Travel You Can Trust

Travel You Can Trust

Welcome to Travel You Can Trust, the official podcast of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). Hosted by Michael Schottey and Alvin Adriano, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of the travel industry, uncovering the vital role of professional travel advisors in ensuring seamless, secure, and unforgettable journeys. #travelyoucantrust #asta #AmericanSocietyofTravelAdvisors #astapodcast #travelpodcast

Episodes

December 23, 2025 54 mins
Looking Back at 2025: A Conversation with ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby

As 2025 comes to a close, Travel You Can Trust takes a moment to reflect on a year of progress, challenges and momentum for the travel advisor community and the industry at large.

Hosted by Michael Schottey, Vice President of Membership, Marketing and Communications at ASTA, and Margo Van Ness, Director of Communications at ASTA, this special year-in-review e...
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In this episode of Travel You Can Trust, we’re shining a spotlight on how ASTA’s business development team and events calendar are driving growth and creating opportunities for advisors and partners across the industry.

Hosted by Michael Schottey, Vice President of Membership, Marketing and Communications at ASTA, and Alvin Adriano, Director of Education, this conversation explores the strategy behind ASTA’s signature events, the im...
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In this episode of Travel You Can Trust, we’re pulling back the curtain on the future of corporate travel with an insider look at ASTA’s latest initiative: ASTA Corporate.

Hosted by Michael Schottey, Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Communications at ASTA, and Alvin Adriano, Director of Education, this conversation delivers rich insights into both leisure and business travel—and why every advisor needs to tune in.

Two po...
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May 16, 2025 91 mins
In this special live edition of Travel You Can Trust, we honor Global Travel Advisor Day 2025 with a dynamic conversation featuring some of the most influential voices in the travel industry. 

Hosted by Alvin Adriano and Michael Schottey, this episode showcases powerful insights on the role of travel advisors in today’s evolving global landscape.

Featured guests include:
  • Zane Kerby, President and CEO of the American Society of Tra...
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In this episode of Travel You Can Trust, hosts Michael Schottey and Alvin Adriano shine a spotlight on the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and its vital role in advocating for travel advisors and the traveling public. 

They’re joined by Jay Ellenby, former ASTA Board Chair and President of Safe Harbors Travel Group, and Jessica Klement, ASTA’s Vice President of Advocacy, for a deep dive into how ASTA works to influence le...
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In this episode of Travel You Can Trust, hosts Michael Schottey and Alvin Adriano dive into the critical role of professional travel advisors in creating seamless and unforgettable travel experiences. They’re joined by two powerhouse guests: Jackie Friedman, President of Nexion Travel Group & Chair of the ASTA Board of Directors, and Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President & CEO of Collette, to explore how advisors and suppliers work ...
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Welcome to Travel You Can Trust, the official podcast of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). Hosted by Michael Schottey and Alvin Adriano, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of the travel industry, uncovering the vital role of professional travel advisors in ensuring seamless, secure, and unforgettable journeys. 

Join industry leaders, including Zane Kerby (ASTA President & CEO) and Vicki Freed (Royal Caribbean...
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