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May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
6 min
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.
May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
8 min
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.
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
7 min
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.
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
7 min
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.
May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
14 min
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.
May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
8 min
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.
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
15 min
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.
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
14 min
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.
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
14 min
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.
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
13 min
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.
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
8 min
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.
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
18 min
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.
May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023
9 min
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.
May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023
7 min
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.
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
7 min
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.
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
14 min
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.
May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
6 min
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.
May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
13 min
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.
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
13 min
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.
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
10 min
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.
Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
7 min
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.
Apr 28, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
22 min
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.
Apr 27, 2023
Apr 27, 2023
9 min
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.
Apr 27, 2023
Apr 27, 2023
27 min
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.
Apr 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
11 min
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.
Apr 26, 2023
Apr 26, 2023
6 min
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.
Apr 25, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
10 min
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.
Apr 25, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
8 min
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.
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
34 min
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.
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
15 min
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.
Apr 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2023
18 min
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.
Apr 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2023
6 min
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.
Apr 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023
12 min
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.
Apr 20, 2023
Apr 20, 2023
7 min
Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of St. Kitts Tourism Authority, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how the number of cruise passengers visiting his island has doubled this season, the airlines are back and hotels have reopened. St. Kitts also is planning new fam trips and events for travel advisors, most notably a new program on how to become a certified rum specialist. For more information, visit www.StKittsTourism.kn.
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
18 min
As part of our Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Virtual Roadshow, Michele Schwartz, Weddings & Romance by Club Med sales and operations manager, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the options Club Med offers for those booking honeymoons and destinations weddings. Schwartz reveals the resources Club Med has for you if you specialize in this niche and what your clients can expect. For more information, visit www.clubmed.us.
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
7 min
Matthew Shollar, chief visionary officer for Transcend Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade 2023 about his group charter river cruise line sold through travel advisors, tour operators and wedding planners. Transcend offers cruise opportunities for groups that might never have considered meeting on a river cruise before. Transcend is working with Riverside Luxury Cruises to charter the Riverside Mahler to begin cruising Aug. 1, 2023 to the end of 2024 while Transcend’s own fleet is still under construction. For more information, visit www.Transcend.Cruises/Advance.
Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
35 min
Ashish Sanghrajka, president of Big Five Tours & Expeditions, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his adventure travel company is making its 50th anniversary with new destinations, new programs and new resources for travel advisors. Sanghrajka also recalls how he decided to get into the business his father started and how Big Five is so focused on giving back to the communities it features in its programs. For more information, visit www.bigfive.com.
Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
4 min
Daniel Durazo, U.S. director of external communications for Allianz Insurance, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade 2023 about Allianz’s new partnership with Azamara and Crystal Cruises as well as new covered reasons for trip cancellation and interruption. Durazo also reviews general advice on whether to get rental car insurance, what the rental car damage protector plans include, and what the latest is on Allianz’s OneTrip Prime and OneTrip Premiere plans. For more information, visit www.allianztravelinsurance.com.
Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
15 min
John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about what it's been like being president since October 2021 and the changes he has made that have transformed his cruise line. Those changes include a new beefed up sales force, partnerships with CBS reality show "The Real Love Boat," NASCAR, Lavazza coffee and Caymus Vineyards. Padgett also discusses new cruise products, including a 116-day World Cruise as well as a voyage to see a total eclipse of the sun. For more information, visit www.princess.com.
Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023
13 min
James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the official opening this month of Virgin Hotels New York, a key to Virgin’s plans for growing its lifestyle hotels. Virgin now has properties in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, New Orleans, Edinburgh and Glasgow, with more to come, as the brand starts to make some major inroads in the hotel market. For more information, visit www.virginhotels.com.
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
8 min
John Delaney, senior vice president of sales and revenue management for Lindblad Expeditions, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his new position at the company and the special support Lindblad offers with its new Expedition 360° training platform, which provides a full complement of resources that travel advisors need to grow their business and tap into the expedition cruise market. For more information, visit www.expeditions.com.
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
33 min
Jose Koechlin, founder and CEO of Inkaterra Hotels, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about a misconception surrounding his eight five-star luxury hotels spread across Peru. Koechlin created the company to support the people, fauna and flora of his country. Fortunately, the hotels’ restoration, design, cuisine and service came together in such a perfect way that they became popular and award-winning properties. For more information, visit www.inkaterra.com.
This is the fourth and final video in a series about a trip to Peru made possible by LATAM Airlines, Inkaterra Hotels, Inca Rail, Canatur, Progatur, Municipalidad de Machu Picchu, and Camara de Comercio & Turismo de Machu Picchu. The trip was organized to help Peru attract visitors after the country was rocked by almost daily protests and roadblocks for more than two months in December 2022. Fortunately, those protests have abated so it’s now quite safe for travelers to visit the country.
Apr 13, 2023
Apr 13, 2023
8 min
Elvis Huari, head of reception for Inkaterra La Casona, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his five-star luxury boutique hotel with just 11 suites. The property was created from a 16th century manor house located in the heart of Cusco near the Plaza de las Nazarenas and is the first member of Relais & Châteaux in Peru. For more information, visit www.inkaterra.com/inkaterra/inkaterra-la-casona/the-experience.
This is the third of a series of four video interviews from a trip made possible by LATAM Airlines, Inkaterra Hotels, Inca Rail, Canatur, Progatur, Municipalidad de Machu Picchu, and Camara de Comercio & Turismo de Machu Picchu. The trip was organized to help Peru attract visitors after the country was rocked by almost daily protests and roadblocks for more than two months in December 2022. Fortunately, those protests have abated so it’s now quite safe for travelers to visit the country.
Apr 13, 2023
Apr 13, 2023
10 min
Matt Gleaves, Cunard's vice president commercial for North America and Australasia, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, due out in 2024, with her maiden around-the-world voyage in 2025. Gleaves also reveals Cunard's pre-booking tool, a rethink of the entertainment and enrichment onboard, and the upcoming King's Coronation celebrations. For more information, visit www.cunard.com.
Apr 12, 2023
Apr 12, 2023
15 min
Filippos Venetopoulos, CEO of Variety Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade 2023 about his third generation, Greek family-owned cruise line and philanthropic sister company, Variety Cares. Venetopoulos also talks about how his Greece-focused small ship line has expanded to the Seychelles and more recently Tahiti, Sicily, Malta and West Africa. For more information, visit www.varietycruises.com.
Apr 12, 2023
Apr 12, 2023
17 min
Luis Matute, general manager of Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his five-star luxury hotel Peru, with 83 whitewashed adobe casitas located literally in an Andean village in a cloud forest that is just a 25-minute bus ride from the famed archaeological site. For more information, visit www.inkaterra.com/inkaterra/inkaterra-machu-picchu-pueblo-hotel/the-experience.
This is the second of a series of four videos from a trip made possible by LATAM Airlines, Inkanterra Hotels, Inca Rail, Canatur, Progatur, Municipalidad de Machu Picchu, and Camara de Comercio & Turismo de Machu Picchu. The trip was organized to help Peru attract visitors after the country was rocked by almost daily protests and roadblocks for more than two months in December 2022. Fortunately, those protests have abated so it’s now quite safe for travelers to visit the country.
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
7 min
Francesco Galli Zugaro, CEO and founder of Aqua Expeditions, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about building and operating ships for small luxury groups of 16 to 40 guests. His latest and fifth vessel, Aqua Mare, is a seven-suite, 16-passenger explorer yacht, which launched in the Galapagos in the summer of 2022. Aqua also sails the Peruvian Amazon and the Mekong. For more information, visit www.aquaexpeditions.com.
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
14 min
Joaquin Escudero, general manager of Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his Virtuoso member luxury hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which offers bird watching, spiritual twilight walks, mountain star-gazing, and a detailed lesson on the art of making chicha-de-jora, Andean corn beer. For more information, visit www.inkaterra.com/inkaterra/inkaterra-hacienda-urubamba.
This is the first of a series of four videos from a trip made possible by LATAM Airlines, Inkanterra Hotels, Inca Rail, Canatur, Progatur, Municipalidad de Machu Picchu, and Camara de Comercio & Turismo de Machu Picchu. The trip was organized to help Peru attract visitors after the country was rocked by almost daily protests and roadblocks for more than two months in December 2022. Fortunately, those protests have abated so it’s now quite safe for travelers to visit the country.
Apr 10, 2023
Apr 10, 2023
26 min
Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report moderates a panel of top destination tourism professionals to find out what they offer for travel advisors booking honeymoons and destination weddings for their clients. On the panel are Kelly Messina, senior director-leisure sales for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority; Robyn Basso, senior director-travel industry partnerships for the Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau: and Jo-Anne Brown, founder and creative director of Celebrations, LTD, a full-service events company in the Cayman Islands. This panel was part of our Virtual Roadshows: Selling Honeymoons and Destination Weddings, held last month online.
Apr 10, 2023
Apr 10, 2023
11 min
Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at this year’s Seatrade Global Conference about what makes Holland America different this year, during its 150th anniversary season. The cruise line now features longer itineraries on ships that are just the right size, neither too big or too small. Antorcha also discusses sustainability and the line’s legacy of service, dating back to assisting European immigrants to the U.S. For more information, visit www.hollandamerica.com.