In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Dani Thomas, founder of Dani Thomas Private Travel, about designing bespoke journeys for ultra-wealthy clients, the discipline of true concierge service, and where AI fits into an industry built on trust.

In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Matt O'Rego, CEO and co-founder of Cornerstone, a data and automation platform serving the travel industry for over 30 years. They explore how corporate travel data flows work behi...

In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak talks with Travis Pittman, CEO of TourRadar, about the future of travel.

In this episode, Paul Bauman, CEO of Vino Virginia, shares how wine tourism is evolving beyond traditional tours into immersive, experience-driven travel. We discuss the shift toward personalization, the impact of AI on booking behavior,...

In this episode, we sit down with Leonardo Zanarella, CTO at AlbaTravel, to explore how one of Italy's leading tour operators is evolving with technology.

In this episode, Michael Snyman, Chief Commercial Officer at Alloggio, shares how the company scales short-term rental operations across Australia and New Zealand.

In this episode of Reframe First, Gulce Karsli, Chief Executive Officer of Oojo, shares how the company is reshaping online travel with real-time pricing and high-touch customer service.

Tamara Simić, COO of Skipper4You, shares how the company manages yacht crews, deliveries, and operations across multiple countries. In this episode, we explore the realities of nautical tourism, from seasonality and last-minute bookings ...

Fabio Cannavale shares how AI is transforming travel, from personalization to automation, and why the future is moving beyond mass tourism into curated experiences. Insights on startups, productivity, and what's next for the industry.

In this episode, Janet Semenova, Co-Founder of Boutique Travel Advisors, shares how luxury travel is evolving through personalized experiences, wellness tourism, AI-powered planning, and changing traveler expectations. She explains how h...

In this episode, Chris Martin, Director of Product & Technology at Golf Escapes, shares how the company creates tailor-made golf holidays around the world. He explains how complex golf trips are planned, from flights and accommodations t...

In this episode, Frederik Schwerdtfeger, Head of Product at Borrow A Boat, breaks down how a global boat rental marketplace operates. He shares insights on managing over 21,000 boats worldwide, handling complex booking processes, and del...

In this episode, Dan O´Beirne, Founder of Magical Private Travel, shares how he builds personalized luxury travel experiences across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. He explains why traditional “cookie-cutter” tours fall short and how his c...

In this episode of Reframe First, Walter Biscardi, Founder of Where Is Walter Travel, shares how he built a multi-million dollar travel agency through customer experience, referrals, and social media. We explore how he leveraged TikTok, ...

In this episode of Reframe First, Barbara Gabriel, CEO of FX Yachting, shares insights into the world of luxury yacht charters and bespoke travel experiences. Discover how her company manages a fleet of 60+ yachts, delivers personalized ...

In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij speaks with Rei Vardi, founder and CEO of Eon, about building a fully automated car rental marketplace. Ray shares how Eon Rides connects unused vehicles with renters through a seamless digital e...

In this episode, Andre Powell, CMO at TripForge, shares how the company is combining AI, community, and real traveler data to create more personalized and confident travel experiences. We talk about the future of travel planning, Gen Z t...

In this episode of Reframe First, host Oleksij Rak speaks with Oscar Almgren, CEO of UTEGUIDEN.

In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij sits down with Filip Smoljan, Chief Growth Officer at Worldee, to explore how travel is evolving in the age of AI and personalization.

Sarah Stahl, VP of Marketing at Lake.com, joins the podcast to discuss the future of travel marketing, creator-driven trust, AI search visibility, and how Lake.com scaled from 3,000 to 70,000 properties in just a few months.

In this episode, Francesco Piccolo, Founder and CFO of TripGuru, shares how the company is building a more sustainable approach to tourism across Southeast Asia. He talks about the challenges of scaling travel experiences while maintaini...

Lorraine Woodward shares the powerful story behind Becoming RentAble and how her personal experience led her to build a platform dedicated exclusively to accessible short-term rentals.

In this episode, Oleksij speaks with Danielle Rudic, VP of Marketing & Product at Travelive, about what really happens behind luxury travel experiences — and why destination management companies (DMCs) remain critical in an AI-driven world.

In this episode, I had a conversation with Hayley Melidonis, founder and CEO of Bubbl, about rethinking the foundations of travel - from transactional bookings to people-first experiences. Bubbl is building what Hayley calls a “connected...

Jeff Kischuk, co-founder and CEO of Tripian, on what's really changing in travel infrastructure — structured data, personalization limits, agentic AI, and why human advisors still matter.