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Ready to dive into the hottest travel trends that are actually backed by data? In this episode, I'm nerding out over Tripadvisor's latest trend report, breaking down 14 emerging travel trends for 2025 - from water culturalism and astrology-based trips to gaming tourism and beauty voyages.

Whether you're a travel pro looking to capitalize on these trends or just curious about where the industry is headed, you'll discover fascinating shifts in how people are choosing to explore the world, all based on real search and booking data from millions of travelers.

Bonus alert: stick around to hear some listener shout-outs at the end!

Questions this episode answers:

• What are these travel trends based on?
• How can travel agents leverage travel trends to build their business?
• What specific opportunities exist within each trend for travel businesses?
• How are travel preferences shifting from traditional vacation styles to new experiences?
• What are the emerging trends in celebration-based travel?
• How is family travel evolving beyond traditional kids' clubs and pool activities?
• What does the rise in slow travel and neighborhood-focused tourism mean for travel planning?
• How are solo travelers approaching travel differently now?
• What are the latest trends in wellness and beauty tourism?
• How are sports and event-based travel opportunities evolving?

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Join Host Agency Reviews founder Steph Lee and myself for some real talk about the ups, downs, and in-betweens of entrepreneurship in the travel industry.

From candid stories about starting a business to practical insights about building authentic connections online, this episode dives into finding your footing when you're starting or stuck in your business ownership journey.

Plus, get the inside scoop on Host Week 2025, including special appearances from industry tech leaders, pet photos, and even some karaoke serenades from your favorite host agencies.

Questions this episode answers:

• What inspired Steph Lee to become an entrepreneur in the travel industry?
• How do you overcome fears when starting a travel business?
• How do you manage growth and build a team as a travel entrepreneur?
• What role does authenticity play in travel business marketing?
• How can travel entrepreneurs balance personal brand with business growth?
• What is Host Week and what can travel advisors expect?
• What are the latest travel tech developments for travel advisors?

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You know that feeling when you see something that just makes you want to scream? When I watched an AI-generated promotional video this week, it actually left me speechless, in not a good way, and I knew I had to talk about why this is seriously concerning for entrepreneurs.

In this episode, I'm chatting on why using AI to replace authentic human connection is a massive red flag, while also sharing the AI tools that are actually saving me hours in my business (including why I'm switching from Cast Magic to Claude).

Questions this episode answers:

• Is AI marketing good for travel agents?
• How do travel agents use ChatGPT?
• What are the best AI tools for travel agents in 2025?
• Are AI-generated promotional videos bad for travel businesses?
• How to use AI for travel content creation?
• How can you start using AI if you're completely new to it?
• Which AI tools are specifically designed for the travel industry?

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