Kimberly Daley, chief operating officer of Transcend Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about the company’s purpose-built river ships designed exclusively for group business booked by travel advisors. She discusses flexible accommodations that convert into suites, fully customizable onboard and shore experiences, B2B pricing and branding tools, and the company's growing fleet with its first ship launching this summer. For more information, visit www.transcendcruises.com.

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Han Yeo-ok, executive director for international Tourism content for Korean Tourism Organization, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month’s Virtuoso Symposium in Seoul about why her country hosted the luxury travel network’s Symposium and signed an agreement with Virtuoso to promote luxury tourism with its members. Yeo-ok tells us why South Korea is emerging as a major tourism destination because of its history, culture, music, entertainment, accommodations and food, as well as its focus on beauty and wellness. For more information, visit https://knto.or.kr/eng/index.

All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Jonathan Wilson, CEO of Aman at Sea, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about the launch of Aman’s first yacht, Aman at Sea, and how it extends the brand’s focus on privacy, space and curated experiences to ocean travel. He also discusses Mediterranean itineraries visiting dozens of ports and UNESCO sites, onboard design, wellness and dining concepts, and how the product is positioned as a private yacht-style experience rather than a traditional cruise. For more information, visit www.amanatsea.com. 

Dr. Peter Cressy, retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, educator and historian, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report aboard Sea Cloud II about connecting Caribbean itineraries to the history of the American Revolution. He discusses the role of guest lecturers in enhancing the onboard experience, how storytelling brings destinations to life and why the line’s sailing ships offer a slower, more immersive way to travel. For more information, visit www.seacloud.com. 

Gebhard Rainer, CEO of HX Expeditions, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about the company’s evolution following its separation from Hurtigruten and its focus on expedition travel as an experience-driven product. He also discusses growth in younger travelers, science-based expeditions, new educational partnerships, immersive onboard experiences, and the importance of travel advisors in driving awareness and bookings. For more information, visit www.travelhx.com. 

John Waggoner, founder and chairman of Victory Cruise Lines, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about enhancements to Victory I and Victory II, including mechanical upgrades and onboard refinements. He also discusses new and extended itineraries from the Great Lakes to the Eastern Seaboard and Bahamas, drive-to cruising options for U.S. travelers, and ongoing updates to culinary programming and onboard experiences. For more information, visit www.victorycruiselines.com. 

Héctor de Castro, founder and chairman of Regenera Luxury, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his group, offering the world's first management and certification for regenerative luxury hotels and retreats. De Castro founded Regenera Luxury initially as a nonprofit initiative to support boutique hotels, retreats and regenerative destinations through mentorship, sponsored services and purpose-driven consulting. It is designed to elevate hotels that are not only sustainable but restorative and that create a net positive impact on culture, community and ecology. For more information, visit www.regeneraluxury.com. 

Jennifer Halboth, CEO Americas for Riverside Luxury Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about the addition of Riverside Mahler to the fleet 2028. Mahler is currently sailing under the Uniworld brand as the S.S. Elizabeth, but was part of the original Crystal River Cruises fleet that Riverside purchased in 2023. Halboth discusses how the expansion is expected to increase capacity on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube; provide more inventory for travel advisors; allow for ship swaps between sister vessels; and support the company’s continued growth. For more information, visit www.riverside-cruises.com. 

Janet Bava, chief commercial officer for Windstar Cruises, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami about positioning small-ship ocean cruising as an option for river cruise clients seeking similar intimate experiences. She also discusses Windstar's technology investments such as AI-driven pricing, fleet expansion with new ships, updated dining concepts, expanded itineraries in Tahiti, and tools for travel advisors such as a co-branded website and training resources. For more information, visit www.windstarcruises.com. 

Jennifer Campbell, senior vice president-global events for luxury travel network Virtuoso, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the just completed Virtuoso Symposium in Seoul. In charge of organizing Virtuoso's events worldwide, Campbell tells us why Virtuoso selected Seoul, how the meeting was organized and what goes into the planning of such as event, including the entertainment and activities. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.