Episode 30: The New Economics of Luxury Travel with Investopedia

Caleb Silver, Chief Business Editor for People, Inc and Editor in Chief of Investopedia, joins Adam Deflorian on this episode of Luxury Travel Innovators to discuss the hidden economy behind how we travel. 

Key topics include:

• Why luxury travelers aren’t spending less, but instead demanding more value.

• How the loyalty and rewards economy is redefining how travel is funded - and growing more and more popular each year.

• The way data, AI, and intent are shaping the future of travel planning, prioritizing anticipation to curate experiences. 

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Produced by Brenna Darling and Chase Gohl, 2026

Production Assistance by Emily LeDoux, 2026

Opening by Melissa Kennedy and Ellery Ross-Reid, 2026