The Weekly Travel Alert
Stay up to date with the latest happenings in the world of travel. Learn the tips and tricks from the industry experts, Steve Glenn and Paul Glenn.
Episodes
115 episodes
🎒✈️ 7 Brilliant Strategies Wives Use to Talk Their Husbands Into a REAL Vacation
Let’s be honest—some husbands think a “vacation” involves chasing deer, gutting fish, or wandering fluorescent-lit convention halls full of camo jackets, beef sticks, and bass boats.This video breaks down 7 time-tested, wife-approved st...
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Airlines, Hotels & Airports Are Changing the Rules—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
Airlines and hotels are quietly using AI to get smarter—and sneakier—about pricing, and frequent travelers are starting to feel the impact. From loyalty members paying more than casual bookers, to airlines fighting turf wars at major hubs, the ...
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Travel industry predictions for 2026 are here — and they change everything.
In this episode, Steve Glenn delivers his final travel predictions for 2026, covering predictions 46–60, plus several bonus forecasts that impact travelers, airlines, hotels, and travel advisors alike.With over 40 years of travel indust...
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🔮 Steve Glenn’s 2026 Travel Industry Predictions | Part 3 (Predictions 31–45)
Travel in 2026 won’t just be more expensive — it will be more complex, unpredictable, and intentional.In Part 3 of Steve Glenn’s 2026 Travel Industry Predictions, Steve shares Predictions #31–45, continuing his four-part crystal ball se...
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🔮 Steve Glenn’s 2026 Travel Industry Predictions | Part 2 (Predictions 16–30)
The travel industry isn’t just changing — it’s being reprogrammed.In Part 2 of Steve Glenn’s 2026 Travel Industry Predictions, Steve delivers Predictions #16–30, continuing his four-part crystal ball series. With more than 70% of his pr...
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Steve Glenn’s Travel Industry Predictions for 2026 | Part 1 of 4
The travel industry is changing faster than ever — and 2026 will be a turning point.Over the past 23 years, more than 70% of Steve Glenn’s travel industry predictions have come true. Now, he’s unveiling 60 bold predictions about where t...
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10 Megatrends That Will Redefine Travel in the Next 2–3 Years ✈️🌍
The travel industry is entering one of the most disruptive and exciting eras in modern history. Over the next 24–36 months, powerful forces like artificial intelligence, dynamic pricing, sustainability, airline consolidation, and personalized t...
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Introducing Amore Italy: The First-Ever All-Inclusive Private Driver Tour of Italy
In this week’s travel podcast, we reveal the story behind AmoreItaly.com, Executive Travel’s brand-new, all-inclusive private driver Italy tour designed specifically for American travelers. After decades of listening to post-trip frustrations, ...
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Staff-Free Hotels Are Coming in 2026 — Here’s What It Means for Travelers
Are staff-free hotels the future of travel? A major shift is already underway, and by 2026 more hotels may operate with little to no on-site staff—often keeping only housekeeping and moving guest support to remote teams or AI chat. In this vide...
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✈️ 10 Things You MUST Know Before Flying This Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving Travel Tips 2025
Thanksgiving air travel is expected to break records again this year, with TSA reporting some of the busiest travel days in U.S. history. If you're flying for the holidays, this video will help you navigate crowds, avoid delays, and travel smar...
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You Won’t Believe How Much You Can Save Just by Parking Smarter! 🚗💰
Airport parking fees are skyrocketing across the country — some up 50% or more — and travelers everywhere are feeling the sting. I’ll never forget returning from a cruise to find my parking bill was $220 for one week… I about fell out of my cha...
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19 Things You’ll Forget to Pack for Europe (Until It’s Too Late!) 🇮🇹✈️
Hello from Italy! This week I’m coming to you from VillaDestinoItaly.com as I prepare for our upcoming Simplifying Travel 2025 company meeting.Every time I travel to Europe, I realize there’s always something I forget to pack. ...
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Best Winter Vacation Destinations 2025 | Warm Beaches & Cool Adventures
As winter settles in, travelers are split between two dreams — sun-soaked beaches and magical snowy escapes. Whether you’re craving palm trees and ocean breezes or Northern Lights and cozy mountain lodges, these destinations are defining where ...
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100th Podcast Celebration! 🎉 Now is the time to fly!
This week marks a major milestone — our 100th Weekly Travel Alert Podcast!Two years ago, CEO Paul Glenn and I launched this show to bring you the top travel headlines, airfare trends, and insider tips every week. Thank you for joining us on...
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Episode 100
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Airline Profits Exposed!
Are airlines really making money flying passengers — or is there more happening behind the scenes? In this week’s episode, we break down the shocking truth: U.S. airlines would be losing money without their loyalty programs, credit card partner...
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The Top 10 Items People Leave Behind in Hotel Rooms (and How to Avoid It!)
We’ve all had that “oh no!” moment—checking out of a hotel only to realize we left something important behind. From chargers to jewelry, hotel staff find all sorts of forgotten belongings every day.In this video, we’re counting down the...
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Why Your Airline Ticket Costs More Than You Think – Fees & Add-Ons Explained
Airlines worldwide earned $148 billion in ancillary revenue in 2024—breaking records with baggage fees, seat charges, and add-ons. Low-cost carriers like Frontier and Spirit now make more money from extras than tickets, while legacy airlines ad...
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You Wont Believe How Low Airfares Are!
Stay ahead of the latest travel news and airfare trends with Executive Travel’s weekly update! This week’s highlights:🌍 GSA Holds Federal Per Diems Flat for FY2026The U.S. General Services Administration has frozen per diem rates fo...
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Are Airlines Changing Business Class Forever?!
Big changes are coming to Business Class travel in 2025 and beyond. Etihad Airways just launched a stripped-down version of Business Class—what we’re calling “Basic Business Class”—and it could soon reshape how American, United, and Delta sell ...
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🇮🇹 Italy Travel Tips 2025: Why the Next 90 Days Are the Best Time to Visit
Steve just returned from a quick trip to Italy, and he’s bringing back insider travel tips you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re planning a vacation to Rome, Florence, Venice, or the Italian countryside, this week’s update gives you a fresh lo...
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How Low Can Airfares Go? | Executive Travel Airfare Index August 2025
Airfare prices are on the slide — and we’re not talking a few bucks. Domestic and international fares are hitting their lowest levels in years, with some Europe flights dipping under $600 roundtrip and domestic fall/winter fares averaging just ...
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Is the Summer Travel Slump the Calm Before a Fall Travel Boom?
The summer of 2025 has travel experts scratching their heads. After years of nonstop revenge travel and record-breaking demand, the industry is suddenly seeing a surprising slump—cheap airfares, empty hotel rooms, and serious travel deals. But ...
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Alaska Cruise Tips + Seabourn Quest Review | Why Alaska Should Be on Your Bucket List 🌲🚢❄️
Join us this week aboard the luxury Seabourn Quest as we cruise northbound from Vancouver, BC to Juneau, Alaska on a 7-day journey through one of the most breathtaking destinations on Earth. This isn’t just a vacation—it’s my eighth Alask...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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🌍 Hello from Montone, Italy! 🇮🇹 | Simplifying Travel + 3 Game-Changing Travel Tips ✈️
This week, I’m coming to you from the stunning medieval village of Montone, Italy—and wow, what a week it’s been! Our Executive Travel team just wrapped up planning for our big company event, Simplifying Travel 2025, and let me tell you... host...
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Season 2
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✈️ This Week in Travel: 4 Game-Changing Updates You Need to Know! 🌍
🛫 1. Maximize Your United Miles with Friends & FamUnited Airlines now lets you pool MileagePlus miles with up to 5 family members or friends. Combine your miles and unlock more travel possibilities—faster. It’s free to set up and super ...
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Season 2
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