Gather and Go with Brian Jewell

Gather and Go with Brian Jewell

The Group Travel Leader Inc

Episodes 104
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (18)
Since May 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Consistency
57%
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grouptravelleader.com

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

MAKEOVER: A New Way to Teach Tourism

May 20, 2026 53m

Does tourism education have a serious problem? Stephen Ekstrom believes it does: Too often, tourism professionals sit through workshops, webinars and conference sessions that leave them with…

Surprise! Hotels Are Cheaper Than You Think

May 06, 2026 55m

Are hotel rooms more expensive than they used to be? Jan Freitag’s answer may surprise you. As the national director of hospitality analytics at CoStar Group, Jan has been studying hotel pricing…

BONUS: Courage That Changed History

Apr 29, 2026 26m

The bravery in Birmingham inspired the word — and eventually changed history. Birmingham, Alabama, was ground zero for much of the planning, protesting and other activities that were critical to the…

100 Episodes of Your Favorite Podcast

Apr 22, 2026 56m

Gather & Go is turning 100! No, not 100 years old, of course. But this episode marks the 100th of your favorite travel podcast — and we’re celebrating in a creative way. On this special episode,…

DRIVEN: The Tour Op Finding Success on Route 66

Apr 08, 2026 50m

Is traveling Route 66 the best way to discover the heart and soul of America. Austin Coop believes it is. A longtime road-tripper turned group travel professional, he has guided of groups and and…

Do You Know How to Lead Your Gen Z Team?

Mar 18, 2026 50m

Gen Z team members could be your greatest asset — but only if you know how to lead them. Andrea Mata has been working with Gen Z for more than a decade, and she knows what makes them tick. As a…

Native Tourism: Warm Welcomes and Tough Topics

Mar 04, 2026 58m

Dawnielle Tehama wants you to know her story. Like many Indigenous people throughout North America, Dawnielle is proud of where she comes from. And as an educator and advocate in the travel industry,…

Is Self-Doubt Sinking Your Travel Biz?

Feb 18, 2026 47m

If you have ever suffered from imposter syndrome, you’re not alone. Stacey Cabell has been there too — and it almost stopped her from launching her successful travel business. A former high school…

BONUS: One Hero’s Journey to Justice

Feb 11, 2026 29m

“If you don’t vote, you don’t count.” Vernon Dahmer believed that voting was every American’s right — and he risked his life to spread that message far and wide. On this special bonus edition of…

EXPERT: Sell More Trips in 2026

Feb 04, 2026 49m

Has your sales pipeline sprung a leak? Michelle Stark believes you’re likely missing some customers who should be traveling with you. A communications veteran with a special focus on tourism, she…

Travel Pricing is Broken. Can You Fix It?

Jan 21, 2026 46m

Is travel’s affordability crisis reaching a boiling point? Rafat Ali thinks it may be. A veteran business journalist turned travel media entrepreneur, he is the founder of Skift, one of the world’s…

Is Email the Secret to Selling More Trips?

Dec 17, 2025 54m

If you made smarter use of your email list, would you sell more trips? Sheila Scarborough believes you would. A travel journalist turned tourism marketing consultant, she has helped dozens of…

BONUS: Your Group Will Love These German Gems

Dec 10, 2025 45m

From Christmas markets to beer festivals, some of Germany’s most iconic experiences are hidden in its historic cities. With more than a millennium of history, Germany offers American travelers an…

Could AI Take Your Travel Biz to the Big Time?

Dec 03, 2025 48m

Is artificial intelligence the best thing that ever happened to small tourism companies? Dan Flores believes it may be. A longtime travel marketing executive and current head of tourism for Satisfi…

90 Billion Reasons Why Group Travel is Thriving

Nov 19, 2025 50m

Domestic group travel contributes more than $90 billion dollars to America’s economy each year. That’s according to a new report from the American Bus Association and Tourism Economics. On this…

Where Should Your Travel Team Work?

Nov 05, 2025 51m

Can remote work really work for travel professionals? Ryan Kramer believes that it can. After a life-changing group trip brought him into the tourism business, a detour through other sectors taught…

BONUS: Missed the Bus, Changed the World

Oct 29, 2025 14m

In 1951, Barbara Johns missed the school bus. That started a chain of events that made her a hero of the Civil Rights Movement. Johns was a student at Robert Russa Moton High School, a Black school…

Handling Payments? Don’t Get Swiped!

Oct 22, 2025 51m

Is taking credit card payments — or using the wrong cards when you travel — costing your business more than it should? Greg Bottenhorn thinks travel business owners need to keep a close eye on the…

One Vegan Launched a Travel Movement. Here’s How.

Oct 08, 2025 54m

Your personal passions might just be the launchpad for a fantastic travel company. Anna McKitrick is proof. After building a following as a vegan influencer on social media, Anna stumbled into group…

A Travel Pro’s Guide to Hiring … and Firing

Sep 24, 2025 51m

Are people problems holding your travel business back? As a tour operator or travel entrepreneur, you likely have to work with team members or contractors to make your trips happen. But if your team…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Gather and Go with Brian Jewell have?

Gather and Go with Brian Jewell has published 104 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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Gather and Go with Brian Jewell is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 51m.

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