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We frequently discuss CEOs in the travel industry, but what is their world really like? And what makes a successful CEO in the travel industry? Erik Blachford discusses that and more in this episde of the Skift Travel Podcast.

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Erik Blachford is as well-versed as anyone to discuss the keys to being a successful CEO, especially in the travel industry. He has run several companies, including Expedia, TerraPass, and Butterfield & Robinson.

Blachford touched on the life of a CEO and more in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast with Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko.

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Responsibility in Travel Leadership: Erik Blachford emphasized that being a CEO of a travel company involves taking responsibility for significant moments in people's lives, whether it's leisure or business travel. Ensuring that everything runs smoothly is crucial since travel experience