{"podcast":{"title":"TIQUE Talks: The Business Podcast for Travel Advisors","slug":"tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563","podcast_index_feed_id":5943563,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/tique-talks-the-business/","website_url":"https://tique-talks-the-business.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4850e51e-b867-4196-819f-014d04a9e18f/1814e5-2158-e20c-1040-561cbf4351a.jpg","author":"Robin Bradley and Jennifer Jacob","episode_count":229,"summary":"Welcome to TIQUE Talks Podcast - a live-workshop style travel business podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips that are helping hundreds of travel advisors redefine success, grow their bottom line, and find balance in their business. Join us, Florida-based business partners Robin Bradley and Jennifer Jacob, for value-packed, hilarious conversations and impactful interviews with other industry leaders. With every episode, our mission is to empower you with information, expand what you think is possible for your travel business, and hopefully make you laugh along the way! We are honest, open, and above all, human. We are committed to learning right alongside of you so that we can all find more balance, joy, and peace while pursuing those big, scary business goals. Whether you are brand new to the industry, have a side-hustle, or you are growing a travel booking empire, this is the show for you. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T18:18:28.633500+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563"},"episode":{"title":"220. How The Right Hotel Can Scientifically Create Happiness with Sara Bacon","slug":"220-how-the-right-hotel-can-scientifically-create-happiness-with-sara-bacon","published_at":"2026-05-26T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563/220-how-the-right-hotel-can-scientifically-create-happiness-with-sara-bacon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563","url":"https://tique-talks-the-business.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cca00473-cfe0-4812-93ad-0a60f6dc86a3.mp3","summary":"Thanks to Our Tique Talks Sponsors: Cozy Earth - Use code COZYTIQUE at checkout Flytographer - Earn commission on professional vacation photography Travel Collection - Connect and learn more about TC’s DMCs From lighting and ambiance to design and sensory experience, the psychology of a space may matter more than most advisors realize. In this episode, Jennifer talks with Sara Bacon, founder of Opulist, a US-based searchable platform curating aesthetically compelling hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars based on vibe and design rather than traditional travel metrics. Sara shares her background in psychology and how her research into neuroaesthetics supports the idea that beauty signals safety, abundance, and comfort, ultimately shaping nervous-system regulation and overall guest satisfaction. You’ll learn how travel advisors can improve client experiences by psychologically matchmaking hotels to client personalities, elevating even the most functional trips through intentional venue selection, and using Opulist’s vetted visuals and map features to build more emotionally resonant itineraries. Sara also touches on branding, consumer behavior, romanticizing everyday experiences, and why modern travelers are ultimately buying a feeling, not just a destination. About Sara Bacon: Sara is the founder of Opulist, a design-forward media and discovery platform spotlighting the most beautifully designed places to stay, eat, and drink. She leads Opulist’s vision at the intersection of hospitality, travel, and design - building a trusted brand that celebrates beauty not just as a luxury, but as a vital part of how we experience the world. Sara calls Newport Beach, CA home, but will travel anywhere a stunning location beckons her to. 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