Travel Again Podcast
Inside the business of travel, one smart conversation at a time.
Explore the strategies, shifts, and stories driving transformation in travel. Each episode unpacks the forces reshaping how travel businesses grow, scale, raise capital, and adapt. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or operator, you’ll leave with sharper insights and strategic clarity.
Behind The Mic
Hosted by two seasoned leaders with decades in travel, hospitality, and strategy, the Travel Again Podcast cuts through noise and gets to what matters.
Mike McCormick
Former EVP at GBTA and co-founder of Travel Again, Mike brings global insights and operational acumen from years leading industry coalitions and driving change across business travel.
Ed Silver
With deep experience in travel, marketing, and investment strategy, Ed provides a sharp lens on how companies can build value and stay ahead of change.
Where To Listen
Past Guests
Alicia Tillman
Delta Air Lines – CMO
Brian Kelly
The Points Guy – CEO
Bruce McIndoe
McIndoe Risk – President
Charlene Leiss
FCM – CEO
Christal Belmont
Direct Travel – CEO
Ciaran Delaney
Hubli – CEO
Doreen Burse
United Airlines – SVP
Henry Harteveldt
Atmosphere Research – Partner
Jason Wynn
Chase Travel – CEO
Jeff Klee
AmTrav -CEO
Jim Carter
American Airlines – SVP
Kurt Ekert
Sabre – CEO
Linda McNairy
TAA – Partner
Lucas Martin
American Airlines – SVP
Paul Abbott
CEO – American Express Global Business Travel
Peter Greenberg
CBS News – Editor
Rich Liu
Navan – CEO
Robert Wesley
My AI – CEO
Sarosh Waghmar
Spotnana – CEO
Steve Sear
Delta – EVP
Steve Singh
Madrona – CEO
Terry Jones
Amigine – Chairman
Tobias Ragge
HRS – CEO
Tom Kemp
Chairman – Northstar Travel Group
Zane Kerby
ASTA – CEO
Latest Episodes
Is Business Travel Entering a New Era?
MXGBT CEO Paul Abbott discusses AI, NDC, modern retailing, supplier dynamics, and the future of managed business travel on Travel Again. Listen now.
Can AI Reinvent Business Travel?
Fahed Joffrey joins Travel Again to discuss MyReva’s AI-driven marketplace, NDC, dynamic pricing, and the future of business travel. Listen now.
Is Travel Media Entering a New Era?
Season 4 kicks off with Tom Kemp on JTB’s Northstar acquisition, AI’s impact on media, IPO headwinds, and the future of travel events. Listen now.
Is Loyalty Ready for an AI Reset?
Travel Again Spotlight explores the future of loyalty, agentic commerce, and AI-driven rewards with Focusrite award winner Robert Wesley. Listen now.
Can American Regain Its Momentum?
Season 3 Episode 7 explores global travel uncertainty, AI disruption, and American Airlines’ strategy with SVP of Sales Lucas Martin. Listen now.
Is Airline Retailing Finally Taking Off?
Season 3 Episode 6 explores airline alliances, FAA disruption, economic uncertainty, and a deep dive into airline retailing with Henry Harteveldt. Listen now.
Is Travel Slowing Down?
Season 3 Episode 5 explores recession signals, cruise strength, airline fee hikes, and a deep dive with Delta’s CMO on loyalty, brand, and marketing strategy.
Are Banks Disrupting Travel Loyalty?
Season 3 Episode 4 covers airline demand warnings, AI travel tools, and a deep dive with Chase Travel CEO on loyalty, personalization, and bank travel platforms.
Will AI Agents Transform Travel in 2025?
Spotlight on Focusrite’s 2025 Travel Innovation report: AI agents, digital identity, distribution shifts, and what it means for OTAs and travel brands. Listen now.
Are OTAs, M&A, and AI Reshaping Travel?
Season 3 Episode 3 covers OTA marketing spend, Southwest on Expedia, travel tech M&A, Focusrite partnership, and AI’s impact on meetings tech. Listen now.
Is Air Travel Getting Less Safe in 2026?
Season 3, Episode 2 covers recent aviation incidents, Hyatt’s $2.6B Playa deal, the revived Amex GBT–CWT review, plus AI disruption with Terry Jones.
What’s Next for Meetings and Events in 2026?
Season 3 kickoff covers aviation safety headlines, AI “Operator” shifts in travel, Apple Invites, and Travel Again’s new Meetings & Events practice led by Linda McNary.
What’s Driving Travel Industry Change Right Now?
Key themes shaping travel now: post election policy risk, cost pressure, consolidation, premium demand, and leaders’ playbooks on “perfect trip,” customer focus, and B2B transformation.
What Does the Election Mean for Travel?
Episode 7, Season 2: Post election outlook for travel policy, loyalty points risk, and a deep dive with Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert on NDC, AI, and Mosaic.
What’s Driving Travel Now?
Episode 6, Season 2: Asheville recovery update, Boeing strike ends, AI investment surge, Vegas demand, and Delta sales leader Steve Sear on distribution.
Will You Lose Your Loyalty Points?
Live from Money 2020 with Brian Kelly (The Points Guy) on why travelers must act now to protect credit card rewards and loyalty points from new legislation.
Is Travel Entering a New Expansion Era?
Episode 5 covers Uber-Expedia buzz, Boeing’s strike, Southwest’s board truce, Frontier leaving Sabre, and United’s major international expansion for 2025.
Can Airlines Stay Stable Amid Storms and Shakeups?
Episode 4: Spirit’s bankruptcy talks, American’s sales rebuild, Carnival’s record run, United FAA oversight lifted, plus Hurricane Milton and port strike pause.