Travel Hero Podcast by ITB

The Travel Hero Podcast by ITB is a series of intimate talks with inspriring minds of the tourism industry about their lives, lessons learned, career tips and deep dive episodes on current trends moving the travel industry.
Europe is gearing up for a packed summer travel season — but where is demand rising fastest, and what does it mean for destinations, airlines, and travel marketers?
In this episode, we speak with Olivier Ponti from ForwardKeys (an Amadeus company) to unpack the latest data and trends shaping European travel this summer. From top-performing destinations and changing booking patterns to air capacity shifts and traveller behaviour, Olivier shares fresh insights that help make sense of the current travel landscape.
Whether you’re a DMO, airline, or part of the wider tourism industry, this episode offers practical takeaways on how to stay ahead of fast-moving market dynamics and shifting traveller preferences.
