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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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Recent Guests

Teri West
Cruise Editor at Travel Weekly
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Episode: How cruising's top suites got so opulent -- a Winter Series episode
Carlos Edery
CEO of Luxury Cruise Connections
Luxury Cruise Connections
Episode: How cruising's top suites got so opulent -- a Winter Series episode
Jon Makhmaltchi
Founder of J.Mak Hospitality
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Episode: The k-shape of luxury travel: Why top suites sell and others sit empty
Christina Jelski
Hotels Editor for Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly
Episode: The k-shape of luxury travel: Why top suites sell and others sit empty
Tony Kaufman
Chief Commercial Officer at Mitsui Ocean Cruises
Mitsui Ocean Cruises
Episode: How a Japan-based line is working to attract U.S. cruisers
Karen McGee
President of Valerie Wilson Travel
Valerie Wilson Travel
Episode: How to create travel inspiration (in list form) for 2026
Hillary Reinsberg
Head of content for Card and Connected Commerce at Chase
Chase
Episode: How to create travel inspiration (in list form) for 2026
Vik Krishnan
Senior Partner with McKinsey and Co. and leads the travel and aviation practice
McKinsey and Co.
Episode: Agentic AI versus human travel advisors
Christine Hitt
Hawaii writer for Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly
Episode: Hawaii update: Travel to Maui and the latest data on visitors

Hosts

Rebecca Tobin
Host and Managing Editor, featuring insights on travel trends and industry developments.
Rebekah Tobin
Managing Editor providing editorial perspective on travel trends and reporting efforts.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 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

    Apple Podcasts
    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 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 States5 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners often express a desire for discussions that incorporate more direct input from travel agents.
The engaging style of the hosts is highlighted, making complex topics accessible and relatable.
Audiences appreciate the diversity in guest speakers, providing varied perspectives on industry challenges.
Highly praised for its insightful and informative approach to travel trends, especially post-pandemic.

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Seatrade, Wave and the state of cruising. Plus, our cruise editor signs off
Q: What are your thoughts on the recent cruise ship launches?
The hosts discuss the anticipation surrounding new launches and how they are coming to the U.S. market to compete with established cruise lines.
Seatrade, Wave and the state of cruising. Plus, our cruise editor signs off
Q: What do cruise lines say about their business performance in light of current economic factors?
Cruise lines are reporting strong bookings and resilience despite concerns about the economy, with many stating that they are not seeing softness in demand.
The influence of Black food (and travel) content creators
Q: What role do content creators play compared to traditional journalists?
Both aim to highlight destinations, but content creators can provide immediate, engaging experiences, while journalists may offer deeper, evergreen narratives.
The influence of Black food (and travel) content creators
Q: How does food and travel go together in your opinion?
They go hand in hand because whenever I travel, I'm looking for food. When I post food only, my followers ask about travel, and vice versa.
Royal Caribbean and the latest on cruising’s exclusive destinations
Q: How much of the new development actually attracts a different or new customer to Royal Caribbean?
The presence of land-based attractions has significantly driven growth in the short cruise market, making these offerings attractive to new customers.

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2. Carlos Edery
3. Jon Makhmaltchi
4. Christina Jelski
5. Tony Kaufman
6. Karen McGee
7. Hillary Reinsberg
8. Vik Krishnan

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