August 11, 2026

TravelPulse Podcast: Europe Travel Issues + How Advisors Can Embrace AI

Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast! 

This week, I welcome McLean Robbins, owner of Lily Pond Luxury, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including big issues with European travel, a toddler canceling a whole flight, and more. 

Later, Robbins shares her thoughts on why travel advisors should embrace AI. She offers her top do's and don'ts when it comes to working with AI tools as well as key advice for getting the most out of it. 

The discussion on AI begins after the 13-minute mark. 

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