VP – Global Partner Marketing at Expedia Troy O'Bryan shares what makes a trip ‘the greatest of all’ before, during, and after the travel experience with research-based insights. In today's episode, Truth Behind Travel Podcast's host Dolores Semeraro talks to Portland-based Troy O'Bryan from Expedia about what so we need to invest in when it comes to creating a memorable experience for guests and clients alike, where should $$ budget be allocated and what are the trends we must keep an eye on. You will love this episode if you need to:- know what experiences you should be adding to your travel product to make it 'the greatest- learn from research-based findings, what are the main trends that you should be aware of-  understand what’s the digital behavior of today’s travelers? What are they clicking on, and what are they browsing about?and most importantly ask yourself: What memories do I want my guests to have? Connect with Troy O'Bryan at Expedia here and don't miss the first episode of Expedia's podcast: Powering Travel here________About Dolores SemeraroHello! I am a Hospitality and Tourism Communication Expert and Speaker with 15 years of industry experience.For the past 20 months, I have helped tourism organizations and travel professionals restore travel confidence and restart their tourism businesses.I focus on tourism marketing strategies, hospitality digital marketing and communication, and tourism innovation in every keynote, training, or coaching session I deliver across the industry.You can learn more about me by listening to my travel recovery podcast called ‘Truth Behind Travel’ where I interview tourism industry leaders and travel experts on the core topic of Travel Recovery.FREE RESOURCE: Download the Top 10 Travel Behaviour Trends in 2022 report: https://thetravelrecoverymethod.com/trendsLearn more about the TOURISM RESILIENCE TRAINING PROGRAM HERES2 E52 - What Makes a Trip 'The Greatest of All' with Expedia's insightsSUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWRate and Review Truth Behind Travel Podcast on Apple PodcastThank you for joining me today on Truth Behind Travel Podcast, did you enjoy today’s episode? Every conversation brings tips, values, and strategies to help you start your travel recovery journey.If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave me a review on Apple podcast –or connect with me on Instagram or FacebookDolores Semeraro is a Tourism Keynote Speaker & Hospitality Communication Expert who has helped hospitality, tourism organizations, and travel professionals to navigate the tourism industry crisis during the pandemic and restore travel confidence in their clients. Prior to becoming a professional speaker, Dolores has worked in tourism and hospitality for about 20 years across Europe, Asia and the Indian Ocean in Marketing and Communication senior roles for some of the most established global hospitality organizations. She delivers inspiring and actionable Tourism & Hospitality Keynote talks to travel and tourism conferences, summits, and hybrid industry events focusing on the future of travel, travel and tourism recovery, hospitality digital marketing and communication, and tourism innovation. www.doloressemeraro.com