Destination On The Left

Booking Overview

The show focuses on how tourism and travel businesses collaborate and improve marketing and visitor experiences—often using practical technology and operations lessons. It’s especially valuable for PR professionals who want to place destinations, DMCs, and industry innovators as thought leaders in destination development and travel trade strategy.

Metrics

Episodes: 484

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 28 subscribers

Contact Information

nicole.mahoney@tapintotravel.com

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Host

Travel Alliance Partnership - Travel Alliance Partnership is the host/producer of Destination On The Left, a travel and tourism industry platform that shares best practices for consumer and travel trade marketing through exampl...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Destination marketing and tourism leadership (e.g., Directors of Tourism, Natural Resources leadership), plus industry founders/presidents of travel-tech and tourism operations companies (e.g., AI travel workflow tools, rental logistics/reservation systems). Guests are typically decision-makers or inventors with a real-world program or product outcome to share.
Required Achievements:  
Launched or led destination programs with measurable visitor engagement outcomes, Developed or founded travel-tech solutions used by DMCs/tour operators or rental businesses, Built operational systems that improve conversion, efficiency, or customer communications, Created partnerships that enable new tourism products or year-round visitation

Recent Guest Discussions

Jennifer Adams - Coastal And Natural Resources Approach To Destination Differentiation; Little Adventures Free Outdoor Programs For Kids/families; Turning Ecological Challenges Into Marketable Visitor Experiences; Cross-county And Industry Partnerships Supporting Tourism Growth

Alex Fogg - Turning Environmental Challenges Into Tourism Opportunities; Invasive Species (lionfish) As A Tourism Driver; Creation Of A Large Artificial Reef Using The Repurposed SS United States; Partnerships Shaping Year-round Tourism And Diving Experiences

Michael Herrmann - Using AI To Transform Visitor/tour Operator Workflows; Why AI Amplifies (not Replaces) The Human Touch; Faster Itinerary Response And Booking Conversion; Integrating AI Into Real Supplier/contract Environments

Jason Bullock - Rental Logistics And Customer Experience; Building Bodhisys Reservation Management System Tailored For Logistics-heavy Rental Operations; Improving Delivery/inventory Communications; Partnerships And Shared Platforms To Uplift The Industry

Recent Topics

Tourism, Destination Marketing, Travel Trade, Hospitality, Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Destination On The Left
:

484. How Research and Collaboration Is Transforming Erie, with Chris Temple

July 08, 2026

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Chris Temple, Director of Communications at Visit Erie. Chris shares how Visit Erie has transformed its destination brand through an extensive research-driven process, positioning Erie as a four-season destination built around authentic experiences, outdoor recreation, and the lifestyle of the Great Lakes. We also discuss how strategic partnerships, community engagement, and thoughtful destination development are helping Erie build momen...

483. Leading with Authenticity and Resilience, with Lauren Bennett McGinty

July 01, 2026

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Lauren Bennett McGinty, Executive Director of Explore Minnesota. Lauren shares how Minnesota has evolved its destination marketing strategy beyond traditional tourism promotion to focus on storytelling, quality of life, and reputation leadership. We discuss the development of the state's Star of the North brand, how Explore Minnesota responded to unexpected national attention with authenticity and compassion, and why collaboration across...

482. Customizable Luxury and Brand Stewardship in Beverly Hills, with Julie Wagner

June 24, 2026

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Julie Wagner, CEO of the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. Julie shares her journey from the cruise and hotel industries to leading one of the world's most iconic destination brands. We explore how Beverly Hills continues to evolve while staying true to its legacy, the challenges and opportunities of marketing a globally recognized destination, and the importance of collaboration, innovation, and destination stewardship. Julie ...

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