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The Travel Business Unpacked

The Travel Business Unpacked
Luxury Travel
Gifted Travel Network
Entrepreneurship
Travel Industry
Travel Entrepreneurship
Travel MBA Program
Travel
Travel MBA
Travel Advisors
Travel Business
Family Travel
Travel Advisory
Networking
Client Relationships
Travel Planning
Covid-19 Impact On Travel
Group Travel
Resilience
Italy
Coaching

Welcome to The Travel Business Unpacked, the podcast by Gifted Travel Network, the premier host agency for luxury travel advisors. Hosted by Meredith Calloway, this podcast is your gateway to discovering how to turn a love for travel into a thriving career. Explore inspiring stories, expert insights, and proven strategies for building a sustainable and lucrative travel business. Whether you're dre... more

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This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway is joined by Angie Corry, founder of Adventurously Yours Travel Design.

After moving to the Netherlands for her husband's job, Angie found herself navigating an unexpected sea... more

Making the leap into entrepreneurship is never easy, especially when you're leaving behind a career you've known for years. In this episode, Meredith welcomes Travel MBA graduate Ashley Carlson, founder of Carlson Travel Co., to share how she transit... more

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway is joined by returning guest John Rees, founder of J5 Luxury Travel Tailors.

After leaving a successful career in day trading, John built a thriving luxury travel business cen... more

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway welcomes back Nicole Shipper, founder of TBN Travel Curators, for her second appearance on the podcast.

Since her last conversation with Meredith, Nicole has navigated a major... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Shipper
Founder/Leader of TBN Travel Curators
TBN Travel Curators
Episode: Nicole Shipper on Scaling a Travel Business Without Losing the Personal Touch
David Shull
Co-founder of Tern
Tern
Episode: The Future of Travel Advisor Technology, Featuring David Shull of Tern
Laura Young
Travel MBA alum, owner of Laura Young Travel
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Episode: Laura Young on Reinventing Her Career and Finding Freedom Through Travel
Jessica Klement
Vice President of Advocacy at ASTA
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Episode: Why Advocacy Matters for Every Travel Advisor, Featuring Jessica Klement
Kim Weas
Owner of MoonTide Travel
MoonTide Travel
Episode: Kim Weas on Why the Right Advisor Community Matters
Nancy Gany
Founder of Inspired Steps Luxury Travel
Inspired Steps Luxury Travel
Episode: How Nancy Gany Built a Referral-Driven Luxury Travel Business
Shannon Cunningham
Director of Engagement at Gifted Travel Network
Gifted Travel Network
Episode: Celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Week with Shannon Cunningham
Roseann Coyle
Travel advisor and mentor in Travel Business University
Sun Drenched Travel
Episode: From Insurance to Gifting, Building a More Intentional Travel Business, with Roseann Coyle
Robin Cline
Founder/CEO of Cline & Co Travel Consulting
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Episode: From Entrepreneurial Business Owner to Luxury Travel Specialist, with Robin Cline

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Meredith Calloway
Host of The Travel Business Unpacked and leader within Gifted Travel Network

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Nicole Shipper on Scaling a Travel Business Without Losing the Personal Touch
Q: When did you decide to move from TravelJoy/Travel CRM to TURN, and what was the biggest pain point during the transition?
I started the move in late last year with the goal to sunset TravelJoy in June. The biggest pain was the sheer migration of contacts and the learning curve of new workflows, but TURN ultimately saved time and improved efficiency across proposals, itineraries, and client follow-ups.
The Future of Travel Advisor Technology, Featuring David Shull of Tern
Q: What advice would you give to new or newer travel advisors about getting started and avoiding overbuilding before booking trips?
Begin with the basics, book trips to understand workflows, then gradually build scalable systems; don't overinvest in templates before you have real client volume to justify them.
The Future of Travel Advisor Technology, Featuring David Shull of Tern
Q: What role do you think AI is going to play for advisors and where it can help versus hype?
AI will make travel advisors more efficient by handling repetitive admin and enabling agents to scale their human touch, but human trust and empathy remain essential, especially in decision-making and handling sensitive client moments.
Laura Young on Reinventing Her Career and Finding Freedom Through Travel
Q: What motivated you to leave your corporate career and pursue travel?
Laura explains reaching a point where the daily routine no longer served her, deciding to pursue travel and a new lifestyle aligned with time freedom and family.
Celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Week with Shannon Cunningham
Q: But tell us like, as the director of engagement, how do you see community playing a role in the life of a travel entrepreneur?
Shannon explains that community eliminates isolation, provides a space to share wins and opportunities, and acts as a catalyst for collaboration, mentorship, and practical support like lead sharing and accountability.

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This episode catalog centers on building and growing luxury travel businesses through people-first leadership, strategic partnerships, and scalable operations. Conversations routinely cover team-building, brand positioning, and sustainable growth, with practical tactics on hiring, workflows, and partnerships that elevate client experiences. A recurring thread is the importance of community and education—whether leveraging host agency networks, mentoring programs, or industry associations—to accelerate results without sacrificing high-touch service. Noteworthy angles include crisis management, group travel and river cruise strategies, advocacy for travel advisors, and the power of referrals and experiential marketing in luxury niches. Overal... more

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4. Jessica Klement
5. Kim Weas
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7. Shannon Cunningham
8. Roseann Coyle

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