Tech Trends? AI Practical Use? Staying Current?

Tech Trends? AI Practical Use? Staying Current?

Author: Host Agency Reviews July 25, 2025 Duration: 29:40

This week for the Friday 15, Shayna and Steph are thrilled to join forces with Dan Christian, fellow podcaster and host of the excellent Travel Trends podcast. They'll take on a slew of questions about tech and AI this Friday at 12 pm CST, so don't miss this one! 

  • There are so many new travel tech tools out there, it can feel overwhelming to choose what’s actually worth investing in. How do you recommend an advisor figure out which tools will really help their business grow?
  • One of my biggest headaches is dealing with last-minute changes, like when flights get cancelled or clients want to add something at the last minute. What are your top tips for staying organized and keeping clients in the loop without losing my sanity?
  • I feel like my tech stack is all over the place, a CRM here, itinerary builder there, emails somewhere else. How important is it to have tools that integrate well with each other, and how do you know where to start?


RESOURCES:


➡️Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 


➡️ https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-agency-software


➡️ Another way to find out mor about Tech Week (new fun name being announced next week)- https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/tech-week

➡️ Register for AI Summit - https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-conferences-events/2025/travel-trends-ai-summit-2025 (this includes a discount code for HAR at the bottom)


➡️ We have another Podcast, more longform called Travel Agent Chatter where we interview actual advisors and we often talk about tech stacks they use - https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter


Hosted by the team at Host Agency Reviews, this audio channel blends two distinct formats into one practical resource. The first is Travel Agent Chatter, a quarterly series of spotlight interviews that dive deep into the experiences of working travel advisors. These longer conversations explore the real stories behind the careers, covering the nuances of building a business, personal client triumphs, and the cultural insights gained from a life in travel. The companion series, Friday 15, operates on a completely different rhythm. Every week, a focused fifteen-minute episode tackles specific questions from the travel industry, offering direct advice and timely insights that are both concise and immediately useful. Together, this podcast creates a balanced mix of inspirational narrative and actionable strategy. Whether you're seeking motivation from peer journeys or need quick answers to pressing professional questions, the channel is designed to support the daily realities of travel entrepreneurs. It’s a resource that understands the industry's blend of passion and pragmatism, delivered through the authentic voices of those who are deeply embedded in this world. Tune in for thoughtful perspectives that are as varied and dynamic as the travel profession itself.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 356

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