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Jennifer Pintaluba, vice president of trade marketing & sales engagement for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about wrapping up Travel Partner Appreciation Month with a plethora of advisor incentives, as well as providing the easiest way to share Regent’s Unrivaled Experience with clients and capturing leads in real time, for no additional cost! For more information, visit www.inspires.to/regent/experiences, www.rssc.com/agent, www.rssc.com/regent-elevate and www.rssc.com/travel-advisor-specials.
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Malcolm Simpson, founder of SimpsInn, talks with James Shillinglaw of insider Report about his Gailes Hotel & Spa during a VisitScotland fam trip around the country. The luxury family owned hotel in Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast features a spa, leisure, wellness and golf training facilities, surrounded by championship golf and major attractions, making it the perfect base for a trip to the region. For more information, visit www.gaileshotel.com or www.visitscotland.com.
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Matthew Upchurch, chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report an update on his luxury travel network, why Virtuoso selected Dubai to host its Symposium, and the state of the luxury travel today. At a conference where the host hotels included such icons as the Burj El Arab and the brand new Atlantis-The Royal, Virtuoso members were able to experience the state of the art in luxury accommodations. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.
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Bar'el Wachtel, co-founder of Cloud 9, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his floating entertainment platform on the Malilla Barrier Reef in Fiji. It features various water activities and a full bar and a specialized food menu including wood-fired pizzas. This commissionable vacation add-on can be reached by boats from surrounding island resorts or by a large ferry operated by Cloud9 from the Port of Denarau. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.cloud9.com.fj.
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Lucas Johansson, general manager of D’Angleterre Copenhagen, the first five-star hotel in the city dating from 1755. Johansson details the history of the property, the sumptuous and recently renovated accommodations, fine dining options and much more. For your clients, this is the place to stay in Denmark’s capital. For more information, visit www.dangleterre.com.
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Simon Douglas Houison Craufurd, laird and owner of Craufurdland Castle in Scotland, gives James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report a tour of his family owned castle, which has been passed down through generations. The castle, dating from the 16 century, was even bequeathed to his ancestors by Scottish royalty. And yes, you can stay on the castle grounds to get a true experience of what it’s like to own a castle. It’s all part of a Visit Scotland fam trip for tour operators and one journalist in April. For information, visit www.visitscotland or https://craufurdland.co.uk.
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Allison Hayworth, executive chair of Captain Cook Cruises in Fiji, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the history and recent transformation of Captain Cook Cruises, highlighting the introduction of luxury expedition cruising with a new ship, Caledonian Sky. Originally founded by her parents, Hayworth's company offers various itineraries, including visits to remote villages and unique experiences in Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.CaptainCookCruisesFiji.com.
If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. -
Ben Johnson, area director of sales and marketing for Outrigger Fuji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the history and features of his resorts, emphasizing their continuous reinvention, multi-generational appeal and luxury services. Johnson highlights ways to reach the island, room types, dining options, bars, spa facilities, kids club and activities, including the newly created Outrigger Adventure Park. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.Outrigger.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.
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Derrick Mallon, owner of Mharsanta in Glasgow, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his restaurant and bar featuring local fare sourced from local farms around the city. If you’re looking to dine like a local and enjoy some great Scottish specialties, Mharsanta (which means merchant in Gaelic) is the place to book. For more information, visit www.mharsanta.co.uk.
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Jennifer Williamson, deputy general manager of AC Hotel Glasgow, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her brand new 245-room hotel in the heart of the city. The property features a new wing and restored building that formerly served the Parish Halls during the Victoria era. The hotel, which offers a casual restaurant and an already popular bar, was the first stop on a five-day fam trip of Scotland hosted by VisitScotland. For more information, click on AC Hotel Glasgow.
If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. -
Grant Seylhouwer, director of sales and marketing for the Royal Davui, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his boutique luxury property in Fiji with just 16 villas, each with their own plunge pool. A tranquil, adults-only experience with a strong emphasis on privacy and personalized service, culinary experiences and a full-day spa, the Royal Davui caters to honeymooners and high-net-worth individuals seeking a low-key, romantic getaway. For more information, visit www.RoyalDavuiFiji.com.
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Lindsay Hamilton, owner and head tour guide of Glasgow Football Tour, talks with James Shillinglaw after taking him on a tour of the origins of football in Scotland—and Hamilton asserts that football was actually invented in the country. She takes us on a walking tour of the three Hampdens, showcasing the most important and historic football fields of Glasgow, culminating in a tour of the Scottish Football Museum. Hamilton shows why she knows football as well as anyone in Scotland. For more information, visit www.glasgowfootballtour.com.
If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. -
Neeraj Chadha, multi-property vice president Pacific Islands Marriott International, and Javed Shameem, market director of sales and distribution, Fiji and Samoa, talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about all the Marriott hotels in Fiji, especially the Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort, it history, facilities, and recent renovations, and emphasis on multi-generational travelers, business meetings, and events. Detailed are the resort's golf course, a farm-to-table initiative, diverse dining options, and strong ties with Fiji Airways. For more information, visit www.Marriott.com.
If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. -
Jamie Paiko, vice president of sales-North America for Cunard, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about Cunard as the staple of luxury travel, new roundtrip ports from Seattle and Miami and the celebration of the line’s newest ship, Queen Anne. For more information, visit www.onesourcecruises.com/onesource/ext-pages/nam/cunard-partnership.
If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. -
Patrick Katzenburg, the new general manager for The Londoner, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his big “boutique” hotel in the heart of London, which we first visited when it first opened back in September 2021. Katzenberg describes the accommodations, the restaurants and bars, and the large spa located several levels below street. Most important he talks about the benefits of being one of the most centrally located properties in the city. For more information, visit www.thelondoner.com.
If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. -
Lauren Mossop, the director of sales and marketing for Waya Island Resort, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about her adults-only boutique resort in Fiji with only 17 rooms and a capacity of 34 guests. The resort features cultural experiences, with a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement, training and employing the local islanders. In development for 16 years, its New Zealand philanthropist-owner did not allow it to produce revenue until all the ivy had grown into place. For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.WayaIslandResort.com.
If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. -
Rhona Young, our guide at The Clydeside Distillery, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about this very first distillery experience in Glasgow. While there are plenty of distilleries around Scotland, this is one your clients can tour in the city itelf. Young details the history of the distillery, the origins of whiskey, and the process of making Scotland’s finest. It’s the very first day of our VisitScotland fam trip Enchanting Scotland. For more information, visit www.theclydeside.com or www.visitscotland.com
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William Drabble, executive chef at Althoff St. James Hotel & Club, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his new restaurant, Francatelli’s, with cuisine inspired by Charles Elme Francatelli, the chef at the St. James Hotel in the 1840s, who ended up becoming Queen Victoria’s head chef. Francatelli also wrote “The Modern Cook,” an essential cookbook of English cuisine, which Drabble uses as a base for his modernized reinterpretations of London food in the 19th century. For more information, visit www.stjameshotelandclub.com.
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Samantha Muspratt, director of sales and marketing for Ahura Resorts, and Bradley Calder, general manager of Likuliku Lagoon Resort in Fiji talk with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the adults-only Likuliku Lagoon Resort, featuring overwater bungalows and traditional Fijian decor, as well as the neighboring family-friendly property, Malolo Island Resort. Muspratt and Calder emphasize how Fijan family ownership influences the authentic experiences and warm atmosphere that infuses service, culinary offerings, spa and cultural activities at both resorts. For more information, visit www.LikulikuLagoon.com.
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Akuila Batiweti, chief marketing and sales officer for Fiji Airways, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the airline’s award-winning premium lounge with an exclusive Chef's Table dining experience, the fully lie-flat seats and exceptional service in business class on A350s, and a program offering travel advisors discounts and familiarization options to better sell the luxury product. For more information, visit the dedicated Fiji Airways portal on the Insider Travel Report site at www.insidertravelreport.com/fijiairways.
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