Whether it's tied to an event or just to get away, most people love to travel. But like anything else, there are tons of decisions to make before you leave: what airline to fly, what kind of ticket to buy, what hotel to stay in and more. On today's show, we'll talk to two people charged with influencing your travel decisions when you plan to get on the move.First, host Adam Schick and MELT's Director of Public Relations and Community Affairs Mark Harmon talk to IHG Brand Marketing Director Tia Cummings about how she makes Holiday Inn Express stand out among the competition, her ten keys to success and more (1:06).Then, Senior Director for Partnerships and Business Development at Buzz Products Kara Rich shares how her company has taken hold in a niche market, her drastic career pivot and more (14:45).Finally, our MELT U Roundtable features Sam Hursey (Southern Cal) and Josie Slaughter (Ole Miss) sharing what they learned from this week's guests (28:26).Be sure to subscribe to the show on the podcast app of your choice and for more information, visit MELTATL.com.