Find partners
Gather and Go with Brian Jewell

Gather and Go with Brian Jewell

Hosted by The Group Travel Leader Inc

Episodes

109

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

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.

Listen to episodes

60 recent
August 5, 202658 min

Why Ignoring AI Could Cost Your Travel Biz Big…

Kelsey Tonner returns to the podcast to share how AI tools are revolutionizing tour businesses — and how to keep from getting left behind. The post Why Ignoring AI Could Cost Your Travel Biz Big… appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

July 22, 202645 min

BOOKED: Pro Tips for Selling Trips

Tour marketing expert Harish Shroff joins the podcast to share how he helped hyper-scale Indus Travel and how me makes sure every tour departs full. The post BOOKED: Pro Tips for Selling Trips appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

July 8, 202645 min

The Unwritten Rules of Great FAM Tours

Stacy Berry of Sharin' the South Tours returns to the podcast to share how destinations and travel planners can make the most of FAM trips. The post The Unwritten Rules of Great FAM Tours appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

June 24, 202650 min

Tourism’s Future — Are You Doing Your Part?

Tourism professor Elizabeth Whalen joins the podcast to share how she's training the next generation of tourism pros — and how you can help. The post Tourism’s Future — Are You Doing Your Part? appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

June 10, 202652 min

Is it Time to Sell Your Travel Company?

Travel acquisition experts Bob Sweeney and Doug Haugen join the podcast to explain what your company is worth and whether it's time to sell. The post Is it Time to Sell Your Travel Company? appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

May 20, 202653 min

MAKEOVER: A New Way to Teach Tourism

Learn Tourism founder Stephen Ekstrom joins the podcast to explain why travel education is broken and how he's working to fix it. The post MAKEOVER: A New Way to Teach Tourism appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

May 6, 202655 min

Surprise! Hotels Are Cheaper Than You Think

Hospitality analyst Jan Freitag joins the podcast to explain the complex world of hotel pricing — and why hotels are cheaper than they seem. The post Surprise! Hotels Are Cheaper Than You Think appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

April 29, 202626 min

BONUS: Courage That Changed History

On this special podcast episode, we follow the Alabama icons whose bravery and conviction launched the Civil Rights Movement. The post BONUS: Courage That Changed History appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

April 22, 202656 min

100 Episodes of Your Favorite Podcast

Host Brian Jewell celebrates the 100th episode of the Gather & Go podcast with a special look behind the scenes of the show. The post 100 Episodes of Your Favorite Podcast appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

April 8, 202650 min

DRIVEN: The Tour Op Finding Success on Route 66

Route 66 tour guru Austin Coop joins the podcast to share how groups can experience the Mother Road in its centennial year. The post DRIVEN: The Tour Op Finding Success on Route 66 appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

Is this your show?

Claim this listing to keep it up to date, reach guests who want to pitch you, and manage bookings with Guestify.

Claim this listing

More Business podcasts