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
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...
Festival season is here—and so is Alex Mac, our go-to live music and event strategist. In this high-energy episode of Tickets to Travel, we dive deep into the travel trends, ticketing behaviors, and cultural moments shaping the global music festival scene in 2025. From Ultra’s surprise Sia set in Miami to Lollapalooza's genre-bending lineups and the Ba...
🎙️ Episode 31 – "Body Slams & Boarding Passes: Life as a Traveling WWE Super Fan
What happens when your love for pro wrestling turns into a passport-stamping, ringside-seat-hunting, global adventure? Meet Z and Matt—power couple, travel pros, and certified WWE superfa...
In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we dive headfirst into the global travel ripple effect created by HBO’s The White Lotus. From Maui to Sicily to the newly released Season 3 set in Thailand, the series has done more than spark memes — it’s ignited a luxury tourism boom that’s fl...
Episode 30: Heisman Moments, Magic Johnson, and Red Carpet Events — What Happened to the Sports Museum of America?
What do you get when you combine the Heisman Trophy, Magic Johnson, Steve Nash, red carpet events, and an all-star team of tourism pros in downtown Manhattan?
Booked, Broke, and BTS Bound: Bernadette Joy's KPOP Ticket & Travel Experience Playbook
In this episode of Tickets to Travel, we dive into the high-energy world of KPOP superfans with
🔥 Billy McFarland & FYRE Festival 2: Tickets Are on Sale… But Does it Exist? 🔥
Billy McFarland is back with FYRE Festival 2, promising an exclusive luxury event in 2025 on Isla Mujeres, Mexico. But with no announced lineup, no confirmed permits,...
In this episode of Tickets to Travel, we kick off our brand-new Fan Travel Stories series with a tale of passion, perseverance, and Premier League obsession. Meet Malcolm Hardiman, a die-hard Liverpool FC fan who took the ultimate leap—planning...
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