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Destination On The Left

Nicole Mahoney
Collaboration
Sustainability
Tourism
Travel Industry
Travel Marketing
Sustainable Tourism
Travel Trends
Storytelling
Economic Development
Atlantic Canada
Culinary Experiences
Travel and Tourism
Cross-Border Travel
PESO Model
Branding
Wheel the World
Networking
Community Engagement
Accessible Travel
Destination Marketing Organizations

Destination On The Left is a travel and tourism industry podcast hosted by Travel Alliance Partnership. Each episode explores successful collaborations, creative marketing ideas and best practices for both consumer and travel trade marketing programs. Interviews are a mix of Destination Marketers, Industry Leaders, Consultants and businesses in the industry.

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On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Michael Herrmann, President and Founder of Tour Connect AI. Michael shares how operating a bike rental company in Sydney, Australia, led him to develop a technology to help DMCs become more effi... more

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Jason Bullock, Founder of Bodhisys and owner of Carolina Rides, about how delivering excellent customer service depends on systems and processes that support the many moving parts of reservation... more

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Rhonda Carges, Executive Vice President at TAP, and Jordan Herson, Travel Trade Account Manager at TAP. Together, they share an inside look at the travel trade segment of the tourism industry an... more

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Kathleen Hall and Melanie Marsell, founders of Dive the Americas and Explore the Americas. Kathleen, who has called Costa Rica home for over a decade, and Melanie, who has roots in both the US a... more

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Jason Bullock
Founder of Bodhisys and owner of Carolina Rides
Bodhisys, Carolina Rides
Episode: 477. Reinventing Rental Logistics and Customer Experience, with Jason Bullock
Rhonda Carges
Executive Vice President, TAP; leads travel trade programs
Travel Alliance Partnership
Episode: 476. Building Relationships and Long-Term Growth Through Travel Trade, with Rhonda Carges & Jordan Herson
Jordan Herson
Travel trade account manager at TAP; focuses on fan planning and trade shows
Travel Alliance Partnership
Episode: 476. Building Relationships and Long-Term Growth Through Travel Trade, with Rhonda Carges & Jordan Herson
Astrid Jirka
Director of Tourism Initiatives at Discover Cayuga Lake
Discover Cayuga Lake
Episode: 473. Connecting Community, Nature, and Visitors at Cayuga Lake, with Astrid Jirka
Amir Eylon
President and CEO of Longwoods International
Longwoods International
Episode: 472. Events & Major Milestones as a Catalyst for Future Growth: Community Conversation
Jean Mackay
Deputy Director at the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Episode: 472. Events & Major Milestones as a Catalyst for Future Growth: Community Conversation
Jennifer Miller
Manager of Domestic Tourism for Visit Detroit
Visit Detroit
Episode: 472. Events & Major Milestones as a Catalyst for Future Growth: Community Conversation
Jalsa Urubshurow
CEO and founder of Nomadic Expeditions
Nomadic Expeditions; Three Camel Lodge; Golden Eagle Festival
Episode: 471. Building a Sustainable Future for Mongolian Tourism, with Jalsa Urubshurow
Debra Ross
Author, community engagement advocate and entrepreneur
Founder of kidsoutandabout.com; co-author of The Eclipse Effect
Episode: 470. From Total Eclipse to Community Impact, with Debra Ross

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Nicole Mahoney
Host of the show and leader of the Destination On The Left team known for coordinating industry-focused conversations and partnerships.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Helpful & Entertaining

    As someone who’s interested in marketing in the hospitality and tourism industry, this podcast has great insights for me. I’ve been able to learn a lot from professionals in the field. My favorite episodes are the ones where the Travel Alliance Partnership team explains the PESO model and how they use it in their strategic plans. Nicole interviews so many different people who have relevant unique perspectives. This podcast is great for anyone in the industry or anyone like me, who is trying to l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathan Oyer
    United States9 months ago
  • Practical and fun

    Nicole curates the best content with really awesome guests who provide practical stories and examples of real life that you can be inspired by, and tips you can use. I was grateful to be a guest on her podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SparkleSF
    United Statesa year ago
  • Terrific

    Loved interacting with Nicole on this podcast. Latest stats, new ideas great discussion!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mhig
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Interview

    It was such a pleasure being a guest on Destination on the Left! Talking to Nicole felt like talking to one of my friends not an interview. She asks thorough questions and you can tell she does her research on each guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eileen Ivette
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic Insights on the Tourism Industry!

    Destination on The Left is a great resource for both newcomers to the industry and veterans. Nicole does an excellent job of hosting a wide variety of industry professionals and offering thoughtful perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZachHar1
    Canadaa year ago

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Practical and fun; guests share real-life stories you can apply.
Helpful and entertaining—great insights for hospitality and marketing pros.
Terrific host who asks thoughtful questions and does her homework.

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472. Events & Major Milestones as a Catalyst for Future Growth: Community Conversation
Q: What strategies help marketing attendees pre, during, and post to engage other tourism assets in the community when you aren't the event organizer?
Strategies include cross-channel marketing, mirroring event themes, leveraging social media content and logos from the event, and coordinating with surrounding towns to extend promotions and promotions around related museums, attractions, and dining options.
472. Events & Major Milestones as a Catalyst for Future Growth: Community Conversation
Q: How are events leveraged to create future opportunities for the community or organization?
Panelists discussed sustaining partnerships after events, using surveys to map new connections, and keeping mission-driven goals in sight to ensure the event catalyzes ongoing collaboration and funding for future initiatives.
470. From Total Eclipse to Community Impact, with Debra Ross
Q: What does the Eclipse Effect look like in practice for listeners who want to apply it in their own communities?
Listeners are encouraged to tune their radar for external catalysts, deliberately connect diverse people, and foster an environment where everyone can rise by leveraging social capital to create lasting value, even after the catalyst fades.
470. From Total Eclipse to Community Impact, with Debra Ross
Q: Tell us about the book-writing process and how the eclipse became a framework for others to apply in their communities.
The book emerged from blending Jamie Carter's storytelling with Debra's context-building, drawing on dozens of community stories to articulate principles for sustainable networks, published after a rapid drafting period following a 2024 contract.
470. From Total Eclipse to Community Impact, with Debra Ross
Q: How did you end up on this winding path into tourism and community work?
Debra explains a background in marketing tech and entrepreneurship, followed by a pivot to develop family-friendly community resources, which eventually led to national leadership roles around the eclipse and the creation of a book synthesizing these experiences.

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What is Destination On The Left about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A destination-marketing focused show that explores how partnerships, creative marketing, and actionable tactics propel travel and tourism success. Episodes frequently center on B2B collaborations between destination marketers, travel trade partners, and industry vendors, with practical conversations about trade shows, media relations, customer experience, and regional ecosystem building. A standout pattern is the emphasis on collaboration across ecosystems, measurable follow-ups, and translating conversations into long-term opportunities for destinations, attractions, and suppliers. The format often blends strategic frameworks with real-world case studies, making it a useful resource for marketers, DMOs, and operators seeking tangible ideas... more

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1. Jason Bullock
2. Rhonda Carges
3. Jordan Herson
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6. Jean Mackay
7. Jennifer Miller
8. Jalsa Urubshurow

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