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Travel Tech Unveils Insightful ‘Passport Podcast’ to Decode Public Policy’s Impact on Travel Industry – Image Credit Travel Technology Association
In a bid to shed light on the implications of public policy on the travel technology industry, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) has launched its own monthly podcast, ‘Passport Podcast.’
Travel Tech, a non-profit organization committed to advancing and safeguarding the travel technology industry, unveiled its latest initiative, the “Passport Podcast,” on March 4, 2025. This podcast, hosted by Travel Tech President and CEO Laura Chadwick, will feature monthly conversations with industry experts aimed at dissecting the latest news stories that intertwine travel, technology, and public policy.
The “Passport Podcast” is designed to complement Travel Tech’s weekly Passport Newsletter. Its intention is to provide listeners with an in-depth understanding of the impact of broader tech policy debates on the travel technology industry. The podcast will help listeners comprehend the ongoing developments in Washington, DC, and state houses nationwide and the potential implications for their businesses.
The Passport Podcast’s initial episode was released the same day as the announcement. In this episode, Laura Chadwick conversed with Brandon Palumbo, Travel Tech’s Director of Policy and Government Relations. The discussion revolved around the potential effects of the Trump administration on the travel technology industry, focusing on AI regulation, airline competition, and antitrust enforcement. The first episode is now accessible on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
In the April 2025 episode of the “Passport Podcast,” Laura Chadwick will be joined by Carroll Rheem, Founder and CEO of Iolite Group and former Director of Research at Phocuswright. Rheem is expected to discuss her recent research on consumer adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for travel planning.
Listeners who aim to stay informed about current and emerging policy issues that affect the travel tech industry can subscribe to Travel Tech’s weekly Passport Newsletter at traveltech.org/subscribe.
Travel Tech represents various travel technology innovators, including dynamic startups, small and midsize businesses, leading online travel agencies, metasearch engines, short-term rental platforms, global distribution systems, and travel management companies.
