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Destination Innovate
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Tech, Travel, and Twang! Podcast

Come for the thoughts, stay for the tea. The co-founders of Destination Innovate, Jennifer Barbee and Kristen Cruz brew up the latest industry tea every Tuesday - diving into simmering issues, hot trends, and special guests. Grab a cup and let’s spill the tea!

  1. 21 HR. AGO

    Don't Miss the Mark: The LGBTQ+ Community's Impact on Tourism

    Send us a textCan a simple "happiness list" transform your career? Rachel Covello's journey from corporate sales to becoming a pivotal figure in LGBTQ tourism proves it can. Join us for an inspiring conversation with the publisher of OutCoast.com, as Rachel shares her remarkable shift and the evolution of her platform. Learn how a personal quest for happiness led her to launch OutCoast, a vibrant space for inclusive travel stories, and how her collaboration with the International Gay and Lesb...

    31 min

  2. SEP 10

    Women Leading the Way: Tech, Travel, and Transformative Journeys

    Send us a textEver wondered how leaders in tech and travel navigate their careers while pushing for gender parity? Join us in this fascinating episode where we sit down with Vered Schwarz, President and COO of Guesty, who shares her inspiring journey from law to scaling major companies like Fiverr and Guesty. Vered emphasizes the key role of taking risks and stepping into uncharted territories to fuel one's career growth. We also dig into the transformative impact of platforms like Airbnb on ...

    53 min

  3. SEP 3

    Tuesday Tea # 10 | You Asked For It! Part 3

    Send us a textIs your Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) ready to navigate the maze of digital marketing in 2023 and beyond? Today, Kristen Cruz and Jenn Barbee, uncover the key strategies that DMOs need to stay ahead of the curve. We break down how major players like Google, Facebook, and TikTok are reshaping the travel planning process and what that means for your marketing efforts. From leveraging user behavior insights to debating the ongoing relevance of traditional media, we explo...

    15 min

  4. AUG 27

    Tuesday Tea #9 | You Asked For It! Part 2

    Send us a textAre DMOs missing the mark by not adopting booking engines earlier? Find out as we sit down with Jenn Barbee and Kristen Cruz in this week's episode of Tech Travel and Twang's Tuesday Tea. We delve deep into the challenges that Destination Marketing Organizations face when it comes to integrating booking engines and apps into their websites. With consumer habits firmly shaped by platforms like Expedia and Travelocity, DMOs often find themselves struggling to compete. We discuss t...

    15 min

  5. AUG 20

    Tuesday Tea #8 | You Asked for It! Part 1

    Send us a textEver wondered how to breathe new life into a stagnant board? In our riveting first installment of You Asked For It!, Kristen Cruz and I, Jenn Barbee, promise to enlighten you with actionable insights on revitalizing your board dynamics. We explore the art of balancing inherited board members with fresh faces, and the necessity of fostering respectful, collaborative relationships. By understanding the motivations of your board members, you'll learn to shift perceptions and view b...

    19 min

  6. AUG 13

    Tuesday Tea #7 | Transforming Destination Marketing: Collaboration Over Competition

    Send us a textWhat if the key to thriving cities lies in collaboration rather than competition? In this Tuesday Tea episode of Tech Travel and Twang, we revisit the heart and soul of our family business, reminding ourselves of the joy and creativity that fuel our work. We also share our recent experience with a unique dual photo shoot, conducted from different locations, proving that investing time in our business image is both fun and essential. Amidst our reflective journey, we shed light o...

    28 min

  7. AUG 6

    Tuesday Tea #6 | Keeping It Real: In Life & In Destination Marketing

    Send us a textHow can destination podcasts remain captivating in a rapidly changing travel industry? Join us as we sit down with Jenn Barbee, the Chief Detsruptor at Destination Innovate, and Kristen Cruz, the Chief Experience Officer and Co-Founder, to dissect this very question. We unpack the initial buzz around destination podcasts and the ongoing hurdles in sustaining listener interest. Jenn and Kristen emphasize the crucial role of targeting local communities to keep content relevant and...

    23 min

  8. JUL 30

    Tuesday Tea Ep. #5 | Foodie Journeys and Financing Your Next Vacation

    Send us a textHow does the passage of time transform our travel experiences, especially in an age of evolving educational schedules and technological shifts? Join us on Tech Travel and Twang for an insightful exploration into the rising trend of taking on debt for vacations and how services like Affirm and Klarna are making travel more accessible.Ever had a flight ruined by an unruly passenger or outdated airline systems? We share our own air travel frustrations, from a disruptive flight from...

    33 min
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About

Come for the thoughts, stay for the tea. The co-founders of Destination Innovate, Jennifer Barbee and Kristen Cruz brew up the latest industry tea every Tuesday - diving into simmering issues, hot trends, and special guests. Grab a cup and let’s spill the tea!

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  • Creator
    Destination Innovate
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Tech, Travel, and Twang!
  • Show Website
    Tech, Travel, and Twang!

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