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Hosted by Mario Bauduin · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 54 episodes
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What exactly is a travel experience? A travel experience is more than just a destination. From the pulsating beats of a major music festival, to the adrenaline -fueled excitement of professional sports, to the legendary tours of music icons, these events are more than just spectacles. They are game changers affecting airfares, hotel room rates, restaurants, and growing local economies. Welcome to Tickets to Travel, the podcast that unlocks the stories, businesses, careers, and personalities within the realm of unforgettable travel experiences. I'm Mario B, and I have over 20 years of experience in online travel and entertainment ticketing distribution. Join me as we delve into the vibrant tapestry of these industries, uncovering hidden gems and insider secrets along the way. Tickets to travel spotlights the trailblazing businesses shaping the future of travel experiences. These startups and innovative companies are driving forces that redefine how we explore the world. Whether you're a
Mario Bauduin hosts Tickets to Travel, a business show with 54 episodes published.
It's the grand finale of Season One of Tickets to Travel Podcast, and we end with Fan Travel Stories ! For Episode 52, we head to Las Vegas with Greenwich, CT mom and former TV personality Dorothy Cascerceri-Simone —know
Episode 51 – Beyond Burnout: Rewriting Success in Events, Travel, and Hospitality with Mike Messeroff The events, travel, and hospitality industries are built on curating joy for others—but what happens when the professi
Ep. 50 – Why OTAs Missed the Concert: The Untapped $10B Ticketing Opportunity with Eric Taraby For a decade, the travel and ticketing industries have circled each other without truly connecting. In this milestone 50th ep
Ep. 49 – Fiji, Festivals & the Future of Travel with Steve Pirie-Nally What does it take to turn a trip into a life-changing experience? Steve Pirie-Nally has the answer. From staging Diplo's unforgettable Antarctica per
Ep. 48 – Expedia OGs Talk Online Travel Origins, Ticketing & Vegas Demand with Daniel Wathen What do Las Vegas call centers, hotel sort order manipulation, and Taylor Swift ticket chaos have in common? They're all part o
Ep. 47 – Ticketing Chaos Explained: Bots, Brokers & Bold Claims with Joel Schwartz What do Donald Trump, Kid Rock, and a 200% ticket guarantee have in common? They're all part of the chaotic, misunderstood world of live
From concert-fueled economies to cybersecurity chaos and legal bombshells shaking the venue world—this July was anything but quiet. In this episode, we break down the biggest current events impacting travel, ticketing, a
In this episode of Tickets to Travel , Mario is joined by Ian Chen, CEO & co-founder of Discotech, the platform that lets users "save money, party smarter." Ian shares the story behind Discotech's rise from a frustrating
Episode 44 – Travel Media Reinvented: Inside Lost In Travel's Strategy with Jon Skogmo What happens when the mind behind viral sensations like Pizza Rat and FailArmy turns his attention to travel media? In this episode,
Booked & Busy Abroad: SuaveSki's Blueprint for Going Global What happens when your biggest fans aren't in your backyard, but across the ocean? In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , we
Ep. 42 - RevPar Problems, Real Talk: When Memes Meet Metrics with Calvin Tilokee How do revenue managers really think? What makes hotel rates spike during Taylor Swift concerts—or Bigfoot conventions? And why do memes ab
Episode Title: Tickets for Good: How Humanitix Is Reinventing Ticketing with Purpose In this episode of Tickets to Travel , we sit down with Jessica Markowitz of Humanitix , the nonprofit ticketing platform that's provin
Episode 40 – Beyond the Logo: The Real ROI of Event Sponsorships with Faisal Shariff Guest: Faisal Shariff | Sponsorship Strategist and Consultant What do Spotify, FC Barcelona, Travis Scott, Qatar Airways, and spring br
Fan Travel Stories: Loyalty Runs Deep – Tattoos, Tickets, and Traveling for Tottenham Hotspur FC What does it mean to be a true football superfan? For Dipak Patel, it means building entire vacations around matchday, join
In this special News Flash episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , host Mario Bauduin breaks down the biggest travel, ticketing, and live event stories making waves in May 2025. From the explos
Ep. 37 - Ticketing, Travel, and Trust: Why BookSeats is Winning Over Teams and Fans with Joseph DeMarinis Podcast Episode Description: In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , host Mario
FREE TICKETS?! Yes, really. In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , we're joined by the ultimate guest list insider, Lance Dashoff , founder of Loudie — the app that's quietly revolutio
Cheeks in Seats, Heads in Beds: Building Travel Demand Through Sports with Travis Apple What do Orlando Magic, concierge kickbacks, and the World Cup have in common? They all come up in this no-holds-barred conversation
Episode Title: From World Cup to Burning Man: The Ultimate 2025–26 Event Travel List Ready to plan your next unforgettable adventure? In this episode of Tickets To Travel , we're breaking down the Top 10 global events wo
Whether you're training for your first 5K or plotting your sixth World Marathon Major, this episode goes the distance. We're joined by Neal Sheridan , media strategist and marathon runner, who breaks down how global mara
Ian Chen
Discotech
1 appearance on this show
Jon Skogmo
Lost In Travel
1 appearance on this show
Jukin Media
Jukin Media
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Markowitz
Humanitix
1 appearance on this show
Joseph DeMarinis
BookSeats.com
2 appearances on this show
Lance Dashoff
Loudie
1 appearance on this show
former teammates and founding staffers
Sports Museum of America
1 appearance on this show
Natalia Botero
Shotgun Ticketing
2 appearances on this show
Bobby Akinboro
BlastFest
1 appearance on this show
Jon Allen
TKT
1 appearance on this show
Jordan Scheffler
CREWFARE
1 appearance on this show
Frederic Aouad
Stay22
1 appearance on this show
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