Tickets to Travel
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 seasoned jet center, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the transformative power of travel, join me on Tickets to travel as I embark on this exhilarating journey through the world of travel experiences. Follow us where you get your podcasts.
Episodes
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—known to many as Dorothy on TV. Dorothy shares how a group of moms pu...
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 professionals behind the experiences run out of joy themselves?
In this episod...
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 episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host ...
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 performance to reimagining Gen Z spring breaks in Fiji, Steve has spent his career blending culture, entertai...
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 of the wild evolution of travel and ticketing—seen through the eyes of industry veteran Daniel Wathen.
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 event ticketing—and veteran ticket broker, founding member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers ...
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, and live experiences right now. Whether you're planning Q3 campaigns, pitching new partnerships, or just trying to stay ahead of what’s driving fan and traveler behavior, this is yo...
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 Vegas club experience to becoming a powerhouse for nightlife, festivals, and travel experiences—now with over 1.9 million app downloads.
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, we sit down with Jon Skogmo, fo...
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 sit down with SuaveSki — a rising i...
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 about ADR hit harder than your star report?
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 proving business can be a force for good. From her personal journey into miss...
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 break in Cancun have in commo...
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, joining supporter clubs for insider ticket access, and yes—getting not one, but two Tottenham Hotspur tattoos...
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 explosive growth of music tourism — projected to hit $268 billion by 2030 acco...
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, hos...
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 revolutionizing how fans score
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 with Travis Apple—sports sales expert, author of “Hustle Your Way to Success in Sports Sales,” ...
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 marathons aren’t just personal milestones—they’re massive travel events that shape entire ci...
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