Beyond
Beyond
Podcast Description
A travel podcast that goes BEYOND travel, and talks about things no one else is talking about. From two highly opinionated travel vets: Jack Ezon, co-founder of $300 million travel company Embark Beyond; and longtime luxury travel editor and expert Annie Fitzsimmons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast explores various travel-related subjects, including luxury hotel openings and destinations for 2025, personal anecdotes from the hosts, as well as industry insights. Episodes frequently address topics like airplane pet peeves, luxury travel advice, and lifestyle factors affecting travel, such as the importance of human connection in luxury services.
A travel podcast that goes BEYOND travel, and talks about things no one else is talking about.
From two highly opinionated travel vets: Jack Ezon, co-founder of $300 million travel company Embark Beyond; and longtime luxury travel editor and expert Annie Fitzsimmons.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Embark Q3 Trends Report will launch on Friday, August 8th.
Jack and Annie talk about the report and key highlights, analyzing the current state of luxury travel as we enter Q3 which is typically the industry’s strongest season, but this year is marked by shifts in demand and guest behavior.
This is rich but restrained…and is it a vibecession? A data-informed look at what’s happening now, and what’s next, in global luxury travel based on what we are seeing.
Also discussed: the stunning renovation of the Belmond Hotel Splendido, the brand-new Waldorf-Astoria New York, and the life-changing Hyrolox hair treatment (for Annie). Plus:
- How to layer AI with EI (Emotional Intelligence)
- Who is traveling and what they’re spending
- Destination breakdown: Paris is outperforming expectations post-Olympics, while London is still in decline (why?). The French Riviera has overtaken Italy as the top summer destination, and Greece is emerging as a “value.”
- Group trips are exploding, solo travel among women is on the rise, and experiences are increasingly passion-driven including mahjong, en plein air (painting outdoors), and art.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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