The Insider Travel Report Podcast

Apr 26 2024

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INSIDER TRAVEL REPORT LLC provides the editorial content for InsiderTravelReport.com, including timely news articles, analysis, profiles and destination reports. We also produce the video and podcast content, including interviews with key travel industry executives, destination reviews and product profiles. Led by James Shillinglaw, co-founder and editor-in-chief, who has more than 25 years of experience in travel trade journalism, InsiderTravelReport.com delivers cogent and relevant content, with analysis of key issues affecting travel agents, better perspective on the industry, and more video content than any other website in the field. Alan Fine, co-founder and chief multimedia officer, is a director, producer, editor and travel writer. Fine has worked for DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures, has sold screen and teleplays to TriStar Pictures, Universal Studios, USA Networks and Pachyderm Entertainment and produces at least a video and podcast a day for ITR. As our podcasts are derived from videos, the original video can be found on our Youtube channel. With over a thousand videos, you can search for the podcast title here on this page: www.youtube.com/c/InsiderTravelReport

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How Barbados Wants to Be the Cruise Hub of the Southern Caribbean

Apr 26 2024 15 mins

Andrea Franklin, CEO of Barbados Tourism & Marketing, Inc., and Ian Gooding-Edghill, minister of tourism and international transport for Barbados, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Global in Miami about the growth of the island's cruise industry, highlighting increased passenger numbers and calls, and plans to become a southern Caribbean hub. They also di

What Do Travel Advisor Appreciate About ALG Vacations

Apr 26 2024 4 mins

Alecia Maurer, owner of Archer Travel Group in Cherokee, Iowa, and Joyce Nelson, owner of Honeybee Travel in Virginia Beach, Va., talk with David Cogswell of Insider Travel Report at the recent ALG Vacations “Pros on the Go” event at Breathless Resort Riviera Cancun. Mauer specializes in all-inclusive vacations while Nelson focuses on adults-only properties, and both express gr

Rediscover Berlin’s Famed Hotel Adlon Kempinski

Apr 25 2024 28 mins

Karina Ansos, managing director of Hotel Adlon Kempinski, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her iconic hotel, which has a long history and reputation as the place to stay in the Berlin. Ansos details the history of her hotel, its unique rooms and suites, dining options, spa and its magnificent location overlooking the Brandenburg Gate. For more information

How to Discover Europe the Unique A&K Way

Apr 25 2024 10 mins

Liam Dunch, product manager-Europe for Abercrombie & Kent, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the A&K 100 Club held earlier this month in Chicago about how his luxury tour operator delivers incredible travel experiences in almost every part of Europe, using its network of dedicated DMCs. For more information, visit www.abercrombiekent.com. If intereste

Discover the Rise of Nobu Hospitality From Sushi to Luxury Hotels

Apr 24 2024 8 mins

Rachael Palumbo, vice president of global brand marketing for Nobu Hospitality, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the growth of the Nobu brand, including the announcement of its 40th hotel in Vietnam and expansion plans globally. Palumbo also highlights the unique features of a Nobu hotels, including its approach to location selection based on restaurant success,

What the Future Holds for A&K Tours & Cruises

Apr 24 2024 14 mins

Stefanie Schmudde, senior vice president-global product strategy for Abercrombie & Kent, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about all the new tours, cruises, river cruises, private jet journeys and other experiences that A&K is developing with its dedicated DMCs. Schmudde previews all the destinations her luxury operator has on tap for this year and beyon

Discover All the Amazing A&K Luxury Products You Can Sell

Apr 23 2024 12 mins

Marett Taylor, chief sales officer for A&K Travel Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about all the different types of luxury products you can sell from Abercrombie & Kent’s vast lineup of tours, cruises and private jet journeys. Taylor also details the synergies A&K has with sister cruise line Crystal, as well as the benefits of having DMCs i

Behind Singapore's Bright Outlook for Tourism and Cruising

Apr 23 2024 7 mins

Melissa Ow, chief executive for Singapore Tourism Board, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Singapore's tourism recovery, noting that two million cruise passengers visited in 2023, with the U.S. being the fourth-largest source market. Ow highlights efforts to attract cruise lines, promote destinations, and address concerns like shore power and overtourism. For more

What the Legendary Geoffrey Kent Is Up to at A&K Today

Apr 22 2024 14 mins

Geoffrey Kent, chairman emeritus for Abercrombie & Kent, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at A&K’s 100 Club event for top travel advisors in Chicago about his travel projects today, including a series of Inspiring Expeditions and Private Jet trips that he will host himself. Most of all, Kent shows how he’s still enthusiastic about travel today and e

How MSC Will Make Its Newest Big Ship Feel Smaller

Apr 22 2024 8 mins

Koreen McNutt, senior vice president and commercial sales officer for MSC Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the upcoming launch of MSC World America in Miami in 2025. McNutt details how the ship’s seven districts will give the large ship the flow of a mid-sized ship, as well as the ability to cater to various guest demographics, including families. McNu