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On Air with Avanti Destinations

On Air with Avanti Destinations

By: Avanti Destinations
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Welcome to On Air with Avanti Destinations! If you're a Travel Advisor who is looking to stay ahead of the game, you've tuned in to the right place. Get ready to have the lowdown on hot destinations, what's booking like crazy, and helpful tips that would turn curiosity into bookings. Ready to dive in? Let's go!

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Episodes
  • Ep9: Incredible Food in Unexpected Places
    Jun 24 2026

    Welcome to the eight episode of Avanti's podcast: 'On Air with Avanti Destinations'!

    In episode 8, Gina Bang (Chief of Sales and Marketing) sits down with Katherine Jackson (Director of Product and Yield) to make the case that the world's most memorable culinary experiences often happen in places travelers least expect. Hosts Gina and Katherine walk through five European destinations, England (particularly London's world-class Indian food scene and Birmingham's Balti Triangle), France (Marseille's pizza culture rooted in Neapolitan immigration, plus the deep regional food traditions most tourists never reach), the cross-border Basque Region (where Spanish and French culinary traditions converge into something greater than either), Switzerland's Italian-speaking canton of Ticino (where Lugano delivers genuinely Italian cooking against a stunning lakeside backdrop), and Greece (where the real story is the enormous gap between typical tourist food and the hyper-regional, historically rooted cuisine available on a well-crafted itinerary).

    Thank you for listening! For more information about Avanti, please go to avantidestinations.com.


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    20 mins
  • Ep8: Avanti Insider Tours (Special Episode)
    Apr 30 2026

    Welcome to the eight episode of Avanti's podcast: 'On Air with Avanti Destinations'! This is a special episode that delves into Avanti's Insider Tours.

    In episode 8, Gina Bang (Chief of Sales and Marketing) sits down with Katherine Jackson (Director of Product and Yield) to introduce one of the most exciting new additions to the Avanti portfolio — Avanti Insider Tours. Exclusive to Avanti travelers, these expertly guided small-group experiences are capped at just eight participants and guaranteed to depart twice weekly from May through October, regardless if all the eight allocated spots are filled or not. From a thousand years of royal history on the streets of Westminster to a boat ride to Murano to watch master glassmakers at work, each tour is designed to go beyond the landmarks and deliver genuine, lasting understanding of the places clients visit. Currently available across eight iconic cities — London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Barcelona, Dublin, and Edinburgh — these are the moments clients come home talking about. Travel Advisors are encouraged to book early, as spaces are limited and the season fills quickly.

    The whole month of May is National Travel Advisor Month, and to celebrate it... Avanti is offering several incentives for advisors. One of these incentives include the chance to earn complimentary Insider Tour spots. Check out this flyer for more information about the offers.

    Thank you for listening! For more information about Avanti, please go to avantidestinations.com.

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    13 mins
  • Ep7: Pre & Post Cruise (Special Episode)
    Mar 30 2026

    Welcome to the seventh episode of the first season of Avanti's podcast: 'On Air with Avanti Destinations'! This is a special episode that delves into pre & post cruise options.

    In Episode 7, we're exploring one of the most powerful ways Travel Advisors can elevate their clients' cruise experiences — thoughtfully designed pre and post cruise experiences. Gina Bang (Avanti's Chief of Sales and Marketing) sits down with Katherine (Avanti's Director of Product and Yield) to uncover how adding days and travel components (transfers, hotels, tours) to your clients' cruise vacation can easily become trip highlights in their own right. From boutique hotels with genuine local charm in London and Santiago, to private transfers that weave in unforgettable sightseeing stops, Gina and Katherine paint a vivid picture of how Advisors can further elevate cruises. Whether your clients are embarking in Barcelona, disembarking in Rome, or sailing through South America, this episode will leave them eager to experience every moment — on the ship and off.

    Thank you for listening! For more information about Avanti, please go to avantidestinations.com.

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    15 mins
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