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Friday, Feb 19, 2010 Broadcast at 8AM or Archives Available
Segment 1	G. Web Ross Author of Rescuing the American Dream: The Entrepreneur’s Way Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
February is National Start a Business Month A broad survey of Americans has revealed the American Dream is starting to fade, with fewer people than ever buying homes, obtaining healthcare coverage and getting married. More people are out of work and those who aren’t are earning less. The data, provided by the Annual Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, showed a sweeping look at life from the viewpoint of more than 3 million American homes, with many of the maladies striking Americans being blamed on the recession. However, one retired CEO believes that it is the changing values of executives, entrepreneurs and employees – not the recession – that is to blame for most of our woes. http://www.rescuingthedream.com
Segment 2	Roy Graff Director - New Business Development, Expedia Affiliate Network Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
Our “go to guy” for tourism and travel in the Pacific Asia region talks a little bit about what to expect in 2010. He tells us that, although “The Chinese don’t do crystal balls…,” China is a travel market that is absolutely “…bursting at the seams.” Also, we’ll figure out where Hainan Island and why Hawaiians should care. http://www.expedia.com
Segment 3	Rafi Baeri, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Dan Hotels in Israel.  Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
13: A lucky number in Jewish tradition And that’s how many Dan Hotels there are in Israel: 13. From the historic King David Dan Hotel overlooking the Dome of the Rock and the walls of the ancient city of Jerusalem to the wide, sandy Mediterranean beaches of the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv, we guarantee you will find accommodations that meet your budget and your mission. We always take delight in talking with our long time friend and colleague, Rafi Baeri. http://bit.ly/dj8ph3 Back to Top
Segment 4 Hosted by Sandy Dhuyvetter Executive Producer & Host BusinessTravelRADIO & TravelTalkRADIO
Sandy and Patrick talk about the initial 4 months of producing BusinessTravelRADIO and the goals of the program. You are invited to share your stories and comments with the team HERE. Listen to Audio of Interview HERE

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Friday, Feb 12, 2010 Thank you for joining us. Segment 1 Dr. Melina Jampolis Board Certified Physician Nutritionist   You Are What You Eat!   Listen to Audio of Interview HERE We’ll talk with the CNN Health nutritionist about how business travelers can effectively deal with the inherent problems with eating right while on the road. From starving you on the plane on the way to your destination to the huge (and frequent) portions available at business meeting meals and receptions, it’s a real challenge to attain a balanced nutrition. Dr. Molina gives us some great tips on coping and planning  and reminds us of a wonderful quote from Hippocrates, the ancient health expert: “Let food be your medicine.”   http://www.drmelina.com/ Back to Top   Segment 2 Mr. Othman Cherif Alami President of the National Federation of Tourism in Morocco (FNT). Morocco Competes in Business Travel Listen to Audio of Interview HERE In 2001, the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, made the conscious decision that his country should become more involved in promoting international travel and tourism in order to stimulate the national economy. It's working! Meet Mr. Othman Cherif Alami who similarly believes that business travel is critical to Morocco's economic well being. We'll talk about some of the long term results of business travel including immigration and repatriation, and we also discuss the country's positive commitment to encouraging foreigners to visit and to do business with Morocco. http://www.fnt.ma Othman is also the president of Atlas Voyages, founded by his father in 1964.   Segment 3 Mr. Edward Bergman Executive Director of the Africa Travel Association Africa - Matters for Business and Pleasure Listen to Audio of Interview HERE Eddie Bergman has been working as the Executive Director of the Africa Travel Association (ATA) for almost 4 years. His family is South African and he has visited most all of the 53 countries that are supported by the ATA. Eddie will be joining us to talk about the Educational Conferences and Congresses that are offered by the ATA. Coming in March in Washington DC and later in October when the ATA will hold it's annual congress in The Gambia. If you want to do business in West Africa and you are interested in Africa Tourism, this is a great association. For more information listen to the show or the Archives. http://www.africatravelassociation.org Back to Top   Segment 4 Klaas-Wybo van der Hoek Vice President of Stenden University – Executive Board Education at it's Best! Listen to Audio of Interview HERE Klaas-Wybo and Sandy have worked together for the past 5 years on initiatives regarding education, peace and tourism. Through the foresight and vision of Klaas-Wybo and the excellent executive board, Stenden University is a well rounded hospitality university offering all aspects of a quality hospitality education. Klaas-Wybo’s personal commitment to the universities newly formed centers on peace and tourism and the new media and entertainment department has opened up new opportunities for the students and the professors. Stenden attracts meetings to their on-site hotel and meeting facilities as part of the program they offer to students who come from all over the world to this renowned hospitality university tucked in a quaint Dutch village called Leeuwarden.. At the heart of these forums and conferences are the students who plan and coordinate the meetings as a part of the ‘problem-based learning’ technique. The upscale hotel and meeting facilities are under one roof and with the university allowing visitors a chance to work directly with the students and their professors. From a personal point of view, it is a delightful and rewarding experience! Stenden has campuses throughout the world including ; Netherlands, Qatar, South Africa, Thailand, Germany and Bali.  http://www.stenden.com Hosted by Sandy Dhuyvetter Executive Producer & Host BusinessTravelRADIO & TravelTalkRADIO Thank you for joining us. The TravelTalkMEDIA team. Back to Top

	Craig Banikowski President and CEO of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
Updates from the President of NBTA We get up close and personal with Craig and he’ll talk with us about the recent success of the procurement and meetings conference co-hosted by the NBTA and the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Also, should hotels drop their “resort and spa” branding? We’ll also talk about the launch of NBTA Europe and the business travel industry’s international approach to full body imaging screening and the Trusted Traveler program. http://www.NBTA.org
	Paul Tilstone CEO/Managing Director, Institute of Travel & Meetings/NBTA Europe Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
NBTA Europe Launch One of BTN’s 25 Most Influential Executives in the Business Travel Industry of 2009 talks with us about the launch of NBTA Europe “glocally” representing 34BŁ of annual business travel. We’ll also cover business travel ROI, the need for an international airport security standard, carbon footprints and the Icarus project.  http://www.nbtaeurope.org Back to Top
	Joanne Ferreira Public Affairs Officer with the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
Trusted Travelers, Global Entry, Enhanced Drivers License, Electronic System Travel Authorization. The folks at DHS have a difficult and complex task: keep our country and its citizenry safe and secure and, at the same time, facilitate international trade and travel. We discuss several programs designed to make international business travel easier. Now operational in 20 major international airports across the US, the Global Entry program helps to speed the return of US business travelers from overseas. The Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) is now available in Washington State, Michigan, New York and Vermont and utilizes RFID technology to assist frequent Canadian border crossers. There is also the Electronic System Travel Authorization (ESTA) program for US bound travelers from visa waiver countries. http://www.DHS.gov Back to Top
	Richard Earls Publisher and Co-Founder of Travel Research Online Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
Four - Steps to Greatness in the travel industry. TRO has created a virtual work environment for travel agents that includes functional marketing tools, sound practical advice and thoughtful editorial views. We’ll talk with Richard about one the  recent articles he authored called Four Steps to Greatness in which he explores what it takes to become “insanely great” in the travel industry. Click Here to Read on Travel Research Online.

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JANUARY 29, 2010

Segment 1 Legislation and Taxation; It's a different story in Europe. Kevin Maguire, Chairman National Business Travel Association Listen to Audio of Interview HERE   Segment 2 Meet Me in Jericho Andrea Wrba, General Manager of the InterContinental Hotel in Jericho, Palestine Listen to Audio of Interview HERE  Back to Top Segment 3 The Passion for News Thomas Steinmetz, Publisher eTurboNews Listen to Audio of Interview HERE   Back to Top Segment 4 Sandy Dhuyvetter, Executive Producer and Host BusinessTravelRADIO Listen to Audio of Interview HERE Back to Top

JANUARY 22, 2010
Segment 1	Bruce Bommarito Executive VP and COO US Travel Association Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
Segment 2 & 3	Antonio Dell'Aquilano TTG Italy Exhibitions & Events Manager: Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
Segment 4	Sandy Dhuyvetter Executive Producer and Host Listen to Audio of Interview HERE

JANUARY 08, 2010
Segment 1 and 2	Alex Anolik Travel Attorney – Security and Safety expert San Francisco, CA. Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
Segment 3 :	Klaas-Wybo van der Hoek Vice President of Stenden University Executive Board Listen to Audio of Interview HERE
Segment 4	Therese Jacobson, President of the Los Angeles Business Travel Association (LABTA) Listen to Audio of Interview HERE

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