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The Folo by Travel Weekly

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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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One of the biggest stories in the cruise industry has been the deal between Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts International: The companies are forming a joint venture, with Royal agreeing to acquire a 50% equity stake in Sandals. This convers... more

At Vail Resorts, CEO Rob Katz in its fiscal-end-of-year statement at the end of September said that the past winter was “one of the most challenging winters in history across the western U.S. .... snowfall and snowpack were at or near historic lows.”... more

Because Halloween is right around a (scary, dark) corner we’re shining a flashlight on a very unique, and very popular, time at Orlando parks: The spooky season.

Jamie Biesiada, Travel Weekly's editor for content innovation and retail, earlier this... more

River cruise lines, passengers and advisors have occasionally been vexed by Europe’s hot, dry summer, which has led to low water levels on some rivers that kept some ships from sailing their published itineraries. So what should advisors and river-bo... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Foley
Director of business intelligence at Outside and Inntopia, and founder of DestiMetrics
Inntopia
Episode: A lot is riding on this year’s ski season
Stuart Winchester
Editor and host of the Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast
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Episode: A lot is riding on this year’s ski season
Jamie Biesiada
Travel Weekly editor for content innovation and retail
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Episode: A spooky travel assignment: How theme parks do Halloween
Jeremy Palmer
President of Tauck
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Episode: How one river cruise operator navigates low water in Europe
Robert Silk
Aviation editor at Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly
Episode: Folo updates: Theme park thoughts, and a surprising TSA program
Christina Jelski
Hotels Editor, host of The Last Resort podcast
Travel Weekly
Episode: The Folo updates: The newest in hospitality, cruise, river cruise
Brinley Hineman
Senior Editor of Tours and River Cruises
Travel Weekly
Episode: The Folo updates: The newest in hospitality, cruise, river cruise
Teri West
Cruise industry reporter
Travel Weekly
Episode: The Folo updates: The newest in hospitality, cruise, river cruise
Christine Peruccio
AVP of Advisor Support
Travel Insured International
Episode: The Folo updates: The newest in hospitality, cruise, river cruise

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 23 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 States6 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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A lot is riding on this year’s ski season
Q: Is the ski industry overall still in pretty good shape here in this country?
Foley remains optimistic because mountain travel has a passionate customer base and a distinctive appeal, while acknowledging that pricing and market accessibility need attention. Winchester points to consecutive strong ski seasons before the recent downturn and continued investment in lifts, terrain and snowmaking.
A lot is riding on this year’s ski season
Q: Is the pass versus lift ticket set up flawed? How big a role does snow play? Or is it the economy?
Winchester says high walk-up ticket prices may have weakened the pass model by making skiing prohibitively expensive for occasional visitors. Foley attributes the booking declines to both the poor prior snow season and broader economic uncertainty and price sensitivity.
A spooky travel assignment: How theme parks do Halloween
Q: Who should travel advisors be selling this to?
Biesiada reports that advisors should consider adults, horror fans, young adults, families with older teenagers and past Universal clients, especially those who already engage with Halloween or event content.
A spooky travel assignment: How theme parks do Halloween
Q: Why do we like to be scared?
Biesiada summarizes Coltan Scrivner's research: some people enjoy the adrenaline rush, while others like experiencing fear in a safe setting and feeling a sense of accomplishment afterward.
The Folo updates: The newest in hospitality, cruise, river cruise
Q: Tell us about a story that broke this summer that resonated with readers.
Norwegian Cruise Line announced pricing changes intended to moderate discounts later in the booking curve, aligning more with rival strategies, which executives and travel advisors viewed as a smart move to stabilize earnings and manage demand.

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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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