In the final episode of Series 1, host Howard Salinger rounds off the series with a powerful and thought-provoking discussion on diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in the travel industry. The episode explores how the UK travel sector can better reflect the diverse world it serves.

Joined by a stellar panel of experts;

• Claire Steiner (UK Director, Global Travel and Tourism Partnership) www.gttp.org/
• Atlyn Forde (Founder, Communicate Inclusively) www.communicateinclusively.com/
• Uwern Jong (Experientialist®-in-Chief, OutThere and Diversity Angel award-winner) www.outthere.travel/

The panel tackles the big questions: Is the travel industry truly inclusive? Are we communicating effectively across cultures? And how do we promote diverse voices within travel PR and journalism?

Before diving into the discussion, there’s one final round of the fan-favourite travel game What in the World Is That? What's the final score of the series, did Howard and the guests beat producer Amy?

The episode wraps with a spotlight on Uwern’s recent win at The Baubles, offering insight and inspiration for those hoping to drive change in the industry.

Don’t miss this thoughtful conclusion to series 1, and remember to subscribe, share, and get in touch if you’d like to join us for Series 2.

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In this Earth Day special of Embargo – the UK’s leading travel PR podcast, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about (and sometimes misunderstood) topics in travel: sustainability.

Is “sustainable travel” just another buzzword, or is it reshaping how we communicate and create compelling stories in tourism? Host Howard Salinger is joined by a powerhouse panel:

- Debbie Hindle (Chair, International Centre for Responsible Tourism) https://icrt.global

- Karen Edwards (freelance journalist writing for Wanderlust, Time Out and more) https://www.karenedwards.co.uk

- Brian Young (MD, EMEA at G Adventures) https://www.gadventures.com/about-us/responsible-travel/?srsltid=AfmBOorH_EYTq0oXDwUwJqcohMEixKW5vgno6sdQZFoQgNZ6SVX8T4Tb

We’re unpacking questions PRs wrestle with daily; what sustainability messages matter, who they’re really for, and how to avoid greenwashing as well as what positive impact storytelling really looks like in 2025.

We round off with a conversation with Brian Young about his win at The Baubles and what it takes to earn industry recognition for responsible travel initiatives.

Plus, we test our guests’ travel instincts with our favourite podcast game “What In The World Is That?”.

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See you in two weeks for the season finale!

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Welcome back to the Embargo Podcast, the UK’s leading travel PR podcast, brought to you by the Travel PR Association and The Travel Podcast Agency. In this fourth episode, we’re diving into one of the most critical topics in the industry: crisis management.

From the 2004 tsunami to the Icelandic ash cloud and, more recently, the Covid pandemic, the travel sector is no stranger to disruption. So how can PR professionals prepare for the unpredictable? And what steps should we take when a crisis hits?

Host Howard Salinger is joined by three seasoned experts:

- Frances Tuke, Account Director at LOTUS and former ABTA PR Manager www.wearelotus.co.uk/

- Ian Benjafield, Head of Communications at Ambassador Cruise Line www.ambassadorcruiseline.com

- Sam Day, Vice President at FINN Partners www.finnpartners.com/uk/

Together, they share their insights, experiences, and real-life case studies on managing communications through turbulent times.

Plus, we kick things off with our listener-favourite travel sound guessing game, What In The World Is That?, this was the hardest one yet!

We finish with a spotlight on Sam Day’s recent win at The Baubles 2024.

Stay tuned for top tips, fascinating anecdotes, and the answer to our mystery travel sound…

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