The Insider Travel Report Podcast

Alex Pinelo, chief sales officer for Azamara Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the Azamara Forward $80 million investment, trade tools expansion, mew deployment including the 2029 World Cruise, and Azamara's Travel Advisor Celebration with exclusive incentives. For more information, visit https://connect.azamara.com/home.

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Ken Muskat, president of Scenic Group U.S. & LATAM, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the growth of this two-brand river, ocean and expedition luxury cruise line. With growth in the luxury Scenic Cruises brand on the rivers and oceans of world matched by sister premium and luxury Emerald Cruises, Scenic Group offers you a multitude of products and experiences to sell to your high-end clients. For more information, visit https://scenic.cruises or https://emerald.cruises.

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Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, president and CEO of Collette, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the company's growth in guided travel, particularly small group explorations. The company will introduced 20 new itineraries in 2027, incdluding programs in Vietnam, Tuscany, Morocco and Colombia. Leibl-Cote also discusses growing demand for Africa and solo travel, Collette's cancellation waiver, when round-trip airport chauffeur service is available, and how the company responds to global emergencies affecting travelers. For more information, visit www.gocollette.com. 

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Paul Grigsby, vice president of itinerary planning and deployment for Holland America Line, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the cruise line's 28-day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage, which retraces much of Pan Am's historic Caribbean flying boat routes. Grigsby explains how the itinerary was developed, including stops in 13 of the 16 countries on the original route. He also discusses commemorative menus and the possibility of future Pan Am-inspired cruises in the Pacific. For more information, visit www.hollandamerica.com. 

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Zane Kerby, president and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about ASTA’s newest combined event, The Summit, held earlier this month for ASTA Premium and Corporate members in Denver. Kerby also gives us an update on the major topics addressed at the event, including ASTA’s Verified Travel Advisor program, the impact of the new Maryland travel agency registration law, ASTA’s dispute with American Express and much more. For more information, visit www.asta.org. 

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Joy Jibrilu, CEO of Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM North America at Baha Mar about all the new and renovated resorts, improved infrastructure, activities and more at the destination. Jibrilu, whom we interviewed last year at ILTM North America, gives us the secrets of booking a great vacation for your clients in Nassau-Paradise Island. For more information, visit www.nassauparadiseisland.com. 

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Saurabh Mishra, senior vice president and general manager of The Cove at Atlantis, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at ILTM North America last month about this luxury boutique resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Mishra, who also oversees The Reef, fills us in the comprehensive renovations taking place to the rooms, restaurants, pools and public areas to this property, which remains open as one of several hotels that are part of the giant Atlantis resort complex in the Bahamas. For more information, visit www.atlantisbahamas.com. 

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Netto Moreira, regional director, Accor Luxury Cluster, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the newest hotel in Rio de Janeiro, the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema. Moreira, who serves as general manager of the new property, also oversees the famed Fairmont Copacabana as well as Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro-MGallery. Collection. For the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro, he’s pulled out all the stop to feature a new wave Sofitel on the beach in Ipanema. For more information, visit https://sofitel.accor.com/en/hotels/8941.html.

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Melissa Wu, founder of Woodlyn Travel (a First in Service Travel affiliate), talks with James Shillinglaw about how she was recognized as the most admired travel advisor in the Virtuoso network during Virtual Travel Week last August. Wu details how she started her full-service luxury agency, what it specializes in, and how she is always available for the greater community of Virtuoso travel advisors. For more information, visit www.woodlyntravel.com or www.virtuoso.com. 

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Todd Elliott of Cruise Vacation Outlet, Denise Gosnell, CEO and founder of Data Driven Intuition, and Dennis Kddi of Sonora talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how Signature Travel Network's new Storybook platform combines AI, customer data and visual presentations to help travel advisors personalize recommendations and sell more effectively. They discuss how the technology was developed around advisors' needs, how it learns from customer interactions, protects client information and allows advisors to spend more time building relationships instead of searching for information. For more information, visit www.signaturetravelnetwork.com.

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Karen Yates, executive vice president of information technologies for Signature Travel Network, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how Signature is using AI and customer data to help its member travel advisors deliver more personalized recommendations while maintaining their relationships with clients. She calls it delivering "personalization and empathy at scale." For more information, visit www.signaturetravelnetwork.com.

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Chris Dane, president and managing partner of Hickory Travel Partners, the business travel consortium owned by Inteletravel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about how storing air fares aren’t leading to less demand. Dane, a recognized expert in airlines given his long tenure at American Airlines, tells us not about his own group, but what he sees in the airline market today and what's happening to both business and leisure fares. For more information on Hickory Travel Partners, visit www.hickoryglobalpartners.com.

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Alex Sharpe, CEO of Signature Travel Network, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about why there is such a growing investment in travel, by cruise lines expanding into private destinations and hotels entering new markets. He also discusses Storybook, a new AI-powered tool designed to help Signature travel advisors match clients with cruise products, use shared booking data to improve recommendations, and become productive more quickly while maintaining personal relationships with customers. For more information, visit www.signaturetravelnetwork.com.

All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

Graeme Davis, president of Baha Mar, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about what’s new and emerging at his mega-resort in Nassau in the Bahamas. That includes a new lounge, from Horse to Water, and a new outdoor BBQ restaurant created by culinary guru Marcus Samuelsson. Davis also talks about how his property has now successfully hosted four ILTM North America conferences with more to come. For more information, visit www.bahamar.com. 

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Simon Mayle, event director for ILTM North America, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about this year's conference at Baha Mar in the Bahamas. The four-day invitational event, which is smaller than the iconic ILTM Cannes, connected high-end global travel brands, destination specialists, and cruise lines with influential North American luxury travel advisors. Mayle tells us what was different about this year's ILTM North America—which was bigger and more encompassing than ever—and what we can expect next year. For more information, visit www.iltm.com/northamerica.

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Julie Vieyto, Iberostar's director of global luxury and liifestyle sales for JOIA by Iberostar, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the December 2026 reopening of Montego Bay’s renovated JOIA Rose Hall. Vieyto explores Iberostar’s redefined luxury vision and highlights the brand’s strategic portfolio segmentation, personalized service, and commitment to local community and marine conservation. Get more details at www.iberostaragents.com/us. 

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Karryn Christopher, president of Signature Travel Network, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how the agency cooperative is helping members manage growing demand by sharing knowledge, resources and successful business practices across the network. Christopher also discusses member-driven decisions on technology, marketing, training and preferred partnerships as Signature celebrates its 70th anniversary. For more information, visit www.signaturetravelnetwork.com.

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Jamie Ame and J.J. Eubanks, owners of Magical Vacation Planner (MVP), talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about building their agency from a one-person operation into a company with more than 2,000 advisors. They discuss why they recently joined Travelsavers, how they train and mentor advisors, balancing a family business, and the culture that drives the company. They also describe the Heart of MVP charitable foundation, which supports families, teachers and communities, and explain why changing lives is at the center of both their business and philanthropic work. For more information, visit www.magicalvacationplanner.com and www.travelsavers.com. 

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Tim Sawhook, co-owner and chief operating officer of Exclusive Travel Partners, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about why his agency joined NEST, how the consortium's business analysts and technology tools help support the agency’s growth, and what it takes to build a culture-focused agency with 42 advisors. Sawhook also discusses earning NEST Elite status, trends in luxury and family travel, and why advisors should fully use the resources available through their consortium. For more information, visit www.exclusivetravelpartners.com and www.jointhenest.com.

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Katy Rockett, regional director of north America for Explore Worldwide, talks with James Shllinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her Toronto-based company’s new adventure tours for 2027, exploring exotic locations in Asia and beyond. Rockett also details Explore Worldwide’s new premium adventures and Upgraded departures, as well as a new campaign “Made for Humans” spotlighting the people behind the company’s trips. For more information, visit www.exploreworldwide.com. 

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Wayne Spector, senior vice president of sales and service for Travelsavers and NEST, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how the twin networks support both brick-and-mortar agencies and independent home-based advisors through dedicated business analysts who work closely with each agency. Spector also discusses the ability for agencies to move between the two groups as their businesses change and the networks’ focus on selecting agencies based on quality rather than quantity. For more information, visit www.travelsavers.com and www.jointhenest.com.

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Nicole Mazza, chief marketing officer for Travelsavers and NEST, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how the networks are helping travel advisors use marketing technology and AI to save time while maintaining their personal relationships with clients. Mazza also discusses a new marketing hub that brings campaigns and analytics together, improved consumer searches designed to generate more qualified leads, growth in luxury travel and how advisors can use AI behind the scenes to make their businesses more efficient. For more information, visit www.travelsavers.com and www.jointhenest.com. 

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Alisteer Nelson, director of sales for Secrets Saint Lucia Resort & Spa, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the adults-only all-inclusive resort’s recent opening and four-diamond certification. Nelson also discusses its 355 suites, nine restaurants, seven bars, Preferred Club options, spa treatments, activities and excursions. For more information, visit www.hyattinclusivecollection.com.

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Below Saint Lucia, an underwater sculpture park designed to combine the island’s history and culture with marine conservation and new opportunities for local communities, was the topic of a discussion led by Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report with Donalyn Vittet, permanent secretary in Saint Lucia’s ministry of tourism, commerce, investment, creative industries, culture and heritage; Timothy Ferdinand, senior tourism officer and project officer; and Darnica Jn. Charles, project liaison officer for tourism. Also discussed are the park’s 34 installations, plans for snorkeling and conservation areas, a virtual reality experience and how local dive operators and other businesses will benefit from the project. For more information, visit www.belowsaintlucia.org. 

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Kathryn Mazza-Burney, chief sales officer of Travelsavers and the Affluent Traveler Collection, and president of NEST, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about why travel advisors remain relevant as they adopt AI to improve efficiency while preserving the human element of their businesses. Mazza-Burney also discusses the organizations’ focus on quality agencies, preferred supplier engagement, and the services her groups offer designed to improve agency productivity and profitability. For more information, visit www.travelsavers.com, www.theaffluenttraveler.com and www.jointhenest.com.

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Ernest Hilaire, deputy prime minister and minister for tourism, investment, creative industries, culture and information for Saint Lucia, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the destination’s focus on visitor experience rather than volume as it adds airlift, hotel rooms and new tourism products. Hilaire also discusses the new underwater sculpture park, new resorts, sustainability, growth from the U.S. and Latin America and efforts to avoid overtourism. For more information, visit www.stlucia.org. 

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Louis Lewis, CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the destination’s new underwater sculpture park, which combines history, culture, marine conservation and visitor experiences. Lewis also discusses expanded airlift, efforts to grow source markets while avoiding overdevelopment and year-round fam trips for travel advisors. For more information, visit www.stlucia.org. 

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Andre Pettersen, chief product and hotel officer for Hurtigruten, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about what distinguishes the company’s Original Coastal Express and Signature voyages, including ships designed for Norway’s coastline, longer port stays and year-round sailings. Pettersen also discusses locally sourced food and beverages, accommodations, new Signature itineraries, Norwegian culture, sustainability programs and the role of the crew in connecting guests with the destination. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. 

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Philip Rose, deputy director of tourism for Jamaica, talks with Jennifer Jones of Insider Travel Report about the destination’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa, with full hotel capacity expected by the second quarter of next year. Rose also discusses plans for 15,000 to 20,000 new hotel rooms over the next five to 10 years and the importance of travel advisors. For more information, visit www.visitjamaica.com. 

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Iain Powell, chief commercial officer for Hurtigruten, the Norwegian coastal cruise company, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report during a special VIP sailing on MS Trollfjord for travel advisors, past guests and media to showcase the line and its products. Powell details Hurtigruten's financial numbers, current cruises and what the future holds for Hurtigruten with new itineraries and new routes and ports. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. 

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What if the travel industry stopped measuring success simply by how many people go somewhere and started asking a harder question: What happened because they went? Jeremy Brady, director of sales, U.S.A. and Latin America for G Adventures, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about moving beyond purpose to proving impact. Brady explores community tourism, “communityship” as community in action, and Project 300’s goal to uplift 300 communities through tourism by 2030. In collaboration with National Geographic, G Adventures is expanding its luxury offerings, bringing a new segment of travelers into the fold of community tourism. Learn more at www.gadventures.com. 

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Kelly Smolen, vice president of events at AREA15, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her Las Vegas immersive entertainment campus and its continuing expansion, including more than 25 attractions across two zones and new experiences such as the Museum of Ice Cream, Universal Horror Unleashed and the iDropper thrill ride. Smolin also discusses concerts, multi-attraction passes and plans to expand AREA15 across additional zones in the coming years. For more information, visit www.area15.com. 

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Jay Solanki, general manager of the Sheraton Tribeca New York, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his brand new hotel, which completed a multimillion-dollar renovation in August. The 369-room hotel is the first and only Sheraton in New York City to complete the brand’s next-generation design. The renovation included all rooms, an innovative lobby, food and beverage facilities, meeting space and the Sheraton Club Lounge. For more information, visit www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nyctr-sheraton-tribeca-new-york-hotel/overview. 

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Michelle Wyman, office manager for Dig This Las Vegas, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her attraction where guests operate excavators, bulldozers, skid steers and other heavy equipment in a controlled setting. Wyman also discusses experiences for different age groups, corporate events and birthday parties, the Aggression Session car-crushing program, safety procedures and group options for up to 150 people. For more information, visit www.digthisvegas.com. 

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Anthony Mahler, minister of tourism, youth, sports & diaspora relations for Belize, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the tremendous growth his country has seen in tourism, based on more airlift and its multitude of natural and cultural resources. Mahler emphasizes that such growth is happening in a sustainable way that goes beyond Belize’s great barrier reef and white sandy beaches. The country now focuses on its cultural, historical and archeological attractions. For more information, visit www.travelbelize.org. 

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Carol Meyer, director of sales for Alexis Park Resort, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the off-Strip, non-gaming Las Vegas property, including its 496 guestrooms, extended-stay accommodations and 50,000 square feet of meeting space. Meyer also discusses groups, weddings, events, 10 percent travel advisor commission and the resort’s Guestbook Rewards program. For more information, visit www.alexispark.com. 

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Nasim Ghannadian, vice president-sales and marketing-North America at VIVA Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about what makes VIVA different. VIVA Cruises brings modern, truly all-inclusive river cruising to Europe's top rivers, with a truly international onboard experience and transparent pricing. The new VIVA Boutique brand adds a more upscale, intimate option, and VIVA Unique launches on Italy's Po River in 2027. For more information, visit www.viva-cruises.com/en-us. And to become a VIVA Cruises travel advisor, click on https://bit.ly/4h7yBIW.

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Eileen O’Farrell, director of hotel operations for Green Valley Ranch, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the off-strip Las Vegas resort’s appeal to travelers seeking a quieter stay with easy access to the city. O’Farrell also discusses the property’s renovated guestrooms and suites, dining, spa and fitness facilities, pool and outdoor spaces, convention facilities and how travel advisors can position the resort for repeat Las Vegas visitors looking for a different experience. For more information, visit www.greenvalleyranch.com. 

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Katie Demuth, tourism sales manager for Visit Reno Tahoe, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the destination’s record tourism year, airport expansion, new nonstop service, hotels, attractions and events in Reno and Lake Tahoe. Demuth also discusses new developments, including a soccer stadium and arena, museums, year-round outdoor activities and travel advisor training resources. For more information, visit www.visitrenotahoe.com. 

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Taimur Mansour, media and campaign manager for the Israel Ministry of Tourism, talks with Mark Orwoll of Insider Travel Report about the gradual return of international tourism to Israel, outreach to North American travelers and the ministry’s efforts to rebuild visitor confidence. Mansour also discusses plans to focus on core audiences, including Jewish and Christian travelers, and his upcoming move to Toronto to lead the Israel Government Tourism Office in Canada. For more information, visit www.goisrael.com.

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Brandon Reed of Bliss Wedding Chapel talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about why Las Vegas remains a popular wedding destination and how the chapel packages ceremonies with transportation, flowers, photography, videography and an officiant. Reed also discusses how Bliss positions itself through pricing, convenience, its six-year-old Strip chapel and a staff with decades of wedding experience. For more information, visit www.blisschapel.com. 

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Michael Stein, director of B2B global sales for El Al, talks with Mark Orwoll of Insider Travel Report about the airline’s relationship with U.S. travel advisors and its new Florida-based support center dedicated to the trade. Stein also discusses efforts to rebuild tourism and corporate travel to Israel, changes to El Al’s corporate program and new destinations in Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.elal.com. 

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John Bentham, producer with Ivory Starr Productions, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the return of "Tony and Tina’s Wedding" at the Rio in Las Vegas. Bentham discusses Ivory Starr’s other food-focused productions, including drag and punk rock brunches, group opportunities, travel advisor commissions and efforts to offer dinner-and-show value. For more information, visit www.riolasvegas.com/shows/tony-n-tinas-wedding. 

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Kit Yoshimura, senior leisure sales manager for Treasure Island Las Vegas, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how the 34-year-old resort has evolved while retaining its pirate theme, including pirate ship weddings, gaming, an arcade for those who do not gamble, the pool area and group space. Yoshimura also discusses renovated guestrooms, a new Mexican restaurant and bar, the return of the tram when Hard Rock Hotel reopens, and how Treasure Island positions itself as a value-oriented leisure property in a central Las Vegas Strip location. For more information, visit www.treasureisland.com. 

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Jason Gardner, director of sales and marketing for North America for Isrotel, talks with Mark Orwoll of Insider Travel Report about the company’s 26 hotels across Israel, including the new Gymnasia Hotel in Tel Aviv, the Royal Beach Tel Aviv and the Orient Jerusalem. Gardner also discusses upcoming hotel openings, the range of Isrotel properties, efforts to rebuild North American tourism to Israel and the company’s focus on travel advisor relationships. For more information, visit www.isrotel.com. 

Editor’s Note: This video was shot shortly before the Iran war began and we have waited until now to showcase tourism in Israel.

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Al Santos, director of leisure sales for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and Eloy Enriquez, leisure sales manager, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how their hotel differentiates itself through Virgin’s brand culture and a focus on value. Santos and Enriquez discuss free parking, included Internet, lower-cost dining options, entertainment venues and other ways the property aims to give guests more for their money while maintaining the Virgin experience. For more information, visit www.virginhotelslv.com. 

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Esther Cases and Ariana Uribe of Machine Guns Vegas talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the Las Vegas shooting range experience for visitors age 18 and older, including one-on-one instructors, beginner and advanced firearms packages and an outdoor range. Cases and Uribe also discuss themed packages based on military, gaming and movie experiences, including John Wick, and how travel advisors can book clients. For more information, visit www.machinegunsvegas.com. 

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John Diorio, vice president and managing director-North America for Celestyal Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his cruise line’s expansion of itineraries into the Western Mediterranean, making it a specialist for the entire region. Celestyal now offers year-round sailings of the entire Med, including Greece & Greek islands, Turkey, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Gibraltar, Italy, Montenegro, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. For more information, visit www.celestyalcompass.com or www.celestyal.com 

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Danielle Bayless and Morgan Snyder of FlyOver Las Vegas talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the immersive flying theater attraction on the Las Vegas Strip, where guests experience destinations lik3 Iceland, Chicago, the American West and the Canadian Rockies without leaving the city. Bayless and Snyder also discuss the 30-minute experiences, multi-ride options, the attraction’s appeal to a wide range of ages, and accommodations for guests concerned about motion sickness. For more information, visit www.flyoverlasvegas.com.

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Angela Corvello, national sales director of celebrations for Museum of Ice Cream, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the new Las Vegas location, unlimited ice cream, interactive experiences, dietary accommodations and activities for guests of all ages. Cavallo also discusses the 30-foot ice cream buffet, group and celebration options for up to 900 guests, other Museum of Ice Cream locations and plans for new ones in  Orlando and Los Angeles in 2027.  For more information, visit www.museumoficecream.com.

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