Woodlyn Travel founder Melissa Wu is a frequent guest on travel-related news programs, magazines, podcasts, and more. She enjoys sharing her experiences as a travel industry insider, entrepreneur, and mother of two enthusiastic young travelers. A sampling of her recent media appearances can be found below. For media inquiries, contact info@woodlyntravel.com.
Rise In COVID-19 Cases Force Travelers To Rethink Vacations
December 20, 2021- Melissa speaks with KCBS2 about trip cancellations and requesting travel credits.
Experts Say Hotels, Airlines Now Less Willing To Offer Refunds For Pandemic-Related Cancellations
October 28, 2021- Melissa talks with KCAL9 about current hotel policies on cancellations, and the benefits of travel insurance.
All-Inclusive Resorts Make Staying Put More Appealing
September 17, 2021- Melissa talks with The New York Times about the booming business of all-inclusive resorts.
Up Your ‘Gram Game: Ways to Boost Inquiries, Bookings and On-Property Sales
April 1, 2021- Melissa talks to Luxury Travel Advisor magazine about upping her social media game and increasing her conversion rate.
March 5, 2021- Melissa speaks with KCAL9 about pandemic travel trends and restrictions.
Condé Nast Traveler Interview with Melissa Wu
March, 2021- Melissa tells Condé Nast Traveler about creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for her clients and the time she saved a family’s vacation plans from an erupting volcano.
Travel Vouchers Set to Expire as Anniversary of COVID Shutdown Nears
Feb 26, 2021- Melissa speaks with KCAL9 about changing her family’s vacation plans and how to work with hotels and airlines to handle expiring travel vouchers.
September 25, 2020- Megan Brame of the podcast Anything But Beige interviews Melissa about satisfying your wanderlust while being stuck at home during the pandemic.
Families Weighing Pros And Cons Of Pandemic Airline Travel
September 21, 2020- Melissa talks to CBS Los Angeles about “school-cations”, special travel deals, and travel insurance.
December 9, 2019- Melissa shares with virtuoso.com her recommendations for some of the best activities and places to stay in Los Cabos, Mexico.
