Episode 17: Checking-In with Guy Young
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the industry as a whole needs to cut its carbon emissions by half by 2030
we've done a total rebrand but we've changed the product dramatically including capping the passenger count of 24 passengers
sustainability is becoming more and more important to travelers and i think even more so to younger travelers
the importance of networking i can't state that enough
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From South Africa, to managing a California-based Days Inn, to now, the president of Luxury Gold and Insight Vacations, Guy Young's career in travel has taken him a long way. In this episode, Young speaks to TMR's Dan McCarthy about his career in travel, TTC's dedication to conservation, and advice for those just getting into the industry now. **Subscribe, like, and comment for more #travelagent content** Subscribe to TMR's daily newsletter here: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up Follow Dan McCarthy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMcCarthy_NY 00:00 Intro 03:50 Greetings 07:15 Taking on the President role at Luxury Gold and Insight Vacations 12:30 Expectations about COVID Worries in 2022 17:00 From South Africa to California 28:00 The Importance of Sustainability 36:30 Guy's Dream Destinations/Revenge Travel 40:00 Do You Have Any Advice for Your Younger Self?