Travel Trends Podcast with Dan Christian
A B2B podcast where a veteran travel industry executive interviews global leaders on the trends, technology, and strategies shaping tourism's future.
An insider's B2B podcast for the travel industry, framed as 'where industry leaders share & shape the future of travel'. The host, a former C-suite digital executive, interviews founders and leaders from every corner of the travel ecosystem—from tech startups to global hotel brands—about the strategies and innovations driving the business. Episodes often focus on specific verticals like payments, loyalty, or distribution, providing a tactical deep-dive for professionals.
“The host's extensive C-suite experience at major travel brands allows for peer-to-peer conversations with guests. This shifts the interviews from simple Q&As to strategic discussions between two experts, focusing on implementation, market nuances, and operational challenges.”
Who hosts this show
Dan Christian is a travel industry executive who hosts the Travel Trends Podcast. He previously served as the Chief Digital Officer for The Travel Corporation, leading digital strategy for 40 brands including Trafalgar and Contiki, and held key roles at G Adventures and Lonely Planet. Today, alongside hosting the podcast, he is the CEO of the advisory firm Acceleration Team and a frequent keynote speaker at industry events.
Credentials & credits
- Former Chief Digital Officer, The Travel Corporation
- Former executive at G Adventures and Lonely Planet
- CEO, Acceleration Team
- Keynote Speaker
Other ventures
- Acceleration Team (Advisory & Growth Marketing)
- Keynote Speaker
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01Why Canada's Travel Industry Is Ready for a Payments Shake-Up with Mint PaymentsJun 26, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 02Building Loyalty Through Membership | Unlimited Vacation ClubJun 24, 2026 · 48 min
- 03Why Travel Advisors Matter More Than Ever with Host Agency ReviewsJun 24, 2026 · 56 min
- 04The Hidden Cost of Your Travel Tech Stack with WeTravelJun 19, 2026 · 1h 20m
- 05
- 06Live from Toronto Tech Week: The Rise of Agentic AI in TravelJun 17, 2026 · 1h 00m
- 07The Evolution of Travel Distribution: 10 Years of Change with RateHawkJun 12, 2026 · 55 min
- 08State of Loyalty in Travel | Why Elite Status Matters More Than Ever in 2026Jun 10, 2026 · 1h 22m
Notable episodes
- 01Why Travel Advisors Matter More Than Ever with Host Agency Reviews
A deep dive into the evolving role of travel advisors and the host agency model, showcasing the show's focus on specific industry verticals.
- 02Building Loyalty Through Membership | Unlimited Vacation Club
Part of a multi-episode 'Loyalty Series,' this episode contrasts different loyalty models (points vs. membership), typical of the show's thematic approach.
- 03Why Canada's Travel Industry Is Ready for a Payments Shake-Up with Mint Payments
Exemplifies the show's focus on B2B technology and market-specific strategy, exploring the nuances of payment systems in a new region.
What you'll be asked on this show
Dan Christian opens by establishing the guest's authority and the 'why now' of the topic, often with a lengthy, appreciative introduction. His first move is typically a broad, foundational question like 'Give us the overview of...' to let the guest define their company or concept from the ground up. He then probes for personal motivation ('What drew you to this space?') before moving into strategic questions about competitive advantages, market nuances, and future predictions. He often shares his own related experiences to build rapport and will pause the flow to define industry jargon for the audience. A common closing pattern is to ask for actionable advice for listeners in the industry.
Dan Christian hosts one-on-one interviews, often with leaders he has a prior professional relationship with, creating a collaborative tone. He frequently frames episodes within larger thematic series (e.g., "The Loyalty Series") and uses his own executive background to add context to guest answers. The show is explicitly B2B, with a focus on actionable takeaways for industry listeners. [Evidence: zAM2_aplH9I, CY4T25WLgCw]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Can you give our listeners an overview of your company and what you do?”
This is his standard opening question to establish the guest's company and business model for the audience.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Tell us about your background and how you got into the travel industry.”
Asked early in the conversation to build rapport and establish the guest's credibility and career path.
personal
1- Q.01
“What drew you specifically into this part of the travel industry?”
A follow-up to the background question, used to uncover the guest's personal passion for their niche.
advice
2- Q.01
“Can you give an overview of [industry concept] for our listeners?”
He asks this to define key industry terms, ensuring the conversation is accessible.
- Q.02
“What do you think has the biggest impact on retention and repeat bookings?”
He asks this to extract actionable advice and identify key drivers for business success.
craft
2- Q.01
“What makes your platform or approach unique?”
This question is used to highlight the guest's competitive advantages and key value propositions.
- Q.02
“What are the main advantages of creating loyalty through [your model]?”
This question prompts the guest to articulate the core business benefits of their specific approach.
future
1- Q.01
“Why did you choose to expand to [new market] now?”
This question focuses the conversation on the guest's expansion rationale and strategic timing.
process
1- Q.01
“What's different about the [specific] market compared to others you're in?”
Used to explore market-specific nuances and challenges for a global audience.
industry
1- Q.01
“How connected are [concept A] and [concept B] in your view?”
He uses this formulation to explore the strategic relationship between two major industry ideas, like loyalty and CX.
Signature segments
- · Spotlight Episodes
- · The Loyalty Series
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
C-suite executives, founders, and managing directors from travel technology companies (SaaS, payments, distribution), hospitality groups, tour operators, and industry analysis firms. [Evidence: 4AbtEmb494Q, zAM2_aplH9I, CY4T25WLgCw]
- Philip Hancockon Why Canada's Travel Industry Is Ready for a Payments Shake-Up with Mint Payments
- Nicolas Friendon Building Loyalty Through Membership | Unlimited Vacation Club
- Shayna Zandon Why Travel Advisors Matter More Than Ever with Host Agency Reviews
- Josh Changon The Hidden Cost of Your Travel Tech Stack with WeTravel
- Gilbert Otton One Loyalty Journey, Sixteen Airlines | The Future of Airline Loyalty with oneworld Alliance
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are typically B2B service providers in the travel tech, loyalty, and booking platform space. The podcast is an official partner of major industry conferences like Phocuswright and Arival, indicating a highly targeted and influential B2B audience. [4, Evidence: zAM2_aplH9I]
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Dan Christian, a veteran travel industry executive.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast is actively releasing new episodes. Season 7 began in mid-2026. [Metadata]
- What is the format of the show?
- It is an interview-based podcast where host Dan Christian has one-on-one conversations with leaders from the travel industry.
- Who is this podcast for?
- The podcast is made for travel industry professionals, including executives, marketers, startup founders, and technology innovators.
- When did the podcast start?
- The podcast was started in 2022 to get real-time insights from industry leaders as travel began to recover from the pandemic.
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Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]Official Website | About Dan Christiandanchristian.net
- [02]Travel Trends Podcast | Abouttraveltrendspodcast.com
- [03]Dan Christian | Speakingdanchristian.net
- [04]Dan Christian | Homepagedanchristian.net
- [05]Phocuswright Conference Bio | Dan Christianphocuswrightconference.com
- [06]Travel Massive | Travel Trends Podcasttravelmassive.com
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