Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast!
This week, I welcome Antoine Wilson, owner of AD Elite Travels and CEO and Co-Founder of Melanated Safaris, to first discuss the latest trending news in travel, including winter storm Fern’s impact, a big change for NYC’s hotel scene, and more.
Later, Wilson and I dive into what changes the travel industry needs to make. He shares his thoughts on inclusiveness, representation, the key role of customer service, the advisor-supplier relationship, and more. Additionally, Wilson closes it out with his advice for travel industry peers on how to make 2026 their best year yet.
The discussion on travel industry changes begins after the 13-minute mark.
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