The Insider Travel Report Podcast
Insider Travel Report assists travel advisors by discussing the changing travel landscape with a line-up of special guests VIP guests, the movers and shakers...
Episodes
Gerry Larson-Fedde, chief operating officer of Hurtigruten, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global about the company’s work toward zero-emission ships and reducing energy consumption through new and existing technologies. He discusses hybrid upgrades across the fleet, a carbon-neutral sailing using biodiesel, ongoing ship refurbishments and the line’s dual role serving both travelers and local commu...
Stephanie Brooks, vice president of product & operations at the Globus family of brands, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about why America’s most iconic destinations continue to resonate with travelers, how guided touring simplifies complex U.S. itineraries for travel advisors, and where opportunity lies beyond the well-known highlights. From Alaska and the National Parks to lesser-known regions close to home, the...
Shawn Johnson, senior vice president-national accounts, trade loyalty and events, for Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last months A&K 100 Club in Chicago, about the importance of the event, which gathers 100 top-selling advisors for AKTG. Johnson also details the breadth of product that AKTG now has for advisors to sell—from safaris and tours around the world ...
Elizabeth Gordon, co-founder and CEO of Extraordinary Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her boutique tour company delivering bespoke experiences in Africa, South America, Oceania, Middle East, Asia and Polar. Gordon, who was born in Kenya and speaks six languages, leads a team of 25 women focused on delivering truly personal and extraordinary experience to every single client. For more informatio...
Debra Fox, chief sales officer-trade for Abercombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Club 100 meeting with top-selling travel advisors. Fox describes the amazing array of destinations, tours and products now offered by AKTG across its four units—Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, Cox & Kings and Ecoventura. If your luxury client can think it, AKTG can deliver th...
Kimberly Daley, chief operating officer of Transcend Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about the company’s purpose-built river ships designed exclusively for group business booked by travel advisors. She discusses flexible accommodations that convert into suites, fully customizable onboard and shore experiences, B2B pricing and branding tools, and the company's growing fleet w...
Han Yeo-ok, executive director for international Tourism content for Korean Tourism Organization, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Virtuoso Symposium in Seoul about why her country hosted the luxury travel network’s Symposium and signed an agreement with Virtuoso to promote luxury tourism with its members. Yeo-ok tells us why South Korea is emerging as a major tourism destination because of its ...
Jonathan Wilson, CEO of Aman at Sea, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about the launch of Aman’s first yacht, Aman at Sea, and how it extends the brand’s focus on privacy, space and curated experiences to ocean travel. He also discusses Mediterranean itineraries visiting dozens of ports and UNESCO sites, onboard design, wellness and dining concepts, and how the product is positioned a...
Dr. Peter Cressy, retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, educator and historian, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report aboard Sea Cloud II about connecting Caribbean itineraries to the history of the American Revolution. He discusses the role of guest lecturers in enhancing the onboard experience, how storytelling brings destinations to life and why the line’s sailing ships offer a slower, more immersive way to travel. For more in...
Gebhard Rainer, CEO of HX Expeditions, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about the company’s evolution following its separation from Hurtigruten and its focus on expedition travel as an experience-driven product. He also discusses growth in younger travelers, science-based expeditions, new educational partnerships, immersive onboard experiences, and the importance of travel advisors in...
John Waggoner, founder and chairman of Victory Cruise Lines, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about enhancements to Victory I and Victory II, including mechanical upgrades and onboard refinements. He also discusses new and extended itineraries from the Great Lakes to the Eastern Seaboard and Bahamas, drive-to cruising options for U.S. travelers, and ongoing updates to culinary program...
Héctor de Castro, founder and chairman of Regenera Luxury, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his group, offering the world's first management and certification for regenerative luxury hotels and retreats. De Castro founded Regenera Luxury initially as a nonprofit initiative to support boutique hotels, retreats and regenerative destinations through mentorship, sponsored services and purpose-driven consultin...
Jennifer Halboth, CEO Americas for Riverside Luxury Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about the addition of Riverside Mahler to the fleet 2028. Mahler is currently sailing under the Uniworld brand as the S.S. Elizabeth, but was part of the original Crystal River Cruises fleet that Riverside purchased in 2023. Halboth discusses how the expansion is expected to increase capacity...
Janet Bava, chief commercial officer for Windstar Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about positioning small-ship ocean cruising as an option for river cruise clients seeking similar intimate experiences. She also discusses Windstar's technology investments such as AI-driven pricing, fleet expansion with new ships, updated dining concepts, expanded itineraries in Tahiti, and to...
Jennifer Campbell, senior vice president-global events for luxury travel network Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the just completed Virtuoso Symposium in Seoul. In charge of organizing Virtuoso's events worldwide, Campbell tells us why Virtuoso selected Seoul, how the meeting was organized and what goes into the planning of such as event, including the entertainment and activities. For more inf...
Join Insider Travel Report’s James Shillinglaw and Oceania Cruises' Chief Sales Officer Nathan Hickman, as they dive into the latest developments shaping the future of Oceania Cruises. Their conversation highlights the debut of the all‑new Sonata Class ships and growth of the fleet, representing a new era of luxury for guests, the vision behind the “Joy of Traveling Well” campaign, standout destination offerings and the introductio...
Bryan Lewis, found and CEO of Tenon Tours, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his award-winning tour operator specializing in personalized itineraries to the top destinations in Europe. Wilmington, Mass.-based Tenon focuses on the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Iceland, France, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal, with more destinations on the way. For more information, visit www.tenontours.com.
All our Insid...Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the Virtuoso Symposium in Seoul about how his luxury travel network has restructured to meet the demands of the market, why Virtuoso selected Seoul for its Symposium this year, and what the future holds for luxury travel. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived a...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 ad...
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...
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