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Note to listeners: We're currently on hiatus until Spring 2025, but we're replaying some of our favorite episodes each week until we return. And this week, we are releasing a new sponsored episode featuring our partners at Riverside Luxury Cruises.
In this episode of Humans of Travel — sponsored by Riverside Luxury Cruises — Ken Shapiro, vice president and editorial director, sits down with Jen Halboth, CEO of Riverside Luxury Cruises, for an honest conversation about her career journey and the evolving world of river cruising.
With her signature energy and passion, Halboth reflects on her dynamic transition from professional sports to the travel industry (yes, she really does have a championship ring), her nearly two-decade tenure at Avalon Waterways and what ultimately led her to take the helm at Riverside. She shares personal insights on leadership, facing new challenges, industry trends and the many lessons she’s learned along the way.
Halboth also delves into the rapid growth of river cruising, what sets Riverside Luxury Cruises apart from the crowd and upcoming developments in store for the company. She offers valuable advice for travel advisors looking to grow their business, along with personal anecdotes about her favorite moments on the rivers.
This episode is sponsored by Riverside Luxury Cruises.
Credit: 2025 TravelAge WestResources Mentioned in This Episode
Riverside Luxury Cruises
About Your Host
Emma Weissmann is the Executive Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.
TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.
About the Show
TravelAge West’s award-winning podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.
