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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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13:09

How Celebrity Will Sail on the Rivers of Europe

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2025/09/16

Katina Athanasiou, senior vice president, sales and service for Celebrity Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the new Celebrity River Cruises, set to launch in 2027. Athanasiou giving us a look at the river ships, the interior design and the itineraries of one of the most eagerly anticipated river cruise products in Europe. For more information, visit www.thecelebritycommitment.com or www.celebritycruises.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are

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29:50

Discover Sustainable Tourism in the Mountain Lodges...

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2025/09/16

Enrique Umbert, CEO of Mountain Lodges of Peru, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his collection of mountain lodges run by locals and offering access to some of the most popular regions of the country, including Machu Picchu and more. Guests stay in luxury in locally owned lodges, eat regional food and use local guides to see the many amazing attractions of Peru. For more information, visit www.mountainlodgesofperu.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are

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9:53

How Nammos Hotels Is Moving Beyond Greece

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2025/09/14

Carolyn Turnbull, the new CEO of Nammos Hotels & Resorts, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas about her growing company, which started as a beach club in Greece and now features the Nammos Beach Club in Mykonos plus upcoming openings in the Maldives, the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi. Turnbull discusses Nammos’ evolution and vision for the future. For more information, visit www.nammoshotels.com. All our Insider Travel

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11:20

Sponsored Interview: Carmen Roig Shares Princess’...

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2025/09/12

In this exclusive interview, Carmen Roig, vice president of sales at Princess Cruises, joins James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report to discuss the exciting debut of the Sun Princess and Star Princess in the Caribbean. Carmen highlights what sets these new ships apart and underscores Princess' deep commitment to the region with an expanded fleet presence. She also shares why travel advisors are vital to the brand’s success in the Caribbean, previews Star Princess’s upcoming Alaska season, and

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10:34

Get an Update on Where Aurora Expeditions Is Going Next

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2025/09/11

David Tanguay, head of global sales for Aurora Expeditions, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report an update on where Aurora is going in Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Oceania & Asia and Europe. Interviewed at last month’s Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, Tanguay gives a preview of what’s to come on Aurora’s exotic expedition cruise schedule. For more information, visit www.aurora-expeditions.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available

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18:48

Discover Exotic New Luxury with Tours From Blue Parallel

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2025/09/11

Emmanuel Burgio, Blue Parallel’s founder and president, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, about his luxury travel boutique offering bespoke tours to incredible natural and cultural World Heritage wonders in Latin America, the Mediterranean and the polar regions. Burgio gives us the news about the company’s newest small trips to some of the most exotic places in the world. For more information, visit www.blueparallel.com. All our

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21:45

Why for G Adventures, It was a Very Good Year

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2025/09/10

Steve Lima, vice president of growth for U.S. and Latin America for G Adventures, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about some fantastic results for fiscal year 2025, the successful introduction of new forms of touring for solo and luxury travelers, and the hot new destinations that are booking well for the company. For more information, visit www.gadventures.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel

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12:08

Keeping Up with Signature Travel Network’s Innovative...

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2025/09/10

Karen Yeates, executive vice president-travel technology for Signature Travel Network , talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week’s Signature Owners Meeting at Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego about the newest technology she and her team has helped develop for the travel agency cooperative. From database innovations to a new Storybook selling tool, Yeates keeps Signature members on the cutting edge of travel technology. For more information,

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17:36

A New Four Seasons Emerges on the West Coast of Florida

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2025/09/09

Cory Carlson, regional commercial director for Four Seasons, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about the brand-new Naples Beach Club-A Four Seasons Resort in Florida. With luxury accommodations, innovative restaurants, a large spa and a championship golf course, Naples Beach Resort is certain to quickly become a must-stay property on Florida’s West Coast. For more information, visit www.fourseasons.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available

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18:47

Meet the Familiar New President of Signature Travel...

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2025/09/09

Karryn Christopher, newly named as president Signature Travel Network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week’s Signature Owners Meeting in San Diego about her new role at the travel agency cooperative, running it with CEO Alex Sharpe. Christopher, of course, is no stranger to Signature having spent more 24 years with the group, most recently as executive vice president-marketing and preferred partnerships. She also details the newest marketing and preferred partner

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9:20

Why Travel Advisors Should Be Selling More Puerto Rico

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2025/09/09

Francisco Blanch, director of leisure sales at Discover Puerto Rico, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report during the ASTA Caribbean Showcase about how easy it is for U.S. travelers to visit the destination as well as the many support programs available to travel advisors. He also highlights Puerto Rico’s air and cruise access, long holiday season, travel advisor rewards program, natural beauty, and diverse culinary experiences. For more information, visit www.discoverpuertorico.com. All

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20:28

Alex Sharpe on How Signature Sees Travel Today

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2025/09/09

Alex Sharpe, CEO of Signature Travel Network, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week’s Signature Owners Meeting in San Diego at Hotel Del Coronado about the state of the travel agency cooperative and how it just adjusted its executive ranks. Sharpe also details the newest marketing and technology programs for member agencies, as well as how Signature sees the evolving travel market. For more information, visit www.joinsignaturetravelnetwork.com. All our Insider Travel

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10:12

What Starhotels Delivers in Luxury Hotels in Italy...

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2025/09/07

Fabrizzio Gaggio, co-CEO of Starhotels, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas about his growing luxury and premium hotel group with properties throughout Italy, the U.K. and even New York. For more information, visit www.starhotels.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:

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12:43

What Makes Sandals Stand Out in a Crowded...

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2025/09/07

Gary Sadler, executive vice president of sales and industry relations at Sandals Resorts, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report during the ASTA Caribbean Showcase at Sandals South Coast in Jamaica about the brand’s commitment to travel advisors and the commission opportunities they provide. Sadler shares a real advisor success story, discusses education, fam trips, resort reinvestment and how Sandals continues to differentiate itself from its competitors. For more information, visit

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14:38

Why Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady Will Offer a...

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2025/09/05

Michelle Bentubo, chief operating officer of Virgin Voyages, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report aboard Brilliant Lady ahead of her “Mermaiden” voyage on Sept. 5 about the ship’s new features, entertainment lineup and expanded itineraries. She shares updates on purpose-built changes on the ship for passage through the Panama Canal and colder climates like Alaska, new dining and public spaces, and the commission-friendly tools and themed sailings designed to help travel advisors grow their

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11:23

What’s New in Luxury Travel in Los Cabos?

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2025/09/05

Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of Los Cabos Tourism Board, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month's Virtuoso Travel Week about the latest news on luxury hotels, attractions and experiences in Los Cabos. Positioned now as an upscale resort destination, Los Cabos is actively promoting to luxury travel advisors and their clients. For more information, visit www.visitloscabos.travel. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on

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32:47

Discover a New, More Upscale Club Med

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2025/09/04

Carolyne Doyon, president and CEO-North America & Caribbean for Club Med, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the transformation of this pioneering all-inclusive resort company into a successful, more upscale and still growing brand. Doyon reveals the newest Club Med properties and explains the company’s focus on all-inclusive ski resorts. For more information, visit www.clubmedta.com or www.clubmed.us. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and

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3:36

Meet the New Chair of the American Society of Travel...

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2025/09/04

Lee Thomas, chair of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and one of the founders of NousTravel, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his long-term commitment to advancing the trade association and elevating the travel advisor profession. Thomas outlines his priorities, including advisor advocacy, education and professional standards, and reflects on ASTA’s growth and renewed influence through events like the ASTA Caribbean Showcase. For more information, visit

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34:12

New Survey Reveals the State of Luxury Travel Today

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2025/09/03

Peter Bates, president and founder of Strategic Vision Inc., talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his annual Pulse of the Industry State of Luxury Travel Survey, which reveals what high-net-worth travelers are buying, where they are going and what they are concerned about. The survey also polls top luxury travel advisors on what they are seeing in the market this year. For more information, visit www.strategicvision.org. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are

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10:19

Why Travel Advisors Need ASTA Now More Than Ever

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2025/09/03

Zane Kerby, president and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at the ASTA Caribbean conference in Jamaica about ASTA’s legislative victories, commission payment tools and sverified travel advisor program. Kerby outlines current threats to the profession and urges advisors to join the fight through advocacy, education and unity, as well as such conferences as the ASTA Caribbean event. For more information, visit www.asta.org. All our

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