👉 Subscribe for weekly insights on how to travel smarter, avoid hidden costs, and stay ahead of industry trends. 👉 Drop a comment if you’ve seen pricing differences firsthand—I want to hear your story. #TravelIndustry #AirlinePricing #HotelLoyalty #BusinessTravel #TravelTips #AIinTravel #FrequentFlyer #AviationNews #TravelSmart

    11 min

  3. JAN 27

    Travel industry predictions for 2026 are here — and they change everything.

    In this episode, Steve Glenn delivers his final travel predictions for 2026, covering predictions 46–60, plus several bonus forecasts that impact travelers, airlines, hotels, and travel advisors alike. With over 40 years of travel industry experience, Steve breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes — from airline seating and lounge overcrowding to hotel occupancy, car rental fees, and the future of travel planning. ✈️ Topics covered in this episode: • Airline lounge overcrowding and airline credit cards • Rising car rental taxes and hidden travel fees • Why 1 in 3 hotel rooms may go empty in 2026 • The transformation — and decline — of Southwest Airlines • Pets in hotels and the future of pet-friendly travel • Pandemic risk and global travel behavior • Cuba travel reopening and emerging destinations • Airline seat size, comfort, and passenger experience • Why travelers are driving instead of flying short distances • Baby Boomer travel trends and spending patterns • Changes in peak travel days and airline schedules • How low-cost carriers are taking market share from major airlines • Why travel advisors are more important than ever in 2026 • The mindset shift: people are done waiting and choosing to live now These are not guesses. They are data-driven insights from decades of booking, advising, and navigating real-world travel disruptions. ▶️ Watch the Previous Episodes 🔹 Travel Predictions 1–15: https://youtu.be/urr-GHeDBME 🔹 Travel Predictions 16–30: https://youtu.be/cW4gsJNx0uU 🔹 Travel Predictions 31–45: https://youtu.be/l1HyeLhn8rc If you care about travel trends, airline news, hotel trends, travel planning, or the future of travel, this episode is essential viewing. 👍 Like the video 📩 Subscribe for more travel insights 💬 Comment with the prediction you agree or disagree with most 2026 isn’t about waiting anymore. It’s about traveling smarter — and living now.

    22 min

  4. JAN 20

    🔮 Steve Glenn’s 2026 Travel Industry Predictions | Part 3 (Predictions 31–45)

    Travel in 2026 won’t just be more expensive — it will be more complex, unpredictable, and intentional. In Part 3 of Steve Glenn’s 2026 Travel Industry Predictions, Steve shares Predictions #31–45, continuing his four-part crystal ball series. With more than 70% of his predictions coming true over the past 23 years, this episode focuses on where reliability, calm, and smarter decision-making will matter most. In this episode, you’ll learn why: ✈️ Airline schedules are becoming more aspirational than reliable 💺 Premium economy is the new battleground 🛫 Smaller airports quietly win with less stress and more predictability 🏨 Resort fees face growing backlash 🚢 Cruise lines move further upmarket 💼 Business travel becomes more intentional—and fewer people go 🛂 Visa, entry, and compliance friction increases ⭐ Hotel brands matter less than the room itself 👥 Group travel shrinks—but becomes more curated and premium 🧘 Calm becomes the ultimate luxury in travel These predictions reflect a fundamental shift: travelers are no longer chasing more — they’re chasing better. 👉 Watch Part 3 now 📌 Catch Part 1 & Part 2 for earlier predictions Part 1: https://youtu.be/urr-GHeDBME Part 2: https://youtu.be/cW4gsJNx0uU 📌 Subscribe for Part 4 — the final installment coming next week 🔍 SEO Keywords / Tags travel industry predictions 2026, future of travel, airline reliability, premium economy travel, hotel resort fees, business travel trends, small group travel, luxury travel trends, travel advisor value, Steve Glenn travel, Executive Travel podcast

    19 min

  5. JAN 13

    🔮 Steve Glenn’s 2026 Travel Industry Predictions | Part 2 (Predictions 16–30)

    The travel industry isn’t just changing — it’s being reprogrammed. In Part 2 of Steve Glenn’s 2026 Travel Industry Predictions, Steve delivers Predictions #16–30, continuing his four-part crystal ball series. With more than 70% of his predictions coming true over the past 23 years, this episode dives deeper into what travelers and travel managers will really face in 2026. In this episode, you’ll learn why: ✈️ Airlines will rebrand fees instead of removing them 🧳 Early boarding will become almost meaningless 🏨 Hotel loyalty programs will lose emotional pull 🚗 EV backlash will hit rental car companies hard 💼 Business travelers will stop chasing elite status 💸 Europe will expand tourist taxes without apology 📊 Travel planning will become a data-driven sport 🛍️ Airports will feel more like shopping malls than transit hubs 🚆 Luxury train travel will surge worldwide ⭐ AI-written reviews will erode trust in star ratings 😴 Hotels will experiment with guaranteed quiet floors 🌍 Travel burnout will become something travelers actively plan around These aren’t abstract trends — they’re already happening, and 2026 will make them impossible to ignore. 👉 Watch Part 2 now 📌 Catch Part 1 for Predictions 1–15 📌 Subscribe for Parts 3 & 4 coming soon 🔍 SEO Keywords / Tags travel industry predictions 2026, future of travel, airline fees 2026, hotel loyalty trends, business travel trends, AI in travel, travel burnout, luxury train travel, Europe travel taxes, airport trends, Steve Glenn travel, Executive Travel podcast

    23 min

  6. JAN 9

    Steve Glenn’s Travel Industry Predictions for 2026 | Part 1 of 4

    The travel industry is changing faster than ever — and 2026 will be a turning point. Over the past 23 years, more than 70% of Steve Glenn’s travel industry predictions have come true. Now, he’s unveiling 60 bold predictions about where travel is headed next. In Part 1 of this 4-part video podcast series, Steve shares the first 15 predictions that will reshape how we travel, book trips, and experience the world in 2026. In this episode, we cover: ✈️ Why AI will quietly replace most travel customer service 🏨 How hotels will unbundle everything except the bed 💸 Why dynamic pricing will feel like surge pricing everywhere 🎟️ How airline loyalty programs will reward spending more than flying 🧳 Why checking luggage may become a costly mistake 🚗 Why private drivers will replace rental cars internationally 👥 The rise of smaller, more personal, curated travel experiences 🧭 Why travel advisors are making a major comeback These predictions aren’t hype — they’re based on decades of real-world experience helping travelers navigate disruption, complexity, and rising costs. 📌 Subscribe for Parts 2–4 📌 Comment with the prediction you agree (or disagree) with most 📌 Share with anyone planning travel in 2026 and beyond 👉 Part 2 of this series arrives next week. 🔍 SEO Keywords / Tags travel industry predictions 2026, future of travel, travel trends 2026, airline industry trends, hotel trends, AI in travel, business travel trends, travel advisor value, luxury travel trends, international travel tips, travel podcast, Steve Glenn travel, Executive Travel

    15 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    10 Megatrends That Will Redefine Travel in the Next 2–3 Years ✈️🌍

    The travel industry is entering one of the most disruptive and exciting eras in modern history. Over the next 24–36 months, powerful forces like artificial intelligence, dynamic pricing, sustainability, airline consolidation, and personalized travel experiences will completely reshape how we travel—and how travel companies deliver value. In this video, we break down the 10 megatrends redefining the future of travel, including: 🔹 AI in Travel Management – How artificial intelligence is becoming the new command center for booking, pricing, disruption management, and corporate travel optimization 🔹 Dynamic Pricing in Airlines & Hotels – Why real-time pricing algorithms are changing how travelers and companies buy travel 🔹 Personalized & Small-Group Travel – The rise of boutique hotels, private tours, and curated luxury experiences 🔹 The New Era of Business Travel – Blended trips, last-minute bookings, traveler well-being, and ROI-driven corporate travel 🔹 Travel Loyalty Programs & Points Inflation – Why airline and hotel loyalty programs are turning into massive revenue engines 🔹 Frictionless Travel Technology – Biometrics, self-check-in, AI concierges, and seamless airport experiences 🔹 Sustainable Travel & Carbon Tracking – Why sustainability is no longer optional for travelers and corporations 🔹 Airline Mergers & Industry Consolidation – How alliances and joint ventures are reshaping global air travel 🔹 Visas, Borders & Geopolitics – The growing complexity of international travel, biometric borders, and entry requirements 🔹 Experiential Travel – Why experiences, not flights or hotels, are becoming the travel industry’s most valuable currency Whether you’re a frequent traveler, corporate travel manager, travel advisor, or travel industry professional, this video gives you a strategic preview of where travel is headed—and how to stay ahead. 📌 Subscribe for deep dives into each trend 📌 Comment with the trend you think will impact travel the most 📌 Share with anyone planning business travel, luxury travel, or international trips SEO Keywords & Tags: travel trends 2025, future of travel, travel industry trends, AI in travel, business travel trends, corporate travel management, luxury travel trends, sustainable travel, airline industry trends, hotel trends, travel technology, experiential travel, travel loyalty programs, dynamic pricing travel, international travel requirements, travel management companies

    17 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Introducing Amore Italy: The First-Ever All-Inclusive Private Driver Tour of Italy

    In this week’s travel podcast, we reveal the story behind AmoreItaly.com, Executive Travel’s brand-new, all-inclusive private driver Italy tour designed specifically for American travelers. After decades of listening to post-trip frustrations, we created a small-group Italy experience that eliminates the seven biggest pain points people face when visiting Italy — including hidden costs, stressful driving, crowded bus tours, constant packing and unpacking, and overpriced single-supplement fees. If you’re planning a trip to Italy in 2025 or 2026, researching small-group Italy tours, or dreaming of a luxury Italy vacation at an affordable price, this episode is packed with insights. We break down how Amore Italy delivers a boutique, authentic experience — including a private driver, luxury Mercedes transportation, curated excursions, gourmet meals, and seven nights at the four-star boutique Hotel Fortebraccio in Montone, Umbria — all for about the same cost as a traditional 50-person bus tour. You’ll learn how this tour model solves the biggest challenges American travelers face, from navigating Italy’s ZTL driving zones to avoiding surprise expenses. Plus, we share the Signature Experiences that make this small-group Italy vacation truly unforgettable: vineyard lunches, cooking classes, hot-air balloon rides, truffle hunting, chef-hosted dinners, Vespa adventures, spa treatments, wine experiences, and more — all included. Whether you're searching for Italy tour packages, private Italy tours, best Italy trips for couples, luxury Italy travel, or all-inclusive Italy vacations, this video explains why AmoreItaly.com sets a new standard for immersive, stress-free travel. Ready to explore Italy without compromise? Visit AmoreItaly.com today — boutique, simplified, authentic. 🎁 P.S. This experience makes an unforgettable Christmas or anniversary gift for couples, girlfriends, and families. Call our travel advisors at 402-435-8888 to reserve your dates. #ItalyTravel #ItalyTours #ItalyVacation #SmallGroupTours #AllInclusiveItaly #PrivateDriverItaly #LuxuryTravel #Umbria #RomeTravel #FlorenceTravel #TravelPodcast #ExecutiveTravel #AmoreItaly #TravelTips #2026Travel #BestItalyTours #TravelAdvisor #CouplesTravel #FamilyTravel #ItalianCountryside #TourPackages #TravelPlanning

    16 min
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Stay up to date with the latest happenings in the world of travel. Learn the tips and tricks from the industry experts, Steve Glenn and Paul Glenn.

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  • Creator
    Steve Glenn
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
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