Know Zone Podcast

In our 5th “ Just Go Show ” episode, Classic Vacations Strategic Account Managers Colter Fleming and Joseph Barney speak with Angela Vento, General Manager for Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui. Listen in as Angela shares her incredible story of working through the ranks and taking a risk to move from Atlanta to Hawaii. Music by Wataboi from Pixabay

Paradisus by Meliá is a stunning collection of beachfront luxury resorts reflecting the natural beauty of their surroundings. Listen in as Tamara Gilbert, Director of Leisure Sales, South West USA gives an update and shares some great insider tips about these amazing properties. Classic Vacations' hotel status updates with links to current entry requirements can be found here

With sage advice and an infectious laugh, Gary C. Sadler, OD tells us about his journey from the beaches of Jamaica as a Sandals Playmaker to his current position as Executive V. P. of Sales & Industry Relations  for Unique Vacations, Inc., affiliate of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, a chain of luxury all-inclusive resorts located throughout the Caribbean. Music by Wataboi from Pixabay

Listen in on highlights from a recent webinar with Jennifer Guevera, Global Director of Sales, West Coast USA & Canada, Kerzner International. Jennifer gives an overview and shares some fun insider tips about her three properties in Dubai; Atlantis, The Palm, One&Only The Palm, and One&Only Royal Mirage. Next, we move on to the Maldives to explore the One&Only Reethi Rah. Classic V...

In our third episode of the Just Go Show series, Strategic Account Managers Colter Fleming and Joseph Barney catch up with Cari Abonador-Alexander, Director of Leisure & Wholesale for Park Hyatt St. Kitts and Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya. Music by Wataboi from Pixabay

Listen in on highlights from a recent Know Zone webinar as Zachary Samuel, Sr. Sales Manager, Pure Grenada, takes us on a tour of one of the Caribbean’s hidden gems. From beautiful beaches and a plethora of waterfalls, to excellent sailing, diving, and luxury resorts, Grenada offers so much to discover! Zachary will share some great insider tips and the must-see sites on the Spice of the Caribbean...

On this episode of the Just Go Show series, Strategic Account Managers Colter Fleming and Joseph Barney have a fun conversation with Christina Richardson, Associate Director of Sales, Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, Maui about updates to her property, and life on the Islands. Music by Wataboi from Pixabay

Listen in on highlights from a recent Know Zone webinar as Classic’s Joanie Maro takes us on a tour of one of the world’s most beautiful islands.  We explore all that Santorini has to offer, from hiking and wine tasting, to archaeology and sailing, with a sprinkle of valuable insider tips along the way. Detailed entry requirements can be found HERE and HERE

Listen in on our first episode of the Just Go Show series where Strategic Account Managers, Colter Fleming and Joseph Barney talk with Jonnie Torres, Director of Sales & Marketing, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa about updates to her property, and some of her favorite off-the-beaten path places on her home island of Maui.  Music by Wataboi from Pixabay

Listen in on highlights from a Know Zone webinar and take a journey to Saint Lucia, the world’s leading honeymoon destination, with Richard Moss, Senior Sales Manager, Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. Visit Saint Lucia Tourism for the latest entry requirements.

Listen in on highlights from a recent Know Zone webinar with Pamela Ewing, Director of Tourism, Turks & Caicos Tourist Board where we explored the beautiful islands of Turks and Caicos home to World Travel Awards’ World’s Leading Beach Destination, Grace Bay Beach. Visit Turks and Caicos Tourism for the latest entry requirements.

Listen in on highlights from a December 2020 Know Zone webinar where we explored the beauty and vibrancy of Jamaica with Sean-Pierre Webster, Business Development Manager for the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Named number 5 among the top 20 hotels in Miami by 2020 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach, was featured on a recent Know Zone webinar. Rachael Palumbo, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Worldwide for Nobu Hotels shares an overview of the luxury Nobu brand, and tells us about this stunning property.

Shari Seraphin, Travel Industry Sales Manager for the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas gives an overview of the beautiful island of St. Thomas and treats us to a tour of her newly refreshed luxury resort which is set on 30 acres in the US Virgin Islands. Click here for updates on travel to the US Virgin Islands

We've taken highlights from a recent Know Zone webinar featuring Vonda Keeler, Manager, Sales & Account Development, USA, Blue Diamond Resorts. Vonda gives an overview of her brand and introduces us to the recently opened ultimate beachfront property, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancún, and the first ever all-inclusive Planet Hollywood Adult Scene.

Listen in as Kristin Carlson, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourisme USA, and Gretchen Macknight of Getaways Perfected, tell us about their recent travels to the beautiful Islands of Tahiti amid Covid-19. They share their experiences, give expert advice, and answer questions.  Important : Covid testing is now required for re-entry into the U.S.  Click here for up-to-date information 

Listen in as Dave Ferran, Classic Vacations' Head of Sales, talks about his recent November 2020 trip to Maui. Dave shares his departure and arrival experience, and what he’s seeing and experiencing as the State of Hawaii reopens for tourism. Please Note: Hawaii's COVID-19 policy may have changed since the November recording. Hawaii Updates can be found HERE and HERE .

Tune in as Patricia Fagoaga, Leisure Sales Manager, One&Only Palmilla, and One&Only Mandarina shares the unique aspects of the most anticipated new property in Riviera Nayarit, One&Only Mandarina. Come explore with us!

Listen in on a recent Learning Lounge session where Kier Matthews, Classic Vacations’ Director of Sales, was joined by Margie Jordan, Vice President, TRUE Network CCRA, and Courtnie Nichols, Founder and CEO, TravelBash. They discussed the challenges facing black travel advisors in today’s industry and offered practical solutions. We hope you'll listen.

On the last of our 4-part series on Greece we’re welcoming back Ivana Tudic, Sr Product Manager for Classic Vacations. Ivana shares her personal insight and valuable insider tips about Santorini, the island she called home for several years. Come explore with us!

On the fourth of our Grow Your Business series, we’ll listen in on a recent Learning Lounge session with Cindy Novotny, original founder of Master Connection Associates. In this session, Cindy reviews her sales strategies, and focuses in on the importance of relationship building and follow-up skills. We hope you’ll tune in!

On the third of our 4-part Grow Your Business series, we’ll listen in on a recent Learning Lounge session with Cindy Novotny, original founder of Master Connection Associates. In this session, Cindy offers tips on handling objections. 

On the third of our 4-part series on Greece, we’ll get an insider’s look at Mykonos courtesy of Ivana Tudic, Senior Product Development Manager for Classic Vacations who called this island home for 2 years. Come explore with us!

On the second of our 4-part Grow Your Business series, we’ll listen in on a recent Learning Lounge session with Cindy Novotny, original founder of Master Connection Associates. In this session, Cindy offers tips on Consultative Selling & Storytelling. 

On the second of our 4-part series on Greece, we’re welcoming back Joanie Maro, Product Development Manager for Classic Vacations. Joanie shares why Crete is a must-see on any Greece itinerary.