Join hosts Joshua, Kelsie, and Nicole to talk travel and (ahem) unpack all the interesting, fun, and curious aspects of this industry.
As they swap stories, answer popular questions, and chat with guests from all over the travel industry (and the world), tune in, traveler. Unpack a world of fun with us.
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Exploring Spain
with José Manuel De Juan, Consul for Tourism Affairs in Spain
In our 22nd episode of Collette Talks, we connected to talk all about this Iberian paradise. He taught us about Spain’s many UNESCO World Heritage sites, incredible wine and culinary scenes, Spain’s rich art history, and much more.
Atlantic Canada
with Kelley Keefe, Program Manager for Atlantic Canada Region; Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism
Join us for the 21st episode of Collette Talks as we dive deep into this beautiful region and how Collette travelers can experience it on our Maritimes Coastal Wonders tour.
Visit Portugal
with Catarina Neves da Silva, USA Project Manager for Visit Portugal
In our 20th episode of Collette Talks, we sat down with Catarina Neves da Silva, USA Project Manager for Visit Portugal. We connected to talk all about the Maine-sized European nation. She taught us about Portugal’s diverse landscapes, rich culture, dreamy culinary scene, and more.
Beyond the Coach
with Diana Ditto, Senior Director of Product Marketing
In our 19th episode of Collette Talks, we sat down with Senior Director of Product Marketing Diana Ditto to talk about some of the unique transportation experiences you'll find on small group Explorations tours.
Visit Jordan
with Zina Ammari, Travel Jordan Tourism Manager
In our 18th episode of Collette Talks, we connected with Zina Ammari with Travel Jordan to dive deep into this trending destination.
France: Go Beyond Paris
with Shannon Levi, Senior Product Design Manager
In our 17th episode of Collette Talks, tune in to our conversation with Senior Product Design Manager Shannon Levi to talk Paris, Provence, the French Riviera, and more!
The Joys of River Crusing
with Nicole Roesch, Tour Delivery Manager
In our 16th episode of Collette Talks, we connected with Tour Delivery Manager Nicole Roesch to get the insider scoop on the wonderful world of River Cruising.
Exploring Christmas Markets
with Toni Serka, Global Contracting Manager
In our 15th episode of Collette Talks, we connected with Collette Global Contracting Manager Toni Serka to talk about some of the opportunities our travelers have to explore the charming Christmas markets of Europe.
Kia Ora: Welcome back to New Zealand
with Hayden Fitzpatrick, Tourism New Zealand
Join us for the 13th episode of Collette Talks as we will be talking with Hayden Fitzpatrick, about the borders opening to allow visitors once again to explore this incredible country.
History of St. Patrick
with Dr. Tim Campbell, Director of the St. Patrick's Centre in Ireland
Join us for the 12th episode of Collette Talks as we will be talking with Dr. Tim Campbell, about his experiences in Northern Ireland and the history of St. Patrick at this special time of year..
Collette's Spotlights
with Diana Ditto, Senior Director of Strategic Planning
Join us for the 11th episode of Collette Talks as we will be talking with Diana Ditto, about our trendy Spotlights tours.
Exploring America's Outdoors
with Merrin Chivers, Regional Destination Manager
Join us for the 10th episode of Collette Talks as we will be talking with Merrin Chivers, about all the natural beauty you can discover and fun you can find right here in America.
Travel Trends in 2022
with Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President of Collette
Join us for the 9th episode of Collette Talks as we will be talking with Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, about travel trends in 2022.
New Tours for 2022-2023
with Ana Rooney, Director of Product Design
Join us for the 8th episode of Collette Talks as we will be talking with Ana Rooney, about some of the new tours that join the lineup this year.
Oberammergau Passion Play
with actor Frederik Mayet
Join us for the 7th episode of Collette Talks as we will be talking with actor Frederik Mayet, who will be returning to his role as Jesus in the limited, once-in-a-decade performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play.
Guided Travel: What's It All About?
with Jaclyn Leibl-Cote
Join us for the 6th episode of Collette Talks as we talk about the benefits of guided travel with our President, Jaclyn Leibl-Cote.
A Day in the Life of a Tour Manager
with Mark Godin
Join us for the 5th episode of Collette Talks as we talk about a day in the life of a tour manager with our Tour Manager, Mark Godin.
What's Trending for Travel in the United States
with Vinette Digregorio
Join us for the 4th episode of Collette Talks as we talk about what's trending for travel in the United States with our Product Design Manager, Vinette Digregorio.
Social Responsibility and Sustainability
with John Sutherland
Join us for the 3rd episode of Collette Talks as we talk about what social responsibility and sustainability means to Collette with our Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, John Sutherland.
Watch as we talk to John about making the world better through travel, Collette’s unique approach to Corporate Social Responsibility, carbon neutrality, and more.
What Travel Looks Like Now
with Jeff Roy
Jeff Roy, Executive Vice President of Collette, sat down with the marketing team on Episode 2 of the series Collette Talks: What Travel Looks Like Now.
Check it out for all the answers surrounding vaccines, health and wellness protocols on tour, and the re-opening of many countries around the world.
Managing a Pandemic Crisis
with Jaclyn Leibl-Cote
Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President of Collette, joined Joshua Chelmo from our marketing team to talk through the past year, the challenges that the pandemic presented, and to take questions from the viewers.
Watch for an in-depth look at the pandemic, how it affected the travel industry, and how we’ll be moving forward into the future.
Collette Live Events
Come celebrate with us digitally! Our live events try to capture the energy of a concert without leaving the comfort of your own home. We’ll take you to one of our favorite destinations and show you, live in real time, a show, performance, or party.
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Go in-depth on an aspect of our wide world with an expert, right from their home country. Our lecture series will teach you about what makes a certain culture so captivating, and you’ll be able to ask your questions live in real time via social media.
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