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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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Recent Guests

Robert Sands
Director for Cruise and Maritime Facilitation
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation
Episode: How the Bahamas has upped the cruise itinerary game
Andrea Zelensky
Mexico correspondent mentioned in episode
Travel Weekly
Episode: Mexico travel: How demand is faring after February's cartel upheaval
Eric Hanson
Senior vice president and head of government relations
US Travel Association
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Johanna Jainchill
Editor-in-chief
Travel Weekly
Episode: Why the stakes are high for U.S. travel during the World Cup
Darley Newman
Host and producer of Travels with Darley; author of Revolutionary Road Trip
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Saad Saeed
CEO and founder at Layla AI
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Malaka Hilton
Founder and CEO of Admiral Travel International
Admiral Travel International
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Jamie Biesiada
Editor of Content Innovation and Retail, co-host of Trade Secrets Podcast
Travel Weekly
Episode: New Folo episode: Catching up on airlines, advisors and the war
Jon Makhmaltchi
Founder of J.Mak Hospitality
J.Mak Hospitality
Episode: The shape of the U.S. economy -- our Winter Series finale

Host

Rebecca Tobin
Host with Travel Weekly affiliation; frequently leads on-site reporting and editor duties.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 20 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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    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 States5 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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The show's sponsor mentions are integrated with useful context for professionals and agencies.
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Guests and hosts deliver practical, advisor-friendly takeaways for luxury travel.

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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.
Catching up on travel: Hotels, cruise and tour updates
Q: How is the war in the Middle East affecting Mediterranean cruising and broader demand?
Early trends showed softer demand in the Mediterranean due to safety concerns, but it did not derail overall wave season; ships repositioned and some itineraries were adjusted, while core markets like the Caribbean and Alaska remained relatively stable or strong.

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2. Andrea Zelensky
3. Eric Hanson
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7. Malaka Hilton
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