The Travel Academy podcast is your source of destination-led inspiration. Created for travel professionals, each episode takes you deeper into the essence of a destination — from landscapes and local culture to unique experiences and creative program ideas.
We share on-the-ground insights, practical tips and fresh inspiration to help you design tailor-made journeys that stand out. Tune in, expand your destination knowledge and turn inspiration into unforgettable experiences for your clients.
What if the most memorable destination isn’t defined by luxury, but by the people behind it? Discover two remarkable properties where heritage, community and regenerative travel create experiences with lasting impact. Looking for a different way to inspire your clients? Start here.
Sunrise at the pyramids, gala dinners against breathtaking temple backdrops, hot air balloon flights above the Valley of the Kings and private Nile cruises through ancient history. Discover a destination where every event feels larger than life. Ready to create experiences your clients will never forget?
Vintage cars, intimate concerts in medieval churches, vineyard picnics and candlelit dinners on Gozo’s salt pans that feel straight out of a movie. Discover why Malta is one of Europe’s most versatile destinations for incentives and unforgettable events. Discover why Malta deserves a place on your shortlist.
Food lovers, this one’s for you. Discover Georgia through ancient wine traditions, unforgettable Supra dinners, mountain driving trails, design hotels and flavours found nowhere else in Europe. Get inspired by one of the continent’s best-kept secrets and discover why Georgia deserves a place in your next proposal.
Retreats are redefining group travel. Think wellness escapes, yoga retreats, walking trails, culinary journeys and creative getaways designed to reconnect, recharge and inspire. Discover fresh ideas to grow your leisure business and explore one of travel’s fastest-growing segments. What if your next bestseller is a retreat?
Off-road jeeps through the Irish countryside, a mobile Guinness bar in the heart of nature, smoked salmon on traditional Guinness bread and majestic castles—this is Ireland and Scotland at their best. Discover fresh inspiration for unforgettable incentives and authentic group experiences. Get inspired!
Think Athens is just about the Acropolis? Think again. Cruise through the city on unique trikes, discover hidden food gems, dine with stunning Acropolis views and unwind along the Athenian Riviera. Discover fresh inspiration for incentives and memorable city escapes. Ready to surprise your clients?
Imagine your plane circling because lions are relaxing on the runway. Pair that with exclusive safaris, untouched wilderness and sunset cocktails on Zanzibar, and you have a journey unlike any other. Discover fresh inspiration for luxury incentives and unforgettable escapes. Ready to sell the extraordinary?
Madrid is so much more than tapas and plazas. Follow a travel professional on an unforgettable FAM trip through hidden neighbourhoods, rooftop venues and the city’s buzzing nightlife. Discover fresh inspiration and practical ideas for standout MICE programs. Start listening and see Madrid through new eyes.
Where else can you explore a vibrant city, cycle alongside wildlife and ride horseback between giraffes in one unforgettable journey? Discover Kenya’s modern side through inspiring experiences, insider tips and practical ideas for incentives and group travel. Press play and discover Kenya beyond the safari.
Think Europe has no hidden gems left? Think again. Slovenia combines emerald rivers, Lake Bled, alpine adventures and outstanding cuisine in one compact destination. Discover practical ideas and fresh inspiration for active incentives and memorable group experiences. Get inspired and add Slovenia to your next proposal.
Meet the Maasai, float above the Serengeti at sunrise and experience the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before unwinding in exclusive andBeyond lodges. This episode is filled with inspiring insights and practical ideas for luxury incentives and tailor-made journeys. Listen now and discover why Tanzania never disappoints.