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‘Traveling With Denella’ Returns for Season Nine, Adding a Podcast

Mar 15, 2026
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‘Traveling With Denella’ Returns for Season Nine, Adding a Podcast
The new season will cover cruise experiences, featuring ports, ships and communities.
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The syndicated travel television series “Traveling With Denella”  has launched its ninth season under the theme "Stories Worth the Journey," with host Denella Ri'chard continuing her focus on destination storytelling and cultural coverage.

The series airs weekly across 50 U.S. markets, reaching more than 17 million television households through broadcast affiliates including ABC, CBS, NBC, The CW and Cox Communications' YurView. It also airs on the American Forces Network, distributing content to U.S. service members and their families in 168 countries via satellite.

Season nine includes coverage of cruise experiences, featuring ports and ships alongside segments on historic cities and emerging destinations. The season's editorial focus centers on the communities, traditions and personal stories connected to each location.

RELATED: Denella Ri'chard on Authenticity, the Importance of Hiring Diverse Talent and Launching a Travel Show While in Lockdown 

"Travel is about more than just the places we visit," Ri'chard said. "It's about the stories we uncover along the way and the memories we create with others. This season celebrates the people, cultures and cruise experiences that truly make a journey unforgettable. I hope audiences discover something new and feel a connection to these places."

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Alongside the television series, the Traveling With Denella brand will expand with the launch of a new podcast, “Traveling With Denella & Friends.” The podcast will feature conversations with cruise executives, destination leaders, tourism professionals and industry figures covering trends, career perspectives and developments across the travel sector.

Full episodes of the series are currently available on YouTube, with additional content on Instagram.

Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Soar Entertainment & Media. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.

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