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The Insider Travel Report Podcast

Insider Travel Report

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...

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5:45

How African American Travelers Discover Roots in...

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2025/11/14

Chinazam Ikechi, marketing representative for Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, Nigeria, talks with David Cogswell of Insider Travel Report about West African tourism opportunities for African American travelers. Ikechi highlights popular destinations including Badagry, where visitors can see the first building constructed in Nigeria, and multi-country tours through Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana. For more information, visit https://akwaabatravelmarket.com.All our Insider Travel Report

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15:51

Why Kimberly Wilson Wetty Is Launching a New Gender...

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2025/11/13

James Shillinglaw of insider Travel Report talks with Kimberly Wilson Wetty, former co-owner and co-president of Valerie Wilson Travel and head of brand culture at Chase Travel Group, about her new consulting firm, Keep Wondering Why, which will advise travel companies and firms outside the industry about gender issues, family leadership transitions and much more based on her years of business and personal experiences. For more information, visit www.kwwinc.com. All our Insider Travel Report

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7:06

How to Get Bookable Quotes with Fora Travel

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2025/11/13

Jason Shames, vice president-product development for Fora Travel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his host agencies newest technology, Bookable Quotes, which allows clients of Fora advisors to book hotels directly and the advisors get the commission. The tool is now available for preferred hotels and soon with cruises and other travel suppliers. For more information, visit www.foratravel.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on

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23:31

How BermudAir Is Quickly Becoming the Best Way to Get...

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2025/11/12

Adam Scott, CEO and founder of BermudAir, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his rapidly expanding niche airline as it opens more gateways from North America to Bermuda—and soon some Caribbean islands. BermudAir is adding aircraft and routes and even more service for customers—and it works with travel advisors. For more information, visit www.BermudAir.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel

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13:30

How Host Agency Fora Travel Is Planning for Breakout...

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2025/11/12

Jake Peters, founder and chief technology and product officer for Fora Travel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his luxury host agency is experiencing exponential growth using innovative technology and marketing. Peters spoke with us just after Fora held its conference for member advisors in Brooklyn and introduced a revolutionary new booking system. For more information, visit www.foratravel.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and

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7:27

How American Spending Power Drives East African...

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2025/11/12

Andrew Kitema, managing co-owner of African Adventure Specialists, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the growth of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo and trends in East African safari tourism. Kitema notes that North American travelers are booking longer trips of two to three weeks across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, and the company differentiates itself through conservation-based tourism that supports community projects. For more information, visit

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10:43

How to Reach Victoria Falls and Cape Town with One...

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2025/11/10

Rose Kiseli, general manager-commercial for Kenya Airways, talks with David Cogswell of Insider Travel Report about the airline's nonstop service between New York JFK and Nairobi and its extensive network connecting travelers throughout East Africa, West Africa and southern Africa. Kiseli highlights the 14-hour direct flight on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that reduces jetlag and provides seamless connections to destinations including Masai Mara, Serengeti, Victoria Falls, Cape Town, Seychelles,

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17:05

How Two GTC Agencies Are Competing in NBC’s Extra...

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2025/11/10

James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report talks with Global Travel Collection (GTC) advisors Michael and Steven Lieberman who are going toe to toe with GTC advisor Tom Ho in a bid to be the agency to book a special luxury trip to Scotland for a celebrity couple on NBC’s Extra Mile Club, a program being broadcast this December. Find out how these advisors organized their trips and how they are promoting the value of using a travel advisor. For more information, visit

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13:26

Go Backstage with Holland America for a Brilliant...

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2025/11/10

Joe Chantry, vice president of entertainment for Holland America Line, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about an original new show the premium cruise line has produced, “Fosse and Verdon, The Duet That Changed Broadway,” which is being staged on Koningsdam. Supported by families of the famed choreographer Bob Fosse and famed dancer Gwen Verdon, the show traces their history as Broadway icons. For more information, visit www.hollandamerica.com. All our Insider Travel Report

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7:23

How Slow Travel in Kenya Offers Cultural Immersion...

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2025/11/10

Bridgette Murugi, founder of Echopath Adventures, talks with David Cogswell of Insider Travel Report about slow travel in Kenya that focuses cultural immersion and sustainable tourism over rushed safari itineraries. Murugi recommends spending a minimum of three nights at each destination to allow time for village visits, nature walks, cooking traditional meals and engaging with local communities rather than moving quickly between locations. For more information, visit www.ecopathadventures.com. All

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14:58

Why More Americans Are Choosing Kenya for Adventure...

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2025/11/07

Allan Njoroge, acting CEO of the Kenya Tourism Board, talks with David Cogswell of Insider Travel Report at the Magical Kenya Tourism Expo in Nairobi about the record growth of the show and the country’s tourism industry. Njoroge highlights the event’s international participation, Kenya’s leadership in conservation and authentic safaris, direct air access from the U.S., and why American travelers are increasingly choosing Kenya for both adventure and cultural experiences. For more information, visit

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12:21

Top Advisors Talk About the Value of Travel Leaders’...

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2025/11/07

Six Travel Leaders travel advisors talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report during the International Luxury Forum in Opatija, Croatia about their Luxury Leaders Alliance and what it means to them, as well as what they experienced in Croatia. They describe how the program connects top luxury advisors with elite peers and preferred partners, providing destination education, exclusive access, networking, and business growth support through Travel Leaders Network. Hear from Ashley Gallo, Gallo Luxe

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11:13

How Travel Leaders Network Empowers Luxury Travel...

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2025/11/06

Eva D’Amato, senior director of luxury lifestyle marketing for Travel Leaders Network, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report in Opatija, Croatia, during the International Luxury Forum about the network’s Luxury Leaders Alliance and its growing community of top-producing advisors. D’Amato explains how Travel Leaders connects luxury advisors with select suppliers through high-touch events, exclusive education and collaboration, while emphasizing authentic travel, partnership and personal

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7:36

Everything You Should Know About Mexico’s Marival...

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2025/11/06

Marc Murphy, senior business development manager for Marival Resorts, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the his company’s three all-inclusive properties along Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta coast. Murphy explains how each resort—Marival Emotions, Marival Distinct and Marival Armony—caters to different travelers, from active families to multi-generational groups and wellness-focused guests. He also highlights the region’s strong airlift, swimmable beaches and authentic

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15:08

Why Travel Leaders Network Is Reporting Record Luxury...

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2025/11/05

Brian Hegarty, vice president of marketing for Travel Leaders Network, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report during the International Luxury Forum in Croatia about the evolution of the network’s Luxury Leaders Alliance and its record growth. Hegarty explains how the program connects top luxury travel advisors with key partners through exclusive events and peer communities, outlines current luxury travel trends, and shares why demand for high-touch, personalized experiences continues to surge

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4:34

Why Travel Advisors Should Love Selling the U.S....

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2025/11/05

Shana Whyte, director of sales for the U.S. Virgin Islands, talks with Amanda Carlow of Insider Travel Report during ALGV's Ascend 2025 conference in Cancun about new airlift, hotel developments and travel advisor resources. Whyte highlights additional flights from major U.S. cities, the new Hampton by Hilton in St. Thomas, island renovations and the ongoing webinar series designed to help travel advisors sell the destination. For more information, visit www.visitusvi.com. All our Insider Travel

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11:13

Get an Update on Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Gate Project

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2025/11/04

Naif Awlia, tourism & engagement director for Diriyah Company, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about this massive city within a city development within Riyadh which is adding new hotels, residences, shopping outlets and more in a global heritage site. For more information, visit www.dgda.gov.sa/en. 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:

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11:09

How ALGV’s New Programs Will Help Travel Advisors...

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2025/11/04

Jim Tedesco, vice president of sales for Apple Leisure Group Vacations (ALGV, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report during the Ascend 2025 conference in Cancun last month about new programs and incentives designed to help travel advisors grow their business. Tedesco highlights the relaunch of Blue Sky Tours, the expanded Lux portfolio with concierge support, group automation tools, and advisor rewards programs like Get Paid to Upgrade, Set Your Own Commission, and Waves points. For more

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27:59

What Travel Planners Has Planned for Luxury and Beyond

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2025/11/02

Jenn Lee, president and chief marketing officer for Travel Planners International, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the host agencies newest programs for its travel advisors, including Luxe House, a new division focused on selling luxury travel, as well as where the Vacation Planners unit fits in the mix. For more information, visit www.travelplannersinternational.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel

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13:25

What Are ALGV’s Three Pillars of Advisor Success?

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2025/11/02

Ray Snisky, group president of Apple Leisure Group Vacations, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report during Ascend 2025 in Cancun about the company’s continued investment in travel advisors through its three core pillars—product, progress and partnership. Snisky highlights the global expansion of the all-inclusive model, new brand alliances with Bahia Principe and Playa Hotels & Resorts, technology upgrades, and his ongoing commitment to protect advisor commissions. For more information,

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