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The Insider Travel Report Podcast

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Last Checked: 2025-12-08 07:51:59.223490
Showing episodes 101 to 200 of 1021 total

Why Aqua Is Now Going to the Arctic

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Francesco Galli Zugaro, founder and president of Aqua Expeditions, talks with James Shillinglaw of I...

How Malta Tourism Capped Off a Big Week

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Borg, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs and tourism for Malta, talks with Ja...

Why Travel Industry Solutions Has the Right Remedy for You

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sheila Folk, CEO and founder of Travel Industry Solutions, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider T...

Go Behind the Scenes of the “Hidden Malta” Travel TV Show

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Questions for Peter Greenberg, CBS travel editor and travel journalist, and Carlo Micallef, CEO of M...

Find What Your Clients Want in Australia, New Zealand and Beyond

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Guthrey, CEO and managing director of ANZCRO, talks about the history of his family-owned inbou...

How Delta Vacations Is Selling This Year and Where It’s Going

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katrin Koenig, chief commercial officer for Delta Vacations, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider...

How to Heal Maui Through Trees and Tourism

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Murasko, co-founder of Treecovery Hawaii, and Kimo Simpliciano, operational manager, talk with ...

How Delta Vacations University Put Travel Advisors Back in the Classroom

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kama Winters, president of Delta Vacations, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, a...

What It Means to Have a Gold Key Concierge at Four Seasons

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Gilbert, concierge at the Four Seasons New Orleans and member of Les Clefs d’Or, talks with...

What You Need to Know About Hyatt Regency Maui Today

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa Higa, director of leisure sales at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, talks with Alan Fin...

What Makes Curacao Different From Other Caribbean Islands

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Muryad de Bruin, managing director of the Curaçao Tourist Board, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Tr...

Why Travel Advisors Should Be Selling Hawaii Now

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robyn Basso, senior director of travel industry partnerships for the Hawaii Visitors and Convention ...

Meet Nexion’s New Rising Star in the U.S.

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Hawthorne of Journeys with Mary, in Panama City Beach, Fla., talks with James Shillinglaw of In...

How Blue Sky Tours Is Expanding to 150 Destinations and Rewarding Advisors

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jacki Marks, global head of trade brands for Apple Leisure Group Vacations (ALGV), talks with Alan F...

Sponsored Interview: Tracking the Trends – What Dream Vacations Travel Advisors Are Doing Today

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Loza, vice president of sales at Dream Vacations, speaks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Re...

Meet Nexion’s Super Advisor-Lifetime Achievement Winner Steve Lincoln

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Lincoln, owner of Lincoln Travel in Bridgewater, Va., and a long-time member of Nexion Travel ...

Sponsored Interview: Why Travel Advisors are Ditching FIT for Happier Clients (and Less Stress)

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cory McGillivray, senior director, sales operations and channel marketing at the Globus family of br...

Inside the Transformation of Sandals South Coast Jamaica

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

O’Brian Heron, general manager of Sandals South Coast, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Repo...

Discover Australia’s New “Come and say G’day” Campaign

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Allison, vice president-the Americas and New Zealand for Tourism Australia, talks with James S...

Hear From Jackie Friedman About 30 Years of Nexion

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie Friedman, president of Nexion, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last ...

How Celebrity Will Sail on the Rivers of Europe

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katina Athanasiou, senior vice president, sales and service for Celebrity Cruises, talks with James ...

Discover Sustainable Tourism in the Mountain Lodges of Peru

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enrique Umbert, CEO of Mountain Lodges of Peru, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Repor...

How Nammos Hotels Is Moving Beyond Greece

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyn Turnbull, the new CEO of Nammos Hotels & Resorts, talks with James Shillinglaw of Inside...

Sponsored Interview: Carmen Roig Shares Princess’ Vision for Alaska and the Caribbean

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this exclusive interview, Carmen Roig, vice president of sales at Princess Cruises, joins James S...

Get an Update on Where Aurora Expeditions Is Going Next

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Tanguay, head of global sales for Aurora Expeditions, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Trave...

Discover Exotic New Luxury with Tours From Blue Parallel

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emmanuel Burgio, Blue Parallel’s founder and president, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Tr...

Why for G Adventures, It was a Very Good Year

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Lima, vice president of growth for U.S. and Latin America for G Adventures, talks with James S...

Keeping Up with Signature Travel Network’s Innovative Tech

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Yeates, executive vice president-travel technology for Signature Travel Network , talks with J...

A New Four Seasons Emerges on the West Coast of Florida

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cory Carlson, regional commercial director for Four Seasons, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider...

Meet the Familiar New President of Signature Travel Network

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karryn Christopher, newly named as president Signature Travel Network, talks with James Shillinglaw ...

Why Travel Advisors Should Be Selling More Puerto Rico

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Francisco Blanch, director of leisure sales at Discover Puerto Rico, talks with Alan Fine of Insider...

Alex Sharpe on How Signature Sees Travel Today

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Sharpe, CEO of Signature Travel Network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report ...

What Starhotels Delivers in Luxury Hotels in Italy and Beyond

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fabrizzio Gaggio, co-CEO of Starhotels, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at las...

What Makes Sandals Stand Out in a Crowded All-Inclusive Market

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Sadler, executive vice president of sales and industry relations at Sandals Resorts, talks with...

Why Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady Will Offer a Brilliant Experience

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Bentubo, chief operating officer of Virgin Voyages, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel ...

What’s New in Luxury Travel in Los Cabos?

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of Los Cabos Tourism Board, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insid...

Discover a New, More Upscale Club Med

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyne Doyon, president and CEO-North America & Caribbean for Club Med, talks with James Shill...

Meet the New Chair of the American Society of Travel Advisors

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Thomas, chair of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and one of the founders of NousT...

New Survey Reveals the State of Luxury Travel Today

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Bates, president and founder of Strategic Vision Inc., talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider...

Why Travel Advisors Need ASTA Now More Than Ever

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zane Kerby, president and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), talks with Alan Fin...

How TravelWits Is Helping Travel Agencies with an AI-Powered Booking Tool

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arman Bimatov, co-founder and CEO TravelWits, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report ...

How Fora Travel Is Growing Using Cutting Edge Tech

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Peters, co-founder and chief product and technology officer of Fora Travel, talks with James Sh...

Where to Find a Luxury Hotel Empire in Rio

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Netto Moreira, general manager of Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, talks with James Shillinglaw o...

How Crystal Guests Will Now Benefit From A&K Land Experiences

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mateus Lira, senior vice president of trade sales for Crystal, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insid...

How Celestyal is Catering to the Trade with New Programs

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Diorio, managing director and vice president of business development for Celestyal, talks with ...

How A&K Is Developing an Expedition Cruise with Crystal

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marrett Taylor, now chairman-Global AKTG Advisory Board & trade relations, talks with James Shil...

How to Sell Celebrity Cruises as It Takes Delivery of a New Ship

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Suarez, director of sales Celebrity Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel...

How Virtuoso Markets the Luxury Services of Its Members

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Helen McCabe-Young, Virtuoso’s senior vice president-global products and former senior vice presid...

What Virtuoso’s Tech Summit Revealed about AI and More

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gilad Berenstein, creator of the Virtuoso Tech Summit, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Trave...

How Travel Advisors Should Sell Star of the Seas

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Genung of Harr Travel talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about why Star of the Seas...

Where to Dine at the Restored Waldorf Astoria New York

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Anthony, partner chef at the newly reopened Waldorf Astoria New York, talks with James Shill...

What the Numbers Say About Virtuoso Today

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Kolner, executive vice president of Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel R...

Meet the New Leader of Host Agency Avoya Travel

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Kazlauskas, the new CEO of Avoya Travel, talks with James Shillinglaw of insider Travel Report ...

Welcome Back to the Waldorf Astoria New York

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luigi Romaniello, managing director of Waldorf Astoria New York, talks with James Shillinglaw of Ins...

How Virtuoso Is Making Sustainability Sellable to Luxury Travelers

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Hall Upchurch, vice chairman and sustainability strategist for luxury travel network Virtuos...

How Barbara Muckermann Is Reinventing Kempinski Hotels

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Muckermann, Group CEO of Kempinski Hotels, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Re...

Why Tauck Wants Your Clients to Roam Around the World

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Tombaugh, CEO of Tauck, is celebrating the venerated guided travel company’s 100th annive...

How Royal Caribbean Plans to Expand Dining on Land and Sea with Star

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Linken D’Souza, senior vice president of food and beverage for Royal Caribbean International, talk...

Virtual Roadshows: How Other Segments of the Industry Support Cruise Sales

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cruise lines rely on support from many other segments of the industry to sell their sailings. This i...

Jason Montague on His Role as Chief Luxury Officer of Regent and Oceania

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises, talks with James Shil...

Vicki Freed Shares Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Strategy

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vicki Freed, senior vice president of sales, trade support and service for Royal Caribbean Internati...

Virtual Roadshows: How Destinations Are Catering to the Cruise Market

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A key part of the cruise experience is the destination, including the ports where guests disembark a...

Virtuoso’s Matthew Upchurch on the Luxury Travel Market Today

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, talks with James Shilling...

Virtual Roadshows: How to Sell River Cruises Sailing Today (Panel One)

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

River cruising is expanding its reach to attract new markets, engage a more active customer, develop...

Virtual Roadshows: How to Sell the Wide Range of Cruises Ships Today

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big ship, midsize ship, small ship, boutique ship. Cruise ships are getting larger and more intricat...

Virtual Roadshows Selling Cruises Keynote: How Cruise Planners Became a Cruise Selling Powerhouse

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Cruise Planners, one of the top cruise-selling agencies in the business today to find o...

What’s Behind South Africa’s Royal Portfolio of Luxury Hotels

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liz Biden of The Royal Portfolio talks with Michaela Guzy of Insider Travel Report about how she tra...

Rediscovering the Beauty of L’Auberge de Sedona

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colm O’Brien, general manager of L’Auberge de Sedona, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Tr...

Why Travefy Is Now Offering a New CRM Suite for Travel Advisors

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Chait, founder & CEO of travel tech firm Travefy, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider ...

How to Go Behind-the-Scenes Again With Holland America

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Farah Barhorst, director-onboard revenue for Holland America Line, talks with James Shillinglaw of I...

Meet the New Chief Executive Officer of AmaWaterways

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Powell, the new CEO of AmaWaterways, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report...

Sponsored Interview: ALG Vacations’ Kindness Events are Empowering Travel Advisors & Communities

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jacki Marks, global head of trade brands at ALG Vacations, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider T...

The Man Behind Crescent Seas’ Residences at Sea

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russell Galbut, a top real estate developer and founder of Crescent Seas, talks with James Shillingl...

How a New Pier and Water Park Will Transform NCL’s Great Stirrup Cay

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report abo...

Meet the New General Manager of the Famed King David Hotel

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matan Lerner, the new general manager of the King David Hotel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insid...

How Intrepid Travel is Targeting the Americas for Growth

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh Barnes, president of the Americas for Intrepid Travel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider...

Discover Carnival’s New Private Paradise in the Bahamas

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel R...

How South Africa Invests in Advisors to Fuel Tourism

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Barnette of South African Tourism talks with David Cogswell of Insider Travel Report about Af...

How Cape Town Wins the Hearts of Repeat Visitors

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Briony Brookes of Cape Town Tourism talks with David Cogswell of Insider Travel Report about why the...

Why You Should Consider Attending Thailand Travel Mart Plus

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malinee Nitikasetsunthorn, executive director of the Americas region for the Tourism Authority of Th...

How Royal Osha Became a Thai Fine Dining Star and White Lotus Set

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vichit Mukura, executive chef of Royal Osha in Bangkok, talks with Jeanie Fang of Insider Travel Rep...

Discover How Frank Marini’s Railbookers Redefines Rail Tour Experience

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Marini, president and CEO of Railbookers Group, is interviewed by James Shillinglaw of Insider...

How Minor Hotels Champions Conservation, Sustainability, Elephants and More

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Roberts, group director of sustainability and conservation at Minor Hotels, talks with Jeannie ...

How Serena Melani Oversees Explora II as a Groundbreaking Woman Captain

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Serena Melani, master of Explora II, talks with Michaela Guzy of Insider Travel Report about...

How to Deliver Unique Experiences for Luxury Travelers to the U.K. and Ireland

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Tobin, CEO of Dream Escape, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about creating tailo...

What Makes Sea Cloud Spirit a True Sailing Adventure

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Josef Husmann, captain of Sea Cloud Spirit, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report ab...

How Sea Cloud Spirit Combines Fine Dining and True Sailing

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mario Naar, owner of Miami’s Chevre, chef Claudio Giordano and sommelier Nils Lackner, otherwise k...

Discover Why Virtuoso Advisors Recommend Sea Cloud Spirit for Luxury Sail Clients

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Bradley of The Pampered Cruiser, a Virtuoso agency, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Repor...

Join the ILTM North America Luxury Show This October!

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Mayle, event director for the ILTM North America luxury travel show, talks with James Shilling...

How Sea Cloud Spirit Combines Fine Dining and True Sailing Adventure

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mario Naar, owner of Miami’s Chevre, chef Claudio Giordano, and sommelier Nils Lackner (the "chees...

Explore Why Global Travel Collection’s Arrive Sets New Luxury Event Standards

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angie Licea, president of Global Travel Collection, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel R...

Why Sea Cloud Cruises Sees Big Opportunity in North America

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mirell Reyes, CEO North America, and Kevin Smith, chief sales officer North America for Sea Cloud Cr...

Experience Why Kempinski Palace Portorož Is Slovenia’s Hidden Luxury Gem

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Petra Zierer, cluster director of sales at Kempinski Palace Portorož, talks with Olivia Liveng of I...

Uncover How Travel Leaders Network Recruits and Trains Advisors for Success

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsay Pearlman, newly appointed president of Travel Leaders Network, talks with Alan Fine of Insid...

Discover Why Riviera Travel Offers Travel Advisors’ Best Commission Opportunity

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marilyn Conroy, executive vice president of business development at Riviera Travel, talks with Alan ...

Sponsored Interview: Why Travel Advisors Love Booking Groups with CIE Tours

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Garrett, business development manager for the West Coast at CIE Tours, joins James Shillingla...

Why Travel Advisors Should Recommend Slovenia for Nature, Culture and Culinary Travel

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mihaela Rupnik Cek, director general at TourSlove/TourismSlovenia, talks with Olivia Liveng of Insid...

Discover Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Sell U.S. Virgin Islands

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Henman, assistant commissioner of tourism for the U.S. Virgin Islands, talks with Alan Fine of ...

Why Turks and Caicos Is Growing as a High-End Destination for Travel Advisors

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Pennicook, interim CEO of Experience Turks and Caicos, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel R...

Why Travel Advisors Should Sell Saint Lucia for Sustainable Luxury and High Commissions

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lewis Louis, CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report...