Episodes

  • Live From IPW: The 250th Anniversary Celebration in Massachusetts with Kate Fox

    Live From IPW: The 250th Anniversary Celebration in Massachusetts with Kate Fox
    May 22 2024
    Hear from Kate Fox, Executive Director at the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, on participating in the Media Marketplace at IPW, working with other destinations, and optimism in travel and tourism.
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    14 mins
  • Live From IPW: Get Ready for D.I. Coming to Tampa with Santiago C. Corrada

    Live From IPW: Get Ready for D.I. Coming to Tampa with Santiago C. Corrada
    May 21 2024
    US destinations can learn something from Tampa, Florida about leveraging unique strengths and partnering with neighboring cities. From their acclaimed airport, to becoming a Michelin Guide city, to the DMO's very own beer & branded scent, Mark has a fun time with Santiago C. Corrada, CEO of Visit Tampa Bay – and you will too!
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    22 mins
  • Live From IPW: Inside Italian Travel Journalism with Lucio Rossi

    Live From IPW: Inside Italian Travel Journalism with Lucio Rossi
    May 20 2024
    Mark is joined by Lucio Rossi, a 30-year veteran of Italian travel journalism. Lucio offers his take on Italian perceptions about the United States, the current state of travel journalism in Italy, and promoting visitation to the USA's lesser-known State and National Parks.
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    15 mins
  • Live From IPW: The Travel Love Story of America & Canada with Audrey Tanguay Beaudette and Casey Canevari

    Live From IPW: The Travel Love Story of America & Canada with Audrey Tanguay Beaudette and Casey Canevari
    May 17 2024
    Mark sits down with Audrey and Casey to hear stories about Brand USA's recent MegaFam from Canada. We also get an update about Air Canada and details about Brand USA’s Canada Connect. Audrey Tanguay Beaudette is Air Canada's Manager for Global Sales and Tourism Partnerships. Casey Canevari is Brand USA's Senior Manager for Global Trade Development for Canada.
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    16 mins
  • Live From IPW: The Fascinating Story of Broadway Inbound with Bob Hofmann

    Live From IPW: The Fascinating Story of Broadway Inbound with Bob Hofmann
    May 16 2024
    Following IPW's much-anticipated tradition of a private Broadway show at lunchtime, Mark sits down with Bob Hofmann to learn about Broadway Inbound’s backstory, and how the organization works with tour operators and travel agents to showcase that "No trip to New York City is complete without Broadway." Bob Hofmann is Vice President of Broadway Inbound at the Shubert Organization.
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    15 mins
  • Live From IPW: ESTA and Passport Control Update with Macharia Davis

    Live From IPW: ESTA and Passport Control Update with Macharia Davis
    May 15 2024
    Mark and Macharia cover the latest on the Visa Waiver Program, Global Entry, and Mobile Passport Control, as well as rules concerning travelers from Cuba and Hungary. We also get a rare taste of Macharia's legendary karaoke prowess. Macharia Davis is Branch Chief for the Electronic System for Travel Authorizations (ESTA) and the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS). Download the Official ESTA Mobile App Marketing Toolkit and sign up to receive travel updates here: https://linktr.ee/VisaWaiverProgram
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    17 mins
  • Live From IPW: The IPW Hand-Off to the Next Destination with Marc Anderson

    Live From IPW: The IPW Hand-Off to the Next Destination with Marc Anderson
    May 14 2024
    Did you know that San Antonio is home to the only ultra-accessible theme park in the entire world? Marc Anderson, President and CEO of Visit San Antonio, shares insights on the effects of hosting IPW in 2023, as well as the city's DEI efforts and rapid growth. He also offers advice to next year's host city for IPW, Chicago.
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    11 mins
  • Live From IPW: 2024 Market-By-Market Update with Staci Mellman & Jackie Ennis

    Live From IPW: 2024 Market-By-Market Update with Staci Mellman & Jackie Ennis
    May 13 2024
    To learn how visitors from various countries are returning to the USA, Mark chats with Brand USA’s Chief Marketing Officer, Staci Mellman, and Jackie Ennis, Vice President, Global Trade Development. Hear the latest visitation stats and some very interesting specifics about new traveler behavior patterns. For those interested in the return of international travel to the United States, this is a must-listen.
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    20 mins