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Insider Travel Report assists travel advisors by discussing the changing travel landscape with a line-up of special guests VIP guests, the movers and shakers...
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Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Find Out All About Avalon on the Rivers of Europe and Beyond
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam about what her river cruise line offers guests today. Hoffee details the rivers and the destinations Avalon features with some of the most innovative and comfortable ships in Europe. For more information, visit www.avalonwaterways.com.

Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Get the Best Rates on the Top Flights with Regal Wings
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Chaz Dunwoody, director of sales at Regal Wings, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his company, which specializes om premium economy, business, and first-class airfare. Regal Wings offers net fares, commissionable published fares, and white-glove concierge service as a B2B premium travel booking service. For more information, visit www.regalwings.com.

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
How to Vive France with This New French DMC
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Francisco Betancourt, founder & CEO of Vive France, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his relatively new destination management company based in Paris. A former hotelier, Betancourt now describes himself as a French experience provider, handling hotel bookings, transfers, events, groups and tailormade experiences for clients. For more information, email francisco@vive-travel.com or visit www.vive-travel.com.

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
What Big Plans AmaWaterways Has for the World’s Rivers
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Alex Pinelo, chief sales officer for AmaWaterways, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA River Cruise Expo on the newly christened AmaSofia. Pinelo reveals the river cruise company’s big plans for new ships, new itineraries and new destinations. He also details how AmaWaterways will continue to sell through travel advisors. For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com.

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Sponsored Interview: Exploring Up & Coming Destinations with ALGV
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Melissa Backus, vice president of supplier engagement at ALG Vacations, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about rising demand for culturally immersive, experiential travel, the growth of Indo-Pacific and emerging European destinations, and how ALGV equips advisors with tools, training, and support to confidently sell new markets. For more information, visit www.algvacations.com.

Monday Mar 23, 2026
How Film Tourism and New Flights Are Driving Demand for Croatia
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Leila Krešić-Jurić, director of North America for the Croatian National Tourist Office, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Internova’s Focus on Destinations event about how film tourism is driving significant visitor demand and tourism spending, alongside new nonstop United Airlines service from Newark to Split and Dubrovnik. She also discusses Croatia’s strategy to attract higher-value travelers, expand itineraries beyond Dubrovnik and Split, and provide advisors with training programs to support customized travel experiences. For more information, visit www.croatia.hr and www.Internova.com.

Monday Mar 23, 2026
What Celebrity Has Planned for the Rivers of Europe
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Katina Athanasiou, senior vice president-sales & service for Celebrity Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA River Cruise Expo about Celebrity River Cruises, the premium ocean line’s new river cruise brand. Celebrity was the title sponsor of this year’s expo and used the event to showcase its plans to build 20 river ships designed to sail the Rhine and Danube. With innovative design, carrying 172 guests, and multiple restaurants , these new ships promise to be some of those most revolutionary on the rivers of Europe when the first on makes its debut in late 2027. For more information, visit www.celebritycruises.com/river.

Monday Mar 23, 2026
What’s Driving Airfare Prices and Airline Changes Today?
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Peter Vlitas, executive vice president of partner relations at Internova Travel Group, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Internova’s recent Focus on Destinations event in Manhattan about current airline performance, rising airfare trends and how global conflicts, fuel costs and capacity constraints are impacting travel. He also discusses how airlines are working more closely with travel advisors, the growing role of NDC and how AI will support advisors in booking and servicing clients. For more information, visit www.internova.com.

Thursday Mar 19, 2026
How Internova Drives Travel Advisor Sales Using Data and Targeted Marketing
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Stephen McGillivray, chief partner marketing officer at Internova Travel Group, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Internova’s Focus on Destinations event in Manhattan about how the company uses advisor-submitted customer data and advanced segmentation to deliver targeted marketing for suppliers. McGillivray explains how Internova markets directly to consumers on behalf of travel advisors, drives higher ROI through data-driven campaigns and outlines key tools including lead generation, social media automation and upcoming AI-powered solutions. For more information, visit www.internova.com.

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Why Classic Now Has Even More Luxury Hotels for You to Book
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Melissa Krueger, CEO of Classic Vacations, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her luxury wholesaler’s new agreement with Preferred Hotels & Resorts to dramatically expand luxury hotel offerings in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Classic also has added Kempinski Hotels & Resorts to its portfolio and continues to feature dedicated sales to hotels in the Hilton chain and more. Krueger also describes how Classic is celebrating major anniversaries selling Europe, Tahiti, Costa Rica and more. For more information, visit www.classicvacations.com.

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Sponsored Interview: How Victory Cruise Lines Is Boosting Support for Travel Advisors
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
In this exclusive interview, Bob Salmon, vice president of sales for Victory Cruise Lines, outlines how the enhanced Agent Resource Center, MyVictory Pro agent certification program, and brand-new TA Booking Portal are making it easier than ever for travel advisors to market, book and manage Victory voyages. For more information, visit agents.victorycruiselines.com.

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Carmen Roig, vice president of sales and trade marketing at Princess Cruises, speaks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the launch of the Sphere Class ships, Princess’ eight‑ship Alaska deployment, and how expanded Caribbean offerings and onboard innovations are helping advisors personalize vacations and close more sales. For more information, visit www.PrincessPartners.com.

Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
What’s Behind the Success of the ASTA River Cruise Expo
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Zane Kerby, president and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the fifth ASTA River Cruise Expo, held in Amsterdam last week. Kerby talks about what went into making the expo a success, with 1,600 advisors and suppliers,16 river ships, general sessions and advisor training sessions. For more information about the ASTA River Cruise Expo 2027 or to register, visit https://site.pheedloop.com/event/rce2027/home. For more information about ASTA and other ASTA events, visit www.asta.org.

Monday Mar 16, 2026
How Virginia March of Dream Vacations Won a Big Time Award
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Virginia March, owner of March Travel Group of Dream Vacations, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about receiving the Opal Award recognizing outstanding female travel advisors during Women’s History Month. She also discusses her transition from a 25-year career as a public library director into the travel industry, building a Dream Vacations franchise with her husband and mentoring advisors while supporting military families in Jacksonville, N.C. For more information, visit www.dreamvacationsfranchise.com.

Sunday Mar 15, 2026
New Delta Flights and Another 1,000 Years of History Boost Malta’s Appeal
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Michelle Buttigieg, Malta Tourism Authority representative for North America, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Delta Air Line’s new seasonal nonstop service from New York JFK to Malta starting June 7 and what that means for travel advisors and tour operators. She also discusses Malta’s growing appeal as archaeologists continue pushing the island’s history back beyond 8,000 years, meaning visitors can keep discovering even more Malta. For more information, visit www.visitmalta.com.

Thursday Mar 12, 2026
How Forbes Travel Guide’s Big Summit Celebrated Luxury Travel
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Amanda Frasier, president-standards and ratings for Forbes Travel Guide, talks with James Shillinglaw about what we missed at last month’s Forbes Summit in Monte Carlo. The Summit proved to be a combination think tank and star-rating awards celebration for top luxury suppliers, including hotels, resorts, cruise lines, spas and more. Frasier also details how Forbes decides on who gets how many stars and much more. For more information, visit www.forbestravelguide.com.

Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
How You Can Sell a Dream Yacht Charter Worldwide
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Chuck Palmer, manager-Americas for Dream Yacht Worldwide, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his charter company offering yachts around the world where you can book your clients on their own private vacation and get commission. Palmer talks about the kinds of boats Dream Yacht offers in some of the poshest marinas in exotic islands and harbors. For more information, www.dreamyachtcharter.com.

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
How You Can Use RateHawk for All Your Booking Needs
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Ron Fenska, vice president and head of North America for RateHawk, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his B2B travel booking platform designed for travel advisors and tour operators. An online booking tool that aggregates hotel, flight, transfer, and car rental inventory from hundreds of suppliers worldwide, RateHawk can give travel professionals access to a wide range of travel products all in one place. And now the company is targeting growth in North America. For more information, visit www.ratehawk.com.

Monday Mar 09, 2026
Why Natalya Leahy and Her Team Are Celebrating at Lindblad Expeditions
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Natalya Leahy, CEO of Lindblad Expeditions, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her first year on the job, which resulted in record financial results, new products and itineraries, and the renewal of the company’s partnership with National Geographic. Leahy details where Lindblad, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary in business, will explore next and why expedition cruising and adventure tours have become so popular. For more information, visit www.expeditions.com.

Sunday Mar 08, 2026
How InteleTravel’s Ambassador Program Helps Advisors Succeed
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Eileen Ross, an InteleTravel ambassador advisor, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Quest, the InteleTravel national conference at the Hard Rock Resort in Punta Cana, about how she discovered the host agency and built her travel business over the past decade. She also discusses helping develop InteleTravel’s ambassador program, which trains and mentors new advisors, along with the company’s broader education programs and new opportunities from acquisitions including Major Travel, MGME and Tickitto. For more information, visit www.inteletravel.com.

Friday Mar 06, 2026
How One Advisor Built a Big Travel Business with InteleTravel
Friday Mar 06, 2026
Friday Mar 06, 2026
Jamie Tarr, owner of Jamie’s Vacation Experience and an InteleTravel ambassador advisor, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Quest, InteleTravel's national conference at the Hard Rock Resort in Punta Cana, about how she discovered the host agency during the pandemic and built up her travel business over the past five years. She also discusses InteleTravel’s training and advisor support and new opportunities from acquisitions including Major Travel, MGME and Tickitto. For more information, visit www.inteletravel.com.

Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
How Tickitto Allows Travel Advisors to Get Into the Event Booking Business
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Dana Lattouf, founder and CEO of Tickitto, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report the InteleTravel national conference in Punta Cana, about how her InteleTravel-owned global ticketing infrastructure platform connects travel advisors to more than 90,000 concerts, sports and entertainment events worldwide. She also discusses how Tickitto integrates event inventory directly into travel booking systems and how travel advisors can add event tickets to client itineraries through white-label tools and API connections. For more information, visit www.tickitto.com or www.inteletravel.com.

Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
How InteleTravel Grew to $1.5 Billion in Sales
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Tara Minson, president of InteleTravel, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the host agency's $1.5 billion in global travel sales, its 140,000 advisors worldwide, and how commission payouts and long-term career growth define its business model. She also discusses global expansion into the U.K., Ireland, the U.A.E. and Germany; acquisitions including Major Travel, MGME and Tickitto; and technology investments to support advisor success. For more information, visit www.inteletravel.com.

Monday Mar 02, 2026
Why InteleTravel Launched BusinessTravel.com for Advisors
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Kim Andreello, vice president of corporate development and strategy for InteleTravel and president of BusinessTravel.com, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at the host agency’s conference in the Dominican Republic about Inteletravel’s new corporate travel platform enabling independent travel advisors to book and manage business travel year round. Andreello also explains revenue potential, platform tools, referral opportunities, and how BusinessTravel.com integrates with InteleTravel’s broader portfolio, which includes Tickitto, MGME and Major Travel. For more information, visit www.inteletravel.com.

Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Gary Sadler, executive vice president of sales and industry relations for Unique Vacations, sales representative for Sandals and Beaches, shares how guests can head to Jamaica with confidence as Sandals and Beaches resorts are open and being renovated. He notes strong demand for the highly anticipated opening of Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos on March 1, 2026, and a $1 billion Beaches 2.0 expansion designed for today’s multi-generational traveler. Sadler also highlights the growing value of travel advisors, with Sandals paying industry-leading commissions, a new TAPortal and support from dedicated business development managers. For more information, visit www.taportal.sandals.com.

Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Discover the Luxury Salterra Resort in South Caicos
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
Sunday Mar 01, 2026
James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report gives you a complete tour of Salterra Resort & Spa, a member of the Luxury Collection, which opened a year ago in South Caicos. He showcases the public rooms, the accommodations, the dining, the pools, the beach, and the activities that guests can experience at this 100-key resort. For more information, visit www.salterra.com.

Thursday Feb 26, 2026
How a New Explora Journeys Campaign Rethinks Luxury Travel at Sea
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Anna Nash, president-global for Explora Journeys, and Chris Austin, president-North America, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the launch of their new ad campaign that seeks to redefine the very notion what a luxury hotel experience can be on the oceans. Nash and Austin reveal the extension of Explora Journey’s “ocean state of mind” theme in a cinematic global campaign designed to challenge traditional cruise conventions. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com.

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Discovering Family Adventure at Salterra Resort in South Caicos
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Joe Plant, director of adventures, and Anna Zuke, director of conservation and experiences at the year-old Salterra Resort & Spa on South Caicos in the Turks & Caicos, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the experiences they offer guests, from families to couples to singles. From boat trips around the island to go exploring, diving and fishing to pickle ball, ocean kayaking and more, guests can find adventure and more at Salterra. For more information, visit www.salterra.com.

Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Finding New Luxury at Rock House in Turks & Caicos
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Frank Chantoiseau, general manager of Rock House, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his luxury resort on Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos. Part of Grace Bay Resorts, Rock House offers a series of villas and apartments, a high-end restaurant, and an infinity pool with perched on the highest on the island. There’s access to an intimate beach and pier, as well as all the activities that have made Turks & Caicos such an exclusive resort destination. For more information, visit https://rockhouse.gracebayresorts.com

Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
How can you get your clients to keep track of their luggage to their expedition cruise or adventure tour destinations so they don’t lose it? Blue Ribbon Bags offers a way keep track of bags and equipment to these destinations. Plus, you can get a commission for arranging such services. James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report talks with Jordan Levine, business development manager for Blue Ribbon Bags. For more information, visit www.blueribbonbags.com.

Monday Feb 23, 2026
How Duncan Greenfield-Turk Rose to Fame as a Top Ranked Travel Advisor
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Duncan Greenfield-Turk, owner of Global Travel Moments, talks with James Shillinglaw about how he achieved success as part of Global Travel Collection by focusing on the LGBTQ+ market to multiple destinations. U.K.-based Greenfield-Turk sells multiple destinations to and has been named to the Travel + Leisure A-List and Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists—and he’s done that less than 10 years after he become a travel advisor. For more information, visit www.globaltravelmoments.com or www.globaltravelcollection.com.

Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Marc Murphy, director of sales at Marival Resorts, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how a top resort group can deliver an adventure travel experience with specialized tours and activities for guests based in one of its resorts Marival, which caters to couples, singles and families. For more information or to see the Mexican resorts Marival has to offer in Riviera Nayarit and Punta de Mita, visit www.marivalresorts.com.

Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Why It’s Still All Systems Go with Avanti
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Paul Barry, CEO of Avanti Destinations, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his FIT specialist tour operator remains focused on selling only through travel advisors. Barry also details the programs Avanti has for advisors, including destination training and education, including a new Europe reference guide. Avanti sell customized FIT packages and group travel to Europe, Asia, Central America, South America, North Africa and the Middle East, and the South Pacific, with more to come. For more information or to access travel advisor bookings, visit https://book.avantidestinations.com.

Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Why You Should Go to the Biggest Cruise Show in the World
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Chiara Giorgi, director of Seatrade Cruise Global, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her massive cruise show and conference taking place April 13-16 in Miami Beach. What once was an event just for cruise executives, ports of call and cruise industry suppliers (think ship engines and ship builders) has now become a place to learn all about cruising, from big ship to expedition to luxury and more, as well as getting a chance to hear from the four top cruise CEOs in the business. And there’s even a special trade day just for you. For more information, visit www.seatradecruisevents.com.

Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Top polar expedition cruise executives tell you what differentiates their cruise products and how to sell them to your clients. They detail the polar products, the non-polar sailings, the target clients, and the trends in adventure and expedition travel. A panel moderated by James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report includes Kris Enderson, vice president-sales for Aurora Expeditions; Steve Smotrys, senior vice president-sales for HX Expeditions; Toto Vermue, sales account manager for Oceanwide Expeditions; and Kelly Predmesky, director of national accounts for Swan Hellenic.

Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Discover Doni Belau’s Girl’s Guide to the World
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Doni Belau, founder of Girl’s Guide to the World, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her women-only boutique tour provider. Belau details the destinations, the small groups and the experiences that make Girl’s Guide stand out in the growing market for women-only tours. For more information, visit www.girlsguidetotheworld.com.

Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Virtual Roadshow Panel: How to Sell a Great Adventure Tour Experience
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Top adventure travel operators keep coming up with new ways to explore exotic destinations. This panel examines the products in the market today and how you can sell them to an increasingly diverse customer base. James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report moderates a panel that includes Rino Falvo, business development manager for Exodus Adventure Travels; Laura Hernandez, head of partnerships-U.S.A. for Intrepid Travel; and Kaitlyn Duggan, director of business development for TourRadar.

Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
What Scenic Group’s New Rewards Program Means for You and Your Clients
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Robert Castro, vice president of marketing for Scenic Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his company’s new Scenic & Emerald Rewards Global Loyalty Program, which gives guests the ability to use points to experience any river, ocean or expedition cruise in the Scenic Group Portfolio. Castro details how this will benefit guests and how travel advisors can sell even more Scenic and Emerald cruises because of the program. For more information, visit www.scenicemeraldrewards.com.

Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Virtual Roadshow Panel: What Makes for the Perfect Adventure Travel Destination?
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Top destination executives tell you about the adventure travel opportunities in their countries that you can sell. They detail the places, the kinds of adventure travel experiences and how advisors can better understand what these places have to offer adventure travelers. Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report moderates a panel that includes: Cristina Fernandes, leisure sales manager for Discover Puerto Rico; Mahima Tripathi, founder of Salient; Melanie Schinkel, Aussie Specialist Trainer-Western U.S.A. for Tourism Australia; Tarja Koivisto, country manager U.S.A., for Visit Finland.

Monday Feb 16, 2026
Who’s Heading Up Vacations at Internova’s Vacation Group
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Jacqueline Dobson, president of the Vacation Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report in a post-Internova PLUS meeting interview to find out just what this rebranded business-to-consumer leisure division of Internova Travel Group is and what it hopes to be in the future. Vacation Group unites several travel brands serving leisure consumers directly, including Cruise Specialists, CruCon Cruise Outlet and Travel Leaders Vacation Center. Dobson also oversees Internova's specialty products businesses, Roadtrips and Bonotel Exclusive Travel. She also answers the question: Whatever became of Vacation.com? For more information, visit www.internova.com or www.vacation.com.

Monday Feb 16, 2026
What Makes for a Great Expedition Cruise Today Beyond the Poles
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
There’s a new kind of cruise emerging known as the exploration cruise, where guests visit remote islands, out of the way countries, off-the-beaten path destinations. This panel examines the non-polar cruises available in the market today and how to sell them. Moderated by Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report, this panel includes Tanally Gonzalez, reservations manager at Australis, and Tiffanie Kilgast, regional sales director at Hurtigruten.

Sunday Feb 15, 2026
What Makes for a Great Adventure Tour Today
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Top adventure travel operators keep coming up with new ways to explore exotic destinations. This panel examines the products in the market today and how you can sell them to an increasingly diverse customer base. Moderated by Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report, this panel includes Margot Windenburg, senior sales manager-North America for ATT Kings; Ryan Grissett, regional director-sales for Collette; and Tamara Mallon, director of sales for Frontiers North Adventures.

Sunday Feb 15, 2026
How Hilton Aruba Is Adding The Westerly Boutique
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Jerome Luciani, general manager of Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his property is adding The Westerly, a new boutique hotel within a hotel. Luciani also details how Hilton Aruba has been completely refurbished to make it the perfect resort on the best beach in Aruba. For more information, visit www.hiltonaruba.com.

Thursday Feb 12, 2026
How Riu Hotels Reopened All Seven Jamaica Resorts After the Storm
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Niurka Garcia Linton, director of sales for Riu Hotels & Resorts in Jamaica, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the company’s seven properties in Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios, including adults-only and family resorts. She also discusses how Riu reopened all seven hotels quickly after Hurricane Melissa, extended complimentary stays to stranded guests before reopening, and demonstrated strong leadership and staff resilience during recovery. For more information, visit www.ALGVacations.com and www.algvacations.com/OneLoveJamaica.

Thursday Feb 12, 2026
How Travel to Ireland Will be Marketed in 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Alison Metcalf, executive vice president -North America, Australia & New Zealand tor Tourism Ireland, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about Ireland’s marketing plans for tourism in 2026. Metcalf details the latest tourism numbers to the country, the new marketing campaign and theme “Visit the island that goes beyond,” the importance of the U.S. market, and how Ireland hopes to grow tourism revenues from more than $7 billion in 2025 to more than $11.8 billion euros in 2031. For more information, visit www.ireland.com or www.tourismireland.com.

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
How Maud Bailly Has Restored the Sofitel Hotel Brand
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the newly renovated Sofitel New York about her complete restoration the Sofitel hotel brand. Bailly highlights the new color schemes, décor, staff uniforms, standards and more that will be duplicated across Sofitel’s more than 120 hotels around the world, with many more to come. Sofitel-parent Accor also held a party to celebrate the brand transformation last week at the Sofitel New York. For more information, visit www.sofitel.com, www.all.com or www.accor.com.

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Why Top Travel Advisors Say Jamaica Is Ready for Visitors
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Syreeta Grose, owner of Grose Travel Services Meetings & Events; McKenzie Kellogg, marketing and IC manager at 417 Travel; and Jessica Church, owner of Sands & Skylines Travel Co., talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about their participation in ALG Vacations’ voluntourism event in Jamaica, supporting local schools, charities and community organizations following the hurricane. They also discuss resort site inspections across multiple properties, high occupancy levels, strong service and why they can confidently book Jamaica as the destination continues its recovery. For more information, visit www.algvacations.com.

Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
What’s the Strategy Behind Internova’s Big Move Into Luxury?
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Henry Gilroy, executive vice president-strategic development for Internova Travel Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Internova PLUS conference at Gleneagles in Scotland about the strategy behind Internova’s move to increase luxury sales across the board. Gilroy says Internova has integrated the luxury hotel and cruise programs for advisors in all its units and is making major investments to bring the business together. For more information, visit www.internova.com.

Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Exploring Ethiopia’s Omo Valley Wildlife and Tribal Cultures
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Aziz Ahmed, owner of Nu Ethiopia Tour And Travel and a wildlife photographer, talks with Michaela Guzy of Insider Travel Report about immersive travel across Ethiopia, including the Omo Valley’s tribal cultures, wildlife encounters and dramatic landscapes. He also discusses seasonality, lodge and camping accommodations, and how travel advisors can build multi-week itineraries that reflect Ethiopia’s cultural and natural diversity. For more information, email nuethiopia.travel@gmail.com or visit nuethiopia.travel on Instagram.

Monday Feb 09, 2026
Rediscover “The Glorious Playground” of Gleneagles
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Conor O'Leary, managing director of The Gleneagles Hotel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, at the Internova PLUS luxury travel conference that was hosted at his hotel earlier this last month. O’Leary reintroduces us to his magnificent resort, which offers varied accommodations, a full slate of restaurants and bars, a grand spa and pool, and slew of activities, from multiple golf courses and tennis to horseback riding, falconry and off-road driving, which keep any guest well occupied. For more information, visit www.gleneagles.com.
