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The Insider Travel Report Podcast
Insider Travel Report
Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 999

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Behind the Rebranding of A&K
mardi 21 janvier 2025 • Duration 06:26
Katie Thompson, senior vice president of marketing at Abercrombie & Kent, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about the rebranding of Abercrombie & Kent, whose holding company A&K Group now includes Sanctuary Retreats and Crystal Cruises, in addition to a full range of tours, trips and experiences around the globe. Thompson explains why new logo and imagery reflects that combination. For more information, visit www.abercrombiekent.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.
Where Leading Hotels Is Taking Luxury for 2025
lundi 20 janvier 2025 • Duration 09:11
Lauren Alba, vice president-global marketing & communications for The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about what properties the group is adding to its collection. Alba also details all the new programs LHW has developed to support its luxury hotel partners and the travel advisors who sell them. For more information, visit www.lhw.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.
Making the Switch in Luxury Cruises and Hotels
Season 1 · Episode 1
dimanche 12 janvier 2025 • Duration 11:07
Barbara Muckermann, CEO of Kempinski Hotels, and Anna Nash, president-global for Explora Journeys, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about how they each just made the switch from luxury cruises to luxury hotels—and vice versa. Muckermann, a longtime luxury cruise executive with Silversea, is taking on a new challenge heading up Kempinski, while Nash, who had been with Aman for over 10 years, has now moved to head up Explora Journeys. For more information, visit www.kempinski.com or www.explorajourneys.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.How Cruise Planners Turns Travel Advisors Into Top-Selling Pros
Season 1 · Episode 1
mardi 5 novembre 2024 • Duration 31:31
Scott Koepf, chief strategy officer for Cruise Planners (CP), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about the comprehensive training and education CP offers to turn newbies and experienced advisors into top-selling pros. At last month’s CP World, CP unveiled even more programs such as a River Cruise Academy, a CP Learning Genie and more than 25 training events every year. Using his extensive experience with host agencies, Koepf also reflects on why CP has been so successful with over $1 billion is sales. For more information, visit www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.What Will Cruise Planners Think of Next?
Season 1 · Episode 1
lundi 4 novembre 2024 • Duration 29:13
Brian Shultz, chief technology officer of Cruise Planners (CP), the billion-dollar host agency and franchisor, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the latest technology being launch by CP for its member agencies. Shultz reveals CP’s new artificial intelligence solution, a dedicated version of AI called Maxx Intelligence which AP advisors can use to generate business. He also unveils other time-saving tech solutions that seek to save time and boost sales. For more information, visit www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.Vicki Freed Previews Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico
lundi 4 novembre 2024 • Duration 11:49
Vicki Freed, senior vice president of sales, guest services and TK of Royal Caribbean International, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her cruise line’s new private destination, Perfect Day Mexico, set to debut on the coast near Costa Maya in 2027. Freed tells you how you can sell this new dedicated destination. It will feature “chill” and “thrill zones like Perfect Day in Coco Cay in the Bahamas, plus restaurants, bars, pools and beaches, all with a distinctly Mexican flare. For more information, visit www.cruisingpower.com or www.royalcaribbean.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.
Sponsored Interview: Learn about Silversea’s new Summer 2026 Voyage Collection and More
Season 1 · Episode 1
jeudi 31 octobre 2024 • Duration 19:55
Joe Leon, vice president-sales, Americas at Silversea, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about Silversea's latest news, the World Cruise 2027, Venetian Society and more. For more information, visit www.silversea.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.How ALG Vacations Promotes the Value of Travel Advisors and More
Season 1 · Episode 1
jeudi 31 octobre 2024 • Duration 09:54
Jacki Marks, global head of trade brands for ALG Vacations (ALGV), talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at this month’s Ascend conference in Cancun about ALGV’s campaign to promote the value of travel advisors, the new ALGV Active Pro program and Luxe by ALGV, the growing luxury program. For more information, visit www.algvacations.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.Where ALG Vacations Stands Three Years After Being Bought by Hyatt
Season 1 · Episode 1
mercredi 30 octobre 2024 • Duration 07:30
Ray Snisky, group president of ALG Vacations (ALGV) talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week’s Ascend conference in Cancun about the benefits of being owned by Hyatt and new branding for ALGV. He also reveals the new destinations served by ALGV, including Europe, the Middle East, Maldives and more. Even more important Snisky talks about how ALGV is much more that a transactional company as it looks to develop a caring relationship with travel advisors and suppliers, most evident in ALGV’s “kindness” campaign. For more information, visit www.algvacations.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.How Sandals Helps Support the People of the Caribbean
mardi 29 octobre 2024 • Duration 07:09
Heidi Clarke, executive director of the Sandals Foundation, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the foundation’s many programs in Jamaica and around the Caribbean. During the recent Jamaica Love event on the island, travel advisors and journalists got the chance to see a program where Sandals helps teach Jamaican school children about the importance of coastal mangroves. For more information, visit www.sandalsfoundation.org.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), 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.