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The Insider Travel Report Podcast

Insider Travel Report
Travel Advisors
Luxury Travel
Jamaica
Internova
ILTM Cannes
Puerto Rico
Europe
Virtuoso
Hurricane Melissa
Flanders
Luxury Hotels
Montenegro
Luxury Hospitality
Bruges
Adventure Travel
Australia
Inteletravel
River Cruising
Global Hotel Alliance
Japan

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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Jackie Friedman, president of Nexion Travel Group and president of the Family Bonds Foundation, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the foundation’s mission to provide grants to people in the travel industry, their families and their ... more

Librado Palomares, executive chef for Emerald Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report aboard Emerald Kaia on its inaugural cruise between Greece and Turkey about the yacht's three main dining venues—La Cucina, Solea Bistro and the eigh... more

Angela Hughes, luxury travel expert, CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel and a columnist for Insider Travel Report, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how she rebuilt her luxury host agency’s platform using programs developed by Trave... more

Tom Goetter, vice president of hotel operations for Emerald Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report aboard the new Emerald Kaia about the yacht’s small-ship design, expanded outdoor spaces, open kitchens, larger spa, marina and 128-gue... more

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Shahla Lalani
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Ensemble
Episode: How Ensemble’s Events and Marketing Programs Help Agency Members
Katheriona Dowling
Managing Director, Old Sod Travel Collection
Old Sod Travel Collection
Episode: Virtual Roadshows: How to Work with a DMC to Design the Perfect Luxury Program
Georgia Ridenhour
Director of Sales, Passages of Distinction
Passages of Distinction
Episode: Virtual Roadshows: How to Work with a DMC to Design the Perfect Luxury Program
Maria Tuttocuore
Head of Sales, North America, Going2Italy
Going2Italy
Episode: Virtual Roadshows: How to Work with a DMC to Design the Perfect Luxury Program
Jaimie Robinson
Leisure Sales Manager, Princess Hotels and Resorts Jamaica
Princess Hotels Jamaica
Episode: Virtual Roadshows: How to Choose the Right Resort or Hotel for a Luxury Client
Miriam Sanchez
Leisure Sales Manager, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
Casa de Campo
Episode: Virtual Roadshows: How to Choose the Right Resort or Hotel for a Luxury Client
David Astudillo
Leisure Sales Manager, Viceroy Hotels of Mexico
Viceroy Riviera Maya
Episode: Virtual Roadshows: How to Choose the Right Resort or Hotel for a Luxury Client
Paulina Robbins
Area Director of Business, Transient Sales for JW Marriott
JW Marriott Austin (and related JW/Marriott properties in Austin)
Episode: Virtual Roadshows: How to Choose the Right Resort or Hotel for a Luxury Client
Kelsie Chong
Global Account Director, Luxury Sales, Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment
Episode: Virtual Roadshows: How to Choose the Right Resort or Hotel for a Luxury Client

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James Shillinglaw
Host of Insider Travel Report
Alan Fine
Host of Insider Travel Report

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How Ensemble Is Changing Its Preferred Partner Strategy
Q: Where do you see growth next for added partners and in what areas of the travel world?
The portfolio is sophisticated and diversified, and they aim to add strategic partnerships across cruises, DMCs, AIR, tech, and specialty partnerships, while leveraging data to guide hotel and partnership acquisitions and keep expanding reach while increasing value for members.
How Ensemble Is Changing Its Preferred Partner Strategy
Q: Now, one program that you have that was unique, and you were asked at the press conference recently, was the concept of a tiered partner program. What exactly is that and how does it work?
The tiered program classifies partners into strategic, preferred, and approved tiers based on quantitative metrics like yield and commissions, as well as qualitative factors such as the strength of the partner's BDM team and the value adds they provide to advisors. This framework aims for transparency and to drive production toward the most strategic partners.
How Ensemble’s Events and Marketing Programs Help Agency Members
Q: What other major marketing initiatives do you have now upcoming?
The focus is on rangetravel.com with Find an Advisor to help consumers connect with the right travel advisor, plus planned developments later in the year, including a September rollout and additional Range portfolio initiatives, along with a stronger direct mail and email integration.
How Ensemble’s Events and Marketing Programs Help Agency Members
Q: Let's talk about this event, Horizons. First of all, this has been a pretty successful event for you, right?
Yes, Horizons has drawn about a thousand attendees with lively conversation and connections; it serves as the big annual gathering where the community comes to life and to discuss business ideas.
How Evoke | Inspire Is Targeting the Next Generation of Luxury Travelers
Q: How does Evoke Inspire differentiate itself from traditional luxury travel offerings?
By re-emphasizing human connection, providing dedicated reservation consultants, and delivering a complete, curated portfolio with direct hotel contracting and 24/7 support, ensuring a consistent advisor experience without outsourcing.

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The show centers on travel-industry leaders, advisors, and suppliers who share actionable insights for improving client experiences and growing travel businesses. Episodes frequently explore luxury and experiential travel, partnerships with networks and platforms, advisor enablement, and the evolving toolkit for travel agents—from bidding on private charters and river cruises to leveraging B2B platforms and tech like Tickitto or booking ecosystems. A standout pattern is a strong emphasis on agent education, industry partnerships, and practical strategies for expanding margins, product offerings, and destination depth, often anchored by CEO/exec perspectives from leading brands. The format tends to mix business strategy with on-the-ground tr... more

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