Episodes

Thursday May 25, 2023
Allianz Debuts a New Digital Brochure Portal, Sees Surge in Europe Travel
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Richard Aquino, vice president and head of sales at Allianz Partners USA, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the recent American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Global Travel Convention in San Juan about the newest technology being introduced by the giant travel insurance firm—a digital brochure portal for insurance programs. Aquino also talks about the latest trends, including a survey in travel to Europe and much more. For more information, visit www.allianztravelinsurance.com

Thursday May 25, 2023
Discover a Classic Prague Hotel Named for a Classical Composer
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Adnan-Daniel Al Dabbas, hotel manager at the Mozart Prague, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his historic hotel located next to the Vltava River with views of the famed Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. Al Dabbas describes the many categories of rooms this former palace, including some opulent suites (one named after Mozart). He also details food and beverage options and other amenities. For more information, visit www.themozart.com.

Wednesday May 24, 2023
How Czechia Goes Beyond Prague in Promoting Its Tourism Riches
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Jan Herget, CEO of Czech Tourism, now newly renamed Visit Czechia, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the annual trade event for Czech tour operators and suppliers in Brno last month. Herget details why the Czech Republic changed its name for tourism marketing, how the country’s tourism infrastructure is improving, and why visitors should now venture far beyond Prague to such places as Brno and Moravia to explore Czechia’s tourism riches. For more information, visit www.visitczechia.com.

Wednesday May 24, 2023
How The Travel Institute Is Celebrating 56 Years of Education
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Diane Petrus, president of The Travel Institute, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how the organization is going to celebrate its upcoming 60th anniversary with even more programs, training and resources for travel advisors and other travel professionals. For more information, email petras@thetravelinstitute.com or visit www.thetravelintitute.org.

Tuesday May 23, 2023
How MAST Travel Network Stays Strong in the Face of Much Larger Competitors
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
John Werner, CTC, president and chief operating officer of MAST Travel Network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at MAST’s recent conference in Las Vegas about how his boutique travel agency cooperative keeps its membership base and provides essential services and products for advisors while competing against much larger groups. Werner details how MAST has grown beyond its Midwestern roots and what the secrets are to its success. For more information, visit www.mvptravel.com.

Tuesday May 23, 2023
How to Eat Very Well at Zori Timeless Hotel in Croatia
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Chef Sinisa Jevrosimov of Zori Timeless Hotel talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the gourmet food he cooks up at this boutique hotel, which began as a famed restaurant before recently adding four luxury villas. Chef Jevrosimov reveals his culinary influences and how he delivers Michelin-star quality food (he doesn’t have the Michelin star quite yet) on a beautiful island property located just off the island of Hvar in Croatia. It’s a destination restaurant in a spectacular destination. For more information, visit www.zori.hr.

Tuesday May 23, 2023
What Artificial Intelligence Really Means for Travel
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Fotoulla Damaskos, executive vice president-brand strategy and innovation at National Research Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about a new NRG Survey on artificial intelligence (AI) and what impact it will have on the travel industry. AI has main a major topic at almost every travel agency conference in the last few months, so we ask Damaskos just how it will affect travel advisors and their operations. For the complete survey, click on NRG AI Travel Survey.

Monday May 22, 2023
Find Fine Dining and Luxury Villas at Zori Timeless Hotel in Croatia
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Iva Tomlinovic, owner of Zori Timeless Hotel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her newly refurbished hotel in Palmižana on the island of Sveti Klement, just off the coast of the island of Hvar in Croatia. The property began as a well-known and awarded restaurant, frequented by the yachting crowd, but it has now added four luxury villas that feature pools, exquisite decor and highly comfortable accommodations. For more information, visit www.zori.hr.

Monday May 22, 2023
Discover How Luxury Travel Network Virtuoso Has Been Transformed
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of luxury travel network Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week's Virtuoso Symposium in Montreal about how his organization has changed during the pandemic to meet the evolving needs of its travel advisors, preferred suppliers and luxury travel customers. Upchurch describes the strategies his group has followed and how it's recreating itself to reflect the new luxury market. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.

Friday May 19, 2023
Can Tern Be the Back-Office Solution for Travel Agencies of the Future?
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Katie Williams, chief operating officer and co-founder of Tern, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how her new company is working to build back office operating system for travel agencies. Williams says Tern looked at the technology in the travel ecosystem and found it to be fragmented and disparate. The company’s response was to begin building system that combines trip planning, CRM, task management, messaging, commission management and more for any size agency. For more information, visit www.tern.travel.

Friday May 19, 2023
How Germany Stays on Top in the Travel Rankings Since the Pandemic
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Ricarda Lindner, regional manage- the Americas and director of the foreign representatives office USA for Germany, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how travel to Germany has grown since the pandemic, as well as the many reasons why the country keeps being ranked first in the Nation Brands Index. For more information, visit www.germany.travel.

Thursday May 18, 2023
How to Sell the Viva Two All-Inclusive European River Ship
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
John Dennis, vice president of sales and marketing for Viva Cruises in North America, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about what makes his upscale all-inclusive European river ships different and how travel advisors can expect to get commissions starting at 15 percent and with no NCFs when they sell Viva. For more information, call 833-937-8482, email sales@US.Viva-Cruises.com or visit www.Viva-Cruises.com.

Thursday May 18, 2023
Meet ASTA’s Most Awarded Man in Manhattan-Edouard Jean
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Edouard Jean, owner of Massive Travels in New York City, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA Global Convention in San Juan about why he started his travel agency and how he became so involved in the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). This year helped his New York City ASTA chapter win ASTA Chapter of the Year -Small Business Excellence honors as well as the ASTA President’s Travel Advisor Leadership Award. For more information, visit www.massivetravels.com or www.asta.org.

Wednesday May 17, 2023
What’s So Special About the New River Ship Viva Two
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Andrea Kruse, chief operating officer for Viva Cruises and parent company Scylla Group, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her all-inclusive river cruise company's newest ship Viva Two, with its unusual bar placement, midway between Deck 2 and 3. Kruse gives her insight on the ship’s revolutionary design and how Viva wants to approach the U.S. market. For more information, visit www.viva-cruises.com.

Wednesday May 17, 2023
Meet ASTA’s Travel Advisor of Year—Terika L. Haynes
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Terika L. Haynes, owner of Dynamite Travel in Melbourne, Fla., talks to James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA Global Convention in San Juan about why the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) named her this year's ASTA Travel Advisor of the Year. Haynes, who is the first black woman to win the award, is a luxury travel advisor who has grown her business dramatically by appealing to a diverse group of clients. She's also become a major force in ASTA and serves as a role model for travel advisors everywhere. For more information, visit www.asta.org or www.sodynamite.com.

Tuesday May 16, 2023
Why Virginia is Now for Luxury as Well as Lovers
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Rita McClenny, president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about a new partnership between Virginia Tourism, United Airlines and Saks Fifth Avenue. For two weeks, the store’s windows at the corner of 50th Street and Fifth Ave. were decorated to raise awareness of Virginia’s 15 exclusive Luxury Resort Collection properties. McClenny also discusses the state’s latest travel trends, hotels, attractions and more. For more information, visit www.Virginia.org/United and www.Virginia.org.

Tuesday May 16, 2023
How Travel Leaders Network Is Doing Today and What’s to Come
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Roger Block, president of Travel Leaders Network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his agency members are doing so far in 2023 and how membership is growing. Block also details the latest new programs begun by Travel Leaders, including a new cruise booking system, an upgraded Intranet, a upcoming overall booking system and improvements to Travel Leaders’ Agent Profiler. For more information, visit www.travelleadersnetwork or www.travelleaders.com.

Monday May 15, 2023
How the Hilton West Palm Beach Caters to Business and Multi-gen Travelers
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Derrick Steinour, director of sales and marketing for the Hilton West Palm Beach, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his resort attached to the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Steinour describes how business and multi-gen travelers can stay for the great weather, the beach and the resort’s robust facilities, including spacious suites, pool, fitness center and great culinary experiences. He also talks about the enhancements planned for public areas, standard suites, pool and food outlets to happen between June and October. For more information, visit www.HiltonWestPalmBeach.com.

Monday May 15, 2023
Why Travel Leaders Believes This is the “Best Time” to Be a Travel Advisor
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week’s Travel Leaders Network EDGE conference in Nashville about where the network stands today and how its members have recovered from the pandemic period. Lovell details how Travel Leaders is leveraging the power of its parent Internova Travel Group, what sales look like for 2023 and into 2024, and why he believes now is the absolute “best time” to be a travel advisor. For more information, visit www.traveleadersnetwork.com.

Friday May 12, 2023
How the Arlo Hotel-Wynwood Brings a New York Boutique Experience to Miami
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Jennifer Hiblum, general manager of the Arlo Wynwood in Miami, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her hotel, which is similar to the three Arlos in Manhattan and one soon in Chicago. Arlo attracts young tech-savvy guests who spend little time in their small but comfortable rooms in favor of spending more time in robust public spaces. At Arlo Wynwood, this includes an almost Olympic-sized rooftop pool and bar, fine dining in Chef Brad Kilgore's Marygold, and a full-sized gym with a yoga balcony and classes. For more information, email Jhiblum@ArloHotels.com or visit www.Arlohotels.com/Wynwood.

Friday May 12, 2023
What the Path Forward is for PATH Host Agencies
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Anita Pagliasso, president of the Professional Association of Travel Hosts (PATH), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her growing group of host agencies and suppliers, which just completed its annual meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Pagliasso, who is also vice president of industry relations for SHM Travel Group (and a columnist for Insider Travel Report), updates us on PATH, talks about what happened at the highly interactive meeting that engaged both host agency owners and top suppliers, and what the future holds for PATH. For more information, visit www.path4hosts.com.

Thursday May 11, 2023
Explore the Many Faces of Malta on a Guided Tour (Part III)
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Cynthia Zammit Maempel, a licensed guide furnished by Visit Malta, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report a three-day tour of fabulous Malta. In part three of this three-part series, Maempel takes us to the Ta’ Betta Wine Estates to taste some great local wine. We revisit Mdina, former capital of Malta, to see the old town up close and discover more places to dine and stay. We see Malta’s rugged coastline with one of the sandy beaches available to visitors and see the medieval watch towers that line the coast. We visit Anchor Bay, known as the film location for the movie “Popeye” with Robin Williams (and the Popeye village is still there). Mampel shows us all that and a lot more on our last day touring the island. To reach Maempel, email cynthiazmaempel@hotmail.com, send a What’s App text to 00356-9947-8338 or contact her on LinkedIn. For more information on Malta, visit www.visitmalta.com.

Thursday May 11, 2023
Discover How West Palm Beach Differs Other Florida Destinations
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Milton Segarra, chief marketing officer for Discover The Palm Beaches, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about what makes his destination so different from the other Florida coastal towns surrounding it. The Palm Beaches are poised for an influx of visitors as the new Brightline trains extend service from Miami, past the Palm Beaches, and all the way to Orlando. For more information, visit www.ThePalmBeaches.com.

Wednesday May 10, 2023
Explore the Many Faces of Malta on a Guided Tour (Part II)
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Cynthia Zammit Maempel, a licensed guide furnished by Visit Malta, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report a three-day tour of fabulous Malta. In part two of this three-part series, Maempel takes us to Gozo, the quieter more laid-back island where the Maltese themselves like to go on vacation. We take a ferry to the island to discover the pre-historic Ġgantija Temples, built before the famous standing stones at Stonehenge, and a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site. We visit the Qbajjar Salt Pans on the north coast of Gozo, where 350-year-old salt pans still produce salt for the local population. We visit the Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary, site of a religious miracle, have lunch at Neolitik Kitchen & Lounge and explore Rabat (Victoria) and its famous Citadel, part of the ancient fortified city at the center of the island. To reach Maempel, email cynthiazmaempel@hotmail.com, send a What’s App text to 00356-9947-8338 or contact her on LinkedIn. . For more information on Malta, visit www.visitmalta.com.

Wednesday May 10, 2023
What ASTA’s New Chair Hopes to Accomplish During Her Term
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Jackie Friedman, the new chair of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week's ASTA Global Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, about her long and active support of ASTA and what she hopes to accomplish during her two-year term. Friedman, who is president of host agency Nexion Travel Group and is the first host agency leader to be elected chair of ASTA, says among other things she will focus on growing ASTA membership and promoting the value of travel advisors. For more information, visit www.asta.org.

Tuesday May 09, 2023
Explore the Many Faces of Malta on a Guided Tour (Part I)
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Cynthia Zammit Maempel, a licensed guide furnished by Visit Malta, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report a three-day tour of fabulous Malta. In part one of this three-part series, Maempel takes us on a journey to explore the pre-historic temples of Hagar Qim, dating back to 3200 B.C.; the beautiful Blue Grotto on Malta’s coast, the fishing village of Marsaxlokk; magnificent UNESCO heritage city of Valletta and St. John’s Cathedral, home to Caravaggio’s masterpiece; and Upper Barrakka Gardens, with incredible views across the Grand Harbor. To reach Maempel, email cynthiazmaempel@hotmail.com, send a What’s App text to 00356-9947-8338 or contact her on LinkedIn. For more information on Malta, visit www.visitmalta.com.

Tuesday May 09, 2023
An ASTA Status Report from ASTA CEO Zane Kerby
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Zane Kerby, president and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA Global Convention last week in San Juan about ASTA’s growing membership, new programs to promote the value of travel advisors and help train new travel advisor professionals, how ASTA is lobbying Congress and the administration in support of top advisor issues, and a lot more. For more information, visit www.asta.org.

Monday May 08, 2023
What’s New at Celestyal Cruises This September
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Chris Theophilides, CEO of Celestyal Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the major changes for his Greece and Eastern Mediterranean cruise line, including a $21 million refurbishment of a new flagship, Celestyal Journey, formerly Holland America’s Ryndam, which will enter the fleet in September 2023. For more information, visit www.Celestyal.com.

Monday May 08, 2023
Discover the Fascinating Maritime History of Malta
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Liam Gauci, the dynamic director and curator of the Malta Maritime Museum, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the great maritime history of Malta, a strategic island group in the middle of the Mediterranean. Gauci, who is still working to complete his museum's collection in Valletta, also offers great insight into the history and importance of Malta through the centuries. For more information, visit https://heritagemalta.mt or www.visitmalta.com.

Friday May 05, 2023
Where to Stay in Malta in a Medieval Palace Boutique
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Adrian Tonna, chief commercial officer for Xara Collection, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his marvelous boutique hotel, the Xara Palace, located in a medieval palace in Mdina, the ancient capital of Malta. Tonna describes his Relais & Chateaux property's exquisitely decorated rooms and suites with great views, as well as a restaurant that delivers an amazing culinary experience. For more information, visit https://xaracollection.com.

Friday May 05, 2023
How Heidi Nanigian Uses Pleasant Holidays to Meet Her Clients’ Travel Needs
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Heidi Nanigian, owner of Heidi's Holidays, an independent contractor with Travel Concepts of Orange County, Calif., talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how she became a top producer for Pleasant Holidays. Nanigian says she works with Pleasant because of its great team of experienced destination specialists who respond quickly and offer 24-hour support. She also discusses Pleasant's contracted airfares, which enable her to offer clients a lower price, lower deposit and more flexible cancellation policies. For more information, visit www.pleasantagent.com.

Thursday May 04, 2023
How Christina Hawkins Became a Top Seller of Pleasant Holidays
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Christina Hawkins, a certified travel associate at AAA in South Carolina and a top producer for Pleasant Holidays, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how she helps her clients with AAA discounts on travel and more. Hawkins reveals the trending destinations and vacations for her business and how Pleasant Holidays helps grow her sales. For more information, visit www.pleasantagent.com.

Thursday May 04, 2023
Discover Luxury in Malta Located Next to the Walls of Valletta
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Robyn Pratt, general manager of the Phoenicia Malta, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her luxury hotel located literally against the historic city walls of Valetta. The veteran general manager talks about her hotel’s wide range of accommodations, top dining options, a magnificent garden and an infinity pool with great views of Valetta and beyond. For more information, visit www.phoeniciamalta.com.

Wednesday May 03, 2023
Find Out Where a Luxury Hotel Chain Was Born at the Corinthia Palace Malta
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Alexandra Pisani, general manager of the Corinthia Palace in Malta, talks with James Shillinglaw about her luxury hotel, the first in the famed chain, located in a quiet suburb of Valetta. Pisani describes the rooms and suites, the dining, the pools and spa, plus what it’s like to manage her family’s original hotel. For more information, visit www.corinthia.com.

Wednesday May 03, 2023
How Dan Arriaga Became a Top Seller of Pleasant Holidays
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Dan Arriaga, owner of Newhall Valencia Travel in Newhall, Calif, a top producer for Pleasant Holidays, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his 50-year-old brick-and-mortar agency, which he bought 25 years ago. Arriaga details how he’s become such a successful seller of Pleasant Holidays products as well as how his agency had evolved over the years. For more information, visit www.newhallvalenciatravel.com or www.pleasantagent.com.

Tuesday May 02, 2023
How Brightline Is Celebrating Its New Orlando Train Station
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Mike Reininger, CEO of Brightline Holdings, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the Brightline's new Orlando train station, which will soon connect Orlando airport with Miami in under three hours. The new service will link Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Aventura and Orlando, opening up many travel combinations and possibilities for travel advisors and their clients. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com.

Tuesday May 02, 2023
Learn How to Discover Malta with the Malta Tourism Authority CEO
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how Malta is emerging as an essential Mediterranean island destination based on its history, charm, culture and cuisine. Already a major film location for movies and TV show and a growing cruise destination, Malta is ready to give your clients a full multi-day vacation experience. For more information, visit www.visitmalta.com.

Friday Apr 28, 2023
Discover Sandals Royal Bahamian’s Private Island and More
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Adrian Whitehead, general manager of the Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island in Nassau, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about what makes this Sandals all-inclusive resort different from the others, including VIP airport transfers in a Rolls-Royce or Mercedes-Benz and having its own private island. For more information, visit www.sandals.com.

Friday Apr 28, 2023
How to Sell a River Cruise on the Lower Danube the AmaWaterways Way
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Alex Pinelo, senior vice president of sales for AmaWaterways, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report aboard the AmaVerde on a cruise of the Lower Danube. Pinelo details how travel advisors should sell this more off-the-beaten path stretch of the Danube, which includes ports in Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, plus the famed Iron Gates gorge, the narrowest point of the river. He also suggests other ways advisors can sell AmaWaterways’ varied river cruise products in Europe and around the world. For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com.

Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Take a Peek at the New Openings Sandals Has on the Beach
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Gary Sadler, executive vice president-global sales and industry relations for Unique Vacations, Sandals representative, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, as well as locations in Curaçao and Montego Bay and Dunns's River, Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Sadler also emphasizes the importance of Sandals' partnerships with Pleasant Holidays, ASTA and the travel advisor community. For more information, visit TAPortal.Sandals.com.

Thursday Apr 27, 2023
What to Expect From a Cruise on the Lower Danube with AmaWaterways
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Bohan Randjelovic, cruise manager on AmaVerde, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how AmaWaterways guests can experience a cruise on the Lower Danube below Budapest. This cruise visits ports in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, including spectacular cities like Belgrade and Bucharest, plus the stunning Iron Gates gorge, the narrowest point of the Danube, once protected by a massive fort. For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com.

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
How AmaVerde’s Captain Pavel Pavlov Navigates the Lower Danube
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Captain Pavel Pavlov, the river cruise veteran at the helm of AmaVerde, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about sailing his river ship on the Danube, and in this case the Lower Danube, which includes both the widest and narrowest parts of the river. If you're wondering how your ship gets to those wonderful towns along the Danube and through all those locks, including the largest lock on the river, Captain Pavlov gives you the answers. For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com.

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
How Pleasant Holidays and Journese Are Growing Their Product Mix in 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Jack Richards, president and CEO of Pleasant Holidays/Journese, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Pleasant's Elite Experience conference of top travel advisors at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort in Nassau. Richards says Pleasant’s sales for the Caribbean for the first time have soared above Hawaii. He also details new products in Europe (especially Greece), Asia, South America, the U.S. and Canada. Indeed, he says travel advisors can now book packages in 75 countries and with 200 hotel chains worldwide. For more information, visit www.pleasantagent.comor www.pleasantholidays.com or www.journese.com.

Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
What Makes the AmaWaterways River Cruise Experience Today
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Romeo Luchian hotel manager on AmaVerde, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how AmaWaterways delivers its luxury onboard experience to guests, including spacious and well-designed accommodations, gourmet meals and much more. This interview took place on a recent AmaVerde seven-day cruise on the Lower Danube. For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com.

Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Why Hong Kong is Back and Welcoming Cruise Ships Again
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Kenneth Wong, MICE & cruise general manager for the Hong Kong Tourism Board, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how Hong Kong is looking to regain its position as Asia's cruise hub by working and communicating closely with cruise operators, facilitating itinerary planning, and granting port operating cost subsidies. With the entire Hong Kong region now open, Wong suggests travel advisors book the Greater Bay Area for pre- and post-cruise extended visits. For more information, visit www.partnernet.hktb.com or www.discoverhongkong.com.

Monday Apr 24, 2023
Why Iberostar Puts Sustainability First Above All Else
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Dr. Megan Morikawa, global sustainability director for Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about why Iberostar, many of whose hotels and resorts all-inclusive, has such a laser-like focus on sustainability. Dr. Morikawa provides highlights from that Iberostar’s annual sustainability report, including where the chain stands in achieving its goal of being carbon neutral by 2030, how it is cracking down on food waste, how it’s supporting the local communities where it operates, and what progress it’s made with its Wave of Change project, which includes saving the world’s oceans and coral reefs. For more information, visit https://waveofchange.com or www.iberostar.com.

Monday Apr 24, 2023
Why Antigua & Barbuda Is a Paradise for Honeymoons and Destination Weddings
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
As part of our Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Virtual Roadshow, Norrell Joseph, sales & marketing manager for Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his island destination is the perfect solution for those looking to book honeymoons and destination weddings. Antigua & Barbuda has more than 25 resorts that cater to the honeymoons and destinations market and more than 366 beaches. For more information, visit www.antiguabarbuda.com.

Friday Apr 21, 2023
Insider Video: Meet the New Breed of Host Agency-Fora Travel
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Henley Vazquez, co-founder of Fora Travel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Resort about how she built her Virtuoso-member host agency even during the pandemic years, why she though there was a need for her agency, and how it’s using a first-of-its-kind training program to educate a new wave of travel advisors. For more information, visit www.foratravel.com.

Friday Apr 21, 2023
How the Reopening of Japan Is Like a Japanese Tea Ceremony
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Michiaki Yamada, executive director of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the rebound in visitors his country is seeing from all over the world, especially the U.S. He also discusses how the traditional tea ceremony is able to represent so many facets of Japan, including its economy, society and culture. For more information on Japan, on the U.S. East Coast call 212-757-5640 or email infornyc@jnto.go.jp; on the U.S. West Coast, call 213-623-1952, email infolax@jnto.go.jp; or visit www.japan.travel.

Thursday Apr 20, 2023
How to Book Honeymoons & Destination Weddings in Bermuda
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
As part of our Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Virtual Roadshow, Earlston Dill, manager-travel industry sales for Bermuda Tourism Authority: talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how Bermuda caters to the honeymoons and destination weddings market, what resources the island has for those of you selling the niche, and what options there are for honeymooners and destination weddings. For more information visit www.bermudatourism.com.