The Insider Travel Report Podcast

Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about ther cruise line’s focus on destination immersion, small-ship cruising and enhancements driven by feedback from more than 1,000 travel advisors and loyalty guests. She discusses the $80 million Azamara Forward refurbishment program across four ships, new onboard and pre-cruise offerings, suite additions and advisor engagement initiatives. For more information, visit www.azamara.com.

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David Fredericks, president and general manager of the Americas division of Century Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade in Miami about strong growth in North America driven by travel advisors, with revenue performance reaching well over 300 percent of what was expected following fam trips to China. Fredericks discusses Century's expansion into Europe on the Danube, Rhine and Moselle, and plans for new ships in Europe and Egypt. He also reveals how the company combines Asian service standards, new ship technology, immersive experiences and advisor policies, including 25 percent commission. For more information, visit www.centurycruise.com. 

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Phil Cappelli, CEO of Avoya Travel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his innovative host agency and how he intends to lead it in the years to come. Cappelli, who has been CEO since December, tells us how Avoya will support its advisors with technology, a new focus on luxury travel, and a new commission plan for the agency’s Live Leads lead generation program. For more information, visit www.joinavoya.com. 

All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

Carly Biggart, vice president of sales and marketing for Hurtigruten Americas, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade in Miami about record first-quarter sales growth, including a more than 50 percent increase through travel advisor channels. She discusses new itineraries such as the Inner Fjords Explorer, Arctic Line and Arctic Circle Explorer, and outlines advisor incentives, including discounted sailings, reduced solo supplements and resources available through the cruise line's advisor portal. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com. 

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Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade in Miami about the company’s Evolution program, a refurbishment of six ships representing its largest investment in guest experience in 153 years. She explains the decision to focus on enhancing the existing fleet rather than building new ships, and details new features such as the Grand Dutch Cafe and solo veranda staterooms. For more information, visit www.hollandamerica.com 

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Beth Butzlaff, Virtuoso general manager for the U.S., and Bill Smith, Sea Cloud brand ambassador, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how Sea Cloud Cruises is positioned through authenticity and legacy, as well as how it differs from traditional luxury cruise products. They also discuss small-ship sailing features including guest access to climb the masts, itinerary flexibility and the importance of travel advisors in telling the brand story. For more information, visit www.seacloud.com. 

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Erik Kreft, general manager of the new Dune House Hotel & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Fla., talks with James Shillinglaw of insider Travel Report, about his resort, which is inspired by the work of late Jacksonville architect William Morgan, with a design that blends vintage surf influences with a modern, understated approach to luxury. Kreft, who was named national GM of the year by AHLA in 2025, reveals the public spaces, dining options and more of this luxury boutique oceanfront property. For more information, visit www.dunehousehotelandspa.com. 

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Kevin Smith, chief sales officer of Sea Cloud Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report while touring Sea Cloud II about Mediterranean itineraries, differences among the line’s three ships and its all-inclusive product for North American travelers. He also discusses advisor rates, fam trips, group policies, onboard credit for preferred partners, training programs and how Sea Cloud positions itself as a small-ship luxury brand focused on immersive destinations. For more information, visit www.seacloud.com.

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When you think of destination weddings and honeymoons, the first thing that might not come to mind is how a tour operator can help you plan the perfect experience. In this interview, we talk to one tour operator who can help you and your clients create the top romantic experiences in the destinations it services. Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report interviews Kiran Nambiar, senior vice president of sales for ANZCRO.

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You may consider yourself to be an expert in planning honeymoons and destination weddings, but there are always professional resources you can turn to at top hotels when you need help. This panel features two top resorts that can inspire, create and develop your destination wedding or honeymoon plan for your clients. Moderated by Alan Fine, this panel features Maurella Ras, sales executive for Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort, and Daniela D’Amato, sales manager for Grotto Bay Beach Resort and Spa.

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Top destinations around the world can help you plan and execute the perfect destination wedding or honeymoon experience for your clients. Discover the resources these destinations can provide to help you create the ultimate destination wedding or honeymoon. Moderated by Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report, this panel includes Robyn Basso, senior director-travel industry partnerships for the Hawaiian Islands; Shana C. Whyte, director of sales for the U.S.V.I Department of Tourism; and Antonia Urlic executive director of Impresia Croatia, representing the Croatian National Tourist Office.

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For a destination wedding or honeymoon, the right choice for your clients often is an all-inclusive resort. In this panel, we feature representatives of several all-inclusive properties who give you the lowdown on why their resort is the perfect place to book based on its location, facilities and programs. Moderated by James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, this panel includes Maria Cabera, product and operations coordinator for Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts; Simona Gigli, romance manager for Barceló Maya Grand Resort; and Nitzy Rios, business development manager for Marival Resorts.

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For a destination wedding or honeymoon, the right choice for your clients often is an all-inclusive resort. In this panel, we feature representatives of all-inclusive resorts who give you the lowdown on why their resort is the perfect place to book based on its location, facilities and programs. Moderated by James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, this panel includes Melina Guerrero, weddings regional manager for Ocean Signature Resorts and Viviana Salgado Ferreyra, head of sales and marketing for romance for Weddings by Melia.

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Alex Sharp, CEO of Signature Travel Network, and Bill Smith, Sea Cloud brand ambassador, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about positioning Sea Cloud Cruises within the luxury segment and how it differentiates through legacy, authenticity and small-ship sailing experiences. They also discuss ship size, onboard experience and unique sailing features including guest access to climb the masts, along with advisor training opportunities. For more information, visit www.seacloud.com. 

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Quentin Desurmont, president of Traveller Made, talks about Serandipians & Takuminas, the two luxury travel designer communities thriving under the Traveller Made umbrella, which are getting ready to meet this May at Essence of Panama. He details the importance of the Essence shows, the network’s series of luxury travel flagship events in Phuket, Panama and Sardinia. To express your interest in attending Essence of Panama, May 18-22, 2026, visit www.essenceofluxury.com/Panama/index.aspx. 

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Margot Kong, owner of Journeys Unparalleled, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at Travel Experts’ Summit 5 last month onboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMora. She details how she achieved success with support from her host agency, Travel Experts, and consortium, Virtuoso. After working for China specialist Imperial Tours, Kong began focusing on luxury family travel all around the world and is always eager to explore different cultures, histories and geographies. For more information, visit www.journeysunparalleled.com or www.travel-experts.com. 

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Ashley and Carter Carey, a mother-daughter agency team with Ashley Carter Travel, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at Travel Experts’ Summit 5 on an AmaWaterways cruise on the Danube. They detail how they got in the travel business, why they became members of Travel Experts, and how they plan to grow their business even more using their host agency’s resources and Virtuoso affiliation. For more information, visit www.ashleycareytravel.com or www.travel-xperts.com.

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Michele Palma, executive vice president of sales for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report an update on her luxury river cruise line at last month’s ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam. Palma talks about her line’s newest ships, and innovative itineraries, as well as how travel advisors should be selling Uniworld today. For more information, visit www.uniworld.com. 

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Mark Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his brand-new Norwegian Luna, the opportunity he sees in taking over as brand leader, and what prepared him for this new role overseeing a major cruise line. Kazlauskas also details what he likes about the ship, the brand overall and what he hopes to achieve. For more information, visit www.ncl.com. 

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Andrea Kruse, CEO and co-founder of VIVA Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month's ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam about her relatively young but growing river cruise brand. Launched in late 2018, VIVA Cruises will have 10 ships carrying no more than 190 guests each, sailing throughout Europe by mid-2026. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, the cruise line is owned by Scylla AG, a major builder of river ships. And now it's firmly targeting the U.S. river cruise market for growth. For more information, visit www.viva-cruises.com. 

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Steve Spivak, vice president-global sales and reservations for Tauck, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam about the growth of his upscale river cruise fleet. With two news ships in France and more to come, Tauck has become a major force in luxury river cruising, in tandem with its growth as a major bespoke tour operator. For more information, visit www.tauck.com. 

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Mika White, co-founder of Tourism Exchange Japan, talks with James Shillinglaw of insider Travel Report about Japan Travel Trade Portal, a new B2B platform that is launching to help travel advisors to make reservations in hard-to-book regional Japan accommodations and experiences. These are in lesser-known regions of the country in off-the-beaten-track destinations that can open the “real” Japan for American travelers. For more information, visit https://japantraveltradeportal.jp/?lang=en.

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Violet Manners, CEO and founder of HeritageXplore, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her boutique company that offers tours and stays at some of Britain’s family-owned castles and great houses. And Lady Manners, also known as Viscountess Garnock, should know all about that—she grew up and got married in a castle owned by her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. For more information, visit https://www.heritagexplore.com.

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Marcus Leskovar, president-North America for Amadeus River Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam about his 40-plus-year-old luxury river cruise line, which for many was again the “find “of the Expo. Leskovar details the new ships, innovative itineraries and family ownership that make Amadeus one of great river cruise lines of Europe. For more information, visit www.amadeus-rivercruises.com. 

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Jennifer Halboth, CEO-Americas for Riverside Luxury Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam about how her upscale river cruise company continues to innovate, develop new itineraries and provide a real luxury experience for guests. Halboth details plans for her three-ship fleet and tells us what the future holds for Riverside. For more information, visit www.riverside-cruises.com. 

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Travel Experts’ Heather McIntyre, director of technology and finance, and Claire Canady, director of operations, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at this month’s Summit on the Danube about how the other members of the host agency’s team support more than 700 travel advisors around the country. McIntrye and Canady break down how Travel Experts helps its members succeed in selling even more luxury travel. For more information, visit www.travel-xperts.com. 

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Travel Experts’ Susan Farrell, president and owner, Sharon Fake, executive director, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about what their host agency does to stay so successful in the luxury travel market. Speaking during Travel Experts’ Summit onboard three AmaWaterways river ships on the Danube, Farrell and Fake talk about the long history of their host agency, its affiliation with Virtuoso, its monthly fee structure and the training and support their staff offers affiliated advisors. For more information, visit www.travel-xperts.com. 

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Riviera Travel’s Matt Luscombe, group CEO, and Stuart Milan. president-North America, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam about how their U.K.-based tour operator and river cruise line has made significant strides in its effort to attract more U.S. customers for its European river cruises. Luscombe and Milan cite their new ships, unique itineraries, pricing, focus on the solo market, travel advisor programs and premium positioning as key reasons why more U.S. travelers are choosing Riviera. For more information, visit www.rivieratravel.com. 

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Robert-Jan Woltering, managing director of De L'Europe hotel, takes James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report on a tour of his historic Amsterdam luxury property owned by the Heineken family. For Dutch-native Woltering, it’s a return home to manage a hotel he long wanted to oversee. His 100-plus key hotel is now literally two properties in one, with a historic offering classic rooms and a modern wing with designer suites. The hotel also has three dining options, including a two-star Michelin restaurant, three bars and a large spa. For more information, visit www.deleurope.com. 

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Ken Muskat, president of Scenic Group U.S.A. and LATAM, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam about how Scenic is expanding its river cruise offerings for both its brands, Scenic Cruises & Tours and Emerald Waterways, in Europe and Southeast Asia. And yes, he also reveals the latest in Scenic Group’s luxury yacht sailings for both the Scenic and Emerald brands. For more information, visit www.scenicusa.com  or www.emeraldcruises.com. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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