Traveling Tribes: Recent Episodes
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Launched in December 2021, Traveling Tribes will be an ongoing series of interviews featuring various travel experts. The podcast will also offer tips for individual and group travel planning, address the current status of the travel market, as well as advice on how to better market your business or destination. Having worked in the travel industry for nearly 33 years, Gayduk continuously researches and develops new ways to market destination travel and will articulate those findings on each episode of Traveling Tribes.
In this episode of Traveling Tribes, host Jeff Gayduk welcomes Fred Ferguson, the new President and CEO of the American Bus Association (ABA). Fred, a seasoned industry professional with deep roots in tourism and public policy, shares his journey from his upbringing in the tourism-driven town of Park City, Utah, to his current leadership role […]
In this episode, we sit down with Shirley, a leading expert in group travel at Goway, to discuss the latest trends in the industry. We dive into the growing appeal of multi-generational family trips, special interest groups, and the increasingly adventurous destinations these travelers are seeking. From families jetting off to South Africa and Argentina […]
Join Jeff Gayduk on this episode of the Traveling Tribes podcast, where he sits down with special guest Paula Reynolds, founder of Paula's Concierge Tours. With over 15 years in the industry, Paula shares her journey from California's wine country to the historic cities of the East Coast. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in […]
In this episode of the Traveling Tribes Podcast, host Jeff Gayduk sits down with Karen Trevino, President and CEO of North Little Rock Tourism. The conversation dives into Karen's illustrious career and her recent induction into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame. Karen shares her journey, beginning at the Arkansas Tourism Department at the age […]
In this episode, host Jeff Gayduk reconnects with an old friend and industry veteran, Michael Lundquist, now with Croisi Europe, a family-owned river cruise company based in Strasbourg, France. With nearly 50 years in the business, Croisi Europe boasts a diverse fleet of over 50 ships and 170 itineraries worldwide, ranging from 3 to 27 […]
In this episode of the Traveling Tribes podcast, host Jeff Gayduk interviews Luisa Mendoza of Global Tourism and Sports Entertainment (GTSE). Luisa shares her experiences at IPW, the largest tourism trade show in the U.S., and her recognition at the Women in Tourism event. She reflects on her family's immigration from Colombia and how their […]
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 industry standouts and influencers. In this episode, Jeff sits down with special guest Steve Ridgway from Criterion Travel. Steve […]
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, primarily focusing on fractional CMO work. He emphasizes the importance of helping struggling companies jumpstart their marketing […]
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 Vacations and Events since 1996 to her current role as project manager for the Accent Travel Network. […]
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 Ted Nelson, Andy Ziegler, and Michael Ziegler. Listen as they delve into the fascinating origins of Heritage Clubs International and unravel the […]
Sally Davis Berry is a professional travel industry trainer who specializes in helping tourism entities ramp up their group sales strategies. She's honed her skills from previous experience at the Corning Museum of Glass, the Finger Lakes regional destination marketing organization and for an inbound receptive operator. Check out her monthly webinar and blog at https://sallydavisberry.com/. Tribes listeners can save 15% on any of Sally's training modules by using code Premier.
A special feature at the American Bus Association Marketplace in Grapevine Texas. This special interview with President of ABA Peter Pantuso. With a year off from 2021 Marketplace, 2022 was bustling with business. Peter discusses the exciting opportunities developing for bus tour companies, opening the door in 2022 for group travel.
Europe is a huge travel destination, and Guidester can help you plan your next trip there. Jeff Gayduk from Premier Travel Media interviews Jack Baumann, Founder and CEO of Guidester. Jeff and Jack discuss the positives of having a personalized trip, as well as the current travel environment and areas of interest in Europe. Hear personal stories from Jack of his own travels through Europe, and find some inspiration for your next international trip.
Jeff Gayduk of Premier Travel Media debuts his podcast, Traveling Tribes. Guest starring Bob Cline of U.S. Tours, they discuss the group travel business and how to succeed amid the rebound of the travel industry following an international pandemic.