GroupCollect The Podcast

Episode 15: Carly Maher & The Return Of Human-First Marketing

In this episode of GroupCollect The Podcast: Erik and Ryan chat with special guest host (and GroupCollect's Marketing Manager) Carly Maher. They discuss the effects of AI in marketing, the new way people search for things on the internet, and the re-emergence of simple, human-first marketing tactics. Plus, GroupCollect Ops and the NEW communication feature (and why it is the spirit animal of the group travel industry) ____ Show Notes: * Learn more [https://groupcollect.com/groupcollect-ops] about GroupCollect Ops * Want to start using GroupCollect Ops? Email Bryce! bryce@groupcollect.com * Invite your suppliers [https://2v5f2.share.hsforms.com/20JpDDLTCQsO0zWEu4Cyx9g] to GroupCollect Ops ____ Feedback? Want to be a guest? Email the show: erik@groupcollect.com

Episode 14: Brian Jewell: 2026 FAM Tours & The State Of Group Travel Tech

In this episode of GroupCollect The Podcast: Erik and Ryan interview Brian Jewell of The Group Travel Leader. Also, the gang discusses the 2026 GroupCollect Register Rewards Program as well as what it's like to hire a Product Designer in 2026 (and what even is a Product Designer). ____ Show Notes: * Schedule a demo of Lato here: https://groupcollect.com/lato-demo [https://groupcollect.com/lato-demo] * Schedule an account review and activate your GroupCollect Register Rewards Program status! https://groupcollect.com/account-review-with-groupcollect [https://groupcollect.com/account-review-with-groupcollect] * Check out all the FAM tours discussed on the show: https://grouptravelleader.com/fams/ [https://grouptravelleader.com/fams/] * Listen and subscribe to the Gather & Go Podcast: https://grouptravelleader.com/podcast/ [https://grouptravelleader.com/podcast/] * Want to get started with The Group Travel Leader? https://grouptravelleader.com/start/ [https://grouptravelleader.com/start/] ____ Feedback? Want to be a guest? Email the show: erik@groupcollect.com

Episode 13: How Does Stephanie Lee Produce "The Best Of Broadway"?

In this episode of GroupCollect The Podcast: Erik and Ryan interview Stephanie Lee, President and CEO of Group Sales Box Office at Broadway.com. Also, the gang recaps ABA, previews the GroupCollect live Zoom Event coming up in February and Kathlyn teaches Erik how to say "Nevada". ____ Show Notes: * WATCH: see GroupCollect's recap of the month of January HERE [https://groupcollect.wistia.com/medias/y2vfdxds63] * REGISTER HERE [https://events.zoom.us/ev/AoWa94dAfcGE7vR0BHYiU6jmbTs2-IQALBjoN5o6tDGIW709IBR9~AreW2wH6i5XYijYacHrBAbo_haLTtgpOZyfqElWKgZuI-RIciAxtzh08NQ] to attend A Lato Love: the GroupCollect live Zoom Event on February 11th at 2 PM EST * Subscribe to the GroupCollect Register Change Log [https://groupcollect.com/changelog] * Visit the Group Sales Box Office at Broadway.com HERE [https://groups.broadway.com/?_gl=1%2A12rdlxp%2A_gcl_aw%2AR0NMLjE3Njk3MDk5ODguQ2owS0NRaUFwLXpMQmhEa0FSSXNBQmNZYzZzWXBsRXc3dkxsZGRmTTZsMHRDLU5Kd0RxR0NRUG5wc0ctdXNxNXk4c1otNGFkaDNZZzNya2FBandTRUFMd193Y0I.%2A_gcl_au%2AOTc5NTcxNzMxLjE3Njk3MDk5ODg.%2A_ga%2ANzA2NzAzMDM3LjE3Njk3MDk5ODg.%2A_ga_6MCFSZ2WNN%2AczE3Njk3MDk5ODckbzEkZzAkdDE3Njk3MDk5OTIkajU1JGwwJGg4MDY1MDg2ODI.] and say hi to Stephanie for us! ____ Gather & Go Podcast: If you love group travel industry podcasts, you should definitely check out Gather & Go! * Interviews with travel experts * Level up marketing * Reach new customers * Plan trips new ways or to new destinations * Become more profitable! Visit: grouptravelleader.com/podcast [https://grouptravelleader.com/podcast/] ____ Feedback? Want to be a guest? Email the show: erik@groupcollect.com

Episode 12: A Look Back At Group Travel In 2025 With Erik, Ryan, & Kathlyn

In this episode of GroupCollect The Podcast: Erik, Ryan, and Kathlyn reflect on the year of 2025 in the group travel industry by examining GroupCollect Register data. ____ Show Notes: * Massachusetts finished #16 on the list of most-visited U.S. states/territories in 2025 * The top 5 list of international destinations read in this episode is incorrect and fails to include the United Kingdom at #3. Therefore the proper list should read: Italy, France, U.K., Germany, & Greece. * Rather watch a video showcasing this data? Here ya go! [https://groupcollect.wistia.com/medias/czi1ed4jpn] ____ Catch Us At ABA Marketplace 2026 in Reno, NV! Check out our ABA '26 Event Page [https://groupcollect.com/events/aba-marketplace-2026-2] and scroll to the bottom to see our listing of live demonstrations and sessions. The GroupCollect booth is #508 and session will take place at the Education Bites area! ____ Gather & Go Podcast: If you love group travel industry podcasts, you should definitely check out Gather & Go! * Interviews with travel experts * Level up marketing * Reach new customers * Plan trips new ways or to new destinations * Become more profitable! Visit: grouptravelleader.com/podcast [https://grouptravelleader.com/podcast/] ____ Feedback? Want to be a guest? Email the show: erik@groupcollect.com

Episode 11: How Do You Find & Keep Good Tour Directors? An Interview With Jennie Gulley

In this episode of GroupCollect The Podcast, Kathlyn Liles and Erik Young interview Jennie Gulley, a group travel veteran who currently manages Tour Directors. Also, which city stakes rightful claim to the first Thanksgiving: Plymouth, Massachusetts or St. Augustine, Florida? ____ Gather & Go Podcast: If you love group travel industry podcasts, you should definitely check out Gather & Go! * Interviews with travel experts * Level up marketing * Reach new customers * Plan trips new ways or to new destinations * Become more profitable! Visit: grouptravelleader.com/podcast [https://grouptravelleader.com/podcast/] ____ Feedback? Want to be a guest? Email the show: erik@groupcollect.com