Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

Today, Chris and Mike are joined by Christie Hudson, a resident travel expert and head of global PR for Hotels.com. Christie is adept at transforming travel data into actionable insights, helping travelers maximize their experiences. With a background in PR from the University of Prince Edward Island's Atlantic Veterinary College, she is passionate about educating clients, offering tips on trending destinations and the best times to book, ensuring travelers feel informed and empowered.

[Dec 22, 2025]

00:00 - Intro

00:18 - Mike Holfeld Intro

01:15 - Today's Guest: Christie Hudson

02:04 - Dream Job

03:04 - Air Hacks

05:20 - AI Enhancements

07:25 - Smart Hotels

08:45 - The Human Touch

11:34 - Comfort Tech

14:06 - MasterClass Ad

- https://www.masterclass.com/socialengineer

15:40 - Rig Rundown

17:41 - Finding Balance

19:09 - Hotels Next Steps

21:47 - Flight Deals

25:46 - The Benefits

27:01 - Practical Matters

28:34 - My Favorite Places

29:58 - Find Christie Hudson Online

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotelsdotcom

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotelsdotcom/

30:28 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

- Chris Hadnagy

- Twitter: @humanhacker

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy