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WHERE INDUSTRY LEADERS SHARE & SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL
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—Bruce Rosard, Co-Founder Arival
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The Rise of Sports Travel
In this episode, Dan is joined by co-host Aizaz Sheikh, Senior Marketing Leader in Adventure Travel and a lifelong soccer fan, bringing both an operator’s perspective and a genuine passion for the game to the conversation. Together, they sit down with Brandon Ehrhardt, VP of Marketing at Expedia Group, and Daniel Velásquez, Founder and COO of Homefans, to unpack what both the data and on-the-ground experience are revealing.
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EXCLUSIVE
Welcome to our exclusive series in collaboration with Travelzoo. Our special 10-part series with Travelzoo spotlights the destinations and cultural moments shaping Travelzoo’s Best Bets for 2026. Recorded with local experts, storytellers, and destination leaders, each episode uncovers why these places matter now.
TRAVELZOO BEST BETS: WHERE TO GO IN 2026 SERIES
Listen to our latest episode now.
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Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Susan Catto
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EXCLUSIVE
SPOTLIGHT EPISODES
Our Spotlight Episodes shine a light on special events, innovators and emerging trends in the travel industry. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs and destination experts who are shaping the future of travel.
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Beyond Airport Transfers: How Daytrip Is Rethinking Travel Between Cities
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The New American Road Trip: Blacksford’s Luxury RV Adventures in the National Parks
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Trust Your Compass: Leadership, Marketing, and AI in Adventure Tourism with Liquid Spark
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Travel Trends Podcast Host:
Dan Christian
Our host, Dan Christian is a highly respected travel industry executive & entrepreneur. Following the pandemic he wanted to create a new travel podcast that told the stories of travel’s return through the experiences of his outstanding travel colleagues, partners, and key industry leaders that are shaping the future of travel.
“Dan’s authentic, curious, and flowy style creates space for powerful conversations that truly enlighten and connect.”
—Jake Haupert, Co-Founder, Transformational Travel Council