Tag: travel influencers

On the Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Americans have continued to travel this year, despite markedly higher prices; and the FAA gives the go ahead for more take offs and landings at SFO, reducing delays. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we dissect online ratings for travel services. How accurate are those ratings and comments, who made them, can you trust what is being said? Chris Elliott joins us today. Subjects include consumer protections for air travelers, travel influencers and their “generated content,” and a few words on how you can use Chris’ services, for free, to help solve your consumer problems. The Odds and Ends section of the show features an airport restaurant where the prices go up if you don’t tip, and the news that a historic downtown church might become a boutique hotel.

On the Saturday, April 4th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, SFO won’t be the airport of choice for the next six months, as runway resurfacings and FAA rules cut the number of flights allowed to arrive each hour; and diners are rebelling against QR code menus in restaurants. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we tell you one of the single most important things you can do to stay healthy on the road. You may be surprised at the answer. Travel analyst Chip Lupo tells us the reasoning behind which Frequent Flyer programs Wallet Hub says are the best. Travel influencers are all over the internet, and not necessarily in a good way. Mark has some opinions about travel influencers and shares them.

On the Saturday, March 14th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA workers have missed their first paycheck. We’ll give you an update on the airport security situation here at home and tell you what you can do to help; plus 4th of July fireworks are back at Mt. Rushmore. The national parks have done away with their reservations system. This is going to change park entry and in our Smarter Traveler segment we’ll give you some REALLY important tips on how to best visit Yosemite and other national treasures. Travel influencers are offering more and more information via the internet. But are they following the disclosure rules? Are you really getting unbiased reviews and information? Have you ever thought about a trip to Arizona for baseball’s Spring Training. Mark has just returned from his annual visit and has some tips for you. Speaking of online information and opinions, articles appear almost daily, offering to tell you how you can get upgraded on your flight. Tips to woo the gate or phone agent. Can you really schmooze yourself into first class? Mark has some answers for you.