June 23, 2026

TravelPulse Podcast: AI in the Skies, Advisor Relationships With Airlines, and More

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast! 

This week, I welcome Chris Dane, President and Managing Partner at Hickory Global Partners, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including the deadly resort fire in the Dominican Republic, the FAA using AI for air traffic control, and more. 

Later, Dane shares his perspective on how the relationship between travel advisors and airlines has evolved, along with offering advice for how advisors can best work with airlines. He also provides insights into building relationships, the importance of advocacy and more. 

The discussion on advisors and air travel begins after the 16-minute mark. 

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