Welcome to the Traveling Tribes Podcast, where we dive deep into group travel and tourism trends. Host Jeff Gayduk, publisher of Leisure Group Travel Magazine and author of Traveling Tribes, brings you engaging conversations with travel industr

40: Tim Hines

Apr 11th, 2024 33m 4s

The latest episode of Traveling Tribes features a conversation between host Jeff Gayduk and guest Tim Hines. Tim, a seasoned marketer, shares insights into leveraging AI in the travel industry.Tim's background in marketing spans over 20 years,

39: Accent Travel Network

Apr 5th, 2024 21m 42s

Join Jeff Gayduk, host of the Traveling Tribes Podcast, in an engaging conversation with Sue Arko, a recognized expert in the group travel industry. Sue shares insights from her extensive career, spanning from owning and operating Free Spirit V

38: Heritage Clubs International

Jan 12th, 2024 38m 31s

In this captivating episode of the Traveling Tribes Podcast, the charismatic host Jeff Gayduk invites distinguished guests from Heritage Clubs International, the premier bank marketing organization in North America. Joining the conversation is

37: Catherine Prather from the National Tour Association

Jan 5th, 2024 42m 7s

In this episode of the Traveling Tribes Podcast, host Jeff Gayduk sits down with Catherine Prather, the dynamic representative from the National Tour Association (NTA), to delve into the challenges facing the travel industry. Prather sheds ligh

36: Glenn Smith from Brewery Tours

Dec 15th, 2023 35m 54s

In this exciting episode of Traveling Tribes, your host Jeff Gayduk takes you on a journey through the frothy landscapes of craft beer, joined by the charismatic Glenn Smith, the founder of Brewery Tours. Discover the hidden gems and local fav

35: Arden from Girls Who Travel & Alex from G Adventures

Oct 30th, 2023 37m 14s

Our special new episode features two guests, Arden from Girls Who Travel & Alex from G Adventures. Defining women in the travel business, Alex and Arden discuss both of their businesses, how they collaborate and support groups in travelling, th

34: Jim Marini from Railbookers Group

Aug 16th, 2023 40m 40s

This week, we welcome Jim Marini from Railbookers Group, which specializes in creating seamless and convenient train vacations for travelers. Hear about rail travel in the U.S. and overseas, the details of Amtrak Travel, and the benefits to boo

33: Nicole Mahoney from Break The Ice

Jul 20th, 2023 33m 43s

Time to break the ice with Nicole Mahoney as we hear about how Nicole managed her two companies through a pandemic, acquired Travel Alliance Partners, their unique marketing tactics, the marketing industry and how influencers might be the revol

32: Keith Snode from Group Experience

Jun 23rd, 2023 34m 51s

Our special guest this week hails from Group Travel Odyssey, but he's here today to talk about Group Experience, a great tool for tour Operators. Listen in to learn how tour operators can consolidate their planning to one place with organizatio

31: Nasi Peretz from Hornblower Group

Jun 9th, 2023 27m 56s

For this episode, we welcome Nasi Peretz, the Chief Technology Officer for the Hornblower Group. Mr. Peretz lends his expertise in the many businesses overseen by the Hornblower Group, how he and his team introduced new ticketing technology to

30: Alexander Glos from I2I

May 18th, 2023 33m 41s

Our latest guest is Alexander Glos, an accomplished individual working with I2I, a prominent company at the forefront of technological innovation. In this episode, hear about how social media influences travelers from China, how air travel will

29: Theresa Nemetz from Great Lakes Shore Excursions, Milwaukee Food & City Tours, Chicago Food Tours, and Travel Deliciously

Apr 20th, 2023 33m 15s

If you're looking for the group tour leader that can do it all, you've found her. Theresa Nemetz is the Founder & President of Great Lakes Shore Excursions, Milwaukee Food & City Tours, Chicago Food Tours, and Travel Deliciously. Drawing on her

28: Kevin Ricks from Concept Attractions

Apr 13th, 2023 35m 25s

A magical guest appears this week, Kevin Ricks from Concept Attractions! Jeff Gayduk talks about his own experience in Wizard Quest, and Kevin explains the ever-changing scene of the attractions, including Wizard Quest, Ripley's Believe it or N

27: Marilyn Conroy from Riviera River Cruises

Apr 5th, 2023 28m 49s

Riviera River Cruises is a UK-based company that specializes in river cruises throughout Europe. The company was founded in 1984 and has since become one of the leading river cruise operators in the UK. Riviera River Cruises offers a wide range

26: Tami Manton from Group Tix & Tours

Mar 23rd, 2023 30m 20s

This week, give a warm welcome to Tami Manton from Group Tix & Tours. Before Covid, this company provided group tickets to non-Broadway theater events in Chicago and is now expanding to different locations and tour ticket offerings for groups.

25: Fred Dixon from NYC & Company

Mar 16th, 2023 18m 11s

A warm welcome to Fred Dixon, the President and CEO of NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization. With more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry, Dixon has the overall responsibility for developing

24: Meegan Winters from AbleVu Accessibility

Mar 2nd, 2023 36m 44s

Jeff Gayduk and Meegan Winters first met when she spoke in an Illinois CVB conference meeting about accessible travel. Her story was so compelling that Meegan was invited to share her passion for shining a bright spotlight on accessible travel.

23: Peter van Berkel from IITA

Feb 16th, 2023 25m 1s

Peter Van Berkel from IITA live is live with Jeff Gayduk from San Diego, California at the IITA Conference.This is the first time their conference is being held since before Covid, and the way the international community has banded together to

22: Mindy Shea from Visit Savannah

Feb 2nd, 2023 29m 57s

Welcome to the Traveling Tribes Podcast, the latest insight into group travel and tourism trends. Joining us live from Georgia is Mindy Shea from Visit Savannah to talk all things Savannah, with the tourism, culture, historical legacy, local bu

21: Clayton Whitehead from Sports Leisure Vacations

Jan 26th, 2023 35m 13s

Clayton joins our Traveling Tribes podcast this week from Sacramento, California with over 40 years of touring experience and currently working with Sports Leisure Vacations.This episode features Clayton's career adventures, the challenges pla

20: Jen Halboth from Riverside Luxury Cruises

Jan 19th, 2023 24m 45s

Jen Halboth joins former colleague Jeff Gayduk to discuss her new role as Chief Executive Officer of Riverside Luxury Cruises, with personalized service, serene spaces with impeccable design and sumptuous cuisine. Their fleet of all-suite river

19: Michael Lundquist from Mayflower Cruises & Tours

Jan 12th, 2023 39m 32s

A new year with a new Traveling Tribes podcast guest, we welcome Michael Lundquist from Mayflower Cruises & Tours. With more than a decade of group travel industry experience, hear how Michael has kept up with the need for education around grou

18: Diane Petras from The Travel Institute

Dec 21st, 2022 29m 1s

If you haven't heard of them, The Travel Institute is a non-profit, independent organization that collaborates with industry leaders to create and deliver relevant, meaningful and rigorous coursework and travel professional education. In this e

17: Louis Bookoff from Busie

Dec 1st, 2022 33m 12s

This week, explore a new technology setup for any kind of bus charter company to use for sales, quoting, and making payments easier with the Co-founder and CEO of Busie. Dive into new innovations for travel companies, as Busie strives to suppor