From Digital Travel Executive To Popular Podcast Host - The Story Behind Tourpreneur (100)

<p>On this 100th episode of Tourpreneur the podcast for tour operators, Rob Pitingolo of <a href= "https://www.triphacksdc.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">TripHacks DC</a> turns the tables on founder and host Shane Whaley and pulls back the curtain on Tourpreneur at we celebrate episode 100.<br /> <br /> Tourpreneur Founder Shane shares his journey, from his decade long career at Booking.com and how he played a pivotal role in what Skift called ‘travel greatest acquisition’ to leading OTA GetYourGuide in the Americas to founding and producing a podcast for tour operators.<br /> <br /></p> <p>On Episode 100 of Tourpreneur the podcast for tour operators, guest host Rob expertly quizzes Shane and asks:</p> <ul> <li>What is Shane Whaley’s history in the travel industry, what makes him a ‘travel veteran?’</li> <li>Why did Shane start a podcast for tour operators?</li> <li>Why reaching 100 podcast episodes is not the norm? The average show runs for 7 episodes!</li> <li>Was Shane nervous launching a podcast for tour operators? Did he suffer imposter syndrome? Shane reveals that launching a unique podcast is similar to launching a new tour, you ask yourself why is nobody else doing this?</li> <li>Why is Shane so passionate about tours, activities, attractions and experiences?</li> <li>How did he come up with the name Tourpreneur? Shane also reveals what his first name for his tour operator podcast was and why he ditched it.</li> <li>Why did Shane decide to produce a podcast for tour operators rather than a YouTube channel for tour operators?</li> <li>How much work goes into producing an episode of the Tourpreneur Podcast?</li> <li>What are the main challenges in creating and producing a podcast for tour operators?</li> <li>What is the Tourpreneur Mission?</li> <li>What is the Tourpreneur business model? How is Shane monetizing the Tourpreneur Podcast?</li> <li>What are some things that listeners to the podcast might not realize happen behind the scenes?</li> <li>Which of the first 99 episodes is your per