View From Afar
View From Afar
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View From Afar is a podcast by the travel industry, for the travel industry. The travel industry is constantly evolving, and in our latest podcast, View From Afar, Afar editors talk with the changemakers—the CEOs, tourism experts, hoteliers, and more—who are making travel better for consumers, and the world.
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The podcast covers evolving trends, innovations, and news within the travel industry, with specific episodes spotlighting topics like sustainability in cruising, industry value propositions, and unique travel experiences. Examples include discussions on hydrogen-powered ships, insights from hotel brands investing in cruising, and interviews with industry pioneers like Barbara Muckermann of Kempinski Hotels.
View From Afar is a podcast by the travel industry, for the travel industry. The travel industry is constantly evolving, and in our latest podcast, View From Afar, Afar editors talk with the changemakers—the CEOs, tourism experts, hoteliers, and more—who are making travel better for consumers, and the world.
Anne Kalosh is the editor ofSeatrade Cruise News and she has decades of experience covering the cruise industry—so much experience, in fact, that she recently appeared on Netflix’sEverybody’s Live with John Mulaney.
On this episode of View From Afar, she joins host Aislyn Greene at Seatrade Cruise Global for a deep dive into the ways cruising is evolving to attract new travelers. From groundbreaking sustainability efforts to the growing influence of local communities—this is the future of cruising.
On this episode you’ll discover:
How Gen Z and millennials are impacting the cruising industry
Which new cruise destinations to sail to in 2025, from Japan to Greenland
Why Viking’s new ship marks a major milestone in the race to zero-emission cruising.
Don’t miss these moments:
[02:53] How local communities are transforming the cruise experience.
[07:03] Don’t miss these emerging cruise destinations in 2025.
[11:11] Viking announces a major leap in the race to net-zero cruising.
[14:11] Cruise recommendations for Anne’s celebrity costars, including John Mulaney and Quinta Brunson.
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