The TIN Lounge

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The TIN Lounge is the place for travel professionals to listen to the latest Travel Industry News. Created by travel advisors Korrine Johnson and Theresa Chu-Bermudez, this podcast is the perfect way for busy travel professionals to stay informed while getting things done.

Recent Episodes
  • The Minibar: Booking vs Designing travel and 9 Places you can visit for (almost) free on a stopover flight
    Jun 12, 2025 – 31:04
  • The Minibar: Why luxury travelers with $25K+ budgets are turning to travel advisors and How Blue Zone resorts bring something unique to Wellness Travel
    Jun 5, 2025 – 31:04
  • The Minibar: Booking on Grandma's budget and Most Americans traveling domestically this summer
    May 14, 2025 – 37:03
  • Special Topic: Protecting the Heartbeat of your business
    May 8, 2025 – 32:24
  • The Minibar: Americans are recession-proofing their travel plans and Summer travel trends to know for 2025
    Apr 24, 2025 – 27:35
  • Special Guests: Mindy Poder and Emma Weissmann with Future Leaders Updates
    Apr 4, 2025 – 28:10
  • The Minibar: Tourism Tariff comes into focus and Budgeting vs Upselling
    Mar 27, 2025 – 38:48
  • The Minibar: US Consumer Confidence sees it's biggest drop since 2021 and Five ways to streamline your travel business in 2025
    Mar 6, 2025 – 41:50
  • The Minibar: UK's new ETA system denying some US travelers over criminal records, Air travel's mixed signals, and All eyes on Thailand
    Feb 28, 2025 – 25:53
  • The Minibar: Should travel advisors book budget travel and Six summer travel trends for Luxury Travelers
    Feb 13, 2025 – 44:45
  • Advisor Highlight: Belvin Baldwin II with Showtime Travel
    Jan 30, 2025 – 01:02:18
  • The Minibar: Tech Tools to supercharge your travel business and Top 3 European destinations to experience in July and August
    Jan 16, 2025 – 42:52
  • The Minibar: Happy New Year!
    Dec 31, 2024 – 28:03
  • The Minibar: Seven Critical Updates for Travel Advisors and Top 2025 Predictions
    Dec 12, 2024 – 41:47
  • Special Guest: Korrine Johnson - How to Operate a Travel Agency while living in another country
    Dec 5, 2024 – 39:31
  • The Minibar: Top Trends in luxury travel and How Technology is shaping the future for Travel Advisors
    Nov 29, 2024 – 28:52
  • Special Guest: Kate Thomas of North & Leisure and Travel Pro Theory
    Nov 21, 2024 – 42:28
  • Special Guest: Laura Hernandez with Intrepid Travel
    Nov 6, 2024 – 32:17
  • The Minibar: Wellness Programs on Cruises and Fall 2024 Travel Trends
    Oct 24, 2024 – 35:50
  • The Minibar: Travel Advisors tell all on their craziest client requests and Survey finds agencies are worried about direct bookings, staffing challenges, and economic uncertainty
    Oct 3, 2024 – 31:55
  • Special Guest: Kha Ly and AI - Part 2
    Sep 26, 2024 – 38:35
  • Special Guest: Kha Ly and AI - Part 1
    Sep 19, 2024 – 47:00
  • Special Guest: Courtnie Nichols and The Biz Huddle
    Sep 5, 2024 – 25:41
  • The Minibar: Mobility Assistance Trends at Sea with Special Needs Group and Tips for Working with High Net Worth Clients
    Aug 29, 2024 – 37:05
  • Special Guest: Lori Gold with Explore More Mexico
    Aug 23, 2024 – 33:55
  • The Minibar: Incentivizing ICs and 5 Things to Know about planning outdoor travel for clients with disabilities
    Aug 9, 2024 – 27:26
  • Advisor Highlight: Natasha Terrell
    Aug 1, 2024 – 59:17
  • The Minibar: Destination Dupes and "Is being a travel agent a casual side hustle?"
    Jul 25, 2024 – 39:29
  • The Minibar: DMCs vs Tour Operators and the State of hotel guest satisfaction in 2024
    Jul 18, 2024 – 36:37
  • The Minibar: Do's and Don'ts of selling travel insurance, Why has Europe fallen out of love with tourism, and Hilarious new tourism ad from this Scandinavian City
    Jul 12, 2024 – 32:41
  • The Minibar: Tips for finding and talking to today's luxury travelers, Can I be selective and not charge some clients fees, and Is it a bad thing if Americans are using AI to plan travel?
    Jul 4, 2024 – 49:17
  • The Minibar: How the Hidden Fees Statute will affect cruise line pricing and "Leveling off" of travel
    Jun 27, 2024 – 34:07
  • Special Guest: Dave Meihoefer - Supplier and Advisor Partnerships
    May 2, 2024 – 52:45
  • The Minibar: Why you should consider consulting fees and the Power of Google Reviews
    Apr 25, 2024 – 41:04
  • Advisor Highlight: Mallory Jones
    Apr 11, 2024 – 36:23
  • The Minibar: Social Media's role in travel, Celebrity chefs and cruise ships, and What to expect riding Brightline
    Apr 4, 2024 – 38:34
  • The Minibar: Hiring assistants, new technology, and high prices... let's chat about these challenges!
    Mar 28, 2024 – 34:53
  • The Minibar: Upcoming election and travel bookings, 2024 as the biggest travel boom year ever, and Alternatives to crowded pricey hot spots
    Mar 21, 2024 – 38:01
  • The Minibar: Most pressing issues facing travel advisors in 2024, SEO strategies every travel advisor should know, and Millennial interest in cruising on the rise
    Mar 7, 2024 – 47:40
  • Sneak Peek at 7 Figure Cruise Business
    Feb 29, 2024 – 46:35
  • Special Guest: Kelly Predmesky - Expedition Cruising with Swan Hellenic
    Feb 22, 2024 – 56:26
  • The Minibar: Under-the-radar Caribbean destinations, Latest developments in cruise line private islands, and Top Spring travel trends for 2024
    Feb 15, 2024 – 30:09
  • Advisor Highlight: Dr. Terika L Haynes
    Feb 1, 2024 – 29:59
  • Special Guest: Jenn Lee
    Jan 25, 2024 – 41:28
  • The Minibar: What luxury travelers want from their vacations, Why ownership mindset is essential for ICs, and Tipping in France
    Jan 18, 2024 – 45:59
  • Special Guest: Steph Lee with Host Agency Reviews and the Educational Event to add to your Calendar
    Jan 12, 2024 – 24:17
  • Special Guest: Kha Ly with how Travel Advisors can Leverage AI
    Jan 4, 2024 – 46:22
  • The Minibar: End of Year wrap-up
    Dec 29, 2023 – 30:40
  • The Minibar: Millennials and Gen Z are turning to travel agents, Why travel advisors shouldn't let clients DIY their in-destination tours and activities, and How ASTA is advocating for advisors right now
    Dec 21, 2023 – 38:11
  • The Minibar: What's shaping traveler behavior in 2024, Themed cruises from swingers to Swifties, and the Niches and Destinations that did well in 2023 and that will likely do so again in 2024
    Dec 18, 2023 – 31:56
Recent Reviews
  • MQL624
    Get all the travel tea with K+T!
    Korrine and Theresa are a phenomenal duo and I love catching up on the latest industry news with them.
  • letsgo2020!
    Thank you C & T❤️✈️🌎
    A MUST Podcast! When Covid hit and The Tin Lounge and others stepped in I had no idea what it all "really" would mean for me and my business. What I know now is - the main ingredient i= confidence. The realness of your collab and your convo each week just meets me at my desk and validates me and keeps me moving. It has led to me being able to let some bookings go, to jump to spend money on an assistant, to consider an IC - all of it. I feel now that Independence + A Dose of Assistance and Support = Sustainable Success! THANK YOU for taking the time!
  • Oasis Awaits Travel Co.
    Always wanting more…..
    I look forward to new episodes being released each week. Informative & straightforward updates on the industry while keeping it fun! I’m always wanting the episode to keep going and I look forward to immediately listening to any new episodes.
  • DariaAgent
    Love This Podcast!!!
    This review is long overdue. I have been listening to this show for months and love it. I am a home based advisor and work alone. I have no associates or employees which can be isolating. So, I really appreciate the connection I feel from this podcast. Thank you both so much for all of the news, updates and sharing of your general thoughts and struggles. I relate to so much of what you share and appreciate it so much!! This is really my favorite industry podcast. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. I hope to be able to thank you both in person some day. (I am a TPI agent too.) Best wishes to you both.
  • Traveling.Coconut
    A Must for all Travel Pros
    The TIN Lounge has become a solid part of my Thursday morning ritual. Korrine and Theresa are such a joy to tune in with and they have so much knowledgeable information to share. Every travel pro should be listening to keep up on all the ever-changing industry news (I promise - this podcast is WAY more fun than your inbox). Thanks so much Theresa and Korrine for sharing this wonderful podcast with your fellow travel colleagues!
  • DaniLew_1
    TIN Lounge ladies are a joy to listen to
    I love listening to Korrine and Theresa opine about the latest travel news. As a busy Travel Advisor, I don’t have time to read every article so I look forward to the gems they discuss.
  • EdeQuillacq
    Essential
    Practical tips, informative, and fun. These ladies know their stuff! 5stars.
  • RyRybec
    Fantastic podcast
    This is a really informative podcast! If you are interested in the travel industry this is perfect for you.
  • sdflgnjkughyis
    Korrine and Theresa are remarkable!
    Loving this podcast and these ladies! They share lots of great info. It’s great for new and mature travel agents! They are very encouraging and upbeat! And so professional!Way to go! Thank you for your time and for sharing your knowledge
  • DinaFarmer
    Theresa and Corrine are Awesome!
    These two travel industry vets know what they are talking about. They dissect real time travel news and help bring it to a level that’s easy to understand. No sugar coating on their parts!
  • AFMZilla
    Best Travel News Round Up Podcast Out There!
    There are some other news podcasts around. This is both informative and fun! There is another podcast by a travel publication hosts by two dudes that aren’t even travel agents. These girls understand the business of travel and why the news is relevant or not. Thanks great and interesting travel news coverage! #travelnews #travel #travelagent
  • Jeff in Texas
    Fantastic! Entertaining and informative
    Two engaging ladies helping me keep up with the industry! A great listen while cycling at the end of each week!
  • fnncnsksh
    So informative
    Love this podcast for the amount of information I can get in a little bit of time. Keeps me on track with what’s happening right now. Ladies are smart, experienced and thoughtful. If I had to pick one travel podcast to listen to...wait that would be hard...but the TIN lounge will always make the cut.
  • Chanlee T
    Get all your Travel News updates………
    Thank you TIN Lounge for all the news related updates around travel and your travel agent tips. It’s quick and easy to follow, then I can just go back to read something that I need to read or sparks my interest. I love your Travel Agent discussions. Excess Baggage has to be my favorite part!
  • Debbi
    Thank goodness for the TIN Lounge...
    Not so quick question...do you, eat, sleep, bathe, exercise, talk to people!?! If you do, when are you finding the time to be so productive? I’m in an ocean of overwhelm at all the things in my brain that I feel paralyzed and in a state of UN-productivity. Thank goodness for the TINLounge as that has given me a small break from reading every single industry news piece.
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