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Gather and Go with Brian Jewell

The Group Travel Leader Inc
Artificial Intelligence
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Travel Technology
Sales Pipeline
Group Travel Industry
Imposter Syndrome
Gen Z
Leadership
Route 66
Group Travel Leader
Birmingham
Learn Tourism
Travel Pricing
Civil Rights Movement
Motor Coach Industry
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (smbs) In Travel
Germany
Group Travel
Mindset

Gather and Go makes you a more successful group travel pro. Whether you own a thriving tour company or are just starting on your group travel journey, this is the travel podcast you can’t afford to miss. Every two weeks, veteran group travel journalist Brian Jewell interviews tourism innovators, experts and thought leaders who share insights to help you grow your group travel program — and your pr... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Ekstrom
Tourism education leader, co-founder of Learn Tourism
Learn Tourism
Episode: MAKEOVER: A New Way to Teach Tourism
Dee Kansiime
Learn Tourism student turned operations manager
Learn Tourism
Episode: MAKEOVER: A New Way to Teach Tourism
Dan Carter
Professor Emeritus, author, historian
University of South Carolina
Episode: BONUS: Courage That Changed History
Sekou Franklin
Political scientist
Middle Tennessee State University
Episode: BONUS: Courage That Changed History
Frye Gilliard
Author, historian
Episode: BONUS: Courage That Changed History
Dorothy Walker
Site director
Freedom Rides Museum, Montgomery
Episode: BONUS: Courage That Changed History
Glenn Eskew
Historian
Georgia State University
Episode: BONUS: Courage That Changed History
Erik Young
Host of Group Collect Podcast; interview guest for this episode
Group Collect
Episode: 100 Episodes of Your Favorite Podcast
Austin Coop
Route 66 Tour Operator
2 Lane America
Episode: DRIVEN: The Tour Op Finding Success on Route 66

Host

Brian Jewell
Host of Gather and Go; Group Travel Leader

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great Show!

    This podcast is a must-listen for tour and travel professionals. Brian is incredibly well-spoken and brings a natural curiosity to every conversation. He asks insightful questions that get to the heart of each topic. Highly recommend for anyone in the industry looking to learn from the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon455677
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must listen for your professionals

    This podcast is a must-listen for tour and travel professionals. Brian is incredibly well-spoken and brings a natural curiosity to every conversation. He asks insightful questions that get to the heart of each topic. Highly recommend for anyone in the industry looking to learn from the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon455677
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for continuing to publish relevant and educational podcasts for travel advisors. I’ve been leading groups for 8 years and I find meaningful and helpful hints and tips in each of your podcasts that I can use going forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CDunne Boca
    United States2 years ago
  • Fabulous ‘cast!

    I enjoy each and every episode that Brian releases. He’s a fabulous interviewer and has had great guests that help me as a beginning travel planner. I just wish they released episodes more frequently.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cdalejul
    United States3 years ago
  • Inspiration

    I represent a destination and am working with several small groups. This podcast has nuggets of wisdom in each episode that I can use.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anniebannae
    United States4 years ago

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Guest mix is varied and consistently relevant to group travel.
Hosts bring pragmatic, industry-focused content.
Clear, actionable insights for travel pros.
Strong host interview style with real-world tips.

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Is Email the Secret to Selling More Trips?
Q: How large should an email list be to be worthwhile for tourism businesses?
Starting from zero is normal; growth takes time; even with a small list under 1,000, meaningful engagement and conversions can occur if the list is highly targeted and well nurtured.
Is Email the Secret to Selling More Trips?
Q: What metrics should a small operator track to gauge email effectiveness?
Focus on click-through rates and especially unique clicks, while recognizing open rates can be unreliable; prioritize replies and forwards as indicators of engagement.
Is Email the Secret to Selling More Trips?
Q: How should solopreneurs plan for emails and what should be in them to drive engagement?
Provide a mix of macro, value-led content and micro, specific insights about tours; front-load value before making an ask; avoid over-promising and keep a clear reason for subscribing each time.
Travel Pricing is Broken. Can You Fix It?
Q: How might travel vendors adjust pricing to balance profitability with affordability?
Ali suggests greater flexibility in payments and packages, and cautions against relying solely on multi-tier upsells; instead, create options that maintain scale while being accessible to the middle class.
Travel Pricing is Broken. Can You Fix It?
Q: What is the best way for people to follow Rafat Ali and Skift work?
Rafat explains that the best entry points are Skift's daily news and research on skift.com, along with following him on LinkedIn for timely updates and insights.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gather and Go

What is Gather and Go about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on growing and optimizing group travel businesses through practical strategies, industry insights, and real-world case studies. Episodes cover topics like education and workforce development in tourism, pricing and market dynamics, AI-enabled solutions for operators, marketing and sales pipelines, and the economic impact of group travel on communities. Guests range from educators and historians to travel operators, DMOs, and technology providers, offering a mix of tactical tips, data-driven context, and inspiring success stories. Noteworthy angles include hands-on leadership tactics, policy and regulatory considerations in travel, and cross-industry perspectives that help planners scale both impact and profitability.

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Recent guests on Gather and Go include:

1. Stephen Ekstrom
2. Dee Kansiime
3. Dan Carter
4. Sekou Franklin
5. Frye Gilliard
6. Dorothy Walker
7. Glenn Eskew
8. Erik Young

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