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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Ken Muskat, managing director-U.S.A. for Scenic Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how the luxury expedition and river cruise line is doing in the U.S. market today. Interviewed onboard Scenic Eclipse in one of the ship’s rare visits to New York, Muskat talks about the success of the Scenic Eclipse ships, the very different luxury yachts from Emerald, and the river cruise fleets for Scenic and Emerald. For more information, visit www.scenicusa.com.
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about last week’s “Jamaica Love” event in Montego Bay, where 1,000 top advisors, suppliers, government officials and Sandals staff gathered to celebrate the destination and the resort company. Stewart also discusses the legacy of the Sandals brand, which he inherited from his late father, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, and his own plans for Sandals 2.0. For more information, visit www.sandals.com.
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
John Waggoner, chairman and founder of Victory Cruise Lines, an all-inclusive small-ship coastal cruise line operating on the Great Lakes, speaks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his two ships. Both had been casualties of Hornblower Group's restructuring, but are now back in service under the Victory Cruise Lines banner. Waggoner plans to build on his past successes to create a cruise product with great food, great destinations and more. For more information, visit www.victorycruiselines.com.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Natalie Muir, director of sales at Concorde Hotel New York, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report a tour of this hidden gem on the Upper East Side. With great top floor suites, just four rooms per floor, great views and a snazzy small restaurant, Concorde is the perfect place for a Manhattan stay. For more information, visit www.concordehotelnewyork.com.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Jos Al Adwani, owner of Lagoonies Cafe, a part of Balance Water Sport in Kappalady, Sri Lanka, talks with Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report about their adventure travel attractions, including luminescent kayak trips and a kite flying school. But the cafe also has some of the best steak and poke bowls in Sri Lanka. For more information, visit www.balancewatersports.com or www.srilanka.travel.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Mike Drever, founder of BranchUp, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his innovative service for travel advisors providing them with Facebook marketing and lead generation. Drever has now introduced BranchUp Pro, which adds Instagram and AI marketing features for advisors. Drever himself is known as the founder of CruiseShipCenters, the largest seller of cruises in Canada, before he sold the agency to Expedia. For more information, visit https://branchup.com.
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Belinda Hindmarsh, deputy CEO of Ponant, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report aboard Le Lyrial during a rare visit to New York City. Hindmarsh reveals the latest news about the French exploration cruise, its current fleet and what’s to come. For more information, visit www.ponant.us.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Jessica Klement, vice president-advocacy for the American Society of Travel Advisors, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the big issues that travel advisors lobbied for at this year’s Legislative Day, held last month on Capitol Hill. This year ASTA focused on airline refunds, which advisors currently are liable for even though they don’t keep the fares themselves, as well as representation on DOT’s Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). For more information, visit www.asta.org.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
TJ Abrams, vice president of wellbeing for Hyatt, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at ILTM Cannes in the Bahamas about Hyatt’s extensive wellness programing throughout its portfolio. Abrams reveals how Hyatt has evolved its offerings to enhance wellbeing for guests, as well as how it offers personalized wellbeing experiences. For more information, visit www.hyatt.com.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Graeme Davis, president of Baha Mar Resort, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM)-North America, about the upcoming new features at his luxury property. These include a hot new jazz club, new dining options and much more as Baha Mar keeps innovating. For more information, visit www.bahamar.com.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Graeme Davis, president of Baha Mar Resort, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM)-North America, about the upcoming new features at his luxury property. These include a hot new jazz club, new dining options and much more as Baha Mar keeps innovating. For more information, visit www.bahamar.com.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Leslie Tillem, of Eltee Travel, and Curtis Parris, of the Parris group, both members of the Global Travel Collection, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how they came to star in a television series on NBC called the "Extra Mile Club." In it, the two compete to win celebrity clients while showcasing what travel advisors can do. The first two episodes have already aired, but there will be more in December. For more information, visit www.GlobalTravelCollection.com.
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Paul Barry, CEO of Avanti Destinations, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about Avanti’s new program to provide fixed-price FIT vacations initially using three new regional microsites featuring 58 packages to Asia, Latin America, and the South Pacific. Those three new websites are The three microsites are https://asia.avantidestinations.com, https://latinamerica.avantidestinations.comand, https://southpacific.avantidestinations.com. For more information, visit Avanti’s travel advisor portal at https://book.avantidestinations.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Vincenzo Falcone, general manager of Bulgari Hotel Rome, talks with Michaela Guzy, reporting for Insider Travel Report, about his spectacular luxury property, which offers one of the most exclusive experiences in the eternal city. And the interview itself takes place on the rooftop overlooking all the beauty of the seven hills of Rome. For more information, visit www.bulgarihotels.com.
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Vickum Nawagamuwage, founder and CEO of Santani Wellness in Sri Lanka, speaks with Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report about the philosophy behind Santani and how they're promoting human sustainability with a nature-first approach. Also interviewed is the resort's naturalist and one of their Ayurvedic doctors. For more information, visit www.santani.com.
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Seth Borko, head of research at Skift, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about key travel industry trends, including how domestic travel has surged post-pandemic but international travel is now surpassing it. Luxury and family travel continue to grow, with increasing demand for solo travel. Despite predictions of its decline, the travel advisor segment remains strong, particularly for complex and luxury trips. For more information, read Skift's "State of Travel" report at www.skift.com.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Rikaz Jaffree, operations manager at Anasa Wellness Resort in Ella, Sri Lanka, sits down with Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report to share what makes Anasa a top-tier luxury retreat, including a luxe gym with personal trainers, a yoga studio, an organic farm and a full range of wellness treatments — all set in acres of untouched nature. For more information, visit www.AnasaWellnessResort.com.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Seth Borko, head of research at Skift, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about key travel industry trends, including how domestic travel has surged post-pandemic but international travel is now surpassing it. Luxury and family travel continue to grow, with increasing demand for solo travel. Despite predictions of its decline, the travel advisor segment remains strong, particularly for complex and luxury trips. For more information, read Skift's "State of Travel" report at www.skift.com.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Carlo Micallef, CEO of Malta Tourism Authority, and Noel Zammit, CEO of Heritage Malta, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Malta's efforts to attract more tourism, particularly from North America. Malta plans to strengthen U.S. ties, improve travel connections and secure more direct flights. It even will focus on culinary connections with the U.S. including a snail dish created when the U.S. Navy introduced Coca Cola to Malta. For more information, visit www.visitmalta.com.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Issam Kazim, CEO of Visit Dubai, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his destination’s unique combination of luxury, adventure and culture. Easily accessible from the U.S., and visa-free for Americans, Dubai keeps expanding direct flight connections. Kazim highlights the city’s world-class hotels and 106 Michelin-listed restaurants. For more information, visit www.VisitDubai.com.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Lee Rosen, founder and president of Tres Technologies, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the evolution of his company, which developed the TRAMS back office and ClientBase CRM products. Rosen sold it to Sabre in 2006, but then bought it back in 2021. The company continues to provide vital back office and CRM systems to travel agencies around the country—and it’s developing new technology for the next generation of agencies. For more information, visit www.trestechnologies.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Brent Hill, CEO of Tourism Fiji, speaks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Fiji’s record-breaking tourism numbers in 2023, emphasizing the goal of reaching one million visitors this year with the support of new direct flights from Fiji Airways, including a Dallas route. Hill also highlights Fiji’s appeal to adventure travelers, its sustainability efforts, upcoming hotel developments, and the strong buying power of the U.S. dollar in Fiji. For more information, visit www.fiji.travel.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Simon Mayle, event director for ILTM North America, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about last week’s annual conference, which for the second time in two years was held in the Bahamas at the Baha Mar resort. Mayle tells us who attended on the travel advisors and travel supplier front and how they interacted. Even more importantly, he tells us why ILTM North America will co-locate with PROUD Experiences in the Bahamas in October 2025. For more information, visit www.iltm.com/northamerica or www.proudexperiences.com.
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Peter Vlitas, executive vice president of partner relations for Internova, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about airline industry trends, including challenges with NDC (New Distribution Capability), airline pricing, and AI in travel services. Vlitas highlights the importance of travel advisors in adapting to NDC, how airlines like Delta and United are handling NDC's implementation, and how AI is actually helping travel advisors. Vlitas also touches on airline regulations, specifically refund policies, and emphasizes the need for advisors to support airlines that value their partnerships. For more information, visit www.Internova.com.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Dennis Grunden, vice president of luxury hotel programs at Internova, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Internova's hotel products. These include the Internova Select collection of four- and five-star luxury properties, the Internova Curated collection of small luxury lifestyle and design-focused properties, and the Internova Worldwide collection of quick, short business-stay properties where amenities are not as critical. Grondin also highlights Internova's educational campaigns that explain the exclusive amenities offered to Global Travel Collection advisors. For more information, visit www.Internova.com and www.Internovatravel.com.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Dave Volman, senior vice president-technology for ADX and TripArc, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at Ensemble Horizons in Las Vegas earlier this month, about how the revolutionary ADX platform services as tech underpinning for Ensemble advisors. Using ADX, they can book air, hotel, insurance and more. Voleman says ADX is making even more improvements and will soon be able to help advisors book cruise as a soup-to-nuts technology that will help them sell even more travel. For more information, visit www.trip-arc.com or www.joinensemble.com.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Daniel Hostettler, president of The Boca Raton, is on the verge of finishing the renovation of The Boco Raton, the iconic Florida luxury resort, by finishing the Beach Club, one of five hotels that make up this lavish resort complex. James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report talks with Hostettler about the renovation, the restaurants and the facilities now available to guests. For more information, visit www.thebocaraton.com.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Beth Butzlaff, senior vice president-global partner relations for Ensemble, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at this month’s Ensemble Horizon conference in Las Vegas about the consortium’s many programs for preferred partners, many of which she helped develop in the year she’s been with Ensemble. These include a major new program identifying the right cruise for the right client and new program that pairs cruises with hotels. For more information, visit www.joinensemble.com.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Kimberlin Arnold, an independent travel advisor with Peacock Travel Group, a member of Frosch Travel, speaks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her experience on an ALG Vacation trip to Spain and Portugal. Social media plays a crucial role in her business, and the trip allowed her to improve her content creation for her primary romance and honeymoon clients. For more information, visit www.ALGVacations.com.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Shayla Lalani, vice president of marketing for Ensemble, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week’s Ensemble Horizons conference in Las Vegas about all the ways Ensemble helps its member agencies market travel day. Lalani reveals the innovative ways that Ensemble uses to sell more travel. For more information, visit www.joinensemble.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Michele Duquaine, a Dream Vacations travel advisor with her own agency, speaks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the growing demand among her clients for European travel. Duquaine describes a recent nine-day journey through Spain and Portugal, and emphasizes how ALG Vacations and its VAX booking system make multi-stop experiences seamless and enjoyable. For more information, visit www.ALGVacations.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Kristina Boyce, senior vice president-operations for Ensemble, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week’s Ensemble Horizons in Las Vegas about how the consortium is working to develop a revolutionary agency group with new programs, technology and services. Ensemble is seeking to grow but also wants to remain a more intimate, boutique consortium. For more information, visit www.joinensemble.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Angie Licea, president of Global Travel Collection (GTC), talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how GTC supports independent travel advisors by helping them manage their businesses and achieve their goals. Licea highlights GTV partnerships, including AI-driven tech collaborations and a new travel-related TV show for NBC. For more information, visit www.GlobalTravelCollection.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Chris Austin, president-North America for Explora Journeys, talks with Michaela Guzy about the vision behind Explorer Journeys' second ship, Explora II. Like its sister ship Explora I, Explora II delivers a boutique hotel-like experiences at sea. With plans to expand to six ships by 2028, Explora puts its focus on space, choice and exceptional dining. For more information, visit www.ExploraJourneys.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Michael Johnson, president of Ensemble, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week’s Ensemble Horizon’s in Las Vegas about what progress the consortium has made over the past year, what programs it offers to members, and what’s to come. Johnson says Ensemble is on its way to creating a new kind of agency group for travel advisors and preferred partners. For more information, visit https://ensembletravel.com
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Chris Austin, president-North America for Explora Journeys, talks with Michaela Guzy about the vision behind Explorer Journeys' second ship, Explora II. Like its sister ship Explora I, Explora II delivers a boutique hotel-like experiences at sea. With plans to expand to six ships by 2028, Explora puts its focus on space, choice and exceptional dining. For more information, visit www.ExploraJourneys.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
In this second-part of a two-part interview, Jacki Marks, global head of trade brands for ALG Vacations, a division of Hyatt Hotels, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the company's City and Sea media event to Spain and Portugal. The event included a live Facebook event with celebrity travel champion Carson Kressley, and highlighted ALG Vacations' focus on expanding European product offerings. Marks recounts the hotels and resorts visited, including Secrets, Iberostar and Zoëtry in Mallorca, the Tivoli Hotel in Porto, as well as the Dreams Madeira Resort & Spa in Madeira (opening soon) and the newly opened Grand Hyatt Barcelona. For more information, visit www.ALGVacations.com or click here to see the Facebook Live event. (https://www.facebook.com/events/1266114807718364/?rdid=Lu13oCt9A6syci0W&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FAo7s2Zi6BJZ3Efio)
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
In this second-part of a two-part interview, Jacki Marks, global head of trade brands for ALG Vacations, a division of Hyatt Hotels, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the company's City and Sea media event to Spain and Portugal. The event included a live Facebook event with celebrity travel champion Carson Kressley, and highlighted ALG Vacations' focus on expanding European product offerings. Marks recounts the hotels and resorts visited, including Secrets, Iberostar and Zoëtry in Mallorca, the Tivoli Hotel in Porto, as well as the Dreams Madeira Resort & Spa in Madeira (opening soon) and the newly opened Grand Hyatt Barcelona. For more information, visit www.ALGVacations.com or click here to see the Facebook Live event. (https://www.facebook.com/events/1266114807718364/?rdid=Lu13oCt9A6syci0W&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2FAo7s2Zi6BJZ3Efio)
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
In this first part of a two-part interview, Jacki Marks, global head of trade brands for ALG Vacations, a division of Hyatt Hotels, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how ALG Vacations supports travel advisors by helping them enhance their social media marketing skills and better understand its product offerings. Through trips like the City and Sea media event to Spain and Portugal, which included a live Facebook event with celebrity travel champion Carson Kressley, advisors learn how to market destinations using content creation and social platforms, including Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. For more information, visit www.ALGVacations.com or click here to see the Facebook Live event.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Chitose Yagi, executive assistant manager marketing and sales for the Tokyo Station Hotel, talks with Angela Hughes of Insider Travel Report about the hotel's history, location and services, highlighting its convenient location next to the Tokyo Station, making it ideal for travel within Tokyo and across Japan. Yagi discusses the hotel's unique features, including its extensive art collection, renowned breakfast and concierge meet-and-greet service. For more information, visit www.TokyoStationHotel.jp.
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Christine Conklin, vice president of marketing at Signature Travel Network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at this month’s Signature Owners Meeting in Montreal about the agency cooperative’s extensive series of marketing programs. Conklin walks us through her group’s dedicated programs and how they benefit member agencies and preferred partners. For more information, visit https://join.sigtn.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Renee Stanton-Defaria, director of sales for Goway Travel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about Goway’s ambitious rebrand and its commitment to being the "best Goway Ever." Stanton-Defaria describes the thinking behind Goway’s brand transformation and focuses on how Goway empowers travel advisors with enhanced rewards, an industry-leading training program, and a refreshed product line of tailor-made trips to more than 115 countries on all seven continents. Learn more by visiting www.gowaypro.com.
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Ignacio Maza, former executive vice president of Signature Travel Network and now a consultant to the group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his “finds” of the year in luxury hotels and new destinations. Maza, known for his talks about hotels and destinations, gives you his recommendations on where you should book your clients now. Maza has now formed his own consulting firm, WANDERMAZA, to help agencies and advisors find the world’s top properties and destinations. Find him on LinkedIn. For more information on Signature, visit https://join.sigtn.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, 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.
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Steven Arthur, director of leisure sales for Timbers Resorts, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report an update on his group of luxury properties designed for families and friends to come together and create lasting memories in some of the most special locations on Earth. Experience skiing in the Rockies, whale watching in Kauai, wine tasting in Tuscany, or golfing in Jupiter. We spoke with Arthur at last month’s Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.timbersresorts.com.
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Karryn Christopher, executive vice president-marketing and preferred partnerships for Signature Travel Network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the Signature Owners’ Meeting in Montreal, held earlier this month. Christopher details the many marketing programs Signature offers to agency members, as well as the group’s preferred partner programs and events that take place throughout the year. For more information, visit https://join.sigtn.com.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Manini Sen, head of business for Ananda in the Himalayas, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas about her wellness retreat and what it offers to guests. Sen details the Ananda experience and how guests can be rejuvenated and revived during their stay in one of the most exotic places in the world. For more information, visit https://www.anandaspa.com/en
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Carly Biggart, vice president of sales and marketing-Americas for Hurtigruten Norway, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her cruise line’s two coastal itneraries going from Bergen or Oslo to Svalbard. Showcasing some of the most spectacular scenery in the world from the Arctic north to the Norwegian fjords, Hurtigruten also happens to have one of best restaurants at ses. Biggart details the sales resources she has to help you sell this spectacular set of cruises For more information, www.hurtigruten.com.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Dondra Ritzenthaler, the new president and CEO of Azamara Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the Signature Travel Network owners’ meeting about her first few months on the job. Most important, Ritzenthaler reveals details of Azamara’s revamped Azamara World Academy training coursse along with enhanced earning opportunities. For more information, visit https://connect.azamara.com/world-academy or www.azamara.com
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Chris Austin, president-North America for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report to get an update on his luxury and lifestyle company as it gets ready to debut its second ship, Explora II, in Rome next week. Austin gives a preview of the vessel and an update on programs to help you better sell the luxury vessel. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Carissa McDevitt, national sales manager for the Ranch at Laguna Beach, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas about this 87-acre luxury California property just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. It offers f97 cottages, farm-to-table cuisine at Harvest Restaurant, nine golf fairways, a boutique spa and more. For more information, visit www.theranchlb.com.