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Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
James Tattersall, director of sales and marketing for Lake Nona Wave Hotel in Orlando, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about this unique property located nearer to Orlando International Airport in a modern community that many don’t know. The Wave Hotel comes complete with two top restaurants, Bacan and Nami, and The Haven restaurant and bar, as well as spacious rooms loaded with top technology. For more information, visit www.lakenonawavehotel.com.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Linken D'Souza, global head and vice president-food & beverage for Royal Caribbean International, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report aboard the newly christened Icon of the Seas about what’s to eat and drink aboard the ship. D’Souza describes the wide range of cuisine, from the upscale Empire Supper Club to the new Aqua Marketplace to the three story, and our personal favorite—the chicken and waffles concoction at Basecamp. For more information, visit www.cruisingpower.com or www.royalcaribbean.com.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Barbara Drahl, senior vice president-marketing and commercial strategy for Brightline, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how the rail service has now successfully grown to encompass service from Miami to Orlando with a high-speed luxury train that makes it easier to connect between some of the major resort cities in Florida. What’s next for Brightline? Maybe service between Las Vegas to Southern California maybe as early as 2028 if all goes right. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com.
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Jay Schneider, chief product innovation officer for Royal Caribbean International, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report aboard the brand new Icon of the Seas, the eagerly awaited family focused cruise ship. Schneider, who has been working to build the vessel from the beginning, details the main features that make Icon such a very different ship, including the eight neighborhoods, unique accommodations, 40 different food and beverage outlets, and myriad entertainment options for all ages. For more information, visit www.cruisingpower.com or www.royalcaribbean.com.
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Lauren Beebe, founder & CEO of Like a Local Tours, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her food walking tours of New York City. In this case, Beebe details (and we experience) a food tour of Brooklyn Heights, the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO—and yes it includes history, architecture, spectacular sites and great pizza! For more information on Like a Local Tours, visit www.likealocaltours.com.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Donnie Lee, general manager for The Gant in Aspen, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his famed luxury condominium property is marking 50 years in business. Lee details how The Gant is so thoroughly integrated into Aspen life as a year-round resort serving skiers, hikers and those interested in outdoor life. For more information, visit www.thegantaspen.com.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Samantha Robichaud, owner of Fabulous Adventures Travel Company, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her experience selling Virgin Voyages, emphasizing the uniqueness of Virgin's cruises, the adult-only atmosphere, and the inclusive offerings, which increase the value of the product. Interviewed onboard Scarlet Lady, Robichaud shares her success in selling Virgin to groups and highlights the commission opportunities. For more information, visit www.FirstMates.com or www.VirginVoyages.com.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Vicki Freed, senior vice president-sales, trade support and service for Royal Caribbean, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report aboard the brand new Icon of the Seas, which was named last week by soccer superstar Lionel in Messi in Miami. Freed details the major features of this extraordinary ship and you can sell them to your clients. The upshot: This is not just the largest ship in the world, but one designed for families with great dining, entertainment and tons of activities for all ages. For more information, visit www.cruisingpower.com or www.royalcaribbean.com.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Elisabetta Neri, co-founder and owner of NEBE Promotion Communication, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about a CORE Roma Experience, a new trade show, scheduled Nov. 27-29, to showcase the luxury hotels and experiences of Rome and the surrounding region. The show is designed so luxury travel advisors and tour operators can truly understand all the upscale travel options of the Italian capital city. For more information, email info@coreroma.com or visit www.coreroma.com.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Kalia Konstantinidou, vice president of Empiria Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about her collection of luxury hotels, resorts and villas in Santorini and Paros offering guests the essential Greek experience. For more information, visit https://empiriagroup.gr.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Carrie Wallace, president and founder of FamGuru, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her new app that helps make your fam trips more productive. FamGuru works with top suppliers and destinations and top travel advisors to turn these trips into sales for your agency. For more information, visit https://famguru.app.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
John Diorio, vice president of North American sales for Virgin Voyages, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the modifications made to cabins, public spaces, entertainment and dining experiences on Scarlet Lady and Virgin's two other ships based on guest feedback. Diorio also covers new itineraries and promotions for travel advisors during Wave Season. For more information, visit www.FirstMates.com and www.VirginVoyages.com.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Juan Carlos Cardona, general manager of Banyan Tree Mayakoba, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his luxury beach resort on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. Part of the famed Mayakoba resort complex, the Banyan Tree has seen a major renovation more and is famed for its Thai restaurant and other great amenities. For more information, visit www.banyantree.com/mexico/mayakoba.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Nicholas Egloff, director of sales and marketing for Olivier Bertrand's collection of luxury Parisian hotels—Relais Christine, Saint James Paris, and the new Chateau des Fleurs and Hotel Norman, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his properties and what’s to come, including one more hotel in 2024 and two more in 2025. For more information, visit www.relais-christine.com, www.saint-james-paris.com, www.chateaudesfleurs.paris and www.hotelnorman.com
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Sarah Kopit, editor in chief of Skift, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the 12 megatrends that the editors of her online travel news and travel research publication, owned by Rafat Ali, have identified that will influence travel for 2024. For more information, visit https://skift.com/megatrends-2024.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Alessandro Montoni of Resort Valle dell'Erica talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his beachside Sardinian luxury resort that is the perfect spot to relax for families, couples and singles. Part of hotel group Delphina Hotels & Resorts, the property is positioned as an escape where your clients can stay after touring around Italy. For more information, visit www.hotelvalledellerica.com or www.delphinahotels.co.uk.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Heli Mende, commercial director for The Hotel Maria, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about her brand new luxury property in the heart of Helsinki. A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, The Hotel Maria is housed in a historic building but features the newest amenities and comforts. It’s already the new “place to stay” in Finland’s capital. For more information, visit www.hotelmaria.fi.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Bill McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel at the American Economic Liberties Project, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the Boston federal judge’s decision to nix JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines on competitive grounds. McGee, whose group opposed the merger, says the combination would have resulted in higher fares and less service around the country, meaning your clients would have fewer affordable options when they want to fly. McGee spoke before JetBlue and Spirit appealed the judge’s ruling. For more information on American Economic Liberties Project, visit www.economiclliberties.us.
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Jamari Douglas, vice president of marketing, PR and communications for Bermuda Tourism Authority, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about how his island nation is working to grow its already extensive luxury hotel products and experiences. Douglas details why Bermuda is still considered one of most accessible luxury destinations for U.S. travelers. For more information, visit www.gotobermuda.com
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Sara Maestrelli, owner and visionary behind the brand new Violino d'Oro, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report during last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show. Maestrelli, whose family-owned Collezione Em has a number of luxury boutique hotels, describes how her latest project in Venice came together and opened late last year. For more information, visit https://violinodoro.com or https://collezioneem.com.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Evan Altman, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Auberge Hotels & Resorts, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about how his boutique collection of hotels is growing in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and now Europe. For more information, visit www.aubergeresorts.com.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Parveen Chander Kumar, executive vice president-sales & marketing for Indian Hotels Company Ltd., talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his luxury Taj brand. Kumar details how Taj is growing and what’s new at existing properties in India and beyond. For more information, visit www.ihcltata.com or www.tajhotels.com
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Markos Chaidemenos, managing director and owner of newly renamed Canaves Collection, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report an update on his luxury properties in Mykonos at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show. Chaidemenos talks about what’s new at his hotels and villas, which offer some of the best accommodations and views in the famed Greek Island. For more information, visit www.canaves.com.
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Kush Kapoor, director of Roseate Hotels & Resorts, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his collection of six Iuxury hotels in India, England and Scotland. Offering Indian hospitality in urban locations, Roseate is the perfect option in these destinations. For more information, visit www.roseatehotels.com.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Josef Forstmayr, managing director of Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Jamaica, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his luxury property, which has played host to the rich and famous for 70 years. Forstmayr provides an update on the resort, which continues to cater to luxury travelers with service and style. For more information, visit www.roundhill.com.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Ben Trodd, the new chief operating officer for Aman, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about how his famed luxury chain of boutique properties is expanding to cities and resort locations around the world. He also provides an update and what’s to come with Aman. For more information, visit www.aman.com.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Fulvio de Bonis, president and founder of Imago Artis Travel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his destination management company specializing in luxury Italy vacations. De Bonis tells you how his company can help your clients discover Italy in a whole new way. For more information, visit www.iatravel.com.
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Feisal Jaffer, global head or LXR Hotels & Resorts, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show, about how his Hilton Luxury Brand, which offers a locally influenced hotel experience, is now on the growth path in countries around the world. For more information, visit www.LXRHotels.com.
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Craig Erasmus, vice president-operations for Fairmont Africa & Mantis, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about Fairmon’t Africa collection of hotels and resorts and sister brand Mantis, a leading, conservation-focused hotel group with curated hotels, eco-lodges and waterways experiences located all over the world. Mantis is launching the first luxury houseboat on Lake Kivu, Rwanda giving tourists a new way to travel between the primates on one side of the lake and the gorillas on the other. For more information, visit www.fairmont.com or www.mantiscollection.com.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Anuraag Bhatnagar, CEO of The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about how his chain of properites in India offers some of the most sumptuous accommodations, dining and spas in the world. Bhatnagar details the growth of The Leela around India and explains why it’s the perfect choice for your luxury clients. For more information, visit www.theleela.com.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Anderson Hernandez, senior vice president of Contact Centers & Operations for ALG Vacation, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how his department prepares for the busy vacation season. Discover the tips and tricks that Anderson and his team use to keep travel advisors prepared for the peak vacation season. For more information, visit www.ALGVacations.com.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Dino Michael, senior vice president and global head of Hilton Luxury Brands, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about how Hilton is expanding its lifestyle and luxury brands around the world. These brands include the famed Waldorf-Astoria, Conrad and LXR. For more information, visit www.hilton.com.
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Robert-Jan Woltering, managing director of De L’Europe Amsterdam, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about how he moved back home from Mexico to his native Holland to run this landmark hotel, a luxury property that he had long wanted to manage. Woltering also details what he’s doing to revamp the hotel, working to upgrade its dining and bar outlets. For more information, visit www.deleurope.com.
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Satomi Yamamoto Sakaguchi, director-marketing for The Okura Tokyo, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about why her more than 500-room property is the perfect choice for your Tokyo-bound luxury clients. Sakaguchi describes the accommodations, the multiple dining options and other amenities that make her property a city unto itself. For more information, visit https://theokuratokyo.jp/en.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Thomas Goval, acting general manager Burgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report an update on his resort complex perched on the mountain overlooking the lake. Interviewed at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show, Goval showcases the four hotels that make up the resort, the dining and mega-spa that makes Burgenstock so special. For more information, visit www.burgenstockresort.com.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Nikheel Advani, co-founder, chief operating officer and principal for Grace Bay Resorts in the Turks & Caicos, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his boutique properties located on what is perhaps the number one beach in the world. With Grace Bay Club, Point Grace, Rock House and South Bank, Grace Bay Resorts ahs a property to suit nearly every luxury client seeking a beachside retreat. For more information, visit www.gracebayresorts.com.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Philip Koserowski, senior vice president & chief marketing officer at The Leading Hotels of the World, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about Leading Hotels’ newest members and how the group is expanding around the world. Koserowski also talks about Leading’s loyalty program and more. For more information, visit www.lhw.com.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Karine Lanctot, senior partnership manager for Samarataine, the famed French department store, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about the store’s upscale shopping program that you can book for your clients. With shopping being one of the top activities in Paris, this is how you can fulfill their wish list. For more information, email karine.lanctot@dfs.com or visit www.dfs.com.
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Alejandro Larrondo, general manager of the newly opened Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe, talks with Dawn Barclay of Insider Travel Report about the all-inclusive property's history, target market, amenities, marketing plan and plans for the future. Larrondo emphasizes the hotel's strategic location, proximity to the airport and various attractions in Cancun. For more information, click on Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe.
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Arnaud Champenois, senior vice president-global brand, marketing and communications for Belmond, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about Belmond’s blueprint for 2024 and what it expects will be a "year of transformation’ for the luxury hospitality company. For more information, visit www.belmond.com.
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Ian Di Tullio, chief commercial officer for Minor Hotels, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about the growth of Minor and its many hotel brands, especially Anantara, Tivoli and NH Collection. Owned by a serial entrepreneur Bill Heinecke, Bangkok-based Minor is now expanding rapidly in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and even the Americas. For more information, visit www.minorhotels.com.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Agapi Sbokou, co-owner and co-CEO of PHĀEA, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about her collection of luxury resorts on Crete, including PHĀEA Blue Palace and Cretan Malia Park. Discover these properties ithat have everything your clients want in a Greek island experience. For more information, visit www.phaea.com.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Heather Wooden, an Inteletravel travel advisor, ambassador, and mentor with Quality Time Adventures in Olive Branch, Miss., talks with Dawn Barclay of Insider Travel Report during the host agency's 2023 InteleTravelQuest conference last month about the importance of being an InteleTravel ambassador and raising the host agency’s profile in the eyes of consumers and travel professionals. Wooden also discusses the benefits of attending Inteletravel conferences. For more information, visit www.InteleTravel.com.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Eric De Neef, global chief commercial officer for Radisson Hotel Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about how how the Radisson Collection of luxury hotels is expanding around Europe, the Middle East and beyond. While Radisson is a mid-market brand here in the U.S., in Europe and elsewhere in the world it is a fast growing luxury brand. For more information, visit https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/brand/radisson-collection.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Ann Jones, an InteleTravel advisor, mentor and ambassador with TWB TravelGroup in Bowie, Md., talks with Dawn Barclay of Insider Travel Report at last month’s InteleTravelQuest 2023 about why she joined the host agency, why she has stayed with it, and how it compares to the other hosts. For more information, visit www.InteleTravel.com.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Chris Austin, chief sales officer for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about where Explora is heading after the debut of its first ship last summer. The luxury line’s second vessel is due out in May this year, followed by four more vessels that will sail to destinations around the world. The entire fleet focuses on delivering a luxury residential lifestyle experience with fine cuisine and sophisticated entertainment. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Tara Minson, executive vice president of host agency InteleTravel, speaks with Dawn Barclay of Insider Travel Report at last month’s InteleTravelQuest 2023 in Cancun, Mexico about the ideal InteleTravel travel advisor's profile, how the agency cultivates its talent, its new loyalty and recognition programs, and more. For more information, visit www.InteleTravel.com.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Roberto Protezione, general manager of Castelfalfi, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes about his completely renovated luxury resort that encompasses an entire historic town in Tuscany, Italy on 2,700 acres. It offers a full range of accommodations, restaurants, golf and other activities for all kinds of guests in a former medieval town. For more information, visit https://www.castelfalfi.com.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Warren Nocon, executive vice president of Foley Entertainment Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report Hotel Californian at last month’s ILTM Cannes about his company’s Hotel Californian, a renovated luxury resort in Santa Barbara, Calif., that offers guests amazing accommodations, dining and access to the surrounding wine region. Nocon also details some of Foley’s other properties. For more information, visit www.hotelcalifornian or www.foleyentertainmentgroup.com.
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
James Ferrara, co-founder and president of host agency InteleTravel, talks with Dawn Barclay of Insider Travel Report during InteleTravelQuest 2023 at the Moon Palace in Cancun about the agency's record-breaking growth and its decision to change consortia from Ensemble back to Travel Leaders Network. Ferrara also details InteleTravel’s newest certification programs and a new loyalty program for both travel advisors and clients. For more information, visit www.inteletravel.com.