Oct 9, 2024 • 8 min read
08.10.2024 - 18:50 / travelpulse.com / Eric Bowman / Rudi Schreiner
Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast!
This week I welcome Stephen Scott, founder of Travel Hub 365 and the Odyssey Travel App, back to the podcast to discuss top trending news, including Hurricane Helene's travel impact, big changes for Southwest Airlines, and more.
Later in the show, we dive into the top emerging travel destinations around the world as well as the unique vacation experiences taking shape. Scott shares his insights into what trends he's seeing rise up in the world of travel.
The discussion on emerging travel destinations and experiences begins after the 14-minute mark.
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