Episode 124: Behind the Technology: The Hive Edition

Jun 2

"We're not just creating another database; we're truly changing the way travel advisors operate, collaborate, and store knowledge – that's the power of The Hive." – Whitney

About the Guests:

We’re flipping the script in this episode! Kate Sullivan, founder of Anthology Travel, joins Brianna (before she was on team Masters in Travel) to interview Whitney about her third business, The Hive.

Summary:

Join Whitney as she dives into the travel advisory world's persistent challenges – the complex process of finding and booking the right hotels and experiences for clients. Introducing "The Hive," a breakthrough platform geared towards travel advisors, enabling the sharing of honest insights and data collection to bolster relationships and expertise within the industry. Listen in on this discussion, including the conception of The Hive, its advantages over traditional resources like Facebook groups, and how it's set to revolutionize travel planning and collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

How travel advisors can now access a streamlined database that combines information from all pertinent consortia and representation companies in one intuitive interface
The collaborative features that allow for valuable feedback on a range of travel experiences, with the added functionality of storing personal trip notes and client reviews.
Upcoming features of The Hive platform include research tools, social feedback mechanisms, destination sprints, and general price ranges for hotels to aid in efficient travel planning.

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Whitney Shindelar

Undiscovered Sunsets was a long time in the making, even if I myself didn’t realize it. During my time at the University of Northern Iowa, I studied abroad in New Zealand. Upon graduating, I bought a one-way ticket to France, lived with a French family and studied with classmates from Turkey, China, Russia, Germany, Italy, and everywhere in between. In 2010 I began teaching English as a foreign language. This job quickly took me to China, where English teachers were in high demand and within three years, I began working in a 5-star hotel, speaking Mandarin throughout most of my day. In total, I lived abroad for 7 years.

I consider Undiscovered Sunsets to be the perfect mélange of my personal experience traveling the world and my professional experience working in the hospitality industry.

I look forward to designing your next adventure!