This is the second episode of the TravelPulsePodcast.

The Executive Editor of TravelPulse is joined by the owner of Trips & Ships luxury travel to discuss the latest news in the travel industry, including Southwest's disaster week, celebrity chefs on cruises and more.

The two talk about the top travel trends in the years to come. Hughes gives her top advice for travel advisors to be the best they can be, as well as sharing her insights on what the year might look like for the industry.

There is a discussion on travel trends after 21 minutes.

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