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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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30:41

Rediscover the Baglioni Collection of Hotels in Italy

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2025/10/13

Massimo Baldo, vice president for Europe and the Maldives–Asia area at Palace Resorts, talks with Angela Hughes of Insider Travel Report at Baglioni Hotel Luna in Venice about Palace’s expansion into Europe through its acquisition of Baglioni Hotels & Resorts. He outlines the brand’s luxury repositioning, new culinary partnerships, the Baglioni tours program connecting its hotels in Venice, Rome, Florence and Milan, and plans to invest $1 billion in new properties across France and Greece. For

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16:17

How HX Expeditions Blends Luxury, Science and...

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2025/10/12

Kelvin Murray, director of expedition operations for HX Expeditions, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his new role guiding the company’s next chapter after 130 years of exploration. Murray shares how HX combines comfort with authentic science-based expeditions and continues to lead responsibly in some of the world’s most remote regions. For more information, visit www.travelhx.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel

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8:55

How Shongwe Lodges Are Changing Tourism in Africa

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2025/10/10

Jamie Henson, founder and director of the Shongwe brand, talks with Michaela Guzy of Insider Travel Report in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, about the growth of his boutique lodges—Shongwe Lookout, Shongwe Oasis and the soon-to-open Shongwe Simbisa. Henson shares how the brand supports the local community through preschool education, a program employing single mothers to collect and repurpose waste, and a refillable water bottle initiative that has cut plastic use by 20,000 bottles a year. For more

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7:41

What Civitatis Can Do for Your Clients in Places...

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2025/10/10

Mariano Dima, chairman of Civitatis, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Skift Global Forum in New York, about how his company works with travel advisors to help their clients explore the world. Civitatis is a leading online platform for booking activities, day trips and guided tours in the most visited tourist destinations in the Spanish-speaking market. For more information, visit www.civitatis.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and

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5:58

Why Oxfordshire Is the Perfect Base for Exploring...

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2025/10/09

Hayley Beer-Gamage, CEO of Experience Oxfordshire, talks with Jeanie Fang of Insider Travel Report at Destination Britain in Playa del Carmen, Mexico about why Oxfordshire is the perfect base for travelers seeking both English heritage and modern comfort. Beer-Gamage highlights must-see attractions like Oxford University, Blenheim Palace and its literary landmarks, as well as new hotels, countryside resorts and resources for travel advisors. For more information, visit

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9:37

How ALGV Is Supporting Maui After the Wildfires

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2025/10/09

Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report talks with Maui hotel executives about how visiting the island helps support recovery efforts after the wildfires, as well as what travel advisors need to know about sending clients there now. This video was shot during a recent Apple Leisure Group Vacations trip in support of Maui called "Pros in Paradise." Featured hoteliers include Kathleen Tabbilos, leisure sales manager at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort; Susan Farkas, director of wholesale sales at Aqua-Aston

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5:35

How You Can Build Better Trips to Wales for Your Clients

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2025/10/08

Rob Jones, media relations executive for Visit Wales, talks with Jeanie Fang of Insider Travel Report at Destination Britain in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, about why Wales should be on every traveler’s U.K. itinerary. Jones highlights new accommodations, castle restorations, cultural festivals dating back to 1176, and resources for travel advisors available at www.visitwales.com and traveltrade.visitwales.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube

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7:13

How Women Leading Travel Hopes to Change the C-Suite

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2025/10/08

Hannah Demaio, vice president of Women Leading Travel, now a Skift brand, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Skift Global Forum in New York about her group’s goals to put more women at the highest levels of travel and tourism. Demaio showcases the meetings scheduled for her group, the annual listing of powerful women executives in travel and the networking events designed to empower more women in the business. For more information, visit

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26:51

Sponsored Interview: How Explora Journeys Is...

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2025/10/07

Chris Austin, president of North America at Explora Journeys, speaks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the upcoming debut of EXPLORA III, the brand’s newly announced Asia and Alaska itineraries, and why these expansions are resonating with luxury travelers. For more information, visit 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:

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9:43

What Skift Sees as the Future of AI and Talent in Travel

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2025/10/06

Seth Borko, head of research at Skift, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Skift Global Forum in New York about the group’s survey on how different types of AI are impacting travel and another survey on how travel companies are facing a challenge hiring great talent. For more information, visit www.skift.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the

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10:40

Who’s on Skift’s New Top Travel Executive Risk Takers...

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2025/10/06

Sarah Kopit, editor in chief of Skift, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Skift Global Forum in New York about Skift’s new version of its “power” list of travel executives, which this year focuses on those it considers to be risk takers. Skift also published a separate list of women travel executive risk takers. Beyond that, Kopit provides us with her highlights of this year’s Skift Global Forum. For more information, visit www.skift.com. All our Insider Travel

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32:21

What’s Behind Virgin Voyages’ New Tiered Fare Structure

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2025/10/06

James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report interviews Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages, and John Lovell, special advisor and board member for Virgin Voyages, about the cruise line’s new VoyagerFair Choices. Saverimuttu and Lovell explain the reasons behind the new tiered fare system, which goes into effect tomorrow (Oct. 7), and why they believe it will result in greater value for their guests (Sailors) and travel advisors (First Mates). For more information, visit www.firstmates.com and

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10:02

All That’s Epic About Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe

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2025/10/03

Tom Valley, director-travel agency sales for Universal Destinations & Experiences, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how the new Epic Universe theme park is making Universal Orlando a week-long vacation for guests. Valley describes the park’s many rides, attractions and shows; more hotels where your clients can stay; and special package options. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and

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10:50

Why Travel Advisors Should Focus on Booking Britain...

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2025/10/03

Paul Gauger, executive vice president of the Americas, Australia and New Zealand for VisitBritain, talks with Jeanie Fang of Insider Travel Report about driving tourism growth across key markets. Gauger discusses screen tourism trends, regional exploration beyond London, and working with travel advisors to promote Britain through webinars, educational trips and face-to-face training. For more information, visit www.visitbritain.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived

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11:58

How Minor Became a Major in Hotels Around the World

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2025/10/01

Dillip Rajakarier. CEO of Bangkok-based Minor Hotels Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the incredible expansion of Minor franchise hotel brands around the world. From a company with nine brands—Anantara. Avani, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, Elewana, Minor Reserve Collection, nHow and Oaks Hotels—Minor has now added four more brands—The Wolseley Hotels, Minor Reserve Collection, Colbert Collection and iStay. And it all began when Minor founder Bill Heinecke began

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8:38

How Film and TV Are Driving Travel to Britain

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2025/10/01

Patricia Yates, CEO of VisitBritain, talks with Jeanie Fang of Insider Travel Report at Destination Britain in Playa del Carmen about rising U.S. visitor spending, year-round travel trends and the growing role of film tourism. Yates also previews the 2026 royal and cultural events, highlights commissionable experiences tied to TV and movie locations, and points travel advisors to VisitBritain’s trade website for marketing tools and training. For more information, visit www.visitbritain.com. All our

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35:27

Why Zambia Is Africa’s Best Kept Safari Secret

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2025/09/30

Grant Cummings, founder of Chiawa Safaris, talks with Michaela Guzy of Insider Travel Report in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi about his four luxury camps, the distinct landscapes of South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi, and the critical role guides play in delivering meaningful safari experiences. Cummings explains how Chiawa blends barefoot luxury with deep conservation, supports community projects and ethical tourism, and why travel advisors are essential for planning high-touch, once-in-a-lifetime safaris

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8:21

How Carey Gets Your Clients There in Style

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2025/09/30

Alex Miza, the new CEO of Carey, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Skift Global Forum about what his transportation solutions company can offer your clients in cities around the world. Miza also details how you can work with Carey to get your clients where they want to go, whether that’s by chauffeur in a classic black car or other vehicles. For more information, visit www.carey.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on

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26:00

Why Travel Answers Has a Solution for Even More Places

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2025/09/30

Kirk Demeter, president and CEO of Travel Answers Group, speaks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his growing company, which has evolved from one that designs bespoke trips to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, into one that provides travel to the Middle East, Africa. Asia and now Europe. For more information, visit www.travelanswersgroup.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel

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9:40

Let GoNexus Get Your Clients There in Style

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2025/09/30

Ruben Gutierrez, president of GoNexus Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the transfer, tour and travel solutions his Cancun-based company can provide in destinations around the world. GoNexus recently expanded to Las Vegas and it already serves New York City and more. For more information, visit www.gonexusgroup.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts

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