This week I welcome Mary Hanna, owner of Simply Mary’ed Travel, to the podcast first to discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry. We dive into Labor Day travel trends, Boeing's woes, and more.  Later, Hanna shares insights into the most popular and most difficult specialized travel niches out there. Additionally, Hanna offers advice to travel advisors on mastering a specific niche to grow their business.  The discussion on Specialized Travel Niches begins at the 13-minute mark.  Today’s episode sponsor: Allianz Global Assistance Looking for a travel insurance partner with a long, proven record? Or an innovator that helps you stay ahead of clients’ changing needs? With Allianz Partners, you don’t have to choose! Bring the right mix of strengths together to stand apart from the competition with a proven record of supporting travelers 24/7 across the globe—plus a trailblazing approach that complements a traditional, customer-first ethos. Discover the Allianz Advantage at AllianzAdvantage.com. Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on social media @TravelPulse.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.