The TIN Lounge

By Korrine Johnson & Theresa Chu-Bermudez

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The TIN Lounge is the place for travel professionals to listen to the latest Travel Industry News. Created by travel advisors Korrine Johnson and Theresa Chu-Bermudez, this podcast is the perfect way for busy travel professionals to stay informed while getting things done.

Episode Date
The Minibar: Why you should consider consulting fees and the Power of Google Reviews
Apr 25, 2024
Advisor Highlight: Mallory Jones
Apr 11, 2024
The Minibar: Social Media's role in travel, Celebrity chefs and cruise ships, and What to expect riding Brightline
Apr 04, 2024
The Minibar: Hiring assistants, new technology, and high prices... let's chat about these challenges!
Mar 28, 2024
The Minibar: Upcoming election and travel bookings, 2024 as the biggest travel boom year ever, and Alternatives to crowded pricey hot spots
Mar 21, 2024
The Minibar: Most pressing issues facing travel advisors in 2024, SEO strategies every travel advisor should know, and Millennial interest in cruising on the rise
Mar 07, 2024
Sneak Peek at 7 Figure Cruise Business
Feb 29, 2024
Special Guest: Kelly Predmesky - Expedition Cruising with Swan Hellenic
Feb 22, 2024
The Minibar: Under-the-radar Caribbean destinations, Latest developments in cruise line private islands, and Top Spring travel trends for 2024
Feb 15, 2024
Advisor Highlight: Dr. Terika L Haynes
Feb 01, 2024
Special Guest: Jenn Lee
Jan 25, 2024
The Minibar: What luxury travelers want from their vacations, Why ownership mindset is essential for ICs, and Tipping in France
Jan 18, 2024
Special Guest: Steph Lee with Host Agency Reviews and the Educational Event to add to your Calendar
Jan 12, 2024
Special Guest: Kha Ly with how Travel Advisors can Leverage AI
Jan 04, 2024
The Minibar: End of Year wrap-up
Dec 29, 2023
The Minibar: Millennials and Gen Z are turning to travel agents, Why travel advisors shouldn't let clients DIY their in-destination tours and activities, and How ASTA is advocating for advisors right now
Dec 21, 2023
The Minibar: What's shaping traveler behavior in 2024, Themed cruises from swingers to Swifties, and the Niches and Destinations that did well in 2023 and that will likely do so again in 2024
Dec 18, 2023
Special Guest: Tonya Leigh from The Travel Corporation
Nov 30, 2023
Advisor Highlight: Katherynne Santos
Nov 23, 2023
The Minibar: Chasing commissions and How a talent shortage is threatening agencies (and why underqualified advisors aren't the answer)
Nov 16, 2023
Special Guest: Social Media Trends with Nikita from Travel Agent Collective
Nov 02, 2023
Behind the Scenes at The TIN Lounge: How to Podcast
Oct 26, 2023
Advisor Highlight: Courtnie Nichols
Oct 19, 2023
The Minibar: Mythbusting Expedition Cruising, Do shoulder seasons still exist, and What to know about upcoming holiday travel
Oct 12, 2023
The Minibar: What you need to know about booking 2024 Olympic Travel Packages, Travel suppliers with the best commissions for travel advisors, and Tips to build stronger relationships and higher profits
Sep 21, 2023
The Minibar: Perfecting your client onboarding process and Travels lawyers share top ways advisors need to protect themselves
Sep 14, 2023
The Minibar: Three common client objections and how to respond, Best time to book air according to Google, and AI's impact on travel advisors and their careers
Sep 08, 2023
The Minibar: Wildfire recovery efforts in Maui, How to sell travel to clients who have never used an advisor, and Travel-related stress deconstructed
Aug 17, 2023
Special Guest: Jazzmine Douse with AmaWaterways
Aug 10, 2023
The Minibar: Digital Authorization for travelers to Europe next year, Handling suppliers' terms and conditions, and How to find the best DMC to work with
Aug 03, 2023
Special Guests: Emma Weissman and Mindy Poder from TravelAge West
Jul 27, 2023
Special Guest: Richard Earls with Toby AI
Jul 20, 2023
The Minibar: Addressing the Advisor Shortage, 2023 TravelAge West Trendsetter Award Winners, and Is Technology a challenge or benefit to agencies
Jul 13, 2023
The Minibar: How to check your passport status and what to do if it's taking too long, Why you should try traveling sober, and the Hottest Insta-worthy destinations right now
Jul 06, 2023
Special Guest: Whitney Shindelar and The Hive
Jun 08, 2023
The Minibar: Paris Olympics 2024 packages and Top client gift ideas
May 31, 2023
The Minibar: A Strategy for attracting bigger clients, How ASTA advocates for travel agency community, and Moving on from social media
May 25, 2023
The Minibar: Boundaries to help ease travel agent burnout, Find the right client with four questions, and Maximizing AI for TAs
May 18, 2023
The Minibar: Tips for delivering bad news to clients, Record demand for travel, and New ways to fly
May 12, 2023
The Minibar: Travel Trends to expect this summer, Reasons you need to use a travel advisor, and Ways to get over postflight aches
May 04, 2023
Special Guest: What TAs need to know about E&O insurance with Iesha Brewton
Apr 20, 2023
The Minibar: How Travel Advisors can use artificial intelligence to get ahead, What really happens when you don't switch your phone to "airplane mode", and Discovering La Paz, Mexico
Apr 13, 2023
The Minibar: Trending European Foodie Destinations, Additional Soulful Epicurean Experience with AmaWaterways, and Dude Ranches Travel Advisors should know about
Apr 06, 2023
Special Guest: Marketing and Selling Strategies with Shanel Knight (Regent Seven Seas Cruises)
Mar 30, 2023
The Minibar: Saying NO to new business and New findings on women travelers
Mar 23, 2023
The Minibar: How to get a passport quickly if you've lost yours, 62% of Americans planning to spend more on travel in 2023, and Travelers believe working with TAs is the only way to get a true luxury experience
Mar 16, 2023
The Minibar: Tips & Tricks for travelers heading to Europe this summer and 19 Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts with fine dining
Mar 02, 2023
The Minibar: 6 Signs of a tire kicker, Three top travel trends, and Getting started designing tailor-made groups
Feb 23, 2023
The Minibar: Consumers want more personalization in travel planning, ChatGPT as a travel planner, and review of Flytographer around the world
Feb 02, 2023
Episode 27 with Special Guest Parisa Pouramn of The Travel Corporation and TreadRight
Jan 26, 2023
The Minibar: Strategies to sell to Gen Z, Texting TSA, and more headlines!
Jan 19, 2023
The Minibar: Humanizing the client-advisor relationship, Banner year for the cruise industry, and Keeping the customer satisfied
Jan 12, 2023
The Minibar: Charging fees and 10 Mistakes travel advisors should avoid in 2023
Jan 05, 2023
2022 Year End Episode with Special Guest Jenn Lee
Dec 29, 2022
The Minibar: What Solo Travelers Want and how to book it, Gifting travel this winter, and Inclusive Marketing
Dec 10, 2022
Episode 26
Nov 30, 2022
The Minibar: Early Wave Season, Hotels making up ground on short-term rentals, Travel Agency and Advisor Trends,
Nov 24, 2022
The Minibar: River Cruise outlook for 2023, The Explorean Cozumel, and new IC rules for travel advisors
Nov 19, 2022
The Minibar: Increased interest in becoming a travel agent, Travel+Leisure curating trips for TAs to sell, and Christmas Markets to tell your clients about
Nov 03, 2022
Episode 25
Oct 27, 2022
The Minibar: Travelers prioritizing customer service, Best Places for water sports in the Caribbean, and Must-try food tours and experiences in the Caribbean
Oct 13, 2022
The Minibar: This year's best destinations for Millennial Travelers, Cruise cravings, and Selling luxury villas
Sep 23, 2022
The Minibar: Family Ski Vacation ideas, Using TikTok and Instagram to sell to Millennials and Gen Z, and Best things to do in Cancun beyond the beach
Sep 22, 2022
The Minibar: Your rights during a flight delay or cancellation, Global adventure travel stats, and Defying cruise categorizations
Sep 10, 2022
Episode 24
Aug 31, 2022
The Minibar: Our chat with Suzy Schreiner on chartering your own yacht in Croatia
Aug 25, 2022
The Minibar: Why travel is about to get much cheaper, Increased business from new-to-agent clients, and Ten unwritten rules of travel
Aug 18, 2022
The Minibar: Our week with Azamara
Aug 12, 2022
Episode 23
Jul 28, 2022
The Minibar: US Travel demand holds strong, 6 Tips for better cybersecurity while traveling, and 7 Reasons why Iceland is a must-see destination
Jul 15, 2022
The Minibar: Apple Air Tags for your luggage, Best worldwide cities for Bachelor(ette) parties, Fining airlines, and Marriott and TED partner to debut immersive guest rooms
Jul 08, 2022
Episode 22
Jun 30, 2022
The Minibar: Booking boom after inbound testing requirement ends, Tourist access limited on Amalfi Coast drive, and Affluent travelers paying more for sustainable travel
Jun 23, 2022
The Minibar: Tips on avoiding travel insanity this summer, best swimmable beaches in Los Cabos, and working with influencers
Jun 16, 2022
The Minibar: How personality type impacts travel planning and booking, credit card travel insurance, and a guide to programs that help expedite travel
Jun 10, 2022
Episode 21
Jun 02, 2022
The Minibar: Hurdles Ahead for Advisors, Most Welcoming Destinations for Senior Travelers, and Increased Traveler Spending
May 26, 2022
The Minibar: Our week in Croatia sailing with Lastavica
May 19, 2022
Episode 20
Apr 28, 2022
The Minibar: Summer of Travel Chaos, Caribbean Islands ease restrictions, and pre-departure testing for inbound travelers to the U.S.
Apr 21, 2022
The Minibar: House Passes Relief for Small Businesses, Making the most of Ship Inspections, and Mistakes to Avoid when Selling Luxury Cruises
Apr 14, 2022
The Minibar: Holland America Line's Volendam temporarily houses Ukrainian refugees, Top 10 Legal Issues impacting travel advisors, and Top 10 Summer Travel Trends
Apr 07, 2022
The Minibar: Security experts weigh in on travel to Europe now, current travel industry frustrations, and setting your agency apart from the others
Mar 18, 2022
The Minibar: Ukraine Crisis impacting travel, Value adds on cruises, Entering Italy, and Vacation Rentals
Mar 10, 2022
The Minibar: Digital Nomad Visas, Virtuoso's Top 5 Travel Trends in 2022, and Lifting Travel Mask Mandates
Mar 02, 2022
Episode 19
Feb 24, 2022
The Minibar: Strong start to 2022 bookings and Opting out of Voluntary CDC Programs
Feb 22, 2022
The Minibar: A chat about Representation Companies with Dave and Andrew from KAI
Feb 09, 2022
Episode 18
Jan 27, 2022
The Minibar: River Cruising in the US, Traveling to Thailand, and New Year's Resolutions
Jan 20, 2022
The Minibar: Travel Attitudes in the Upswing despite Omicron, Disagreeing with the CDC, and Barbados Streamlines Port Entry Protocols
Jan 12, 2022
The Minibar: Omicron's impact on tours & cruises PLUS the Canary Islands
Jan 05, 2022
Year End Episode with Special Guest Jenn Lee
Dec 30, 2021
The Minibar: COVID-19 Travel Panic, USTOA says Travel Advisors are Key to Business Success, and Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers
Dec 22, 2021
The Minibar: New Travel Requirements, Resort Fees, St. Maarten's Tourism Growth, and Sustainable features in Silversea's Silver Nova
Dec 08, 2021
Episode 17
Dec 03, 2021
The Minibar: Friends Trips, Shareable 2022 Travel Trends, and Using Google for your Business
Nov 24, 2021
The Minibar: New Travel Tech, 2022 Travel Trends, Domestic Travel, and Planning Multigenerational Family Vacations
Nov 18, 2021
The Minibar: The Buzz around Celebrity Apex
Nov 10, 2021
Episode 16
Oct 28, 2021