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Gather and Go makes you a more successful group travel pro.

Whether you own a thriving tour company or are just starting on your group travel journey, this is the travel podcast you can't afford to miss. Every two weeks, veteran group travel journalist Brian Jewell interviews tourism innovators, experts and thought leaders who share insights to help you grow your group travel program - and your profits.

Plus, you'll also get tourism news you won't hear anywhere else, along with clever travel hacks and hot takes on the biggest issues facing group travel planners every day.

Is Email the Secret to Selling More Trips?

December 17, 2025

Tourism marketing thought leader Sheila Scarborough joins the podcast to share how to find the gold buried in your email list.

BONUS: Your Group Will Love These German Gems

December 10, 2025

Sascha Mayerer and Sandra Weinacht from Historic Highlights of Germany join the podcast to share the travel treasures you’ve been missing.

Could AI Take Your Travel Biz to the Big Time?

December 3, 2025

Travel marketing expert Dan Flores joins the podcast to explain why AI is the opportunity tourism entrepreneurs can’t afford to miss.

90 Billion Reasons Why Group Travel is Thriving

November 19, 2025

Researchers Lew Myers and Omneya Fahmy join the podcast to share the results of their groundbreaking study of group travel’s economic impact.

Where Should Your Travel Team Work?

November 5, 2025

Remote culture guru Ryan Kramer of GroupCollect joins the podcast to share how to build dynamic travel teams that can succeed from anywhere.

BONUS: Missed the Bus, Changed the World

October 29, 2025

On this special episode of the podcast, hear how a determined student in Virginia turned a bad morning into a Civil Rights watershed.

Handling Payments? Don’t Get Swiped!

October 22, 2025

Fintech guru Greg Bottenhorn joins the podcast to share how to save cash on card processing and protect your travelers’ funds on the road.

One Vegan Launched a Travel Movement. Here’s How.

October 8, 2025

Anna McKitrick joins the podcast to share how she turned a personal passion into a thriving vegan tour company.

A Travel Pro’s Guide to Hiring … and Firing

September 24, 2025

Destination marketing leader Rebekah Snider joins the podcast to share lessons she has learned about recruiting and tourism professionals.

From Startup to Sold: One Tour Operator’s Story

September 10, 2025

Travel veteran and business advisor Andrea Ross joins the podcast to share how tourism entrepreneurs can overcome challenges and build value.

You Need Better Branding — Here’s Why

August 27, 2025

Design expert Ross Evans joins the podcast to explain why visual branding is key to travel business success — and how to make yours better.

Is “Mocktail Hour” the Future of Travel?

August 6, 2025

Tourism pro Darci Murray joins the podcast to share why trips are better without booze — and how she built an alcohol-free tour company.

Adventure Travel Myths BUSTED

July 23, 2025

Active travel guru Shannon Stowell joins the podcast to explain why adventure is for everyone — no matter their age or fitness level.

Profit Boost: Pro Tips For Your Travel Business

July 9, 2025

Business finance coach Lauren Rilling joins the podcast to share how tourism entrepreneurs can become more profitable and build peace of mind.

Get the Scoop: Secrets of a Travel Icon

June 25, 2025

Legendary travel broadcaster Peter Greenberg shares his tips for finding savings and inspiring wonder on this episode of the podcast.

Game-Changing Tech for Travel Pros

June 11, 2025

Travel tech guru Greg Fisher joins the podcast to explain how online travel agencies and reservations technology can boost tour businesses.

BONUS: The Group Travelers Who Made History

May 28, 2025

On this bonus episode, hear the stories of the Freedom Riders and how they changed history from the Alabama Civil Rights Trail Podcast.

Don’t Miss the Boat on This Travel Trend

May 21, 2025

Cruise Critic editor-in-chief Colleen McDaniel joins the podcast to explain why river cruising in the travel experience everyone wants.

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