Episodes will provide analysis and insights about public policy issues impacting the travel technology industry
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 — Today, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the travel technology industry, launched its new “Passport Podcast.” Hosted by Travel Tech President and CEO Laura Chadwick and featuring an industry expert each month, the podcast will explore the top news stories at the intersection of travel, technology, and public policy. The Passport Podcast is a companion to Travel Tech’s weekly Passport Newsletter.
“I am pleased to announce the launch of Travel Tech’s new Passport Podcast. Every month, I’ll be joined by an industry expert to discuss how larger debates on tech policy and beyond could impact the travel tech industry,” said Chadwick. “Together, we will help our listeners understand what is happening in Washington, DC and state houses across the country and what it means for their companies.”
On the inaugural episode of the “Passport Podcast” released today, Laura Chadwick sits down with Brandon Palumbo, Travel Tech’s Director of Policy and Government Relations, to discuss the new Trump administration and its potential impact on the travel technology industry, focusing on AI regulation, airline competition, and antitrust enforcement. The first episode is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Carroll Rheem, Founder and CEO of Iolite group and former Director of Research at Phocuswright, will join Laura on the April 2025 episode of the “Passport Podcast.” Rheem will also share her recent research on consumer adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for travel planning.
Want to stay up-to-date every week on current and emerging policy issues facing the travel tech industry? Subscribe to Travel Tech’s weekly Passport Newsletter at traveltech.org/subscribe.
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The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) empowers traveler choice by advocating for public policy that promotes marketplace transparency and competition. Travel Tech represents travel technology innovators ranging from dynamic startups, small, and midsize businesses to leading online travel agencies, metasearch engines, short-term rental platforms, global distribution systems, and travel management companies.
To schedule an interview with a Travel Tech spokesperson, contact Bradford Williamson of Glen Echo Group at 202.870.3234 or bwilliamson@glenechogroup.com.
