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Travel Hero Podcast

ITB
Sustainability
Travel Industry
Chinese Travel Market
Carbon Emissions
Mental Health
AI In Travel
The Travel Foundation
Ipsos Global Trends Report
Greenwashing
Oman
Outbound Travel
Personalized Travel Experiences
Net Zero
Aviation
Artificial Intelligence
Customer Experience
Tourism
ITB Berlin
MICE Events
Social Media

The tourism industry is full of big achievers and thrilling personalities, real travel heroes! The Travel Hero Podcast by ITB is a series of intimate talks with inspriring minds of the tourism industry about their lives, lessons learned, career tips and deep dive episodes on current trends moving the travel industry. Happy listening!

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Latest Episodes

AI is no longer the future, it’s here, reshaping how we plan, book, and experience travel. Join Google’s Yannis Simaiakis and Dirk Rogl as we discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges AI brings to tourism today.

Inclusive travel isn’t niche, it’s necessary. In this episode, our host Charlotte Lamp Davies speaks with Thomas Bömkes of Diversity Tourism about the evolving expectations of LGBTQ+ travelers, the importance of safety, and why embracing diversity ma... more

Europe is gearing up for a packed summer travel season — but where is demand rising fastest, and what does it mean for destinations, airlines, and travel marketers?

In this episode, we speak with Olivier Ponti from ForwardKeys (an Amadeus company) t... more

Chinese outbound travel is back, and evolving fast. In this episode, we speak with Maria Ramiro, of Huawei Mobile Services, about how destinations can better connect with today’s Chinese travellers. From digital behaviours and mobile planning to luxu... more

Each morning throughout ITB Berlin, we provide you with latest news and recommendations for the day ahead.

Listen in as David Ruetz, Senior Vice President Messe Berlin, shares today’s highlights (6 March) on exhibitors' insights, the upcoming 60th an... more

Each morning throughout ITB Berlin, we provide you with latest news and recommendations for the day ahead.

Listen in as Lea Jordan, Member Board of Experts ITB Berlin, shares today’s highlights (5 March) on ITB Berlin Convention tracks, what's new an... more

Each morning throughout ITB Berlin, we provide you with latest news and recommendations for the day ahead.

Listen in as Deborah Rothe, Director ITB Berlin, shares today’s highlights (4 March) on exhibitors' insights, what's new and gives us their per... more

What’s shaping video culture today? Roya Zeitoune, Head of YouTube Culture & Trends, EMEA at Google, joins host Lea Jordan for the ITB Travel Hero Podcast for a deep dive into global video trends, decoding culture, and the future of travel marketing.... more

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Recent Guests

Olivier Ponti
Director of Intelligence and Marketing at ForwardKeys
ForwardKeys
Episode: Deep Dive | Tracking Europe’s Travel Surge – ForwardKeys on What to Expect This Summer
Thomas Bömkes
Managing Director of Diversity Tourism and advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusive travel
Diversity Tourism
Episode: Deep Dive | Inclusive Travel Is Smart Business – Not Politics with Thomas Bömkes of Diversity Tourism
Maria Ramino
Sales Director Europe at Huawei Mobile Services
Huawei
Episode: Deep Dive | What’s Next for Chinese Outbound Travel: Insights from Huawei.
Roya Zeitoune
Head of YouTube Culture and Trends, EMEA at Google
Google
Episode: 300 Seconds with YouTube Culture & Trends Expert - Roya Zeitoune
Ben Page
CEO of Ipsos, a global leader in market research
Ipsos
Episode: Deep Dive | Unveiling Global Tourism Trends with Ipsos
Shannon Stowell
CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association
Adventure Travel Trade Association
Episode: Deep Dive | Sustainable Journeys: Adventure Travel’s Role in Shaping Tourism's Future
Laila Zouma
CEO of Play2Chain focusing on sustainable strategies and digital transformation.
Play2Chain
Episode: Trend Cast | Tech Travel: AI Transforming the Future of Tourism
Marcus Stumper
CEO and founder of CruiseWatch, specializing in AI-driven analytics for customer service.
CruiseWatch
Episode: Trend Cast | Tech Travel: AI Transforming the Future of Tourism
Christian Watts
CEO and founder of MacPyTravel, involved in the tours and activities sector.
MacPyTravel
Episode: Trend Cast | Tech Travel: AI Transforming the Future of Tourism

Host

Charlotte Lam-Davies
Host of intimate talks with inspiring minds in the tourism industry, focusing on their lives, lessons learned, and career tips.

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Deep Dive | Tracking Europe’s Travel Surge – ForwardKeys on What to Expect This Summer
Q: How should destinations think about their competitive positioning and advantages for 2025?
Destinations need to leverage data effectively to understand their market and attract the right visitors at the right time.
Deep Dive | Tracking Europe’s Travel Surge – ForwardKeys on What to Expect This Summer
Q: What are travelers actually looking for this summer?
Travelers from Belgium and Poland show strong intent to travel to Europe, with a notable increase in searches for specific itineraries.
300 Seconds with YouTube Culture & Trends Expert - Roya Zeitoune
Q: What's one surprising trend shaping how travelers engage with video content today?
Roya mentions the increase in reliance on video for planning travel, as people find it more engaging and informative than text-based resources.
300 Seconds with YouTube Culture & Trends Expert - Roya Zeitoune
Q: How does your unique background shape your approach to spotting cultural trends on YouTube today?
Roya discusses how her diverse experiences all revolve around understanding people and how this has been crucial in her role at YouTube.
Deep Dive | Shaping Tours & Activities: Key Trends for 2025
Q: If there was one piece of advice for travel professionals looking to spotlight hidden gems, how do you feel that they would best succeed with that agenda in 2025?
It's all about storytelling, highlighting the history, culture, and unique charm of hidden gems to emotionally connect with travelers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Travel Hero Podcast

What is Travel Hero Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Featuring intimate conversations with inspiring figures from the tourism industry, this show provides a platform for thought leaders to share their personal stories and professional insights. Episodes often focus on contemporary trends shaping the travel sector, covering topics such as sustainable tourism, technological advancements, and changing traveler behaviors. Unique to this podcast is its emphasis on exploring the personal journeys of its guests, which often leads to valuable lessons and career advice for listeners.

Listeners can expect to engage with discussions on diversity in tourism, the impact of digital technology on travel experiences, and the evolving landscape of global tourism trends. The depth and diversity of guest exper... more

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Recent guests on Travel Hero Podcast include:

1. Olivier Ponti
2. Thomas Bömkes
3. Maria Ramino
4. Roya Zeitoune
5. Ben Page
6. Shannon Stowell
7. Laila Zouma
8. Marcus Stumper

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