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This express episode brings you the sharpest moments from Scott Wegener's conversation with Michael Klim: Olympic swimming legend, Clean Swim founder, and someone who has built an entirely new relationship with movement, travel and purpose. In this condensed cut, Michael unpacks the rise of sweat jetting and how families are now building entire holidays around training, why Bali has become something close to spiritual for travellers from around the world, and the travel habits he swears by to this day. Discover more about the Uluru-Kata Tjuta experience here: https://www.taswalkingco.com.au/uluru-kata-tjuta/ The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned.

Part two of Michael Klim’s conversation with Scott Wegener explores the life he has built through illness, adaptation and renewed purpose.   Michael speaks candidly about his CIDP diagnosis, the physical and mental challenges that followed and the work of the Klim Foundation to support patients, families and future research. He also discusses living in Bali, the growth of wellness and fitness travel, and why movement remains central to how he experiences the world. From accessible travel and high-altitude adventures to recovery routines, bucket-list destinations and the rise of “sweat jetting”, this episode is a powerful reflection on continuing to explore, even when the way you move through life has changed.

This express episode brings you the sharpest moments from Scott Wegener's conversation with Michael Klim: Olympic swimming legend, Clean Swim founder, and someone who has built an entirely new relationship with movement, travel and purpose. In this condensed cut, Michael unpacks the rise of sweat jetting and how families are now building entire holidays around training, why Bali has become something close to spiritual for travellers from around the world, and the travel habits he swears by to this day.   The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned. Learn more about Michael Klim's work: Klim Swim (Australia, Bali & Jakarta): ⁠https://www.klimswim.com⁠ Klim Foundation (raising awareness of CIDP in Australia): ⁠https://www.klimfoundation.org.au⁠ World Series Swims: ⁠https://worldseriesswims.com.au⁠ Noosa Food & Wine Festival: ⁠https://noosafoodandwine.com.au⁠ KLIMA – BORN FROM RESILIENCE (Coming soon)

“If someone invites you on the trip, you have to go.” From Olympic glory and global travel to chronic illness and a completely new relationship with his body, Michael Klim has lived through extraordinary highs and deeply challenging transitions. He joins host Scott Wegener to revisit the glory of Sydney 2000, growing up between countries, raising a family in Bali and rebuilding his sense of purpose after being diagnosed with CIDP. Together they also unpack the rise of ‘sweatjetting’, wellness travel, the destinations that have stayed with Michael, and the advice he would give his younger self: never turn down the trip.

This express episode brings you the sharpest moments from Scott Wegener's conversation with Michael Klim: Olympic swimming legend, global traveller, and someone who has navigated extraordinary change both in and out of the water. In this condensed cut, Michael reflects on growing up between countries, what travel has meant across the different chapters of his life, and the one piece of advice he'd give anyone handed an opportunity to go somewhere new. The full episode drops soon. Stay tuned.

Technology, data and digital marketing have transformed hospitality. But at its core, the industry is still about people. In this episode of Travel Chapters, Gretchen Moore, Vice President of Marketing & Loyalty for Hilton Asia Pacific, shares how Hilton balances data-driven strategy with the human moments that make a trip memorable for life. She joins Scott Wegener to discuss the future of loyalty programs, the growing influence of passion-driven travel, and why the experience of the stay (not just the destination) is becoming central to hospitality marketing.

This express episode brings you the sharpest moments from Scott Wegener's conversation with Gretchen Moore, VP of Marketing and Loyalty for Hilton Asia Pacific—recorded live during Formula 1 Grand Prix week in Melbourne. In this condensed cut, Gretchen shares how Hilton turns major events into unforgettable stay experiences, what it means to market across one of the world's most complex regions, and the human truth behind Hilton's record-breaking campaign with Deepika Padukone. The full episode drops May 11. Stay tuned.

This express episode brings you the sharpest moments from Scott Wegener's conversation with Graham "Skroo" Turner, founder of Flight Centre Travel Group and one of the most enduring figures in global travel. In this condensed cut, Skroo reflects on what it actually takes to lead through crisis, why human judgment still matters in an AI-shaped world, and what he'd do differently if he were starting Flight Centre today.

In this episode of Travel Chapters, host Scott Wegener sits down with Flight Centre Travel Group founder Graham “Skroo” Turner to reflect on more than five decades in the travel industry. From launching backpacker bus tours across Europe in the 1970s to building one of the world’s largest travel companies, Turner shares the unlikely journey that shaped Flight Centre’s rise. The conversation explores the entrepreneurial decisions and lessons behind the business, from spotting the opportunity in discounted airfares in the early 1980s to building a culture that has kept thousands of employees engaged for decades. Turner also reflects on the industry crises he has navigated along the way, and what it takes to build a company that grows through constant disruption.

The Northern Territory is vast, remote and unlike anywhere else. But how do Etravellers discover experiences beyond the headline attractions? In this episode, Scott Wegener speaks with Suzana Bishop of Tourism NT about guiding visitors toward meaningful, lesser-known experiences while protecting the places and communities that make the Territory special. Suzana shares how Indigenous leadership, local storytelling and carefully managed growth allow travellers to go deeper, from street art and local cafés to community-led cultural experiences. She also explains why Tripadvisor plays a crucial role in trip planning, helping travellers discover authentic experiences in a destination where time, scale and seasonality matter. #Tripadvisor #Travelchapters #TravelMarketing #TravelPodcast #NorthernTerritory #travelaustralia #AustraliaTravel #TravelNT

In this episode of Travel Chapters with Tripadvisor, we chat to writer and storyteller Ash Jurberg, who has visited 110 countries and built a career on capturing the human side of travel. Ash shares how he finds “the story within the story” on his adventures, capturing sensory details and spontaneous encounters to remind us that the best travel writing is rooted in empathy and authenticity. He explains why Tripadvisor forums are more valuable for trip research than AI, and what getting lost while drunk in Mongolia can teach you about human connection and immersive experiences. #Tripadvisor #Travelchapters #TravelMarketing #TravelWriting #TravelStorytelling #GlobalTravel

How do you reposition a nation from a stopover to a destination that travellers genuinely connect with? In this episode, our host Scott Wegener, Head of Asia Pacific at Tripadvisor, sits down with Kenneth Lim, CMO at Singapore Tourism Board. Kenneth leads the charge in shaping Singapore’s destination narrative, deepening customer insights and investing in marketing innovation to keep Singapore top of mind. Kenneth discusses what it takes to move beyond visitor growth and build quality tourism by attracting travellers who engage with Singapore’s culture, experiences and identity.  The conversation also explores the growing importance of: Events tourism as a driver of inbound travel Experiential travel and the rise of curated, story-driven experiences Cultural and social sustainability, preserving Singapore’s multicultural roots while avoiding overtourism Listen in to discover how destination marketing is being reimagined and what it means for the future of global travel.

What drives our love for travel—and how are those motivations changing in real time? Hosted by Scott Wegener from Tripadvisor, Travel Chapters is a podcast that explores the decisions, data, and human stories shaping the future of travel. Each episode features conversations with leaders and innovators across tourism and hospitality, unpacking evolving traveler behavior, emerging trends, and the strategies helping destinations grow. Grounded in Tripadvisor’s global insights and brought to life through honest, hopeful conversations, Travel Chapters goes beyond the numbers to uncover the emotional moments—resilience, creativity, and connection—that make travel meaningful. If you’re curious about where travel is heading and the stories behind the world’s most impactful experiences, you’re in the right place.