Luxury Travel Innovators | Episode 28: The Future of Travel Storytelling with AFAR

Joseph Diaz, Co-founder of AFAR, joins Adam Deflorian on this episode of Luxury Travel Innovators to reflect on the unlikely origin story behind one of travel media’s most influential brands—and the philosophy that still drives it nearly two decades later.. Key topics include: How two spontaneous trips across South America and India inspired the launch of AFAR. Why human connection matters more than ever in an increasingly digital world. The way emerging technologies can help travelers turn inspiration into action. Brought to you by https://www.azds.com/ Follow us @azdsgroup on Instagram Produced by Brenna Darling and Chase Gohl, 2026 Opening by Melissa Kennedy and Ellery Ross-Reid, 2026