Powering Travel
Episodes
How to Make Every Trip More Meaningful — Without Spending More
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Powering Travel host Elisabeth Goodridge joined NerdWallet's Smart Travel podcast to discuss how you can make travel more meaningful without overspend...
Navigating the future of travel with CEO Ariane Gorin
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travel demands resilience, and leadership in the travel industry requires even more. Ariane Gorin, Chief Executive Officer of Expedia Group, joins Eli...
Food, travel, and hospitality with Chef Julian Hagood
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The meals we remember most aren’t just about flavor — they’re about where we are, who we’re with, and the sense of place on the plate.In this ...
Phil Keoghan talks travel lessons from “The Amazing Race”
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travel rewards those who remain curious and immerse themselves in the local culture. For longtime host of “The Amazing Race” Phil Keoghan, missing...
Jaime Camil has family travel figured out
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling with family can create memories that last a lifetime. But what’s the secret to making those moments truly extraordinary?Actor and singer J...
The psychology of travel happiness with Arthur Brooks
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does a meaningful trip create happiness? Elisabeth sits down with Harvard professor and bestselling author, Arthur Brooks, to explore why travel is on...
Vrbo’s Vacation Rental of the Year: A winning guest experience
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious what it takes to make your vacation rental stand out? Discover the secrets of remarkable hosting from Alex Lluch, the proud owner of Villa Fab...
Tayme Thapthimthong and “The White Lotus” effect on travel
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than just a lush and vibrant place to visit, Thailand recently took center stage on the global screen in season three of “The White Lotus.” E...
Powering Travel Season 5: Bigger, bolder, and better
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back and better than ever, it's season five of Powering Travel! With so many new forces influencing how travelers find their next destination, the ind...
Level Up Your Vrbo Game Just in Time for Peak Season
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to boost your Vrbo bookings? This week, Sam chats with Travis Gibbon, a savvy Vrbo host in the Hilton Head market, who shares inside...
Unlocking insights from Unpack’25™
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Expedia’s annual Unpack™ outlook is here, using data-driven insights to uncover upcoming travel trends for 2025. Samantha Lopez is joined by...
From Dream to Destination: Entrepreneurship in Travel
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With entrepreneurship on the rise, vacation rental hosts and savvy travel advisors are seizing opportunities to grow and make a positive impact in the...
Winter is the new summer for South of France
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can destinations reinvent themselves to attract travelers year-round? In this episode, Samantha Lopez is joined by two key figures in French touri...
Unlocking Traveler Value with Expedia Group's Latest Research
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of travel is on the rise, and so are our customers' expectations. So how can travel providers keep up? Expedia Group's head of B2B Lodging Ma...
Understanding Rising Digital Threats in The Travel Industry
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As fraud becomes more sophisticated, it’s crucial for travel businesses to stay one step ahead. In this episode of Powering Travel, Samantha Lopez i...
An Expedia Group insider reveals how to reduce cancellations and create a great vacation rental experience
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As vacation rentals rise in popularity, it's more important than ever to ensure your listing stands out. Angela Page, Director of Account Management f...
Advocating For Inclusive and Accessible Travel
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome while traveling. However, Expedia Group’s latest research reveals that Black, Latino, LGBTQIA+ travelers,...
Unlocking Visibility with Accelerator
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When opening a new property, securing those initial bookings can be challenging, especially when competing against established properties. Susana Ramí...
Fill Rooms During Off-Season with Accelerator
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s market, travelers have seemingly endless options for where to stay. How can businesses boost their visibility to ensure that travelers ar...
The impact of first-party data on digital advertising
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Data and cookies have long been used in advertising to understand, target, retarget, track, and report on the purchasing journeys of consumers. Now th...
Change is coming to Powering Travel
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Powering Travel is changing to best serve you! On this feed, you’ll find exclusive stand-alone content that offers insights into the ever-evolving t...
Beyond amenities: Delivering Premier Host-level experiences
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Host Becca Glenn, Director of Partner Success for Vacation Rentals is joined by Mary Beth Miles, CEO of Vacation Rental Collective. Becca and Ma...
Traditional to tech-driven: A look at revenue management
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Mike Grubler, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Expedia Group, is joined by Kerry Mack for this episode on revenue management in...
The intersection of tech and travel
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how new technology like AI will impact travel? In this episode, guest host Richard Kocher, Senior Director of Media Insights and Planning at...
Inspiring 2024 travel with tech, experiences, and growth
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon is back to host this episode of Powering Travel! Join him and Ariane Gorin, President of Expedia for Business at Expedia Group, for a great di...
Paving the way to net zero
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the lodging industry doing to achieve decarbonization and net zero? Aditi Mohapatra, VP Global Social Impact & Sustainability, sits down w...
From inspiration to booking: How travelers purchase
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a typical path to purchase when it comes to booking travel? Join guest host Richard Kocher, Senior Director, Media Insights & Planning, a...
Season 3: Unpacking the Travel Industry
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Brandon and an expert roster of guest hosts as they uncover what recent breakthroughs in technology mean for travel. From Gen AI to innovative ne...
Expedia Talks: Michael Dykes, VP, Market Management, Asia-Pacific
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when as an eight-year-old, you are moved from Okinawa to Indiana, two more contrasting places you couldn’t imagine? Well, for half-Japa...
Expedia Talks: Rob Torres, SVP, Media Solutions
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like many key figures in travel and hospitality, Rob Torres, Senior Vice President of Media Solutions at Expedia Group has seen the industry shift and...
Expedia Talks: Karen Bolda, SVP, Product & Technology
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Expedia Talks, we ask Karen about what drew her to the intersection of travel and technology. We also chat about her first startup ...
Expedia Talks: Greg Schulze, SVP of Strategic Travel Partners & Hari Nair, SVP and General Manager, Lodging Marketplace
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a company, Expedia Group is no stranger to change - the company has been through many shifts in the travel and hospitality industry, from technolog...
Expedia Talks: Alfonso Paredes, SVP, Commercial Partnerships, Expedia Group
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Expedia Group rolled out a few partnerships recently – SoFi, Mastercard, and WalmartPlusTravel.com. By enabling giant retailers like these, d...
Elevating Travel: How Loyalty & Rewards Make a Difference
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 2 finale of Powering Travel, Brandon interviews Katherine Fan. Katherine is a freelance writer and a loyalty expert who started her loya...
Data, Trends, and AI: Transforming the Travel Industry
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon and guest host Richard Kocher, the Director of Media Insights and Planning at Expedia Group, interview Powering Travel’s first returning gue...
Destination Organizations: Making Travel Possible
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who ensures local communities are well serviced by tourism, or that the local environment is protected? How can a destination be promoted responsibly?...
Vacation Rentals: How They’re Shaping the Future of Tourism
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Powering Travel marks a milestone: our first episode about the vacation rental marketplace! Vacation rentals have become an essential ...
Lights, Camera, Vacation: Where Tourism and Media Meet
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever seen a beautiful location in a movie or TV show and known you had to visit? The intersection between media and travel is a powerful moti...
Breaking Down Barriers: The Importance of Accessibility in Travel
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travel is something that many of us love, but unfortunately, travelers with disabilities face barriers and challenges to travel that are often overloo...
Season 2 Trailer
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of the term “revenge travel”? How about “flexcation”? Or even a “nothing-cation”? There are so many ways to travel that we’...
A Wild Ride! How The Car Rental Industry Has Shifted Gears During The Pandemic
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode of season one, Sally and Brandon discuss an area of the travel industry that has been on the rise over the pandemic: rental cars. ...
How Traveler Demand Impacts Airline Network Planning
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Brandon and Sally go behind the scenes of air travel to explore the details around flight paths and route selections for airlin...
How Partnering with Influencers Can Benefit Your Brand
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Brandon and Sally cover a topic that can help take traditional marketing strategies to the next level, but one which is often m...
Travelers Expect Customized Experiences — Here’s How to Deliver
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When the pandemic hit back in 2020, diehard sports and music fans everywhere lost an important outlet for positive mental health and happiness. With l...
Why Sustainability Means the World to Travelers
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the threat of climate change looms, sustainability has become a major priority for travelers. In fact, according to a recent global survey from Exp...
From Surviving to Thriving: A New Chapter for the Hospitality Industry
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Powering Travel, hosts Brandon Ehrhardt and Sally Smith sit down with Dennis Schaal, the founding and executive editor of Skif...
Your Powering Travel Itinerary
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guest list is filling up and the dates have been set. Powering Travel is a new podcast brought to you by Expedia Group. Meet hosts Brandon Ehrhard...