Episodes

Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Marcus Faruga Karlden, food & beverage manager on MS Trollfjord, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the high-end dining available on this Hurtigruten Svalbard Express cruise of the Norwegian coast. The ship has three restaurants, including a main dining room, a bistro and Røst, the farm-to-table upscale dining outlet that just might be one of the best restaurants at sea. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com.
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Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Insider Video: How One Team Will Now Oversee Sales for Seabourn and Holland America
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Rob Coleman, senior vice president of sales now for both Holland America Line and Seabourn, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, talks about how he will now oversee sales for both brands with one dedicated team. Coleman also is no stranger to Seabourn, having worked in charter sales and more for the luxury line, even though he’s longtime sales executive and fan of Holland America. For more information, visit www.seabourn.com and www.hollandamerica.com.
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Thursday Aug 22, 2024
How Virtuoso’s Tech Summit Highlighted the Top Trends in Travel Tech Today
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Gilad Berenstein, head of the Brook Bay Capital tech investment firm and on the board of Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the Virtuoso Tech Summit, which took place at the very beginning of Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas last week. Berenstein tells us about the speakers, the topics and the new travel technology firms that were showcased during the Summit. He also reveals the top trends in travel technology today. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.

Thursday Aug 22, 2024
What’s to Do and See During a Voyage on Le Ponant
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Nivine Fakih, travel concierge on Le Ponant, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the excursions, sightseeing and activities on Ponant’s 32-guest luxury sailing yacht, the first ship in the fleet. During this cruise Le Ponant explored three ports in Greece, visiting small villages and seeing historic sites. The yacht also visited Montenegro and Dubrovnik, and also provided a great photo opportunity of Le Ponant under full sail. For more information, visit www.ponant.com.

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Insider Video: What’s to Do and See During a Voyage on Le Ponant
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Nivine Fakih, travel concierge on Le Ponant, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the excursions, sightseeing and activities on Ponant’s 32-guest luxury sailing yacht, the first ship in the fleet. During this cruise Le Ponant explored three ports in Greece, visiting small villages and seeing historic sites. The yacht also visited Montenegro and Dubrovnik, and also provided a great photo opportunity of Le Ponant under full sail. For more information, visit www.ponant.com.
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Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
How Hurtigruten Explores the Spectacular Coast of Norway
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Hurtigruten Expedition Leader Rebekka Bohrer talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the incredible journey on MS Trollfjord during Svalbard Express. From Svalbard to Bergen, the ship explores from just a few hundred miles south of the North Pole down through the amazing fjords of Norway, offering bike tours, hikes, fast boat rides and more for guests. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com.

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
How Virtuoso Markets Luxury Travel Today
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Helen McCabe-Young, senior vice president of marketing at Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how the luxury travel network markets for its members using a multi-faceted strategy including publications, email, lead generation and much more. McCabe-Young reveals the secrets behind marketing luxury travel today. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Experience the True Luxury of Le Ponant’s Sailing Yacht
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Baptiste Regnault, hotel director for Le Ponant, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about this unique sailing vessel, Ponant’s first ship, and what it offers for your clients. Regnault details the accommodations for just 32 guests, the gourmet dining and the activities that make this truly a private yachting experience on this completely renovated vessel. For more information, visit www.ponant.com.

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
What the Numbers Say About Virtuoso and Luxury Travel Today
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
David Kolner, executive vice president of Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the luxury travel group’s survey of its members, including what the numbers say about being a travel advisors, where clients want to go and what the future looks like for luxury travel. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.

Monday Aug 19, 2024
Life Aboard MS Trollfjord on a Coastal Cruise of Norway
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Jill Sandvik, hotel manager of MS Trollfjord, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the ship’s accommodations, dining, service and more on Hurtigruten’s Svalbard Express coastal cruise of Norway. Sandvik details the cabins and suites, the fine dining at the marquee restaurant Rost, and the wonderful service delivered onboard this newly renovated ship. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com.

Monday Aug 19, 2024
Matthew Upchurch on Virtuoso Today and the Future of Travel Advisors
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week’s Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas about what changes his group made to the event this year . Upchurch also discusses the state of the travel advisor profession, how artificial intelligence is impacting advisors and what the future hold for his organization. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.

Friday Aug 16, 2024
Meet the Master of Ponant’s Original Sailing Yacht
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Pascal Goger, master and commander of Le Ponant, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his classic and now thoroughly renovated three-masted sailing yacht on a cruise from Athens to Dubrovnik. Goger details how Le Ponant delivers a private yacht experience, complete with wonderful dining and great service—and of course the beauty of a ship under full sail. For more information, visit www.ponant.com.

Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Sail the Coasts of Norway with the Captain of Hurtigruten’s MS Trollfjord
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Captain Ingar Lorentsen, who commands MS Trollfjord, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about his recently renovated ship, which cruises on Hurtigruten’s Svalbard Express and Northern Cape itineraries. Capt. Lorentsen details the main features of this beautiful ship and where it sails. From the northmost town in the world to Norwegian fjords and coast communities, MS Trollfjord offers one of the most spectacular and scenic cruises in the world. For more information, visit www.hurtigruten.com.

Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Discover the Best Restaurant at the Top of the World
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Chef Alberto Lozano, who oversees Huset in Svalbard, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his high-end restaurant offering a multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings sourced from the land and seas around Svalbard. Owned by Norwegian coastal cruise line Hurtigruten, Huset is a Michelin-star quality restaurant that just might offer some of the best dining in the world, not just in the Spitsbergen archipelago, which is located just a few hundred miles south of the North Pole. For more information, visit www.huset.com.

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
How John Waggoner is Relaunching Victory Cruise Lines
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
John Waggoner, founder and former chairman of now defunct American Queen Voyages (AQV), talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how is is relaunching Victory Cruise Lines, once part of AQV, with two ships on the Great Lakes. Waggoner also details what happened at AQV, including its growth and eventual demise, as well how he bought Victory I and II and reassembled his former team to launch Victory Cruise Lines as an all-inclusive small ship product. For more information, visit www.VictoryCruiseLines.com.

Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Sponsored Interview: How to Discover Spain and Sicily with CIE Tours
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Robert Young, sourcing manager for Britain, Spain, Italy, and Iceland for CIE Tours, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about CIE's new guided vacations to Spain—plus the tour operator's two additional tours in Ireland and a Sicilian adventure, all new for 2025 travel. For more information, visit CIE Tours’ Best of Spain and Classic Sicily tour pages or click here to download a 2025 brochure.

Monday Aug 12, 2024
How Perillo Tours is Celebrating 80 Years and Beyond
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Steve Perillo, president and owner of Perillo Tours, and Keith Barron, chief operating officer, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Perillo’s 80th anniversary, recent successes and expansion plans. These include new tours that combine Italy with Greece, Spain and Portugal; a renewed commitment to travel advisors by offering customized trips; an enhanced travel advisor portal; increased social media engagement; and a brand new phone app. For more information, visit www.PerilloTours.com.

Friday Aug 09, 2024
Get Some Chukka Adventure Into Your Client’s Caribbean Bookings
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Melissa Terry, experience manager for Chukka Caribbean Adventures at the Ocean Outpost in Sandy Bay, Jamaica, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Chukka’s sustainable adventure parks in Jamaica, Barbados, Belize, Grand Turk and Saint Thomas. The Jamaica facility offers horseback riding, ATV tours, ziplining, ocean bamboo rafting and catamaran cruises. Terry suggests that travel advisors join a pilot program to include Chukka's tours in their bookings for guests staying in nearby hotels, luxury villas or arriving by cruise ship. For more information, www.chukka.com.

Thursday Aug 08, 2024
How You Can Sell Luxury Private Cruises in Jamaica
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Shari Munroe, director of sales and marketing for Aristo Kat Tours Limited of Montego Bay, Jamaica, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his private yacht cruises, with a fleet of five yachts, and how his company can entertain groups of 10 to 40 people. Aristo Kat Tours' customizable packages include private chefs, mixologists, snorkeling, DJs and more. For more information, email reservations@AristoKatTours.com or visit www.AristoKatTours.com.

Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
How This Montego Bay Resort Recovered So Quickly From the Storm
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Andres Mocny, general manager of the all-inclusive Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the resort's rapid recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl. Macny also details his resort’s 50-year history, its location near the airport, room types, amenities, diverse dining options, pools, beaches, kids club, spa and fitness center. Managed by Playa Hotels under the Hilton flag, the resort caters to families from the U.S., Canada, and Europe. For more information, visit www.HiltonByPlaya.com/Rose-Hall.

Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Ray Snisky, group president at ALG Vacations®, along with several travel advisors talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about ALGV's 2024 Kindness Conference, hosting around 100 ALGVPro-certified travel advisors for workshops focusing on spreading kindness—to ourselves, to others and in travel. For more information, visit www.algvacations.com.

Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Discover Where Marilyn Monroe and Winston Churchill Stayed in Jamaica
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Julian Somerville, sales and marketing executive for Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the inn's resilience post-hurricane. She also details its 65-year history hosting celebrities and its amenities, highlighting the beach, spa, suites, cottages, and food and beverage offerings. For more information, visit www.JamaicaInn.com.

Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Finn Ackermann, chief commercial officer at Iberostar, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the new JOIA Aruba by Iberostar, the exciting evolution of Iberostar's new brand identity and the company's firm commitment to sustainability. For more information, visit www.iberostaragents.com/us.
The alliance between Iberostar and IHG excludes Iberostar’s interests in Cuba.

Monday Aug 05, 2024
Discover a Very Private Luxury Hotel Near the Eiffel Tower
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Francisco Betancourt, head of sales for Juliana Hotel Paris, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his very quiet and out-of-the-way property that is just steps from the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River, among other Paris attractions. We stayed at this hotel right before the Olympics and found it to be the perfect getaway from the bustle of Paris. For more information, visit www.juliana-paris.com.

Friday Aug 02, 2024
How Jamaica's Swift Hurricane Recovery Showcased Resilience
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Robin Russell, president of the Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Jamaica's recovery after Hurricane Beryl. Russell highlights how his association’s year-round emergency manual and effective communication using Whatsapp and Starlink helped prepare and coordinate recovery efforts. He praises the Jamaican people for their community spirit and active participation in cleanup efforts. For more information, visit www.VisitJamaica.com and www.JHTA.org.

Friday Aug 02, 2024
Explore Half Moon Resort's Blend of Tradition and Modern Luxury in Jamaica
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Giorgio Rusconi, director of resort operations for Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica. talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his 400-acre resort's efficient recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl, and its division into the traditional Founder's Cove and contemporary Eclipse areas. Rusconi highlights the resort's multi-generational appeal and extensive amenities, including restaurants, bars, golf course, gym, tennis and pickleball courts, horseback riding and spa. For more information, visit www.HalfMoon.com.

Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
What's the Latest on Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Donovan White, director of tourism for the Jamaica Tourism Board, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Jamaica's tourism resilience and recovery from Hurricane Beryl. White discusses the country's preparedness and response strategies. He also addresses U.S. travel advisories, noting improvements in Jamaica's safety perceptions. For more information, visit www.VisitJamaica.com.

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Where Regent Seven Seas Will Go in 2026 and Beyond
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Steve Odell, senior vice president & chief sales officer, for Regent Seven Seas Cruises talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about where his luxury line will take guests in 2026-27, including sailings in Africa & Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, South Pacific, Canada & New England, Caribbean & Panama Canal, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America. Odell also details the new 140-night World Cruise, as well as more overnight stays and immersive voyages offered by Regent’s fleet. For more information, visit www.rssc.com/agent.

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Sponsored Interview: Why the Difference Is Night and Day With Azamara
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Michelle Lardizabal, chief sales officer at Azamara, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about The Azamara Difference and the benefits for you and your clients. Lardizabal details Azamara’s competitive advantages, the programs that help you sell the company’s cruises and the unique destinations visited. For more information, visit www.connect.azamara.com.

Monday Jul 29, 2024
A Peek Into the F&B on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Linken D’Souza, senior vice president of food and beverage for Royal Caribbean International, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the new Oasis-class Utopia of the Seas. He highlights the ship's innovative dining options, including grab-and-go choices and themed dining designed for a ship with short itineraries. D'Souza also discusses crew training and advanced food prep technology, including a laser that cuts cakes into 100 slices in any shape in 45 seconds without waste. For more information, visit www.cruisingpower.com or www.RoyalCaribbean.com.

Friday Jul 26, 2024
How Utopia of the Seas Enhances the Oasis Class Ship Experience
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Jay Schneider, chief product innovation officer for Royal Caribbean Group, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the new features and experiences on the Utopia of the Seas. Schneider details some of the changes on this Oasis-class ship, including the introduction of the Royal Railway, an immersive multimedia dining experience, and the Pesky Parrot tiki bar featuring an obnoxious animatronic parrot. There is also an expanded Izumi restaurant with an omakase table, as well as an expanded Giovanni's Italian restaurant. For more information, visit www.cruisingpower.com or www.royalcaribbean.com.

Thursday Jul 25, 2024
How to Sell Short Cruise Getaways on the New Utopia of the Seas
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Vicki Freed, senior vice president of sales, trade support and service for Royal Caribbean International, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Royal's newest ship, Utopia of the Seas, which offers shorter three- and four-day voyages. Freed reveals the strategy behind introducing a brand new ship for shorter cruises, and the difference between a vacation and a getaway. She also talks about a new social media tool developed by Royal Caribbean to assist travel advisors. For more information, visit www.LoyalToYouAlways.com and www.CruisingPower.com.

Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
What to Do, What to See and What to Experience on the Rhone
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Stefani Vasileva, shore excursions manager on Riverside Ravel, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report a day-by-day description of all the tours and excursions she organizes on the Rhone River for guests on ship. From iconic Roman aqueducts like the Pont du Gard to castles to visits to some of the great Cote du Rhone wineries to truffle hunting, there’s much to see and do on this great river journey from Riverside Luxury Cruises. For more information, visit www.riverside-cruises.com.

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Why the Rhone Just Might Be the Best River to Start Cruising
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Captain Philippe Stypa, master of the Riverside Ravel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about why the Rhone River just might be the best river to start with for your clients interested in river cruising. Captain Stypa has sailed almost his entire career on the Rhone, joining Riverside Luxury Cruises three years ago to take over the Riverside Ravel where guests can explore history, wine and cuisine during their luxury voyage. For more information, visit www.riverside-cruises.com.

Monday Jul 22, 2024
Discover Modern River Ship Luxury on Riverside Ravel
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Fernando Rodriguez, hotel manager for Riverside Ravel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the sumptuous accommodations, gourmet dining and magnificent service onboard this luxury ship sailing the Rhone River. Riverside is a relatively new brand, but it’s now delivering some of the highest levels of service on the rivers of Europe. For more information, visit www.riverside-cruises.com.

Friday Jul 19, 2024
Why Rental Escapes Is Now Much "More Than Villas"
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Willie Fernandez, chief marketing officer for Rental Escapes, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the company's rebranding, which includes a new catchphrase, a redesigned website, a new travel advisor portal, updated marketing materials, and an enhanced mobile app. Fernandez discusses his role in vetting villas worldwide, shares details about his current inspection trip in Turks and Caicos, and explains the company's rewards program for travel advisors. For more information, email marketing@RentalEscapes.com or visit www.RentalEscapes.com.

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Discover Three Kinds of Safaris in Zambia
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Angela Chikumbi Chimpinde, first secretary for tourism to the embassy of the Republic of Zambia, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Zambia's three kinds of safaris—on foot, by car or by boat. Chimpinde describes the country's easy accessibility via several international airlines, its national parks, its famous Victoria Falls, and a diverse culture where more than 70 languages are spoken. She also emphasizes Zambia's sustainability efforts and calls on travel advisors to help promote Zambia, noting that visas are now waived for American travelers. For more information, visit www.Zambia.Travel or www.ZambiaEmbassy.org.

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Explore the Five-Star Kareiga Game Reserve in South Africa
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wayne Howarth, head guide at Kariega Game Reserve at Eastern Cape, South Africa, talks with David Cogswell of Insider Travel Report about its location along the coast and near the Garden Route, noted for being a malaria-free area, particularly attractive for families and tourists. Howarth describes the lodge's various accommodations, including a five-star product and family-friendly options. He also highlights the region's conservation efforts, including the rewilding of farmland and the establishment of breeding programs for animals like cheetahs. For more information, visit www.kariega.co.za.

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
What’s the State of the Host Agency Business Today
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Anita Pagliasso, CTIE, president of PATH (Professional Association of Travel Hosts) and vice president-industry relations for KHM Travel Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the host agency business after the 15thannual PATH Symposium last month. Pagliasso details the growth the association, how the meeting has become crucial to identifying key issues affecting hosts and suppliers, and how it has helped come up with solutions to those problems. For more information, visit www.path4hosts.com.

Monday Jul 15, 2024
How You Can Become a Wellness Travel Expert
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Bev Maloney-Fischback CEO & founder of Wellness Media Company, which includes Organic Spa Media and Wellness Travel University, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her group’s groundbreaking course that gives travel advisors the chance to become wellness travel experts. Maloney-Fischback also details the rise of wellness travel as category unto itself as more people want to explore wellness as a lifestyle. For more information, visit www.wellnesstraveluniversity.com or www.organicspamagazine.com.

Friday Jul 12, 2024
How Dan Bagby Has Turned His Agency Into a Honeymoon-Selling Powerhouse
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Dan Bagby, owner of Honeymoon Always, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Travel Leaders Network EDGE conference about how he founded and has grown his travel agency, which is hosted by 58 Stars a member of Travel Leaders Network. Honeymoon Always focuses on the romance, honeymoon and destination wedding market, which has made it one of the top sellers of Sandals Resorts. For more information, visit www.HoneymoonAlways.com or www.travelleaders.com.

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
What’s to Come From Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the growth of the collection, including the opening of 50 new hotels last year. Ueberroth describes the differences between the Legend, LVX, Lifestyle, Residences and Beyond Green brands and highlights the trend of ultra-personalization in luxury travel. She also emphasizes the importance of travel advisors in helping clients choose destinations and introduces a new travel advisor portal launching this fall. For more information, visit www.PreferredHotels.com.

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
How Travel Leaders Network Trains the Travel Advisors of Tomorrow
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Lea Diele, CTIE, VTA, vice president of education for Travel Leaders Network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Travel Leaders EDGE conference about all the training and education her agency consortium provides to help existing travel advisors and new advisors coming from outside the industry. Diele, who received The Travel Institute’s Educational Excellence award at the Travel Leaders conference, details the full range of training currently available to Travel Leaders’ advisors and their agencies. For more information, visit www.travelleadersnetwork.com.

Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Discover a Quiet Boutique Hotel in the Heart of All the Action in Lisbon
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Bernardo Trindade, shareholder for PortoBay Group, and Silvia Rio, general manager of PortoBay Liberdade and PortoBay Marques in Lisbon, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about their hotels in Portugal and Brazil. Trindade discusses PortoBay's history, starting in 1988 in Madeira and expanding to 15 hotels in Lisbon, Porto, Algarve and Brazil. Rio describes Portobay Liberdade, a restored palace that now has a resort-like feel. For more information, visit www.Portobay.com.

Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
What This Luxury Host Agency Values About Travel Leaders Network
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Mike Saladore, owner and co-president of 58 Stars Travel in Seattle, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Travel Leaders Network’s EDGE conference about how his host agency has grown and how his luxury travel business is booming. He also details the services and programs gets from Travel Leaders that help his agency boost sales. For more information, visit www.58starstravel.com or www.travelleaders.com.

Monday Jul 08, 2024
Discover the Altis Avenida Hotel Dead Center in Lisbon
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Ricardo Furtado, sales director for Altis Group, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his company’s five-star hotel in Lisbon, emphasizing its luxurious amenities, central location, and scenic views. Furtado highlights the hotel's historical significance, recent expansions and its inclusion in the Preferred Hotels group. For more information, visit www.PreferredHotels.com, www.altishotels.com or www.altishotels.com/altis-avenida-hotel.

Monday Jul 08, 2024
How Travel Advisor Angela Hughes Sees Luxury Travel Today
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Angela Hughes, owner of Trips & Ships in Winter Garden, Fla., talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her luxury agency, how she sees the luxury travel market today, and why she is a member of Travel Leaders Network. We spoke with Hughes, a contributor to Insider Travel Report and a frequent speaker at luxury travel events, at last month’s Travel Leaders EDGE conference. For more information, visit https://tripsandships.com or www.travelleaders.com.

Friday Jul 05, 2024
Discover Two of the Newest Cutting-Edge Boutique Hotel Brands
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Alastair Thomann, CEO of Generator & Freehand Hotels, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his growing boutique hotel brands, which have locations in Europe and North America, and are entering the New York and Berlin markets. Generator, which began as a chain of hostels, now offers “affordable luxury” with properties featuring a range of room types from shared to private bedrooms, chill-out areas, bars and cafes. Freehand is a collection of boutique hotels that combine innovative design and award-winning food and beverage. For more information, visit https://staygenerator.com or https://freehandhotels.com.

Friday Jul 05, 2024
How This Mother-Daughter Team Found Success with Travel Leaders Network
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Pam Edwartoski and Tricia Bischoff of the Travel Exchange in Troy, Mich., talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Travel Leaders Network EDGE conference about their successful full service travel agency and how they see the future for travel and travel advisors. They also detail how they use Travel Leaders’ services, technology and training to grow their business. For more information, visit www.travelexchangemi.com or www.travelleadersnetwork.com.

Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Nadisha Whyte, assistant general manager at Excellence Oyster Bay, Jamaica, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her upscale adults-only all-inclusive resort’s features, and sister properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Whyte describes the various suites, pools, 10 restaurants, 11 bars, spa, gym and entertainment options. For more information, visit www.TheExcellenceCollection.com.