Destination On The Left

496. Blending Education, Conservation, and Scuba Travel, with Robin Reiner

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Robin Reiner, founder of Robin Wing Travel, a niche agency specializing in scuba and sustainable adventure travel. With a background as a biolog...

2026-09-30

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495. Finding Your "Tilt" and Owning Your Audience in an AI-Driven World, with Joe Pulizzi

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Joe Pulizzi, founder of Content Marketing Institute, author, and creator of The Tilt newsletter. Joe shares his perspective on how individuals a...

2026-09-23

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494. Reconnecting People to Place Through Audio Storytelling, with Story Clark

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Story Clark, founder of TravelStorys GPS, about how mobile audio storytelling is transforming the way visitors experience destinations. Drawing ...

2026-09-11

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493. How Storytelling Transforms Artisan Traditions into Meaningful Travel Experiences, with Patrick Greene

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Patrick Greene, a documentary filmmaker and creator of Made with Love, a series that shines a light on artisans, their crafts, and the tradition...

2026-09-09

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492. Beyond the DMO and Into Community Development, with Matt Pivarnik

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Matt Pivarnik, a community development leader with nearly 27 years of experience across destination development, destination stewardship, touris...

2026-09-02

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491. Shaping the Future of Place Branding, with Chris Fair

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Chris Fair, President and CEO of Resonance. Drawing on his background in journalism, destination marketing, and futures studies, Chris shares ho...

2026-08-26

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490. Creating Stronger Workplace Relationships Through the Ally Mindset, with Morag Barrett

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Morag Barrett, leadership expert, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work and How to Show ...

2026-08-19

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489. Building Collaboration Across Borders and Waterways, with Sally Berry

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Sally Berry, Tourism Director for Great Lakes USA and Cruise the Great Lakes. Sally shares how an unexpected career path led her into tourism an...

2026-08-12

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488. Community Conversation: Strengthening Tourism Through Advocacy

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I host a special Community Conversation featuring Patrick Kaler, President & CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara; Tony Snell-Rodriguez, Director of Community Engag...

2026-08-05

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487. Building Culinary and Agritourism Through Collaboration: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit

On this episode of Destination on the Left, we bring you Part 2 of our Roadshow series recorded live at the 2026 Taste of Place Summit in Edmonton, Alberta. Hosted by the Culinary Tourism Alliance in ...

2026-07-29

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486. Food Tourism Begins with People: Conversations from the Taste of Place Summit

On this episode of Destination on the Left, we bring you the first of two Roadshow episodes recorded live at the 2026 Taste of Place Summit in Edmonton, Alberta. Hosted by the Culinary Tourism Allianc...

2026-07-22

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485. Building Stronger Communities Starts with an Open Mind, with Bradley Kautenburg

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Bradley Kautenburg, Executive Director of the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce in Algoma, Wisconsin. Bradley shares how a small lakeside communit...

2026-07-15

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484. How Research and Collaboration Is Transforming Erie, with Chris Temple

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Chris Temple, Director of Communications at Visit Erie. Chris shares how Visit Erie has transformed its destination brand through an extensive r...

2026-07-08

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483. Leading with Authenticity and Resilience, with Lauren Bennett McGinty

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Lauren Bennett McGinty, Executive Director of Explore Minnesota. Lauren shares how Minnesota has evolved its destination marketing strategy beyo...

2026-07-01

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482. Customizable Luxury and Brand Stewardship in Beverly Hills, with Julie Wagner

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Julie Wagner, CEO of the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. Julie shares her journey from the cruise and hotel industries to leading on...

2026-06-24

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481. From Port to Community: Rethinking the Cruise Experience, with Shelly Hartfield

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Shelly Hartfield, Vice President of Destinations for Victory Cruise Lines. Shelly shares how her passion for destinations evolved from a career ...

2026-06-17

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480. The Power of Crazy Solutions and Human Imagination, with John Franklin Rinehart

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with John Franklin Rinehart, founder of Austin Film Crew. We talk in depth about his latest project in Gonzalez, Texas, and the Texas Legacy in Light...

2026-06-10

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479. Turning Environmental Challenges into Tourism Opportunities in Destin Fort Walton Beach with Alex Fogg and Jennifer Adams

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Jennifer Adams, Director of Tourism, and Alex Fogg, Natural Resources Chief, to find out how the destination's innovative Coastal and Natural Re...

2026-06-03

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478. Using AI to Transform the Visitor Experience, with Michael Herrmann

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Michael Herrmann, President and Founder of Tour Connect AI. Michael shares how operating a bike rental company in Sydney, Australia, led him to ...

2026-05-27

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477. Reinventing Rental Logistics and Customer Experience, with Jason Bullock

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Jason Bullock, Founder of Bodhisys and owner of Carolina Rides, about how delivering excellent customer service depends on systems and processes...

2026-05-20

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