The Insider Travel Report Podcast

Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at the 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay about how the Caribbean is growing with new air connectivity, new accommodations and regional tourism. Madden-Greig highlights the role of digital solutions and social media in promoting the Caribbean, noting a younger demographic's interest and new generational travel trends. For more information, visit www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com.

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Cathal McGettigan, director of The Address Glasgow, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his new boutique hotel in the heart of the city. The Address, part of Irish-owned Address Collective, is a design-driven property with a brand new restaurant and pub, North; spacious rooms and suites; and service that reflects the great hospitality of this friendly city. For more information, visit www.theaddressglasgow.com. 

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Verushka Wirth, co-owner and co-manager of the Hassler Hotel with her twin brother Roberto Wirth Jr., talks with James Shillinglaw about her iconic Rome hotel located at the top of the Spanish Steps. Together the Wirths continue to deliver the same great  service and hospitality that their late father, Roberto Wirth, perfected as Rome’s legendary hotelier (click HERE for our interview with Roberto Wirth). Verushka details what’s new at the property and what’s to come. For more information, visit www.hotelhasslerroma.com.

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The luxury accommodations market has exploded over the past few years, with more options for luxury clients than ever before. From luxury all-inclusive resorts to villas and luxury homes to lodges and boutique hotels, there is something for every one of your clients. This panel examines what luxury options are available for you to book and how to choose the right upscale accommodations to suit your client. This panel, moderated by Alan Fine, chief multimedia officer for Insider Travel Report, includes Willie Fernandez, chief marketing officer for Rental Escapes (www.rentalescapes.com);  Xavier Pineda, director of sales and marketing, Marriott All-inclusive by Bonvoy (all-inclusive.marriott.com); and Libby Cooke, CEO of Antipodal (www.antipodal.net) representing Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels in Chile. To watch the entire Virtual Roadshow on demand, RSVP for free at www.taconnect.travel/2024-agent-reg-lux-vrs.

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Janine Marshall, general manager of One Aldwych, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her historic London property, housed in the former headquarters of the Morning Post newspaper. With a unique exterior design, the hotel features large recently renovated opulent suites and a landmark lobby bar—plus it offers special experiences tied to the surrounding Covent Garden neighborhood. For more information, visit www.onealdwych.com.

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Mark Hall, collections officer at the Perth Museum in Perth Scotland, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about all the artifacts and historical objects at his museum, with the famed Stone of Destiny featured as the main attraction. The Stone of Destiny has been used in the coronation of Britain’s kings and queens for centuries. It’s all part of an extended fam trip hosted by VisitScotland this past April. For more information, visit www.perthmuseum.co.uk or www.visitscotland.com.

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Jackie Friedman, chair of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and president of Nexion Travel Group, sits down with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report to review what ASTA accomplished at its first Travel Advisor Conference in Dallas, which attracted roughly 1,500 advisor and suppliers. More to the point, ASTA used the event to celebrate its victory over American Airlines, which pulled back unilateral implementation of New Distribution Capability (NDC), and introduce a renewed Verified Travel Advisor certification program. For more information, visit www.asta.org.

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In a bit of a role reversal, Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn, interviews James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, and Steve Smotrys, vice president of sales and trade relations for Seabourn, about the luxury line’s new expedition ships, destinations, experiences and much more. Looks like Natalya wants our job! For more information, visit www.seabourn.com.

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Christina Wright, visitors center manager for Glen Garioch in Oldmeldrum, Scotland talks with James Shillinglaw about her comprehensive tour of one of the country’s oldest distilleries, which naturally culminates with a series of tastings of different whiskies, with an explanation of how to appreciate the famed drink. This was all part of a VisitScotland fam trip in April. For more information, visit www.glengarioch.com or www.visitscotland.com.

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Alex Pinelo, senior vice president of sales for AmaWaterways, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his luxury cruise line, how it evolved into an upscale product with accommodations, dining and experiences to match the market. Pinelo also details the rivers and destinations that make AmaWaterways the best way to explore the world in style, as well as who the river cruise line caters to today, what training it provides to travel advisors and more. For more information, visit www.amawaterways.com. To watch the entire Virtual Roadshows-Selling Luxury Travel on demand, RSVP for free at www.taconnect.travel/2024-agent-reg-lux-vrs.

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Lorenzo Giannuzzi, managing director of Forte Village Resort and Palazzo Fiuggi, talks to James Shillinglaw about his unique Palazzo Fiuggi wellness resort, which offers all manner of spa, detox. exercise and medical treatments to help your clients live longer and transform into better versions of themselves (even Oprah has stayed there). Giannuzzi also gives us an update on his Forte Village on Sardinia, which we visited six years ago. Forte Village now has even more hotels and restaurants than before, as well as its own wellness experiences. For more information, visit www.palazzofiuggi.com or www.fortevillageresort.com.

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Jenny Sime, business development manager for Cairngorms National Park, talks to James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how your clients can experience the natural side of Scotland, the rolling hills, forests and mountains of the Highlands during a visit to the national park. It was all part of a VisitScotland fam trip we experienced earlier this year that covered much of Scotland. For more information, www.visitcairngorms.com  or www.visitscotland.com.

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Marian Muller, general manager of the Grant Arms Hotel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her charming inn in the village of Grantown-on-Spey, which is just minutes from whisky distilleries and spectacular national parks. It’s the perfect location to base your clients during their Scottish Highlands sojourn. We visited this hotel during a fam trip hosted by VisitScotland. For more information, visit www.grantarmshotel.com or www.visitscotland.com.

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Shawn Tubman, senior vice president of sales for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about Regent’s new plan to provide guests with even more inclusions on the cruise line’s luxury cruises, including new options on air and a chauffeured transfer. Find out more by seeing this video interview. For more information, visit www.rssc.com/agent. 

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Richard Alexander, general manager of The Lana Dubai-Dorchester Collection, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his brand new luxury property in downtown Dubai, providing guests with spectacular suites, great restaurants and a rooftop pool and bar with amazing views of the Burj Khalifa and more. For an interview with Alexander more than a year ago when the resort was under construction, click Here. For more information, visit www.dorchestercollection.com/dubai/the-lana.

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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 last week’s successful and newly renamed Travel Advisor Conference where ASTA heard that American Airlines had backed down from unilaterally implementing NDC and instituting restrictions on how passengers could earn AAdvantage frequent-flyer miles. ASTA also unveiled plans to expand its Verified Travel Advisor program for members. For more information, visit www.asta.org or www.traveladvisorconference.org.

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David Kolner, executive vice president of Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the Virtuoso Symposium, held in Dubai last month, about the latest trends in the luxury travel marke. Kolner reveals what Virtuoso members are seeing in sales for this year and beyond, what luxury travelers are booking, what factors are influencing the luxury market, and how Virtuoso agencies are looking to hire even more travel advisors. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.

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Jo Watkins, assistant operations manager of the Highland Folk Museum in Scotland, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her unique museum where visitors can step back in time and experience life in the Highlands from 1700s to the 1950s. The museum has more than 35 historical buildings onsite for visitors explore and discover how people in the Highlands lived, worked, went to school and enjoyed their leisure time. For more information, visit www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum or www.visitscotland.com.

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There are so many luxury cruise options that travel advisors can book for their clients—from small ships to mid-size vessels to large ships, expeditions and river ships. This panel examines how several segment of the luxury cruise market offer and what support and training they provide to advisors. Moderated by James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, the panel includes Rebecca Stacey, area sales director-West for Quark Expeditions; Elizabeth Fettes, vice president-sales for Scenic Group; and Tricia Wolf, vice president-field sales for Oceania Cruises. To watch the entire Virtual Roadshow on demand, RSVP for free at www.taconnect.travel/2024-agent-reg-lux-vrs. 

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Paige Blunt, senior manager of Direct Connect and One Order at Airlines Reporting Corp., talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how ARC is working to put New Distribution Capability (NDC) in place at airlines and travel agencies. NDC has been a hot button issue for years, but it will eventually become the standard for airline distribution. And surprisingly ARC believes it could be resolved by the end of this year. For more information, visit www.arccorp.com.

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Andrew Donaldson, owner of Comrie Croft in Scotland, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his Highlands farmhouse, hostel and eco-camping experience on a 230 acre estate. Guests can watch for wildlife, camp, bike, eat, walk and even get married if you like. It was one stop on a recent fam trip of top tour operators staged by VisitScotland For more information, www.comriecroft.com or www.visitscotland.com.

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John Diorio, vice president of North American sales for Virgin Voyages, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his company’s newest ship, Brilliant Lady, her brand new regions and more. Diorio showcases the voyages your Sailors will love in the Caribbean (especially in July) all while being Brilliant For You. For more information, visit www.FirstMates.com.

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Fiona Cona, curator of the Black Watch Museum and Castle in Perth, Scotland, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the Black Watch, a Scottish regiment that has fought for three centuries for Britain in conflicts around the world—and brought its inspirational bagpipes along. Interviewed during a fam trip organized by VisitScotland, Cona describes how her museum tells the story of this famed military unit in a unique and stirring way. For more information, visit https://theblackwatch.co.uk or www.visitscotland.com.

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Aida Al Busaidy, associate vice president-consumer advocacy for the Dubai Corporation of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the evolution of tourism in Dubai. Speaking last week at the Virtuoso Symposium, Al Busaidy describes the growing number of luxury hotels, the cultural attractions and the marketing strategy that Dubai has used to become one of the world’s most fascinating destinations. For more information, visit www.visitdubai.com.

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Many destinations cater to the luxury market because it can be the most lucrative for their tourism. This second Virtual Roadshows-Selling Luxury panel showcases top destinations around the world that actively market to luxury travelers and the travel advisors who book their vacations. You’ll learn what luxury products each destination wants to highlight, including top accommodations, attractions and activities. This panel, moderated by Alan Fine of Inside Travel Report, includes Melanie Schinkel, Aussie Specialist Program team leader for Tourism Australia, and Robyn Basso, senior director of travel industry partnerships for the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau. To watch the entire Virtual Roadshow on demand, RSVP for free at www.taconnect.travel/2024-agent-reg-lux-vrs.

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Tom Roelens, managing director at Atlantis-the Royal talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his year-old uber-luxury resort on Palm Island in Dubai. Roelens details the luxurious suites, the multitude of restaurants, the spa, the pools and the innovative architecture that has quickly made this property into one of the world’s best. Indeed, Atlantis-the Royal just hosted travel network Virtuoso’s annual Symposium. For more information, visit www.atlantistheroyal.com.

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Chris Wattle, learning manager at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report a tour of the birth home and museum dedicated to the great 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns. Wattle relates the history and the key poems that are so integral to Scottish history and lore. For more information, click on Robert Burns Birthplace Museum or www.visitscotland.com.

If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Many destinations cater to the luxury market because it can be the most lucrative for their tourism. This Virtual Roadshows-Selling Luxury panel showcases top destinations around the world that actively market to luxury travelers and the travel advisors who book their vacations. You’ll learn what luxury products each destination wants to highlight, including top accommodations, attractions and activities. This panel, moderated by James Shillinglaw of Inside Travel Report, includes Belaj Santic, director of Hvar Tourist Board; Mette Ejlskov, project manager-leisure tourism for Visit Denmark; and Juana Ortiz Basso, commercial deputy director for Visit Los Cabos. To watch the entire show on demand, RSVP for free at www.taconnect.travel/2024-agent-reg-lux-vrs.

If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Jennifer Pintaluba, vice president of trade marketing & sales engagement for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about wrapping up Travel Partner Appreciation Month with a plethora of advisor incentives, as well as providing the easiest way to share Regent’s Unrivaled Experience with clients and capturing leads in real time, for no additional cost!  For more information, visit www.inspires.to/regent/experiences, www.rssc.com/agent, www.rssc.com/regent-elevate and www.rssc.com/travel-advisor-specials.

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Malcolm Simpson, founder of SimpsInn, talks with James Shillinglaw of insider Report about his Gailes Hotel & Spa during a VisitScotland fam trip around the country. The luxury family owned hotel in Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast features a spa, leisure, wellness and golf training facilities, surrounded by championship golf and major attractions, making it the perfect base for a trip to the region. For more information, visit www.gaileshotel.com or www.visitscotland.com.

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Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report an update on his luxury travel network, why Virtuoso selected Dubai to host its Symposium, and the state of the luxury travel today. At a conference where the host hotels included such icons as the Burj El Arab and the brand new Atlantis-The Royal, Virtuoso members were able to experience the state of the art in luxury accommodations. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.

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Bar'el Wachtel, co-founder of Cloud 9, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his floating entertainment platform on the Malilla Barrier Reef in Fiji. It features various water activities and a full bar and a specialized food menu including wood-fired pizzas. This commissionable vacation add-on can be reached by boats from surrounding island resorts or by a large ferry operated by Cloud9 from the Port of Denarau. For more information, email book@cloud9.com.fj or visit www.cloud9.com.fj.

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Lucas Johansson, general manager of D’Angleterre Copenhagen, the first five-star hotel in the city dating from 1755. Johansson details the history of the property,  the sumptuous and recently renovated accommodations, fine dining options and much more. For your clients, this is the place to stay in Denmark’s capital. For more information, visit www.dangleterre.com.

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Simon Douglas Houison Craufurd, laird and owner of Craufurdland Castle in Scotland, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report a tour of his family owned castle, which has been passed down through generations. The castle, dating from the 16 century, was even bequeathed to his ancestors by Scottish royalty. And yes, you can stay on the castle grounds to get a true experience of what it’s like to own a castle.  It’s all part of a Visit Scotland fam trip for tour operators and one journalist in April. For information, visit www.visitscotland or https://craufurdland.co.uk.

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Allison Hayworth, executive chair of Captain Cook Cruises in Fiji, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the history and recent transformation of Captain Cook Cruises, highlighting the introduction of luxury expedition cruising with a new ship, Caledonian Sky. Originally founded by her parents, Hayworth's company offers various itineraries, including visits to remote villages and unique experiences in Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. For more information, email fiji@captaincookcruisesfiji.com or visit www.CaptainCookCruisesFiji.com. 

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Ben Johnson, area director of sales and marketing for Outrigger Fuji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the history and features of his resorts, emphasizing their continuous reinvention, multi-generational appeal and luxury services. Johnson highlights ways to reach the island, room types, dining options, bars, spa facilities, kids club and activities, including the newly created Outrigger Adventure Park. For more information, email Ben.Johnson@Outrigger.com.au or visit www.Outrigger.com. 

 

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Derrick Mallon, owner of Mharsanta in Glasgow, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his restaurant and bar featuring local fare sourced from local farms around the city. If you’re looking to dine like a local and enjoy some great Scottish specialties, Mharsanta (which means merchant in Gaelic) is the place to book. For more information, visit www.mharsanta.co.uk.

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Jennifer Williamson, deputy general manager of AC Hotel Glasgow, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her brand new 245-room hotel in the heart of the city. The property features a new wing and restored building that formerly served the Parish Halls during the Victoria era. The hotel, which offers a casual restaurant and an already popular bar, was the first stop on a five-day fam trip of Scotland hosted by VisitScotland. For more information, click on AC Hotel Glasgow.

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Grant Seylhouwer, director of sales and marketing for the Royal Davui, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his boutique luxury property in Fiji with just 16 villas, each with their own plunge pool. A tranquil, adults-only experience with a strong emphasis on privacy and personalized service, culinary experiences and a full-day spa, the Royal Davui caters to honeymooners and high-net-worth individuals seeking a low-key, romantic getaway. For more information, visit www.RoyalDavuiFiji.com.

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Lindsay Hamilton, owner and head tour guide of Glasgow Football Tour, talks with James Shillinglaw after taking him on a tour of the origins of football in Scotland—and Hamilton asserts that football was actually invented in the country. She takes us on a walking tour of the three Hampdens, showcasing the most important and historic football fields of Glasgow, culminating in a tour of the Scottish Football Museum. Hamilton shows why she knows football as well as anyone in Scotland. For more information, visit www.glasgowfootballtour.com.

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Neeraj Chadha, multi-property vice president Pacific Islands Marriott International, and Javed Shameem, market director of sales and distribution, Fiji and Samoa, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about all the Marriott hotels in Fiji, especially the Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort, it history, facilities, and recent renovations, and emphasis on multi-generational travelers, business meetings, and events. Detailed are the resort's golf course, a farm-to-table initiative, diverse dining options, and strong ties with Fiji Airways. For more information, visit www.Marriott.com.

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Jamie Paiko, vice president of sales-North America for Cunard, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about Cunard as the staple of luxury travel, new roundtrip ports from Seattle and Miami and the celebration of the line’s newest ship, Queen Anne. For more information, visit www.onesourcecruises.com/onesource/ext-pages/nam/cunard-partnership.

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Patrick Katzenburg, the new general manager for The Londoner, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his big “boutique” hotel in the heart of London, which we first visited when it first opened back in September 2021. Katzenberg describes the accommodations, the restaurants and bars, and the large spa located several levels below street. Most important he talks about the benefits of being one of the most centrally located properties in the city. For more information, visit www.thelondoner.com.

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Lauren Mossop, the director of sales and marketing for Waya Island Resort, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her adults-only boutique resort in Fiji with only 17 rooms and a capacity of 34 guests. The resort features cultural experiences, with a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement, training and employing the local islanders. In development for 16 years, its New Zealand philanthropist-owner did not allow it to produce revenue until all the ivy had grown into place. For more information, email Sales@WayaIsland.com or visit www.WayaIslandResort.com.

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Rhona Young, our guide at The Clydeside Distillery, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about this very first distillery experience  in Glasgow. While there are plenty of distilleries around Scotland, this is one your clients can tour in the city itelf. Young details the history of the distillery, the origins of whiskey, and the process of making Scotland’s finest. It’s the very first day of our VisitScotland fam trip Enchanting Scotland. For more information, visit www.theclydeside.com or www.visitscotland.com

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William Drabble, executive chef at Althoff St. James Hotel & Club, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his new restaurant, Francatelli’s, with cuisine inspired by Charles Elme Francatelli, the chef at the St. James Hotel in the 1840s, who ended up becoming Queen Victoria’s head chef. Francatelli also wrote “The Modern Cook,” an essential cookbook of English cuisine, which Drabble uses as a base for his modernized reinterpretations of London food in the 19th century. For more information, visit www.stjameshotelandclub.com.

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Samantha Muspratt, director of sales and marketing for Ahura Resorts, and Bradley Calder, general manager of Likuliku Lagoon Resort in Fiji talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the adults-only Likuliku Lagoon Resort, featuring overwater bungalows and traditional Fijian decor, as well as the neighboring family-friendly property, Malolo Island Resort. Muspratt and Calder emphasize how Fijan family ownership influences the authentic experiences and warm atmosphere that infuses service, culinary offerings, spa and cultural activities at both resorts. For more information, visit www.LikulikuLagoon.com.

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Akuila Batiweti, chief marketing and sales officer for Fiji Airways, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the airline’s award-winning premium lounge with an exclusive Chef's Table dining experience, the fully lie-flat seats and exceptional service in business class on A350s, and a program offering travel advisors discounts and familiarization options to better sell the luxury product. For more information, visit the dedicated Fiji Airways portal on the Insider Travel Report site at www.insidertravelreport.com/fijiairways.

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Akuila Batiweti, chief marketing and sales officer for Fiji Airways, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the airline's major role in supporting Fiji's tourism, how the airline integrates cultural experiences into its flights, and how it has increased its connectivity through its membership in the oneworld alliance. Fiji Airways also offers travel advisor programs to encourage selling Fiji as a destination. For more information, visit the dedicated Fiji Airways portal on the Insider Travel Report site at www.insidertravelreport.com/fijiairways.

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Stefano Squecco, the new general manager of the Althoff St. James Hotel & Club, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his classic English hotel in the posh Mayfair district of London. Squecco showcases his 60 rooms, including a wonderful Terrace Suite, as well as the hotel’s brand new Francatelli restaurant with cuisine echoing what was served to Queen Victoria. For more information, visit www.stjameshotelandclub.com.

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