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Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors explore ideas, share experiences and provide insight into what they’ve uncovered while reporting on some of the biggest trends in travel.

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Latest Episodes

Continuing with our check-in with reporters on their top stories of the summer – and what we can expect this fall.

This week, host Rebecca Tobin talks with hospitality editor Christina Jelski, who provides an update on hotel news: The demand pictur... more

After our Summer Series of best-of episodes ended, we’re back with all-new episodes. In the next two episodes, we're looking at the travel trends and stories our reporters have been tracking, setting the stage for longer discussions on the Folo this ... more

We’re back with new episodes this fall.

This past week we’ve done a lot of looking back on 9/11. The terror attacks had a huge and immediate impact on travel, and the reverberations still continue to this day. On the day of the 25th anniversary, tw... more

In June, Carnival Cruise Line held an event in New Orleans called The Next Course, where it introduced new restaurants and menus on its upcoming ship, the Carnival Festivale, and showcased its partnership with superstar chef Emeril Lagasse, the line’... more

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Recent Guests

Arnie Weissmann
Former editor-in-chief, Travel Weekly; Explorer at Large for North Star Travel Group
North Star Travel Group / Travel Weekly
Episode: New episode: A conversation on 9/11: How travel has changed in 25 years
Kathy Sudeikis
Travel advisor; past president of ASTA
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Episode: New episode: A conversation on 9/11: How travel has changed in 25 years
Zach Salts
AVP, Associate Vice President over Beverage
Carnival Cruise Lines
Episode: Carnival dining, Emeril's influence and what cruisers want to eat -- A Summer Series episode
Angela Hughes
CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel and founder of the Luxury Travel University
Trips & Ships Luxury Travel
Episode: New ways to extend a river cruise on land -- A Summer Series episode
Christina Schlegel
Owner of Bluetail Travel in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in luxury cruises
Bluetail Travel
Episode: The new breed of luxury cruise brands -- A Summer Series episode
Jamie Biesada
Theme parks reporter for Travel Weekly and co-host of the Trade Secrets Podcast
Travel Weekly
Episode: A theme park summer with Disney, Universal and more -- A Summer Series episode
Juan Fernandez
Vice President of Food and Beverage at Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines
Episode: Carnival's culinary concepts: How consumer preferences shape cruise dining
Tristan Schukraft
Founder and CEO of Tryst Hotels, Tryst Hospitality
Tryst Hotels / Tryst Hospitality
Episode: LGBTQ+ travel: Expeditions, resiliency and new hotels in the 'gayborhood'
Emma Weissman
Features Editor at Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly
Episode: U.S. travel during America's 250: New tours, indigenous perspectives

Hosts

Rebecca Tobin
Host of The Folo by Travel Weekly; Travel Weekly staff reporter and editor coordinating coverage across travel trends, industry news and editorials.
Robbie Silk
Editor at Large, Travel Weekly.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • FOLO Podcast. Revenge Travel

    Great episode. Great discussion of variety in “Pent up travel” Good expert advice and motivation to take that vacation.

    After all: We travel not to escape life......but for life not to escape us!

    Coach Chris

    President Lifetime Leisure Experiences

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    5
    Lifetime Leisure
    United States5 years ago
  • Point of view of Travel Agents

    I think you need to have a podcast with travel agents and the challenges of rebooking for the clients. Many of us wish we never took the extra credit for our clients.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Paglican
    United States6 years ago
  • Follow the Folo!

    The mix of travel industry news and “behind the scenes” with Travel Weekly’s reporters makes this podcast a winner! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aaron Schlein
    United States6 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast

    Thank you for this podcast! Margie and Kier are tackling uncomfortable topics that need to be discussed. Their insightful views on this topic are well stated and and I sincerely appreciate them sharing them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apope72
    United States6 years ago

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Guests frequently bring leadership perspectives on AI, partnerships, and hospitality strategy.
Listeners appreciate industry-focused insights and practical takeaways for advisors and sponsors.
The show balances data-driven forecast with real-world examples from editors and executives.

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River cruise passengers are adding on extensive land trips
Q: From an advisor perspective, how can they position these pre and post itineraries to be more lucrative and easier for clients?
The panel discusses leveraging DMCs and preferred suppliers to craft fully integrated experiences, focusing on storytelling and personalized experiences rather than basic logistics, to boost wallet share and client satisfaction.
How the Bahamas has upped the cruise itinerary game
Q: And what are your plans for potentially accommodating luxury lines better?
We're engaging with luxury brands to provide high-end experiences away from crowds, expanding capacity on smaller islands for 150-200 passengers, and developing curated, authentic Bahamian experiences in partnership with local offices and operators.
How the Bahamas has upped the cruise itinerary game
Q: Robert, could you talk a little bit about the need to keep up with the industry as ships grow, and how you've been able to accommodate them so quickly upon their debuts?
We know cruise lines have many ships planned, including several six to eight vessels by 2032, and the main challenge is berthing capacity. We are addressing this with port expansions, including larger berths at NASA, plus other projects like Bimini and luxury out-islands to spread capacity and diversify offerings.
The thinking behind airplane meals -- a Winter Series episode
Q: How is technology changing provisioning and reducing waste?
Airlines are implementing AI-driven inventory sizing and predictive forecasting to match loads with actual demand, which cuts waste and improves yield, while pre-order programs further optimize meal distribution.
The thinking behind airplane meals -- a Winter Series episode
Q: What is the scale of the airline catering industry today?
The global airline catering market is approaching about $19.7 billion in 2025, with major caterers handling hundreds of millions of meals annually, indicating a robust and growing ecosystem driven by premium travel and longer flights.

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A fast-moving travel show that blends industry reporting with executive and expert commentary on the biggest trends shaping travel today. Recent episodes spotlight AI-driven planning and destinationless search, the rise of land extensions for river cruises, evolving cruise dining, autonomous vehicles in rental fleets, LGBTQ+ and Indigenous travel perspectives, and major industry moments like World Cup travel implications and hotel-branding at sea. Across episodes, the hosts frequently explore how suppliers, advisors, and technology intersect to reshape pricing, packaging, and experiences, with a practical bias toward advisor and sponsor opportunities. The format tends to mix data-driven forecasting, on-the-ground industry perspectives, and ... more

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