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The Travel Show is hosted by Morris Columbus Travel's Larry Gelwix, The Getaway Guru®. It covers some of the hottest topics, trends, and special offers in the world of travel!

  1. 18h ago

    The Travel Show – October 31, 2026

    Segment 1: 06-17 · Welcome. · Happy Halloween! Fun facts & history. · “Gems of SE Europe” Danube River cruise, Sept. 25-Oct. 5, 2027, with excursion to Dracula’s Castle · Viking Cruise Nights coming o St. George: Wed, Nov. 11, MCT office, 595 S. Bluff St., Suite 4, 3:00PM o SLC: Nov 12, Thur, MCT downtown SLC office at 101 S 200 E, suite 100, 6:30PM, dinner included, $10 fee o Ogden: Friday, Nov. 13, Union Grill Ogden, 315 S. 24th St., Ogden, 6:30PM, dinner included, $10 fee · Viking $200 discount if pax booked directly with Viking in last 60 days and assign their reservation to MCT Segment 2: 21-29 · Nate Lavin, SLC Intl Airport, Air Service & Business Development Manager (will call in) Segment 3: 34-47 · Jonathan Self, UK tour guide (will call in) · Highlights of London & the UK · “England & Scotland: Castles, Crowns, & Timeless Landscape”, Sept. 23-Oct. 1, 2027, MMET · “The Magic of Ireland” Sept. 30-Oct 7, 2027, MMET, tours are combinable, both tours hosted by Mark Faldmo Segment 4: 51-58 · “Christmas Markets on the Rhine” cruise, Dec 3-10, 2026. Pre- cruise Switzerland land option, Nov. 29-Dec. 3. One cabin & one pre- cruise land tour available. · “Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2027”, AmaWaterways, MMET group, Dec 11-18, 2027 Segment 5: 06-17 · MCT PG: 1043 S. Valley Grove Way, Suite B, Pleasant Grove · Tony Sweat Holy Land tour, Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027. 11-days/10-nights. · “Legends of Siam” 2028 tour, Jan 23-Feb 6: Thailand only; Jan 23-Feb 11: Thailand & Cambodia/Angkor Wat, hosted by Larry Gelwix Segment 6: 21-29 · DL SkyMiles does not change MQD medallion levels for 2027 · Tanya Smith, MCT Draper office · “Legendary Solar Eclipse” cruise with Tanya Smith, 28-night cruise sailing rt Rotterdam with Holland America, July 10-Aug 7, 2027. Res call Tanya at 801-483-5240. Segment 7: 34-47 · Amanda Dixon, “Enchanting Rhine” river cruise, Aug 7-14, 2027 · “Legends of Siam” 2028 tour, Jan 23-Feb 6: Thailand only; Jan 23-Feb 11: Thailand & Cambodia/Angkor Wat · Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials Segment 8: 51-58 · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · Viking Cruise Nights coming o St. George: Wed, Nov. 11, MCT office, 595 S. Bluff St., Suite 4, 3:00PM o SLC: Nov 12, Thur, MCT downtown SLC office at 101 S 200 E, suite 100, 6:30PM, dinner included, $10 fee o Ogden: Friday, Nov. 13, Union Grill Ogden, 315 S. 24th St., Ogden, 6:30PM, dinner included, $10 fee

  2. Oct 26

    The Travel Show – October 24, 2026

    Segment 1: 06-17 · Welcome. Live remote broadcast from our new Utah County office in Pleasant Grove · MCT PG: 1043 S. Valley Grove Way, Suite B, Pleasant Grove · Brent Jenson, President, Morris Columbus Travel · PG office news · What travel trends are we seeing · What are travelers looking for? · Why Morris Columbus Travel? Segment 2: 21-29 · Lauren Christensen, MCT advisor PG · Segment 3: 34-47 · MCT promotions: Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials · Emily States, Marketing Director, MCT · New PG office, what can people expect? · Fall Expo discounts & specials continued · Viking Cruise Nights o St. George: Nov. 11, MCT office, 595 S. Bluff St., Suite 4, 3:00PM o SLC: Nov 12, MCT downtown SLC office at 101 S 200 E, suite 100, 6:30PM, dinner included, $10 fee o Ogden: Nov. 13, Union Grill Ogden, 315 S. 24th St., Ogden, 6:30PM, dinner included, $10 fee · Viking $200 discount if pax booked directly with Viking in last 60 days and assign their reservation to MCT · Why Morris Columbus Travel? Segment 4: 51-58 · Karen Christensen, MCT advisor PG Segment 5: 06-17 · DL medallion status. No changes in spending levels for 2027 · DL now offers free Wi-Fi across the Pacific – with one catch (you must be a DL SkyMiles member) · Stacey Olson, MCT advisor PG Segment 6: 21-29 · Andrew Brawley, DL Vacations, BDM Segment 7: 34-47 · Wendy Fracchia, MMET Group Dept, Manager · MMET tours: Does 2028 seem far away? It’s not only about 14 months away. Book 2027 & 2028 now! · Australia-NZ cruise/tour, Feb 13-26, 2028. MMET groups rates are almost half price of Princess rates Segment 8: 51-58 · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · “Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2027”, AmaWaterways, MMET group, Dec 11-18, 2027 · HNL-YVR MMET cruise/tour group, April 28-May 7, 2027, rates from $825 inside, $915 OV, $928 balcony. Two full days & overnight at Kailua-Kona. Private shore tours & onboard activities. Option to stay onboard & cruise Alaska YVR round-trip

  3. Oct 19

    The Travel Show – October 17, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00) Welcome.  The Travel Show is sponsored by Morris Columbus Travel Morris Columbus Fall Travel Expo Saturday, October 17, 202610:00am–3:00pmDavis Conference Center: 1651 North 700 West, Layton, UT 84041Free admissionMore than 40 travel companiesAirlines, cruise lines, tour companies, safari providers, rail companies, hotels, tourism boards, and more!Viking Cruises, Princess Cruises, Delta Vacations, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, etc.Fantastic travel discountsFree travel advisor consultationsBig travel prizesInformation seminarsEmily States, Marketing Director for Morris Columbus Travel   Segment 2: (00:11) Kelly Hogan, Field Sales Director, TrafalgarTrafalgar travel styles - touring, small group tours, rail journeys and river cruisingDestinations on each travel styleWhat makes each travel style uniquewhat makes Trafalgar uniquehow traveling with friends can get you even more savings with our group travel program    Segment 3: (00:18) Christian Velasco, Promotion Coordinator, Puerto Vallarta TourismREASONS TO VISIT PUERTO VALLARTA:Unique Geography (between the sea and the mountains)ConnectivityParadise BeachesUnique ExperiencesGastronomyWide range of hotel options+50 activities to doExceptional warmth and hospitality   Segment 4: (00:31) Kate Armstrong, Business Development Manager, CIEWho is CIE, what makes you special?CIE is your trusted tour operator for Ireland and beyondWhat destinations does CIE cover?What travel styles do you offer?Specialize in guided vacations (all included)Private driver programSelf-guided drives are also available   Segment 5: (00:38) Morris Columbus Fall Travel Expo Saturday, October 17, 202610:00am–3:00pmDavis Conference Center: 1651 North 700 West, Layton, UT 84041Free admissionMore than 40 travel companiesAirlines, cruise lines, tour companies, safari providers, rail companies, hotels, tourism boards, and more!Viking Cruises, Princess Cruises, Delta Vacations, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, etc.Fantastic travel discountsFree travel advisor consultationsBig travel prizesInformation seminarsNicolas Monay, Sales Manager, Conrad DublinConrad Dublin enjoys a fantastic position in the city. What makes your location particularly appealing for visitors to Dublin?Many luxury travellers are looking for unique food and beverage experiences. Can you tell us about the new cocktail journey at Lemuel's?Conrad Dublin has achieved an important Forbes Travel Guide recognition. Why is that significant for your guests?  Segment 6: (00:49) Erin Schwertfeger,Business Development Manager,Canyon Spirit & Rocky Mountaineer Daytime train travelRocky Mountaineer has been in Canada for 30 years"Travel Again" promo is up to $1,000 offTalk to your MCT advisor about the show special  Segment 7: (00:57) (12:34-12:39) David Schoenberg, Director of Business Development ‑ Southwest, PONANT ExplorationsWhy not Tahiti? It’s just two hours farther that HawaiiWhy PG Cruises is the best value for travel to Tahiti (All Inclusive)Shore excursion options (Divers Paradise)Special Offers ($1000 Onboard Credit) Discounts for solo travelers(12:40-12:47) Laura Murdoch, Travel Advisor, Black Pearl Luxury ServicesWhat’s new in luxury travel?River cruising is STILL having a moment!Rhine and Danube levels were low this year, which means that people who did travel received credits. Options are selling out earlier than ever as people try to use credits. They are only valid for a year.Also, some ocean cruise lines are entering cruise market. Celebrity sold out of 2027 sailings in a day. Explora is also expected to enter river cruise market.Japan has now surpassed Italy as the # 1 requested destination.According to one travel supplier, Japan is now outselling Italy for international destination. People have “been there done that” looking for what’s next.And China is #1 for destinations on the rise.People are moving beyond the usual Europe…Portugal, Iceland, Croatia, Egypt, South Africa and Antarctica are on the rise. Especially for Africa and Antarctica people, you should be booking a year or more in advance. Rather than waiting until retirement, people are traveling now when they’re younger and can still travel well.  Segment 8: (01:10) We'd love to see you next week at the Morris Columbus Travel Pleasant Grove office grand opening!Saturday, October 24. Open house from 10a-2p1043 S Valley Grove Way 1043 s, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062Mingle with our advisors and travel representatives and enjoy delicious malasadasLive Travel Show

  4. Oct 12

    The Travel Show – October 10, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00) · Welcome. · MCT PG office opens Monday, Oct 12. 1043 S Valley Grove Way, PG · MCT PG office Grand Open House, Saturday, Oct 24 · SYD-AKL MCT group cruise with cruise fare discounts 40-50% lower than Princess\ o Feb 13-26, 2028 o 3-night pre- cruise SYD option & 2-night post- cruise AKL option with Hobbiton visit Segment 2: (00:11) · Last week we talked about Greece. Why are Greek buildings blue & white? · MMET that include Greece · Holy Land update Segment 3: (00:18) · Jim Gee, Discovery Expeditions (will come to the studio) · Great Migration Africa safari · What questions to ask when booking an African safari Segment 4: (00:31) · Abbey Bonell UK cruise & tour · May 31-June 13, 2027, includes 3-days/2-nights pre- cruise London · London fun facts Segment 5: (00:38) · Applying for your first US passport is about to get much easier in 2027 · Renew your passport online · #1 mistake airport workers see with people and their boarding pass · How can a MCT advisor help you? Segment 6: (00:49) · Nostalgia: Matson Line including the Lurline & Mariposa · MMET “A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising”, HNL-YVR, April 29-May 7, 2027. Rates from $768 inside, $908 ocean view, $1,058 balcony · Option to stay onboard for May 7-14 Alaska cruise sailing YVR-YVR Segment 7: (00:57) · Antonio “Tony” Baiamonte, SLC Leisure office. 801-483-6569. · General discussion of Italy · Focus on Tuscany Segment 8: (01:10) · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · Alaska 2027 · PG office opening Oct 12, Grand Open House Oct 24 · Utah FALL Travel Expo Oct 17

  5. Oct 5

    The Travel Show – October 3, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00) · Welcome. · SYD-AKL, MMET cruise, Princess Cruises, Feb. 13-26, 2028. Pre- cruise SYD 3-night tour, post- cruise AKL 2-night tour including Hobbiton. Our MMET cruise rates are significantly lower. Example, cabin DB4, Deluxe Balcony, Lowest rate for DB4 in PolarOnline is $4,727 pp/dbl. Our MMET group rate for the same cabin $ only $2,741, a 43% discount. We anticipate Princess will recall our group space given the fare difference. Book now! · Oct. 12: new MCT Pleasant Grove office opens, 1043 S. Valley Grove Way, PG, just off I-15 & PG exit; MCT advisors ready to assist · Oct. 17: Utah FALL Travel Expo, Davis Conference Center, Layton, 10AM-3PM, free admission, free travel prize giveaways · Oct. 24: Pleasant Grove MCT office gala Grand Opening Open House · Note: The “Travel Show” radio broadcast will air live at the Travel Expo & gala PG open house Segment 2: (00:11) · Nancy Volmer, Director: Communication & Marketing, SLC Intl Airport (will call in) Segment 3: (00:18) · Destination Focus: Greece · MMET tours that include Greece Segment 4: (00:31) · What to look for in purchasing travel insurance Segment 5: (00:38) · Current cruise promotions · Cruise cabins to avoid · Advice from a cruise ship captain with 47 years of experience · What do cruise ships do with a forecast of a hurricane or tropical storm? Segment 6: (00:49) · Hawaii & Mexico air & hotel specials · Airport transfers: cruise ship transfers, taxi, or ride sharing? Segment 7: (00:57) · Biggest cruise story of the year: MMET group SYD-AKL, Feb 13-26, 2028 (see notes above) · MMET rates almost half of Princess best FIT rates · Princess Cruises will recall space – book now before the recall · HNL/YVR group MMET, April 29-May 7, 2027; Anthem of the Seas, 9-day repositioning cruise, rates from: $795 inside, $865 ocean view, & $977 balcony for RCCL chooses cabin, slightly higher for guest choose, private shore excursions, exclusive onboard activities. Ship starts summer Alaska season May 7-14 round-trip from YVR. Guest option to stay onboard and enjoy an Alaska cruise experience. Segment 8: (01:10) · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · MMET group Alaska, August 21-28, 2027; YVR-ANC, Discovery Princess, private shore excursions, exclusive onboard group activities. Rates from $1,049 inside & $2,124 balcony

  6. Sep 28

    The Travel Show – September 26, 2026

    Segment 1: 06-17 · Welcome. · Utah Fall Travel Expo, Oct. 17, Davis Conference Center, Layton, 10AM-3PM, free admission o Review free travel giveaways & live “Travel Show” radio broadcast · New MCT office opening in Utah County (PG) in early October · Open House celebration at new PG office Oct. 24 with live “Travel Show” broadcast · Coming attractions Segment 2: 21-29 · Aurelia Carlen, Market Manager Americas, Zurich Tourism (will call in) Segment 3: 34-47 · Travel experiences make memories that “things” can never do · The Palace of Westminster, the House of Lords, & the House of Commons · Churchill’s “We Shall Fight Them on the Beaches” speech June 4, 1940 · My visit to the floor of Parliament · The Havakii temple at Raiatea, FP Segment 4: 51-58 · Viking “Mighty Mississippi” promotion, book by Sept. 30 · Viking “Rivers of Europe” sale, book by Sept. 30 Segment 5: 06-17 · Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials · Hawaii cruise specials · Cruise specials: NCL, Princess, & RCCL Segment 6: 21-29 · Nate Lavin, Air Service & Business Development Manager, SLC Intl Airport (will call in) Segment 7: 34-47 · Wendy Fracchia, MMET Manager, live report from Switzerland (will call in) · Swiss travels, stories, & traditions · Why is Swiss cheese called Swiss? · Swiss chocolate fun facts · Favorite Swiss foods · MMET Europe tours that include Switzerland Segment 8: 51-58 · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · MMET tours in focus

  7. Sep 21

    The Travel Show – September 19, 2026

    Segment 1: 06-17 · Welcome. Introduce Wendy Fracchia, MMET Group Dept. Manager · Utah Fall Travel Expo, Oct. 17, 2026; Davis Conference Center, Layton, 10AM-3PM · New MCT office in Pleasant Grove & serving Utah County opening early October, 1043 S. Valley Grove Way, PG · PG Grand Opening, Oct. 24, “Travel Show” will broadcast live 11AM-1PM · Current cruise promotions Segment 2: 21-29 · Cathy Gelwix (will call in), review highlights of Abby Bonell’s 2026 “England, Wales, & Scotland” which return home yesterday, Sept. 18 Segment 3: 34-47 · “2027 Exploring the British Isles Cruise Tour” with Abby Bonell, May 31-June 13, 2027, including two-nights in London · What would YOU do? “My dog ate my passport” · Exploding sodas · Details of new “Gateside by TSA PreCheck” program which allows non-ticketed persons to pass through TSA security & roam the airport Segment 4: 51-58 · Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials · What to do & see in PVR · Book a stay in Hawaii & join our MCT/MMET HNL-YVR cruise, April 29-May 7, 2027; with Alaska option Segment 5: 06-17 · Ride sharing tips · Alaska 2027 · 1 cabin left on MCT/MMET “Riches of the Mekong” river cruise with AmaWaterways, Nov. 9-16, 2026; pre- cruise Angkor Wat option & post- cruise Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) option are both available Segment 6: 21-29 · John Potter (call in) · Update on low Rhine River levels. What are river cruise lines doing about it? · Disney update Segment 7: 34-47 · MMET South America tours · Galapagos fun facts · Why a MMET tour? Segment 8: 51-58 · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · Strange travel request · Reminder: Utah Fall Travel Expo, Oct. 17, Davis Conference Center, Layton, 10AM-3PM · Reminder: new MCT office coming to Pleasant Grove & Utah County, early October

  8. Sep 21

    The Travel Show – September 12, 2026

    Segment 1: 06-17 · Welcome. · Review new “Gateside by TSA PreCheck” · New MCT office opening in Pleasant Grove, open house Sept. 24, 1043 S. Valley Grove Way · Fall Utah Travel Expo, Oct. 17, Davis Conference Center in Layton, see utahtravelexpo.com Segment 2: 21-29 · Nicole Hunter, Holland America Line, BDM (call in) Segment 3: 34-47 · News from the UK – live report from Abbey Bonell’s “England, Wales, & Scotland” tour · Abby 2027: British Isles Cruise, May 31-June 13, 2027 includes two-nights London pre- cruise · US DOT 24-Hour Rule [14 C.F.R. 259.5(b)(4)] · More travel scams Segment 4: 51-58 · Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials · ETIAS coming this fall Segment 5: 06-17 · Destination Focus: Alaska · MCT-MMET Alaska group cruise, Aug 21-28, 2027 + Denali extension (4d/3n), Discovery Princess, YVR-ANC, rates from $1049 inside & $1936 balcony. Hosted by Larry Gelwix. Segment 6: 21-29 · Hawaii Hurricane Lowell update · MCT-MMET SE Asia “Mekong River” cruise with AmaWaterways, Nov. 9-16, 2026; pre- cruise Angkor Wat option & post- cruise Saigon option available. Hosted by Larry Gelwix Segment 7: 34-47 · The Christmas Markets of Europe: a 600-year tradition · MCT-MMET 2027 “Christmas Markets on the Rhine” group cruise with AmaWaterways, Dec. 11-18, 2027; pre- cruise Switzerland land option available. Cruise will visit Switzerland, Germany, France, & the Netherlands · Favorite San Francisco restaurants & SF sourdough · Foods from around the world Segment 8: 51-58 · The Parking Spot: for discount parking rates go to theparkingspot.com · Strange travel requests · Recap & review

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The Travel Show is hosted by Morris Columbus Travel's Larry Gelwix, The Getaway Guru®. It covers some of the hottest topics, trends, and special offers in the world of travel!

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    Morris Columbus Travel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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