The Insider Travel Report Podcast

Greg Habeeb, chief development officer for WorldHotels, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about his growing group of independent luxury hotels and hotel brands. WorldHotels is on a hot streak, as we’ve been reporting recently, and it’s adding properties around the globe to suit your clients’ needs. For more information, visit www.w...

Spyros Kouris, CEO of Numo Hotels & Resorts, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his collection of upscale beach resorts in Greece. From the Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort in Crete to the Numo Mykonos Boutique Resort, From the The Royal Senses Resort & Spa and The Royal Blue Resort & Spa in Crete to the Troulis Apart Hotel, N...

Jalsa Urubshurow, founder and CEO of Nomadic Expeditions and Three Camels Lodge, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about his thoroughly original company offering tours of Mongolia, India, Nepal and Tibet, as well as Three Camel Lodge in Mongolia. Born in the U.S. to Mongolian parents, Urubshurow offers a fascinating account Mongoli...

Bridgette Bienvenu, director of sales and marketing for the Tampa Edition, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about her luxury property in the heart of Tampa, which opened in the fall of 2022. Beinvenu makes a case that the hotel is the most luxurious in the city, with designer rooms, top restaurants and hip lounges befitting the Edition b...

Stuart Campbell, a luxury hotel and resort developer representing Eagle Creek Hospitality talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about the still-to-open Viceroy Resort Sun Valley in Ketchum, Idaho. Campbell details the plans for a property, including rooms, dining, access to the slopes and much more, which is on track to open in June 2026. For...

Lisa O’Conner, group director of sales & marketing for Carlisle Bay Antigua, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about her resort, an old sugar plantation that opened in 2004. O’Connor details updates to the accommodations, dining, guest programs and more of this quintessential Antigua luxury property. For more information, visit www.ca...

Robin Stangroom, CEO of The Set Collection, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about how his group of luxury hotels has grown from three properties in 2021 to 12 hotels in the U.K., Netherland, Mexico, Greece, Israel, Philippines, Jamaica, Thailand and China. Indeed, it’s a whole new Set for the upscale collection of unique hotels a...

Join Dominique Meyer, resident manager of JOIA Aruba by Iberostar, for an exclusive sponsored Insider Access tour of this breathtaking property located right on Eagle Beach. JOIA Aruba by Iberostar offers an all-suite escape where contemporary island design, ocean views, and personalized butler service create effortless relaxation, all guided by its Wave of Change commitment to sustainability. Gue...

Claudio Meli, general manager of The Place Firenze, part of The Hospitality Experience, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his very upscale boutique hotel in Florence and more. Belli, selected as the hotelier of the year at last year’s Virtuoso Travel Week, also reveals what it takes to be the consummate general manager and what it t...

Francois Delahaye, chief operating officer for Dorchester Collection, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show, about his famed group of luxury hotels in the U.K., France, Italy, the U.S. and Dubai. Known as the consummate hotelier, Delahaye tells us what’s new at Dorchester Collection and the company’s plans for the future. For more info...

Jeanette Ho, global head of brand and commercial for Banyan Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about her famed Bayan Tree Asian resort and spa brand, which just reached resorts around the world, including its first property in Singapore. Ho details Banyan’s growth and its plans for hospitality in the future. For more informat...

Gregor Wateler, general manager of Jing An Shangri-La Shanghai, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about his tenure overseeing the brand’s flagship property. A veteran Shangri-La general manager, Wateler previously managed the Pudong Shangri-La and other properties in the brand, which is well-known as one of the most luxurious hotel...

Vangelis Daktylides, one of four Greek brothers who owner Myconian Collection, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his collection of 14 boutique properties on the island of Mykonos. Daktylides details how his resort company has grown on the island and the authentic experiences it delivers. For more information, visit www.myconiancolle...

Kalia Konstantinidou, co-founder and group executive officer of Empiria Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her collection of boutique luxury resorts in Greece on the islands of Santorini, Paros and Peloponnese. Konstantinidou describes these properties and how her company works to create the best Greek experience for your clients. For more information, visit www.emp...

Wolfgang Greiner, senior vice president for Althoff Hotels, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his company’s newest property, The Florentin, located in Frankfurt, Germany. The former Villa Kennedy, The Florentin offers guests an urban retreat in the middle of the bustling city of Frankfurt. For more information, visit www.althoffhote...

Albert Mayr, general manager of the upcoming Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about his brand-new Taj property in the heart of Frankfurt. The Taj Hessischer Hof, set to open in February as the first Taj property in mainland Europe, transforms the historic Hessischer Hof hotel near the Messe (trade fai...

Andrea Grisdale, founder and CEO of IC Bellagio, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about what’s hot, what’s new and what’s luxury in Italy for 2022. Grisdale talks about what regions of Italy are growing increasingly popular, where to find off-the-beaten path destinations, and what experiences IC Bellagio can provide to your high-end clie...

David Tobin, founder of DreamEscape U.K., talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s ILTM Cannes luxury show about his bespoke destination management company offering designed trips to England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Using a team of experienced travel design planners, dedicated guides and expert curators, DreamEscape can handle every aspect of a client’s journey fr...

Ler Medina, general manager of UNICO Riviera Maya, and Ash Tembe, vice president of sales and marketing for North America at AIC Hotel Group, talk with Olivia Fleming of Insider Travel Report about the adults-only all-inclusive resort, its emphasis on local culture, art and gastronomy, and what distinguishes UNICO in the luxury all-inclusive market. For more information, visit www.unicohotelrivier...

Milena Milic, sales and marketing director for Casa del Mar, talks with Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report about her boutique hotel’s casa-style approach in Montenegro, its focus on local gastronomy, and how it serves as a base for exploring the Bay of Kotor. She also discusses working with local partners and supporting artists and community programs. For more information, visit https://casade...

Francine Carter, representative of the Jamaica Tourist Board, talks with Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report about Jamaica’s recovery two months after a Category five hurricane, including which resort regions and attractions are open, cruise and air access, and the pace of rebuilding across the island. She also discusses reliable sources for real-time updates and the role of tourism in supporti...

Kyle Mais, managing director of the Jamaica Inn, talks with Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report about the property’s recovery in Ocho Rios two months after Hurricane Melissa, its location on Jamaica’s north coast, and why the inn was able to reopen quickly. He also discusses nearby attractions that have opened, including Dunn’s River Falls, nature and cultural experiences, and community tourism...

Danesha Clarke, director of sales and marketing for Ocean Eden Bay and Ocean Coral Spring, talks with Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report about Jamaica after Melissa, the Category 5 hurricane, including the state of power, water and connectivity at the resorts and what travelers can expect today. Clarke also discusses giveback efforts, support for employees and communities, family and adults-on...

How different types of accommodations cater to the family market today with even more features. Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report talks with Jhenelle Clarke, leisure sales coordinator for Princess Hotels & Resorts in Jamaica about how an all-inclusive can fulfill the needs of your family clients. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our  Youtube channel...

How different types of accommodations cater to the family market today with even more features. Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report talks with Tina Lee-Anderson, director-leisure sales for Atlantis Bahamas, about how a large, full-service luxury resort can meet the needs of your family clients. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our  Youtube channel  (youtu...