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Expedia Group Launches Season 5 of “Powering Travel” Podcast Featuring Prominent Voices in Travel, Hospitality, and Culture

original Powering Travel host Elisabeth Goodridge interviews The White Lotus star Tayme Thapthimthong

Powering Travel host Elisabeth Goodridge interviews The White Lotus star Tayme Thapthimthong

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expedia Group is turning up the volume on travel inspiration with the launch of Season 5 of its hit podcast, Powering Travel, debuting Tuesday, September 9. This season brings together a vibrant mix of celebrity guests, cultural tastemakers, and industry leaders to explore how travel shapes our lives—and our screens.

Hosted by award-winning travel editor Elisabeth Goodridge, Powering Travel goes beyond the itinerary to uncover the stories behind the journeys. From the beaches of Thailand to the freeways of Los Angeles, this season is packed with cinematic moments, personal rituals, and bold ideas that redefine what it means to explore.

Season 5 Highlights Include:

  • Tayme Thapthimthong (“The White Lotus”) shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming in Thailand and how the show is inspiring real-world travel. “First thing I do when I check in? Board shorts, Hawaiian shirt, and I go looking for a coconut.”
  • Arthur Brooks (Happiness Expert, Author, Speaker) on the science of joy and why travel is essential to well-being.
  • Jaime Camil (Actor, Entrepreneur) on cultural connection and the power of travel to build empathy.
  • Phil Keoghan (“The Amazing Race”) on resilience, adventure, and what global competition teaches us about humanity.
  • Chef Julian Hagood (Hospitality Entrepreneur) on food as a passport to culture and community.
  • Ariane Gorin (CEO, Expedia Group) on the future of travel and how Expedia is powering it.

Each weekly episode delivers unfiltered conversations, cultural insights, and personal stories that make you want to pack a bag and go.

Powering Travel is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and Castbox.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group, Inc. brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, Expedia Group™ helps people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections.

Expedia Group’s three flagship consumer brands are Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and Vrbo®. Its B2B arm, Private Label Solutions, delivers industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group Advertising helps partners extend their reach and connect with travelers across its travel sites and a broad range of offsite channels through its travel media network.

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