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Travel Tech Insider is a podcast for those building the future of travel.

Hosted by operators and investors, it’s where the smartest minds in the space go to hear bold takes, nuanced ideas, and practical insights from the people doing the work. If you’re tired of press release PR and trade-show buzzwords, this is your seat at the table.Co-hosted by industry veterans and investors Gilad Berenstei... more

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As we close out Season 3 of Travel Tech Insider, we’re stepping back to reflect on the conversations, debates, and signals that defined the past year—and to look ahead at what 2026 may have in store for travel, hospitality, and the technology shaping... more

When we last visited the corporate travel side of the industry with OG Steve Singh about a year and a half ago, most of us were still kicking tires on ChatGPT and “agents” still referred to humans.

Fast forward to today, and the implications of agen... more

The cruise industry has quietly become one of the most fascinating — and technologically advanced — corners of the travel sector. Once viewed as a niche for retirees and sun-seekers, it’s now riding a powerful wave of innovation, luxury, and digital ... more

Fintech has quietly become one of the most transformative forces in the travel industry — shaping how we pay, how we earn and redeem loyalty, and increasingly, how companies manage global transactions behind the scenes. From B2B payment flows between... more

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Agentic AI is the latest buzzword in travel tech — but beyond the hype, it raises big questions about how travelers will discover, plan, and book their journeys. Will the power of agentic AI reinforce the dominance of OTAs like Expedia an... more

Generative AI is not only impacting how travel is bought and sold as we heard in Part 1 of our AI Effect series, it’s also impacting how companies are building and delivering the travel services that are bought and sold.

Companies used to stockpile ... more

Generative AI has upended just about every part of the travel lifecycle for both buyers and sellers of travel services. From the consumer perspective, the resources available to inspire, research, plan, book and share your favorite trips have simulta... more

With all the debate over agentic AI and its impact on the traditional search ecosystem, we seem to have forgotten all about that other massive acquisition channel — social commerce.

TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, and other popular comm... more

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Recent Guests

Cory Garner
CEO of advisory firm Garner
Episode: Corporate Travel (Still) in Flux
Jay Boehmer
Longtime corporate travel journalist and former editor of The Beat
Episode: Corporate Travel (Still) in Flux
Shane Buksh
Responsible for marketing and brand extension at Four Seasons Yachts
Four Seasons Yachts
Episode: Cruising into the Future: How Technology Is Transforming the High Seas
Bill Wright
Lifetime mariner and former captain of Oasis of the Seas, involved with Four Seasons Yachts
Four Seasons Yachts
Episode: Cruising into the Future: How Technology Is Transforming the High Seas
Sam Chamberlain
President of Penant Cruises North America, responsible for sales and marketing
Penant Cruises
Episode: Cruising into the Future: How Technology Is Transforming the High Seas
Thatcher Brown
CEO at Crescent Seas, working on integrating luxury residences at sea
Crescent Seas
Episode: Cruising into the Future: How Technology Is Transforming the High Seas
James Lemon
Head of Hospitality and Travel at Stripe
Stripe
Episode: Adventures in FinTech: Stablecoins, Blockchain and Crypto
Randall Davies
Head of Business at Skyfire
Skyfire
Episode: Adventures in FinTech: Stablecoins, Blockchain and Crypto
Josh Dow
VP of Hotel Technology at Wyndham
Wyndham
Episode: Agentic AI (Part 2): The Emerging AI Tech Stack

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Cara Whitehill
Co-host of Travel Tech Insider
Gilad Berenstein
Co-host of Travel Tech Insider

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Cruising into the Future: How Technology Is Transforming the High Seas
Q: What type of experience is Four Seasons trying to deliver on their yachts?
Shane Buksh explains that they aim to provide a hotel-like experience aboard a yacht, appealing particularly to customers not typically interested in traditional cruises.
Adventures in FinTech: Stablecoins, Blockchain and Crypto
Q: What is a FinTech product that you're a big fan of?
Randall points out that buy now, pay later options can improve affordability and drive conversions.
Adventures in FinTech: Stablecoins, Blockchain and Crypto
Q: How can FinTech be a strategic asset for a company's operations?
James emphasizes that travel companies can leverage embedded finance to create competitive advantages by automating payment processes and enhancing customer experiences.
Adventures in FinTech: Stablecoins, Blockchain and Crypto
Q: What kind of use cases did your technology enable within our space?
Randall explains that Skyfire provides agents with verifiable identities and helps merchants understand who these agents are, enabling seamless transactions.
Social Commerce: Dead or Alive?
Q: Hannah, do you think attribution is harder in social commerce than in traditional performance marketing?
Yes, attribution in social commerce is complex since people use multiple platforms for decision making.

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This podcast focuses on the intersection of technology and the travel industry, featuring discussions around innovations that are shaping the future of travel and hospitality. The hosts engage with experts from various sectors, providing insights into topics such as artificial intelligence, corporate travel, sustainability, and luxury cruising. A distinctive element of the podcast is its emphasis on real-world applications and trends impacting the sector, as well as vibrant discussions on the latest developments and challenges faced by travel businesses. The content is tailored to industry professionals seeking practical knowledge and forward-thinking perspectives on travel technology.

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1. Cory Garner
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4. Bill Wright
5. Sam Chamberlain
6. Thatcher Brown
7. James Lemon
8. Randall Davies

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