Know Zone Podcast

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.

In part two of our two-part series, Peter Carideo, President of CRC Travel, Inc., shares his tips on adding support fees, outsourcing, and more with Classic's Director of New Business Development, Lynne Chomicz.

Please note: The Travel Smart Plan conditions have changed since this recording. Click here for the latest terms and conditions of Classic's Travel Smart Plan.

In the first of our two-part series, Peter Carideo, President of CRC Travel, Inc., one of the top sellers of Classic Vacations, shares how he grew his luxury-focused agency and gives tips on selling luxury travel to Classic’s Director of New Business Development, Lynne Chomicz.

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!